Makoto Shinkai’s latest critically acclaimed, visually stunning animated fantasy Suzume will be ready to enchant home audiences anew when Crunchyroll releases a limited-edition Blu-ray set on March 12. The pack will include a 60-page art book, four art cards, a director’s commentary from Shinkai, and much more.
Rolling out through theaters globally in April 2023, the interdimensional disaster tale earned a “Certified Fresh” 96% critics score and 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Suzume has also received nominations from the Golden Globes, Saturn Awards and ASTRA Film Awards.
Synopsis: On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—
Suzume is a coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation.
Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.
—The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky.
Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky…
Never-before-seen scenery, encounters and farewells… A myriad of challenges await her on her journey. Despite all the obstacles in her way, Suzume’s adventure shines a ray of hope upon our own struggles against the toughest roads of anxiety and constraints that make up everyday life. This story of closing doors that connect our past to the present and future will leave a lasting impression upon all of our hearts.
Drawn in by these mysterious doors, Suzume’s journey is about to begin.
Suzume – Limited Edition Exclusives
- 60-page art book
- Four art cards
Suzume – Limited Edition and Standard Edition Special Features
- Director’s Commentary
- Director’s Interview
- Director’s Filmography Recap
- RADWIMPS Interview
- “The Making Of” Documentary
- Ending Scene “Tadaima” Version
- Special Commemoration Videos
- Promo Video Collection
- Teaser & Trailers
- Roundtable Interview With Makoto Shinkai, Yojiro Noda & Kazuma Jinnouchi
Crunchyroll’s March home video schedule also features RWBY: Ice Queendom – The Complete Series (Blu-ray, March 5), One Piece Season 13 Voyage 6 (Blu-ray/DVD, March 12) and The Legendary Hero Is Dead! – The Complete Season (Blu-ray, March 12).
All titles listed above will be available to pre-order through the Crunchyroll Store along with more home video offerings for purchase.
Suzume is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
