The Beast to Die Deeply scarred by what he witnessed on battlefields across Asia, a young war photographer (Yusaku Matsuda, Yokohama BJ Blues) returns to the bustling streets of Tokyo, plotting a series of brutal murders and robberies that are mere warmups for an unprecedented bank heist. Searching for an accomplice, he finds the short-fused and equally disenfranchised Tetsuo (Takeshi Kaga, Death Note). Directed by Toru Murakawa (The Game Trilogy) from a venomous script by Shoichi Maruyama (Yokohama BJ Blues), this unsettling dark thriller was Yusaku Matsuda’s farewell to his 1970s action hero persona. LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES 4K Restoration by Kadokawa Uncompressed stereo PCM audio Newly filmed interview with director Toru Murakawa (2025, 20 mins) Newly filmed interview with screenwriter Shoichi Maruyama (2025, 23 mins) Critical appreciation from novelist and screenwriter Jordan Harper (2025, 12 mins) Newly improved English subtitle translation Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Tatsuya Masuto and Tom Mes Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings Add any three of our July releases (The Beast to Die, Rosa la rose, fille publique, Essential Polish Animation and Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive) to cart to receive 10% off. Discount automatically applied at cart. Ends May 7th. The Beast to Die is also available in USA/Canada from our partners MVD, Diabolik, Orbit, Grindhouse, Rough Cut Canada and others Year: 1980 Country: Japan Cert: 18 Format: Blu-ray Region: AB RAD116BDLE EAN: 5060974682294 Release date: 21/07/25