The Complete Lady Snowblood: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Criterion Collection’s The Complete Lady Snowblood brings together Toshiya Fujita’s two Japanese revenge films on Blu-ray. The listing claims new 2K digital restorations, uncompressed monaural soundtracks, interviews, trailers, new English subtitle translations and an essay.

At a glance

Includes Lady Snowblood and Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance, according to the product description.
Listing describes new 2K digital restorations and uncompressed monaural soundtracks for both films.
Extras listed include interviews with manga writer Kazuo Koike and screenwriter Norio Osada, trailers, new English subtitle translations and an essay by Howard Hampton.

Price

$19.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A single disc is listed for both films, making this a compact way to collect the pair.
The stated extras add interviews and an essay alongside the films.

Cons

The listed Japanese-language audio and English subtitles may not suit viewers seeking an English-dubbed presentation.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Disc and language
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	1
Audio language	Japanese
Subtitles	English
Runtime	1 hour and 50 minutes

Film and release
Director	Fujita, Toshiya
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	January 5, 2016
Model number	BRCC2570

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 50 minutes, while the description presents two films. The listing does not clarify whether this runtime applies to one film or both, so confirm the runtime and edition details if they are important to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Criterion editions of Japanese cinema.
Fans of stylized revenge stories, swordplay and 1970s Japanese film.

Less suited to

Buyers who require English-dubbed audio.
Viewers looking to avoid graphic violence or improbable revenge plots.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,091 ratings

5 stars85%85%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars2%2%
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1 star1%1%

Customer feedback praises the films’ visuals, filmmaking, classic status and emotional depth, while reactions to the story and violence are mixed. This may help set expectations: the listing describes stylized swordplay and revenge, but the story’s appeal is not universal. Aggregate ratings are strongly favorable overall, though ratings alone do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Customers praise the visuals and filmmaking.
Feedback describes the films as a classic of 1970s Japanese cinema and appreciates their emotional depth.

Mixed feedback

Reactions to the story range from admiration for its revenge narrative to finding it strange or improbable.
Opinions about the violence are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

How many films are included?

The description identifies Lady Snowblood and Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance. The listing specifies one disc.

What languages are listed?

Japanese audio and English subtitles are listed. No English dub is specified.

What special features are described?

The listing names interviews with Kazuo Koike and Norio Osada, trailers, new English subtitle translations and an essay by critic Howard Hampton. It also claims new 2K restorations and uncompressed monaural soundtracks.

Does the stated runtime cover both films?

The listing gives a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes but describes two films without clarifying whether that figure covers one or both. Confirm the runtime if it matters.