Jellyfish Eyes (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Jellyfish Eyes is a Criterion Collection Blu-ray directed by Takashi Murakami. This Japanese-language fantasy follows a boy who befriends a flying jellyfish-like creature and discovers that his classmates have similar companions. The listing describes it as a story about friendship and loyalty, with creature effects and a post-Fukushima setting.

At a glance

Takashi Murakami's directorial debut, as described in the listing.
Japanese audio with English subtitles.
The story combines fantasy creatures with themes of friendship, loyalty and cooperation.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The Japanese audio and English subtitles are stated, helping buyers assess language suitability.
The listing gives a clear single-disc Blu-ray format and film runtime.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 41 minutes
Genre	Action-Fantasy, Anime & Manga
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)

Audio and language
Language and audio	Japanese (DTS 5.1)
Subtitles	English

Credits
Director	Takashi Murakami
Actors	Himeka Asami, Masataka Kubota, Takuto Sueoka
Contributors	Himeka Asami, Masataka Kubota, Takashi Murakami, Takuto Sueoka

Release and listing details
Release date	December 8, 2015
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)
Aspect ratio	Unknown

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.93 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives the runtime as 1 hour and 41 minutes but uses “Relay time: 96min” as the item model number. These details are inconsistent, and the model-number entry does not establish a different runtime. The aspect ratio is listed as unknown.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Takashi Murakami's film work and creature-focused fantasy.
Buyers seeking a Japanese-language Blu-ray with English subtitles.
Criterion Collection viewers drawn to a story about friendship and loyalty.

Less suited to

Viewers who require a confirmed aspect ratio before buying.
Buyers who need an English-language audio track, which is not listed.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What language and subtitles are listed?

The disc is listed with Japanese audio and English subtitles.

How long is the film?

The runtime is listed as 1 hour and 41 minutes. The item model number separately says “Relay time: 96min,” so that entry is inconsistent with the stated runtime.

Is the aspect ratio specified?

No. The listing gives the aspect ratio as unknown.

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies one disc.