Experience two standout, bloody, and erotic samurai tales from director Teruo Ishii, known in Japan as the “King of Cult.” Based on the popular manga by Lone Wolf and Cub creators Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, this collection presents Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight and its spiritual successor, Bohachi Bushido: The Villain, for the first time on UK home video. These films are prime examples of ero guro jidaigeki, capturing the shifting depictions of sex and violence in 1970s Japanese cinema.

Key Features/Benefits

• Includes both Code of the Forgotten Eight and The Villain.
• Code of the Forgotten Eight presented in 4K UHD (2160p) from a 4K digital restoration.
• The Villain presented in 1080p HD on Blu-ray Disc only.
• Features Tetsuro Tanba, Reiko Ike, and Goro Ibuki.
• Directed by Teruo Ishii and Takashi Harada.

Limited Edition Contents

This is a Limited Edition of 2,000 copies, featuring:

• Limited Edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin.
• Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the Bohachi Bushido films by Jennifer Coates.

Disc Breakdown

DISC ONE - 4K ULTRA HD - CODE OF THE FORGOTTEN EIGHT

• 4K (2160p) UHD presentation of Code of the Forgotten Eight from a 4K digital restoration.

DISC TWO - BLU-RAY - CODE OF THE FORGOTTEN EIGHT & THE VILLAIN

• 1080p HD presentations of Code of the Forgotten Eight and The Villain.
• Optional English language track available.

Specifications

• Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Two-Disc Set)
• Total Run Time: 2 hours and 44 minutes
• Language: Japanese
• Actors: Tetsuro TANBA, Reiko IKE, Goro IBUKI
• Directors: Teruo ISHII, Takashi HARADA
• Age Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Release Date: 21 September 2026

Secure this definitive presentation of these influential Japanese cult classics, presented in stunning 4K resolution for the first time.