Hotori, directed by Takashi Anno (Maison Ikkoku, Miracle Girls) and animated by studio Sunrise, tells a poignant tale of friendship between an android named Suzu and Hotori, a young girl suffering from progressive memory loss. As their bond grows stronger, the film explores how people become the product of their experiences and ultimately how these memories can define what it means to be human.
Blu-ray Details
The Blu-ray release features a crisp HD restoration and brand-new English dubbing. The 45-minute special is presented in 1080p24 HD, with a pillarboxed 4:3 aspect ratio. It will be available for $19.95 SRP, featuring both English and Japanese audio options with subtitles.
About the Film
Hotori – Simply Wishing for Hope originally debuted as a Japanese television special in 2004 and won third place at the Animax Grand Prix awards. Based on an award-winning short story by author Maya Miyazaki, this emotional masterpiece has never been released on video until now.
About AnimEigo
Founded in 1989, AnimEigo is a division of MediaOCD and was one of the first distributors to focus on anime and acclaimed Japanese live-action films in the United States and Canada. Over the last three decades, they have cultivated audiences for new genres of film and consistently broadened the market for Japanese content.
Pre-orders are available at MediaOCD’s website. Catch a preview of the story in the trailer below:
Source: AnimEigo Announces Home Media Release of HOTORI
