夜明け告げるルーのうた [Blu-ray + DVD]

The two-disc set is perfect because the DVD copy means I can lend it to my friend who still hasn't upgraded her player. The bonus features alone are worth it, especially the director's commentary that dives into how they animated the water scenes. Honestly, it's the most fun I've had rewatching a fi

The little mermaid joining a middle-school rock band sounds ridiculous on paper, but Yuasa’s direction makes it feel magical and heartbreaking at the same time. The Blu-ray and DVD combo means I can lend the DVD to my buddy who still hasn’t upgraded, and the extras are worth a rewatch.

The Blu-ray transfer really does justice to Yuasa's wild color palette and the character animation pops like it’s brand new. I’d only seen this streaming before, but the physical copy’s subtitles are crisp and easy to follow, which makes the rock-band scenes hit even harder.