Pompo the Cinephile [Blu-ray + DVD]

The special features and the short film that come with this set are a real treat for anyone who loves the movie-making angle of the story. Pompo’s energy is infectious, and the transfer does justice to the vibrant animation during the film-within-a-film sequences.

The Blu-ray transfer is crisp enough that the vibrant Nyallywood backdrops really pop, and the packed-in DVD makes it easy to lend to friends who haven’t upgraded yet. It’s a sweet, fast-paced ride about filmmaking that left me smiling.

The story about Pompo and Gene pulled me in right away, and the animation is genuinely gorgeous on Blu-ray. I've watched it twice already, and the bonus features actually made me appreciate the filmmaking details even more. Definitely a keeper for any anime fan's shelf.