Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is live and we’re already seeing some of the best 4K and Blu-ray movie deals of the year. One such deal is on the newest Studio Ghibli film, The Boy and the Heron. The limited-edition steelbook for this movie was released back in July and it has just dropped to its lowest-ever price for the Prime Day sale happening now.
Currently priced at $27.99 for this collector’s edition, that’s a 38% discount on yet another Hayao Miyazaki masterpiece. There are also quite a few other discounted Studio Ghibli steelbooks available during the Amazon sale, which we’ve also featured below.
The Boy and The Heron Limited Edition Steelbook Sale
This same steelbook actually went on sale back in July when the physical edition was first released, but it was about $7 more expensive. This latest discount brings the price down to a more reasonable level on par with many of the other best Studio Ghibli movies. If you’ve been holding out for a better price, this discount makes it a great time to buy. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, you can currently stream The Boy and the Heron on Max.
What We Said in Our Review
Rafael Motamayor reviewed this movie back when it first came out and loved it. Here’s what he said in his 9/10 review of the film:
“The Boy and the Heron sees Hayao Miyazaki looking back at a career of telling fantastical stories full of whimsy and wonder. It’s Studio Ghibli’s most visually complex film to date, while also contemplating the legacy of a legendary filmmaker and the world he is leaving behind. It serves as an ultimate statement from Miyazaki, and the perfect coda to his career.”
More Studio Ghibli Movies on Sale
Outside of The Boy and the Heron, Amazon is offering discounts on a ton of other Studio Ghibli steelbooks. We’ve gathered some of the best discounts from the sale below. You can also check out our guide on where to watch Studio Ghibli movies for streaming details for each of the films.
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You can check out his recommendations for what to buy on October Prime Day.
