Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Battle Royale AKA Batoru rowaiaru (2000)

R0 Australia - Toei Video/Shock Records Special Edition Extras: "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:24) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (9:32) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" featurette (3:02) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" featurette (7:10) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:15) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:25) "Battle Royale Documentary" featurette (12:08) "Basketball Scene Rehearsals" featurette (8:38) "Behind the Scenes" featurette (10:07) "Filming ON-Set" featurette (11:00) "Director's Statement" notes (3 pages) Filmographies for: – Kinji Fukasaku (Director) – Beat Takeshi (Actor) Theatrical trailer (1:39) "Special Edition" TV spot (0:30) "Special Edition: Tarantino Version" TV spot (0:31) Subtitles: English (BURNT-IN) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Scandinavia - Atlantic Film [2012 Release] Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Case incorrectly states disc to be region 2. Special thanks to Rewind user Markus_Lang for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 South Korea - Wision Boxset Extras: DISC ONE * Battle Royale DISC TWO * Battle Royale II: Requiem DISC THREE "Battle Royale Documentary" featurette ["Prologue from WOWWOW's TV Special"] (12:08) "BR II Behind-The-Story" documentary (81:53) "'All about BR II' WOWOW TV Special" featurette (24:00) Subtitles: English and Korean Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 (1536 kbps) [Battle Royale only] Japanese DTS 5.1 (768 kbps) [Battle Royale II: Requiem only] Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Special Case Notes: Comes in two Keep Cases in a cardboard box. All the extras are in Japanese with Korean subtitles. Non-progressive transfer. Special thanks to Rewind user jimidini for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 South Korea - Starmax Director’s Cut Extras: DISC ONE * The Film (Director’s Cut) DISC TWO "The First Term" featurettes: – The Book was Published – WOWOW Special – Audition – Shooting – Making of – Birthday Party – Memorial Photo Album "The Second Term" featurettes: – Crank Up – CG – Orchestra Recording – Tokyo Film Festival – Marketing – BR Affairs – Release "The Third Term" featurettes: – Filming a Special Edition – Making-of – Finished – Special Edition Release Art Gallery "WOWOW" trailer "Movie is a War" trailer DVD Trailer Theatrical Trailer TV Spot Subtitles: English and Korean Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Comes in a slipcase. Also available in a Limited Edition (5000 copies) with a map of the island. All the extras are in Korean with optional Korean subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 United Kingdom - Arrow Films Extras: DISC ONE * The Film (Theatrical Version) "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:20) Theatrical trailer (1:46) DISC TWO * The Film (Director’s Cut) "Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra And Masamichi Amano" featurette (7:09) "Shooting the Special Edition" featurette (8:39) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" ["The Correct Way to Make 'Battle Royale': Birthday Version"] featurette (3:02) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:26) Interview with actor Takeshi Kitano (11:22) "Special Edition" theatrical trailer (1:02) "Special Edition: Tarantino Version" TV spot (0:31) DISC THREE "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (12:01) "Opening Day at the Marunouchi Toei Movie Theatre" featurette (14:25) "The Slaughter of 42 High School Students" featurette (10:08) "The Correct Way to Fight in Battle Royale" featurette (2:34) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" ["Royale Rehearsals"] featurette (7:10) "Masamichi Amano Conducts 'Battle Royale'" featurette (9:45) "Special Effects Composites" featurette (10:16) "Behind the Scenes" featurette (12:08) "Filming on Set" featurette (10:59) TV Ad TV Promo TV Commercial 2 Promos Bonus Trailers for: "Battles without Honor and Humanity", "Deadly Fight in Hiroshima", "Proxy War", "Police Tactics", "Final Episode", "Tears of Violence", and "Graveyard of Honor" Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Special Case Notes: Limited to 5000 copies. Comes with a 32 page comic, a 36 page booklet containing essays and an interview, a 16 page booklet containing concept artwork and drawings, postcards of stills from the film and a fold-out reversible poster. All the extras are in Japanese with English subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 United Kingdom - Tartan Collector’s Edition: Director’s Cut Extras: DISC ONE * The Film (Director’s Cut) DISC TWO "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:24) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (9:32) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" featurette (3:02) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" featurette (7:10) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:15) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:26) "Battle Royale Documentary" featurette (12:08) "Basketball Scene Rehearsals" featurette (8:38) "Behind the Scenes" featurette (10:07) "Filming ON-Set" featurette (11:00) "Director’s Statement" notes (3 pages) Filmographies for: – Kinji Fukasaku (Director) (6 pages) – Beat Takeshi (Actor) (3 pages) Theatrical trailer (1:38) "Special Edition" TV spot (0:30) "Special Edition: Tarantino Version" TV spot (0:31) Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a 4-page booklet and a 2-page leaflet containing a map of the island and the chapters list. Special thanks to Rewind user BiscLimpkit for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 United Kingdom - Tartan Original Release Extras: Notes by Mark Wyatt Cast and Crew filmographies Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailer "Asia Extreme" bonus trailers Subtitles: English (BURNT-IN) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 United Kingdom - Tartan Re-Release Extras: Notes by Mark Wyatt Cast and Crew filmographies Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: This disc is NTSC. Contrary to what reports state, the Tartan press release and the DVD Cover imply this DVD WILL play on ALL NTSC-compatible DVD Players. You do NOT need a Progressive Scan DVD Player to be able to watch this DVD. It will however NOT work on "PAL-only" DVD Players. (It states clearly on the cover it’s the "NTSC 5.1 Version" – Tartan paid for the rights to the Japanese Master.) Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 United Kingdom - Tartan Special Edition: Director’s Cut Extras: DISC ONE * The Film (Director’s Cut) DISC TWO "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:24) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (9:32) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" featurette (3:02) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" featurette (7:10) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:15) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:26) "Battle Royale Documentary" featurette (12:08) "Basketball Scene Rehearsals" featurette (8:38) "Behind the Scenes" featurette (10:07) "Filming ON-Set" featurette (11:00) "Director's Statement" notes (3 pages) Filmographies for: – Kinji Fukasaku (Director) (6 pages) – Beat Takeshi (Actor) (3 pages) Theatrical Trailer (1:38) "Special Edition" TV spot (0:30) "Special Edition: Tarantino Version" TV spot (0:31) Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Special Case Notes: NTSC→PAL conversion (24 fps). Comes in a 2 Disc Keep Case in a metal tin, with a senitype, a 4 page booklet and a 2 page leaflet containing a map of the island and the chapters list. Case incorrectly states the running time as 117 min. All extras are in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Starz/Anchor Bay Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in the Battle Royale: The Complete Collection with the theatrical versions of Battle Royale and Battle Royale II plus a bonus disc of special features. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Starz/Anchor Bay The Complete Collection Extras: DISC ONE * The Film (Director's Cut) DISC TWO * The Film (Theatrical Version) DISC THREE * Battle Royale II: Requiem DISC FOUR "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:24) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (12:03) Instructional Video: Birthday Version (3:04) Audition & Rehearsal Footage (7:12) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:18) "Tokyo International Film Festival 2000" featurette (4:28) "Battle Royale" featurette (12:10) "Basketball Scene Rehearsals" featurette (8:40) "Behind-the-Scenes" featurette (10:10) "Filming on-Set" featurette (11:02) Battle Royale Theatrical Trailer (1:51) Battle Royale Special Edition TV Spot (0:32) Battle Royale TV Spot (Tarantino Version) (0:32) Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 (Discs 1-3) English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Disc 1 only) Case type: Special Case Notes: All extras are in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Packaged in a book-style case. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Austria - Capelight Pictures / NSM Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE (BLU-RAY) * The Film (Theatrical Version) * The Film (Director’s Cut) DISC TWO (DVD) * The Film (Theatrical Version) Start-up trailer for "Doomsday" (1:33) DISC THREE (DVD) * The Film (Director’s Cut) Start-up trailers – The Woman (1:11) – Der blutige Pfad Gottes (2:04) DISC FOUR (DVD) "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:25) Interview with actor Takeshi Kitano (11:23) "Shooting the Special Edition" featurette (8:40) "The Slaughter of 42 High School Students" featurette (10:09) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" ["Royale Rehearsals"] featurette (7:11) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:17) Behind-the-scenes featurette (12:10) "Filming on set" featurette (11:00) "Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and Masamichi Amano" featurette (7:07) "Masamichi Amano Conducts Battle Royale" featurette (9:48) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (12:03) "Opening Day at the Marunouchi Toei Movie Theatre" featurette (14:27) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:27) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" ["The Correct Way to Make Battle Royale: Birthday Version"] featurette (3:03) "The Correct Way to Fight in Battle Royale" featurette (2:36) Subtitles: German Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Special Case Notes: Set includes a 24-page booklet. