Quick Answer

This unboxing walks you through each layer of the Princess Mononoke Collector's Edition Blu-ray, from the outer slipcase to the new 40-page book and the soundtrack CD.

What Makes This Edition Special

The Princess Mononoke Collector's Edition stands out because it packages the film's soundtrack on CD for the first time in North America. If you already own a standard Blu-ray, the extra disc and the hard slipcase are the main reasons to upgrade.

What You Won't Find Inside

This set does not include a digital copy or a 4K UHD disc. The Blu-ray contains the same film transfer as the standard edition, so picture quality is identical. The value is in the physical extras, not video upgrades.

Unboxing Steps

  1. Remove the outer shrink wrap: Carefully cut the shrink wrap along the edge of the slipcase to avoid scratching the cardboard. Slide the slipcase out from the bottom. Don't tear the wrap near the spine; it can leave residue on the hard case.
  2. Open the hard slipcase: Hold the slipcase with both hands and gently pull the inner tray out. The slipcase is snug, so tilt it slightly if needed. If the tray sticks, push from the back instead of pulling the front edge to avoid bending the book.
  3. Examine the 40-page art book: The book sits on top of the disc portfolio. Flip through it to check the print quality and look for the essay section. The pages are glued, not stapled. Common mistake: trying to lay the book completely flat can crack the spine. Support it with your hand.
  4. Inspect the disc portfolio: Open the portfolio flap to reveal the Blu-ray disc on the left and the CD soundtrack on the right. Each disc is held by a central hub. Press the hub center with one finger while lifting the disc edge with the other to avoid scratching the surface.
  5. Check the Blu-ray disc for special features: The Blu-ray includes hours of extras such as storyboards, interviews, and featurettes. Look for the 'Extras' menu on the main screen after inserting the disc. Don't skip the menu update prompt; some features are only accessible after the disc loads fully.
  6. Play the CD soundtrack: Insert the CD into any standard CD player or computer drive. The track listing is printed on the back of the portfolio. The CD is not a hybrid SACD or Blu-ray audio; it plays in any CD player but offers no high-resolution audio version.

Product Details

  • Princess Mononoke Collector's Edition [Blu-ray + CD]: This limited-edition set comes housed in an elegant hard slipcase and includes a new 40-page book with stunning art and essays. The slipcase and book make the set feel premium and give you background on the film that isn't available elsewhere.

    Princess Mononoke Collector's Edition Blu-ray + CD

    Princess Mononoke Collector's Edition [Blu-ray + CD]

  • Princess Mononoke Collector's Edition [Blu-ray + CD]: Featured in a deluxe disc portfolio is a Blu-ray of the film paired with hours of special features, and the film’s soundtrack made available on CD for the first time in North America. If you collect physical soundtracks, this is the only way to get the Princess Mononoke score on CD in the region.