Studio Ghibli`s Oscar-winning animated film, The Boy and the Heron, is currently available at a significant discount at major retailers like Amazon and Walmart. The highly sought-after 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition is now priced at just $26. This remarkable deal brings the film close to its all-time lowest price of $25, which it briefly reached in March.
Notably, this special 4K Steelbook edition offers exceptional value, being even more affordable than the standard 4K version, which typically sells for $30.73. It`s also only a few dollars more than the 1080p Blu-ray ($23), making it an attractive upgrade for collectors and fans.
For those looking to expand their Studio Ghibli collection, the recently released Grave of the Fireflies Steelbook Edition is also available. This powerful 1989 Ghibli film, rated PG-13, addresses themes of World War II and features a steelbook design that perfectly complements The Boy and the Heron, ideal for a cohesive display.
The Boy and the Heron marks a significant achievement as the second Hayao Miyazaki-directed Ghibli film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, following the acclaimed Spirited Away. The film is widely celebrated and considered among Studio Ghibli`s finest works, standing alongside classics such as My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo.
This steelbook release is particularly noteworthy as it is Studio Ghibli`s first official 4K Blu-ray offering. While Hayao Miyazaki`s directorial debut, The Castle of Cagliostro (released in 1979, predating Studio Ghibli`s formation), previously received a 4K release, The Boy and the Heron is the first feature from the beloved studio itself to be presented in this high-definition format. The Castle of Cagliostro remains a highly regarded animated comedy.
Bonus Features Included
All versions of The Boy and the Heron come packed with an extensive array of bonus features for fans to enjoy:
- Full-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
Other Studio Ghibli Limited Edition Steelbook Deals
If you`re looking to enhance your Studio Ghibli library, numerous other limited-edition Steelbook versions are currently available at attractive prices:
- The Boy and the Heron: Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) – $26 (Originally $45)
- From Up on Poppy Hill: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $17.89 (Originally $27)
- Grave of the Fireflies: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $22 (Originally $27)
- Howl`s Moving Castle: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
- Kiki`s Delivery Service: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
- My Neighbor Totoro: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
- My Neighbor Totoro: 30th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) – $37 (Originally $50)
- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
- Only Yesterday: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $22 (Originally $27)
- Ponyo: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
- Porco Rosso: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $17.89 (Originally $27)
- Princess Mononoke: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.43 (Originally $27)
- The Secret World of Arietty: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
- Spirited Away: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.80 (Originally $27)
- When Marnie Was There: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $17.89 (Originally $27)
- The Wind Rises: Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) – $18.89 (Originally $27)
Studio Ghibli Film Comics
Explore the captivating narratives of Studio Ghibli films in comic book adaptation form:
- Spirited Away Film Comic: All-In-One Edition – $25.60 (Originally $35)
- My Neighbor Totoro Film Comic: All-in-One Edition – $30
- Kiki`s Delivery Service Film Comic: All-in-One Edition – $25.39 (Originally $30)
- Ponyo Film Comic: All-in-One Edition – $30 (Releases July 22)
- Princess Mononoke: All-in-One Edition – $32.55 (Originally $35) (Releases January 27, 2026)