Third Window Films have recently revealed that they will release Scars of the Sun & Blow the Night as a Limited Edition Blu-Ray on the 27th July 2026. This release will feature both films across 2 Blu-Ray discs and come with reversible artwork so that you can choose which films art to highlight.
Scars of the Sun (1981)
Chusei Sone’s 1981 film Scars of the Sun departs from the director’s previous works in the field of Roman Porno, with this Toei youth-drama starring Kenichi Kaneda. Kenichi plays Shuhei, a member of a rough-and-tumble gang whose customs are broken apart when Kenichi is reunited with his estranged brother whose girlfriend’s entry into the group starts to cause friction between its members and the traditions they follow.
Blow the Night (1983)
The first film from Chusei Sone’s production company “Filmworkers” is a hard-hitting Docu-drama based on the stories of Namie Takada: a 15 year old thinner-sniffing, girl-gang member.
Namie stars in the film as herself to tell a brutal tale of wild youth in early 80s Japanese society.
The UK (Region B) Blu-Ray release of Scars of the Sun & Blow the Night will be limited to 2000 units and contain two films, and a selection of bonus features. The set will also feature a Full-height Scanavo packaging w/reversible sleeves & artwork from both films as well as come with an 0-Ring Card around the case.
Disc 1: Scars of the Sun:
・Jasper Sharp feature audio commentary
・”The Sun Sets on Chusei Sone” – Dakota Noot Video Essay
・Original Trailer
Disc 2: The Blood of Rebirth
・Producer Kunihiko Ukai interview
・Tom Mes feature audio commentary
・“Juvenile Deliquency in ‘80s Japan” – James Balmont Video Essay
・Original Trailer
Scars of the Sun & Blow the Night will be available on Blu-Ray in the UK from the 27th July 2026. Further details, and availability, can be found on the Third Window Films website.
