Mamoru Hosoda has established himself as one of the best modern anime directors, having directed several critically acclaimed films over the past 20 years. Several of his movies have received new steelbook edition 4K Blu-ray releases in the past few months, and soon, his first movie, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, will join the collection. While there’s no release date set, listings are up at Amazon, and we expect it will be available soon. In the meantime, there are several other Hosoda films available for preorder and purchase now, including Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and Belle. We’ve compiled all the Hosoda 4K steelbook Blu-rays in the list below.
$37 | Relase date TBA
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is Hosoda’s first film and originally released back in 2001. It follows Makoto Konno, a teenager who attains time-travel powers. At first, she uses her abilities to fix frivolous problems, but she quickly learns that meddling with timelines can have drastic consequences. This limited edition 4K Blu-ray release includes an exclusive steelbook case.
Bonus materials for the film haven’t been confirmed yet, but previous Blu-ray releases for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time include tons of excellent extras, and there’s a strong chance some of those are folded into this new 4K Steelbook Edition.
While The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K Steelbook Blu-ray is listed at Amazon, it doesn’t have a release date and is currently unavailable to purchase. We expect it’ll be in stock again soon, however. In the meantime, there are several other Hosoda films up for preorder and available to purchase now.
$37 | Releases on August 5
A 4K Steelbook of Hosoda’s 2012 film Wolf Children releases on August 5 and is available to preorder for $37 at Amazon. The movie tells the story of Hana, a human woman who falls in love with a werewolf and eventually gives birth to two half-wolf children. After her husband tragically dies, Hana moves to an old house in the countryside to raise her children in this touching tale about motherhood, loss, and family. Special features include a commentary track from the cast and crew, promotional materials, and more.
$30
Earlier this year, Hosuda’s Summer Wars also received a 4K Steelbook Edition available exclusively at Amazon. Summer Wars follows Kenji, a young student obsessed with virtual reality. Kenji’s friend Natsuki ropes him into a scheme where he poses as her girlfriend, but things go haywire when a rogue AI program steals his online identity and frames him for real-world catastrophes. With an imminent cyber-apocalypse on the horizon, Kenji and Natsuki’s family unite to save the day and clear his name. The Amazon-exclusive Summer Wars 4K Steelbook Blu-ray includes the movie, a collectible steelbook case, and a selection of special features like interviews with the cast and Hosoda.
$45.49
Lastly, there’s the 4K Steelbook Collector’s Edition of Hosoda’s newest film, Belle. This released back in 2022, and is available for $45.49 at Amazon. Belle follows Suzu, a high schooler who lives a double life. In reality, she’s a shy teenager who lives in a rural village–but online, she’s known as Belle, a wildly popular virtual-reality singer. When a mysterious beast crashes one of her online concerts, Suzu sets off on a journey to discover the truth behind the creature and her true self.
This 4K Collector’s Edition Blu-ray includes a 60-page art book, poster, sticker, and art cards, plus special features like behind-the-scenes production documentaries, music videos, and interviews.
