Tomie Blu-ray brings the original live-action adaptation of Junji Itō’s infamous manga to high definition for the first time outside Japan, marking a foundational entry in the late-1990s J-horror boom. Directed by Ataru Oikawa, the film translates Itō’s unsettling themes of obsession, repetition, and bodily horror into a chilling supernatural mystery that helped pave the way for the genre’s international explosion.
Photography student Tsukiko struggles with violent dreams and fragmented memories tied to a traumatic event in her youth. As her psychiatrist attempts to unlock the truth, a parallel police investigation uncovers a disturbing pattern: a series of murdered schoolgirls spanning decades, all bearing the same name—Tomie Kawakami—and all killed by lovers driven to madness. As these threads converge, Tsukiko finds herself drawn into a horrifying cycle of seduction, jealousy, and rebirth that refuses to stay buried.
Anchored by a coldly hypnotic performance from Miho Kanno as the enigmatic Tomie, the film blends psychological unease with grotesque imagery and slow-burn dread. Tomie stands as a key bridge between manga horror and cinematic J-horror, spawning an entire franchise while retaining a uniquely intimate, unsettling tone.
This limited edition Blu-ray from Arrow Video presents the film in a new high-definition transfer with newly produced interviews and extras exploring its legacy, production, and enduring cult status.
directed by: Ataru Oikawa
starring: Miho Kanno, Mami Nakamura, Yoriko Dôguchi, Tomorô Taguchi
1998 / 95 min
Tomie (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray]
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
• High definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original lossless 5.1 and 2.0 stereo audio
• Optional English subtitles
• Audio commentary by Japanese cinema expert Amber T.
• It’s a Girl’s World – interview with director Ataru Oikawa
• Scream Queen – interview with actress Mami Nakamura
• From Manga to Screen – interview with producer Mikihiko Hirata
• Trailer
• Image gallery
• Illustrated collector’s booklet with new writing by Zack Davisson and Eugene Thacker
• Reversible sleeve with artwork by Sara DeckAdditional details
Format: Blu-ray
Region: Region 0
Audio: Stereo
Language: Japanese
Runtime: 95 minutes
Discs: 1

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