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Ponyo (Gake no ue no Ponyo) (Studio Ghibli Collection)R2J
    

    As normal with Miyazaki films there are many versions available around the globe. A Region 1 release is scheduled for Mar 2 2010. In addition to the features available locally this is advertised to include the following extras on a second disc.

  • The World of Ghibli interactive experience
  • Enter the Lands – Meet the characters, hear the story
  • Behind the Studio – including interview with Hayao Miyazaki
  • Meet Ponyo

    I cannot find confirmation that this edition will include the Japanese language version but I would guess it probably will.

    Additionally, there are two editions in Region 2 (Japan). There is a 9 disc box set (called the First Press Limited Edition) featuring

  • Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea with English Subtitles (seemingly with DTS-ES 6.1 soundtrack)
  • Bonus DVD: Storyboard, Previews
  • Ponyo Was Produced Like This - Hayao Miyazaki's Thinking Process 5-DVD Making Documentary
  • Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Miyazaki Anime to Tomo ni Ayunda 25 Nenkan 2-DVD Concert
  • Drawing Tutorial DVD (Suzuki Toshio)
  • Ponyo Sticker Seal Book
  • Gatefold Sleeve.
    This seems a tad over the top to me. There is also a standard Japanese version which is similar to our local version excepting it does not include the English dub but does have English subtitles and the DTS-ES soundtrack. There are also Region 3 Korean and Hong Kong versions which both feature DTS-ES 6.1 soundtracks and English subs but no dub.

    If you want the English dub, our local version is currently the best available until the Region 1 version is released in March. If you don’t care about having the dub then the many Asian versions are available and it will depend on your budget whether you want to go for the $200 9 disc set or one of the other versions.

    There are no current plan to release a Blu-ray version of this movie locally, however, there are version available around the world should your player be compatible.