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Austria - Capelight Pictures / NSM Ultimate Edition Extras: DISC ONE (3D BLU-RAY) * The Film in 3D (Theatrical Version) DISC TWO (DVD) "Der Film ist ein Schlachtfeld: Kinji Fukasaku in Battle Royale – Das himmliche Kapitel" documentary (114:42) DISC THREE (DVD) "Der Film ist ein Schlachtfeld: Kinji Fukasaku in Battle Royale – Das irdische Buch" documentary (119:56) "The Making of 'Battle Royale – Special Version'" featurette (9:13) "Reunion of the Lighthouse Group" featurette (3:49) "Remembering director Fukasaku" featurette (17:10) DISC FOUR (BLU-RAY) * The Film (Theatrical Version) * The Film (Director’s Cut) DISC FIVE (DVD) * The Film (Theatrical Version) Start-up trailer for "Doomsday" (1:33) DISC SIX (DVD) * The Film (Director’s Cut) Start-up trailers – The Woman (1:11) – Der blutige Pfad Gottes (2:04) DISC SEVEN (DVD) "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:25) Interview with actor Takeshi Kitano (11:23) "Shooting the Special Edition" featurette (8:40) "The Slaughter of 42 High School Students" featurette (10:09) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" ["Royale Rehearsals"] featurette (7:11) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:17) Behind-the-scenes featurette (12:10) "Filming on set" featurette (11:00) "Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and Masamichi Amano" featurette (7:07) "Masamichi Amano Conducts Battle Royale" featurette (9:48) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (12:03) "Opening Day at the Marunouchi Toei Movie Theatre" featurette (14:27) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:27) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" ["The Correct Way to Make Battle Royale: Birthday Version"] featurette (3:03) "The Correct Way to Fight in Battle Royale" featurette (2:36) Subtitles: German Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Special Case Notes: Package includes a poster, 8 postcards, authenticity certificate, 36-page comics book "Battle Royale: Parents’ Day", and 24-page booklet with production sketches. Limited to 5,000 copies. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - M6 Vidéo Extras: "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:22) "Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and Masamichi Amano" featurette (7:06) "The Correct Way to Fight in Battle Royale" ["Rules of Battle Royale"] featurette (2:34) "Opening Day at the Marunouchi Toei Movie Theatre" ["Premiere in Japan"] featurette (14:25) Filmography for actor Beat Takeshi (2 pages) "Commentary by Kitano" text interview Text interview with producer Ikuro Takano and director Kinji Fukasaku "Data Files for all 42 students" notes "Battle Royale Act" notes Production notes Theatrical Trailer (1:23) Teaser Trailer (0:29) Start-up/Bonus trailers for "Pretty Things" (1:37) and "The Musketeer" (1:25) Subtitles: French (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available with PC game "Throne Of Darkness". Easter eggs: To access the extras menu, on the character selection menu, highlight "Aide" ("Help") and press enter. From here, go left, then up and press enter. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
R2 Germany - Marketing Film Perfect Collection Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Movie (Theatrical version) Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround German DTS 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 DISC TWO * The Movie (Theatrical version) Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround DISC THREE * The Movie (Director's cut) Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround DISC FOUR "The Making Of Battle Royale" featurette (61 min) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (12 min) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" featurette (3 min) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" featurette (7 min) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (5 min) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (5 min) "'Battle Royale' Documentary" featurette ["Prologue from WOWWOW's TV Special"] (12 min) "Basketball Scene Rehearsals" featurette (9 min) "Behind the Scenes" featurette (11 min) "Filming ON-Set" featurette (10 min) "Director's Statement" featurette (10 min) Cast and crew filmographies Artwork gallery "Production" picture gallery "Participants" picture gallery 2 Theatrical trailers "Special Edition" TV spot "Special Edition: Tarantino Version" TV spot Bonus trailer for "Battle Royale 2" DISC FIVE Soundtrack CD Subtitles: German Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Case type: Special Case Notes: Comes in a metal tin. All the extras are in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user fortinbras for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Capelight Pictures / NSM Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE (BLU-RAY) * The Film (Theatrical Version) * The Film (Director’s Cut) DISC TWO (DVD) * The Film (Theatrical Version) Start-up trailer for "Doomsday" (1:33) DISC THREE (DVD) * The Film (Director’s Cut) Start-up trailers – The Woman (1:11) – Der blutige Pfad Gottes (2:04) DISC FOUR (DVD) "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:25) Interview with actor Takeshi Kitano (11:23) "Shooting the Special Edition" featurette (8:40) "The Slaughter of 42 High School Students" featurette (10:09) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" ["Royale Rehearsals"] featurette (7:11) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:17) Behind-the-scenes featurette (12:10) "Filming on set" featurette (11:00) "Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and Masamichi Amano" featurette (7:07) "Masamichi Amano Conducts Battle Royale" featurette (9:48) "Premiere Press Conference" featurette (12:03) "Opening Day at the Marunouchi Toei Movie Theatre" featurette (14:27) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:27) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" ["The