Japanese animated film Paprika “Papurika” (2006) from Director Satoshi Kon has been restored for release on Ultra HD Blu-ray in Limited Edition SteelBook.
The 2-disc edition from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment arrives on February 20, 2024, and includes restored presentations of the film on 4k Blu-ray, 2k (1080p) Blu-ray, and Digital 4k UHD (where available).
In 4k, Paprika is presented in 2160p with Dolby Vision/HDR10 High Dynamic Range. The audio soundtrack is provided in Dolby Atmos (Japanese) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (Japanese and English).
A new bonus feature on the 4k Blu-ray explores the restoration of Paprika, while the 2k Blu-ray includes legacy bonus material such as a making-of documentary, “The Dream CG World,” a conversation about “The Dream,.” filmmaker commentary, and more.
Paprika Limited Edition SteelBook with 4k Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital Copy is priced $45.99 US. Buy on Amazon
Special Features
- Packaged in Limited Edition SteelBook.
- Includes All-New Interview with Filmmakers Nobutaka Ike (Art Director), Michiya Katou (Cinematographer & CG Director), Satoshi Hashimoto (Color Designer), Shinichi Kita (Re-recording Mixer), and Dai Kaneda (HDR Colorist).
- Feature presented in Dolby Vision with Japanese Dolby Atmos audio
4k Blu-ray
- Restored Dolby Vision/HDR10 Presentation of the film
- New Japanese Dolby Atmos soundtrack
- Japanese and English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio options
- NEW Restoring Paprika
2k Blu-ray
- Feature presented in High Definition, sourced from the 4K master
- 5.1 Japanese & English Dolby TrueHD audio
- Filmmaker Commentary
- Tsutsui and Kon’s Paprika – Making-Of Documentary
- A Conversation About the “Dream”
- The Dream CG World
- The Art of Fantasy
- Storyboards and Original Drawings
- Theatrical Trailers
Description: Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination — where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject’s dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device — before it falls into the hands of a “dream criminal” in this gripping anime thriller from acclaimed director Satoshi Kon.
