Two critically acclaimed animated films from Studio Ghibli are coming to Blu-ray for the first time! The Oscar-Winning film Spirited Away and the fantasy adventure The Cat Returns is releasing on Blu-ray Combo Pack June 16th!
Spirited Away follows a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world. An unforgettable story, brimming with creativity, “Spirited Away” will take you on a journey beyond your imagination.
The English voice cast includes Daveigh Chase as Chihiro, Suzanne Pleshette (Yubaba/Zeniba), Jason Marsden (Haku), Susan Egan (Lin), David Ogden Stiers (Kamaji), Lauren Holly (Chihiro’s Mother), Michael Chiklis (Chihiro’s Father), John Ratzenberger (Assistant Manager), Tara Strong (“Baby”) and Bob Bergen (Aogaeru).
The Spirited Away release features exciting bonus content including
- Introduction by John Lasseter
- The Art of Spirited Away
- Behind The Microphone
- Original Japanese Storyboards
- Nippon Television Special
- Original Japanese Trailers
- TV Spots
The Cat Returns follows Haru, a schoolgirl bored by her ordinary routine, saves the life of an unusual cat, and suddenly her world is transformed beyond anything she ever imagined. To change her fate, she’ll need to learn to believe in herself and, in the process, she will learn to appreciate her everyday life.
The English voice cast includes Anne Hathaway as Haru, Cary Elwes (The Baron), Peter Boyle (Muta), Elliott Gould (Toto),
Andy Richter (Natoru), Rene Auberjonois (Natori), Tim Curry (Cat King), Judy Greer (Yuki), Andrew Bevis (Prince Lune), Kristen Bell (Hiromi), Kristine Sutherland (Haru’s Mother) andKatia Coe (Little Haru).
The Cat Returns bonus features includes
- Original Japanese Storyboards
- Original Japanese Trailers
- TV Spots
- The Making of The Cat Returns
- Behind The Microphone
Be sure to buy these releases for your Blu-ray collection on 6/16!