Studio Ghibli`s Oscar-winning animated movie, “The Boy and the Heron,” is currently available at one of its lowest prices ever on Amazon and Walmart. The 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition is now just $26, marking a fantastic deal, almost matching its all-time low of $25 seen in March.
This 4K Steelbook version of “The Boy and the Heron” is surprisingly more affordable than the standard 4K edition, which costs $30.73, and only slightly more expensive than the 1080p Blu-ray, priced at $23. If you`re expanding your Studio Ghibli collection, consider adding the recently launched Grave of the Fireflies Steelbook Edition. Its design for the 1989 WWII-themed Ghibli classic (rated PG-13) complements the cover art of “The Boy and the Heron.”
“The Boy and the Heron” is Hayao Miyazaki`s second Studio Ghibli film to receive the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It is widely praised as one of the legendary animation studio`s finest works, standing alongside beloved movies like “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Ponyo,” and “Spirited Away”—the latter also an Oscar recipient.
While this steelbook maintains the aesthetic of previous limited-edition Studio Ghibli releases, it marks the studio`s inaugural 4K Blu-ray offering. However, it`s the second Hayao Miyazaki film to get a 4K release; “The Castle of Cagliostro,” Miyazaki`s directorial debut from 1979 (predating Studio Ghibli`s formation), was released in 4K a few years ago. This earlier film is celebrated as an excellent animated comedy.
Bonus Features for The Boy and the Heron
All three available versions of “The Boy and the Heron” include a comprehensive set of bonus features:
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Interview with Composer Joe Hisaishi
- Interview with Producer Toshio Suzuki
- Interview with Supervising Animator Takeshi Honda
- “Drawing with Takeshi Honda” Segment
- `Spinning Globe` Music Video
- Teasers and Trailers
For those looking to enhance their Studio Ghibli movie collection, numerous Steelbook Editions are available at great prices on Amazon, including popular titles such as “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” and “Kiki`s Delivery Service.”
Studio Ghibli Limited Edition Steelbooks
- The Boy and the Heron: Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) – $26
- From Up on Poppy Hill: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $17.89
- Grave of the Fireflies: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $22
- Howl`s Moving Castle: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
- Kiki`s Delivery Service: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
- My Neighbor Totoro: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
- My Neighbor Totoro: 30th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) – $37
- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
- Only Yesterday: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $22
- Ponyo: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
- Porco Rosso: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $17.89
- Princess Mononoke: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.43
- The Secret World of Arrietty: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
- Spirited Away: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.80
- When Marnie Was There: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $17.89
- The Wind Rises: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89
Studio Ghibli Film Comics: All-In-One Editions (Hardcover)
- Spirited Away Film Comic: All-In-One Edition – $25.60
- My Neighbor Totoro Film Comic: All-in-One Edition – $30
- Kiki`s Delivery Service Film Comic: All-in-One Edition – $25.39
- Ponyo Film Comic: All-in-One Edition – $30 (Releases July 22)
- Princess Mononoke: All-in-One Edition – $32.55 (Releases January 27, 2026)