GKIDS revealed an exciting slate of home video releases at Anime Expo, featuring new 4K UHD Collector's Editions, stunning 4K remasters, and Blu-ray debuts. These GKIDS Store exclusives offer a diverse collection of animation and live-action cinema for collectors and fans.
Look Back: Artistic Passion in 4K UHD
The anime film of Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga gets a 4K UHD Collector's Edition on September 8. It tells the story of Fujino, a popular comic artist, whose collaboration with reclusive talent Kyomoto sparks both rivalry and a shared passion for drawing.
The film opened in Japan in June 2024, earning 227 million yen (US$1.40 million) in its first three days. North American screenings in October 2024 earned US$688,253. A live-action adaptation is also slated for 2026 release in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, and Japan.
Angel's Egg: Mamoru Oshii's Enigma in 4K
Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano's 1985 original video anime, Angel's Egg, receives a 4K UHD Collector's Edition of its 4K remaster on September 22. This enigmatic film depicts a young girl nurturing a large egg in an underwater city, encountering a boy searching for a dream bird.
Forty years after its debut, GKIDS presents this all-new 4K restoration, supervised by director Oshii. Based on a new 35mm film negative scan, the remaster screened in North America in November 2025. Oshii directed the OVA at Studio DEEN, co-creating the story and serving as director, with Amano as art director.
LOVE & POP: Hideaki Anno's Daring Live-Action Debut
Hideaki Anno's 1998 live-action film, LOVE & POP, gets a Blu-ray Disc release on October 6. Set in July 1997 Tokyo, it follows schoolgirl Hiromi navigating "compensated dating" to earn 128,000 yen for a topaz ring.
Based on Ryū Murakami's novel, this was Anno's first feature-length live-action film, directed between EVANGELION and Shin Godzilla. Anno's radical style utilizes handheld digicams and distorted lenses to portray Shibuya's youth. The film screened in North American theaters in February 2025.
Linda Linda Linda: High School Rock in 4K
Nobuhiro Yamashita's 2005 film, Linda Linda Linda, receives a 4K UHD Collector's Edition of its 4K restoration on August 25. This tenderhearted film centers on a high school band: Kei, Kyoko, and Nozomi, whose vocalist quits before their final concert. They recruit Song, a Korean exchange student with limited Japanese, in a frantic race to learn three songs in three days.
Celebrated for its joy and energy, the soundtrack features THE BLUE HEARTS, Base Ball Bear, and original music by James Iha. Acknowledged as a significant Japanese film, this classic returns for its 20th anniversary. The remaster screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2025.
Your Name. 10th Anniversary: A Shinkai Masterpiece Returns
Makoto Shinkai's "your name." will screen a 4K remaster in theaters on August 14 for its 10th anniversary. New home video releases, including a 4K UHD Steelbook and Blu-ray Disc, follow on August 25. This iconic film, cherished for its stunning animation and emotional depth, offers a perfect opportunity to revisit its magic.
Conclusion
GKIDS' Anime Expo announcements promise a fantastic lineup of home video releases. From contemporary anime to restored live-action classics and beloved animated masterpieces, these releases underscore GKIDS' dedication to exceptional cinema. Mark your calendars for these essential titles.
