BELLE [Blu-ray + DVD]

The Blu-ray transfer really does justice to Hosoda’s vibrant palette—the concert scenes in the U-world pop with color and detail, and the extras on the DVD set are a nice bonus for sharing with my kid. I’ve rewatched it twice already and still catch new emotional beats in Suzu’s story.

Director Hosoda's signature blend of sweeping fantasy and raw emotion is on full display here, and the Blu-ray transfer makes the vibrant digital world of U feel utterly immersive. The inclusion of both Blu-ray and DVD is a practical bonus, but it's the film's heartfelt story about growing up that r

The special features on this Blu-ray are worth it alone—the behind-the-scenes look at Studio Chizu’s animation process gave me a whole new appreciation for the watercolor visuals. I’ve watched it twice already, once with dub and once with subs, and both are solid.