The Boy And The Beast Is Getting A 4K Blu-Ray Release Soon

"Anime fans looking to complete their collection of Mamoru Hosoda-directed steelbooks are in luck, as The Boy and the Beast is getting a new 4K Blu-ray release later this year. Priced at $37 ahead of its March 17 release-- and $27 for the standard Blu-ray version-- the film tells a touching story about a master and his student as they learn from each other and join forces to repel a sinister threat. This version of the film will be sold exclusively through Amazon."

"Released in 2015, The Boy and the Beast tells the story of Kyuta, a young boy living on the streets of Shibuya, after he is taken in by Kumatetsu, a rough-around-the-edges warrior from the Beast Kingdom who has been searching for an apprentice. Despite their differences and bickering, the duo quickly bonds during their training sessions and learn from each other. When an evil force arises, the pair's bond is put to the ultimate test as the fate of the world hangs in the balance."

"The movie was a box-office hit and the second film produced by Hosoda's fledgling animation company, Studio Chizu. Almost all of Hosoda's other films have gotten 4K steelbook releases recently, so if you're looking to dive into expertly crafted anime movies that blend emotional storytelling with fantasy, you can pick these up for a pretty good price currently. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time put Hosoda on the map with its powerful story of time travel and teenage drama."

A 4K Blu-ray steelbook of The Boy and the Beast will be sold exclusively through Amazon on March 17 for $37, with a standard Blu-ray priced at $27. The film was released in 2015 and follows Kyuta, a street boy in Shibuya taken in by Kumatetsu, a rough warrior from the Beast Kingdom seeking an apprentice. The pair bond through training despite differences and must face an evil force that threatens the world. The movie was a box-office hit and the second film produced by Studio Chizu. Several of Mamoru Hosoda's other films have recent 4K steelbook releases, including The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, and Wolf Children. Hosoda later directed Mirai, Belle, and Scarlet, which debuted in November 2025.

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