Known for its beautiful cinematography and impressive, often brutal, action sequences, the SATAN’S SWORD TRILOGY is a meditation on violence and revenge, karma and spirituality.
For the first time on Blu-ray with english subtitles, The SATAN’S SWORD TRILOGY (Dai-bosatsu toge), also known as The Great Bodhisattva Pass Trilogy, is based on Kaizan Nakazatos unfinished long series of novels (41 books written from 1913 to 1941), directed by Kenji Misumi and Kazuo Mori.
48-page book featuring original press kits, behind the scenes material and essays by Aaron Gerow, Mark Schilling and Dr. Jonathan Wroot
Custom illustrated rigid and slipcase by Colin Murdoch
x8 art cards
A3 reversible poster
Limited edition numbered release
On-disc content:
BD Disc 1: SATAN'S SWORD (1960)
NEW! Audio Commentary with Author Patrick Macias
NEW! Unsung Jidaigeki Master: Filmmaker Jasper Sharp on SATAN'S SWORD
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BD Disc 2: SATAN'S SWORD II: THE DRAGON GOD (1960)
NEW! Audio commentary with Japanese film experts Frankie Balboa and Johnny the Fanatical Dragon
NEW! Rise and Fall: Filmmaker Jasper Sharp on SATAN'S SWORD II
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BD Disc 3: SATAN'S SWORD III: THE FINAL CHAPTER (1961)
NEW! Audio commentary with Critic James Mudge
NEW! Violence without Redemption: Matthew Carter on SATAN'S SWORD and post-war Japan
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