Cyborg 009 1966-1967 THE MOVIE [Blu-ray]

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[Synopsis] Since its debut in the July 19, 1964 issue of Weekly Shonen King (Shonen Gahosha), Shotaro Ishinomori's "Cyborg 009" has been serialized in numerous comic magazines, and has been adapted into numerous animated TV series and films, continuing to be beloved by generations. To mark its 60th anniversary in 2024, this must-have negative-scan HD remastered Blu-ray release features the first feature-length color manga series, "Cyborg 009," released in 1966 by Toei Animation, and the second film, "Cyborg 009: War of the Monsters," released the following year in 1967!

<Features> "Cyborg 009" (Released July 1966) A ghostly island in the Pacific Ocean. Based there, the Black Ghost Gang (B.G. Gang) plots to cause war and chaos around the world. Nine cyborgs, created by Dr. Gilmore in an underground factory on the same island, rebel against evil organizations and fight the Black & Gold Gang to protect world peace and justice.

Staff: Original Story: Shotaro Ishinomori Screenplay: Kei Iijima / Yugo Serigawa Animation Director: Keiichiro Kimura Art: Hajime Numai Music: Taichiro Kosugi Director: Yugo Serigawa

Voice Cast: Hiroyuki Ota / Kyoko Toriyama / Ryo Ishihara / Judy Ongg / Hiroshi Otake / Kenji Utsumi / Arihiro Fujimura / Machiko Soga / Hiroshi Masuoka / Joji Yanami

"Cyborg 009: War of the Monsters" (Released March 1967) The underwater dinosaur Plesiosaurus attacks various parts of the world. Believing that the Black Ghost may be behind the incidents, the nine cyborgs once again gather under Dr. Gilmore. Along the way, 009 saves a girl named Helena. In fact, Helena is 0010, the tenth cyborg sent to eliminate 009. <Staff> Original Story: Shotaro Ishinomori Screenplay: Kei Iijima, Yugo Serigawa, Daisaku Shirakawa Animation Director: Keiichiro Kimura Art Direction: Tomoo Fukumoto Music: Taichiro Kosugi Director: Yugo Serigawa <Voice Cast> Hiroyuki Ota, Kyoko Toriyama, Ryo Ishihara, Judy Ongg, Hiroshi Otake, Hiroshi Masuoka, Arihiro Fujimura, Machiko Soga, Kenji Utsumi, Joji Yanami

<Features> "Cyborg 009" (Released July 1966) "Cyborg 009: War of the Monsters" (Released March 1967)

[Features] "Cyborg 009" ●Bonus Features ◆Trailer ◆Non-Super Opening ◆Non-Super Ending ※The non-super opening and ending will be recorded in SD quality.

"Cyborg 009: War of the Monsters" ●Bonus Features ◆Trailer ◆Non-Super Opening ◆Non-Super Ending ※The non-super opening and ending will be recorded in SD quality.

BSTD20945 / COLOR / 124-minute feature length / 2-layer / 1. Main Audio: Linear PCM (Mono) 2. BGM: Linear PCM (Mono) / 16:9 (Cinemascope) [1080p Hi-Def]

[Notes] ※Negative scan HD remaster

[Released/Distributed by] Toei Video Co., Ltd.

Contents (from the "Oricon" database)

From the sci-fi action anime "Cyborg 009" series, beloved by generations of filmmakers, based on the original work by Shotaro Ishinomori, this set includes two films: the first film, "Cyborg 009," released in 1966, and the second film, "Cyborg 009: War of the Monsters," released in 1967.

Standard Blu-ray Edition