{"product_id":"new-directors-from-japan-takashi-onos-i-am-baseball-and-other-showa-inspi","title":"New Directors from Japan: Takashi Ono's I Am Baseball and other Showa-inspired Films [Blu-ray]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eExplore the vibrant world of Japan’s “jishu-eiga” (ultra-independent) filmmaking scene with this Limited Edition Blu-ray set from the New Directors From Japan series. This collection focuses on the emerging talent of director Takashi Ono, whose work recreates the late Showa Era (1950s-80s) in a fun and charming style, despite his young age and lack of large budgets. Central to this set is \u003cem\u003eI Am Baseball\u003c\/em\u003e, a film that achieved “rongu-ran” status after playing for over a year at Tokyo’s Cinema Rosa, a mecca for independent Japanese cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\/Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLimited Edition set featuring four films from director Takashi Ono.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the ultra-independent “jishu-eiga” scene emerging from Japanese “mini-theatres.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eI Am Baseball\u003c\/em\u003e was a long-running hit (“rongu-ran”) in Japanese cinemas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRecreates the late Showa Era (1950s-80s) aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIncludes special features such as an interview with Takashi Ono.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included \/ Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition set (limited to 1000 copies) includes four films:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eI Am Baseball\u003c\/em\u003e 野球どアホウ未亡人 (2023 - 60 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePick it up and Throw it Away!\u003c\/em\u003e 拾って捨てろ！(2019 - 45 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFashion Runner\u003c\/em\u003e ファッションランナー (2018 - 9 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCheating Office Lady: Wet Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e 不倫OL 濡れ銀河 (2016 - 40 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTakashi Ono interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eShort film: \u003cem\u003eCheating Office Lady: Wet Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e (2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eShort film: \u003cem\u003eFashion Runner\u003c\/em\u003e (2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eShort film: \u003cem\u003ePick it Up and Throw it Away!\u003c\/em\u003e (2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blu-ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Run Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours and 34 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese (with English language option available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takashi Ono\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitsuki Moriyama, Shima Izutsu, Takehiko Fujita\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for 15 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio\/Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Window Films\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eDiscover the unique vision of Takashi Ono in this essential collection celebrating the cutting edge of Japanese independent cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsuki Moriyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57441012744574,"sku":"B0GPDN33HF","price":41.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/71BpPpTN01L_4a84b51e-fe62-4891-9c09-63c7ea5d0406.jpg?v=1779255433","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/fr\/products\/new-directors-from-japan-takashi-onos-i-am-baseball-and-other-showa-inspi","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}