Correct Way to Make Battle Royale: Birthday Version"] featurette (3:03) "The Correct Way to Fight in Battle Royale" featurette (2:36) Subtitles: German Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Steelbook Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Japan - Toei Extras: "Introduction by Takeshi Kitano" featurette "Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra And Masamichi Amano" featurette "Opening Day at the Marunouchi Toei Movie Theatre" featurette "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" featurette Alternate Ending "Data Files for all 42 students and 5 other characters" notes "Battle Royale Act" notes "Special Edition" theatrical trailer "WOWWOW" bonus trailers "IT" commercial "Sky Perfec" TV spots Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Japan - Toei Special Edition Extras: "'Battle Royale' Documentary" ["Prologue from WOWWOW's TV Special"] featurette (12 min) "Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra And Masamichi Amano - Part 2" featurette "Opening Day at the Marunouchi Toei Movie Theatre" featurette "How To Make Composite Scenes" featurette "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" featurette "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" featurette "Requiem" alternate ending (1:36) "'Battle with Politicians' on violence in Battle Royale" notes "Memorial" photo gallery Art Gallery "Video and DVD advertising" picture gallery "Movie Shooting is a War" picture gallery Theatrical Trailer "Special Edition" TV spot "Special Edition: Tarantino Version" TV spot Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Worldwide Cinema/Oy Future Film Ab Extras: Making-of featurette (29:08) "Director's Statement" notes Biographies for – Kinji Fukasaku (Director) – Beat Takeshi (Actor) 2 theatrical trailers Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Inappropriate NTSC→PAL conversion (24 fps), resulting in interlacing artifacts. DVD menus are in English. The featurette is in Japanese without any subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user marlan for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Sandrew Metronome Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film (Theatrical Version) (113:30) "Making-Of" featurette (33:42) "Director’s Statement" notes Biographies – Kinji Fukasaku (Director) (3 pages) – Beat Takeshi (Actor) (6 pages) - "Director’s Statement" notes (1 page) Trailer #1 (1:48) Trailer #2 (3:19) DISC TWO * The Film (Director’s Cut) (121:33) Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 (Theatrical Version only) Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (Director’s Cut only) Case type: Special Case Notes: Inappropriate NTSC→PAL conversions (24 fps), resulting in interlacing artifacts. Comes in a 2 Disc Digi-Pack in a cardboard slipcase. DVD menus are in English. The featurette is in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Text extras are in English. The trailers are in Japanese without subtitles. First pressings came with a shorter featurette (29:08) and with no subtitles on it. Distributed in Finland by Worldwide Cinema/Oy Future Film Ab. Special thanks to Rewind user marlan & Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Arrow Films ArrowDrome Extras: "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:23) Theatrical Trailer (1:47) Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Special Case Notes: Comes with a 32-page booklet containing essays and an interview. All the extras are in Japanese with English subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Universe Laser Extras: Biography and Filmography for actor Takeshi Kitano Theatrical Trailer Bonus trailer for "Tales of the Unusual" Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), and English Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: The DTS audio track is full bit-rate. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 South Korea - Cream Director’s Cut Extras: "The First Term" featurettes: – The Book was Published – WOWOW Special – Audition – Shooting – Making-of – Birthday Party – Memorial Photo Album "The Second Term" featurettes: – Crank Up – CG – Orchestra Recording – Tokyo Film Festival – Marketing – BR Affairs – Release "The Third Term" featurettes: – Filming a Special Edition – Making-of – Finished – Special Edition Release Art Gallery "WOWOW" trailer "Movie is a War" trailer DVD Trailer Theatrical Trailer TV Spot Subtitles: English and Korean Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Terry for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Madman Entertainment Director’s Cut Extras: "The Making of Battle Royale" documentary (50:24) "Battle Royale Documentary" featurette (12:09) "Instructional Video: Birthday Version" featurette (3:02) "Audition and Rehearsal Footage" featurette (7:11) "Special Effects Comparison" featurette (4:16) "Tokyo International Film Festival" featurette (4:26) "Basketball Scene Rehearsals" featurette (8:38) Behind-the-scenes featurette (10:08) "Filming ON-Set" featurette (11:00) Theatrical Trailer (1:39) "Special Edition" TV spot (0:30) "Special Edition: Tarantino Version" TV spot (0:31) Bonus trailers – The Chasing World (1:49) – Bedevilled (2:09) – Outrage (2:05) – Haunters (1:38) Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Inside cover has the island map and the student list in Japanese. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw
- R0 UK by Arrow Entertainment has both versions of the film and the best overall extras, including many exclusive ones but no DTS.
