# Criterion Collection Eclipse Series 28: The Warped World of Koreyoshi Kurahara DVD

Criterion Collection Eclipse Series 28: The Warped World of Koreyoshi Kurahara is a five-DVD set of Japanese films from the director’s 1960s career. Its mix ranges from crime and youth-culture stories to romance and psychological drama, with Japanese audio and English subtitles listed.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: CRRN129DVD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 34.98 USD
- Previous price: 69.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T06:43:50.176Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 31

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## At a glance

- Five films spanning crime, juvenile delinquency, romantic comedy, a jazz-inflected story and psychological drama.
- The films are presented with Japanese mono audio and English subtitles, according to the listing.
- The set combines black-and-white and color films, with individual film aspect ratios ranging from 2.20:1 to 2.45:1 as described.

## Pros

- Offers five distinct Kurahara films in a single DVD collection.
- English subtitles are listed for the Japanese-language films.
- The varied genres offer more than one kind of story, from noir to romantic comedy and psychological drama.

## Cons

- DVD is the only format identified for this set, so buyers seeking a Blu-ray edition should look elsewhere.

## Specifications

### Format and language
- Media format: Anamorphic, Black & White, Box set, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Audio language: Japanese \(Mono\)
- Subtitles: English
- Genre: Romance
- Rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
### Collection
- Films: Intimidation, The Warped Ones, I Hate But Love, Black Sun, Thirst for Love
- Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Number of discs: 5
- Total runtime: 7 hours and 26 minutes
- Release date: August 23, 2011
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.47 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing gives five separate film runtimes of 67, 75, 105, 95 and 104 minutes, which total 7 hours and 26 minutes. Its format details include both color and black-and-white, while individual film notes identify I Hate But Love as color and the other four as black-and-white. Confirm playback compatibility with your DVD equipment if that matters to your setup.

## A good fit for

- Viewers exploring Japanese New Wave-era films and Koreyoshi Kurahara’s varied work.
- Collectors who want five subtitled films spanning several genres in one DVD set.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who specifically require Blu-ray or a stated high-definition presentation.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a substantial share are three-star ratings. That suggests a generally favorable but not uniform response. Ratings alone do not show which films viewers preferred or explain their judgments.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which films are included?
The listing names Intimidation, The Warped Ones, I Hate But Love, Black Sun and Thirst for Love.
### Are English subtitles included?
English subtitles are listed. The films are identified as Japanese-language, with mono audio in the product details.
### Is this a Blu-ray set?
No. The title identifies this edition as DVD.
### How long is the collection?
The listed total runtime is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

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