- R1 US Anchor Bay includes both cuts, an English dub, plus the sequel. But note, it misses a some extras found on the Arrow release.
- The Korean R0 Starmax editions has a DTS soundtrack and good extras but only the Director’s Cut is offered.
- R2 Germany boxset has both versions of the film, good extras and a DTS soundtrack on the Theatrical version, but only a DD 2.0 one on the Director’s cut and only disc four is English-friendly.
- R2 German/Austrian UE offers probably the widest selection of bonus materials, but it isn’t English-friendly.
The R0 UK SE/CE and the R2 Scandinavian editions are unfortunately NTSC→PAL conversions and should be avoided.

General notes:
From an English subtitles point of view, the original Tartan release has dreadful burnt-in, hard-to-read subtitles, and the Universe subtitles, although removable, have grammatical and spelling errors throughout.
However the UK Re-released NTSC 5.1 Version from Tartan and the two 2-disc versions have removable clear, grammar- and spelling-error-free subtitles.
In the Korean "Starmax version", the subtitling for the scenes that were added for the Director’s Cut is downright wretched, and due to the font used can be a little hard to read at times. The Cream Korean release has a better font but overall the Tartan 2-disc subtitles seem to be the best and most accurate.
The following versions of the movie are known:
The Theatrical Version (113 minutes)
The Director’s Cut (121 minutes) containing 8 minutes of additional footage, along with some audio and visual effects changes. — For detailed information on the additional footage in this cut, please consult this web page.

Several comparisons are available on DVD Beaver:
Theatrical Version
Director’s Cut

A visual comparison is also available at caps-a-holic.
CUTS:
- R0 Special Edition Australia- Toei Video/Shock Records - No cuts – Theatrical Version (108:30 PAL).
- R0 Scandinavia- Atlantic Film - No cuts. Director's Cut (116:15 PAL).
- R0 Boxset South Korea- Wision - No cuts – Director's Cut (121:05 NTSC).
- R0 Director’s Cut South Korea- Starmax - No cuts – Director's Cut (121:00 NTSC).
- R0 United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts – contains both the Theatrical Version (109:08 PAL) and the Director's Cut (116:52 PAL).
- R0 Collector’s Edition: Director’s Cut United Kingdom- Tartan - No cuts – Director's Cut (121:22 PAL).
- R0 Original Release United Kingdom- Tartan - No cuts – Theatrical Version.
- R0 Re-Release United Kingdom- Tartan - No cuts – Theatrical version (112:56 NTSC).
- R0 Special Edition: Director’s Cut United Kingdom- Tartan - No cuts – Director's Cut (121:22 PAL).
- R1 America- Starz/Anchor Bay - No Cuts – Director's Cut.
- R1 The Complete Collection America- Starz/Anchor Bay - No cuts – contains both Theatrical Version and Director's Cut.
- R2 Special Edition Austria- Capelight Pictures / NSM - No cuts – contains both Theatrical Version (109:13 PAL) and Director’s Cut (116:58 PAL).
- R2 Ultimate Edition Austria- Capelight Pictures / NSM - No cuts – contains both Theatrical Version (109:13 PAL) and Director’s Cut (116:58 PAL).
- R2 France- M6 Vidéo - No cuts – Theatrical Version (108:34 PAL).
- R2 Perfect Collection Edition Germany- Marketing Film - No cuts – contains both the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut.
- R2 Special Edition Germany- Capelight Pictures / NSM - No cuts – contains both Theatrical Version (109:13 PAL) and Director’s Cut (116:58 PAL).
- R2 Japan- Toei - No cuts – Theatrical Version.
- R2 Special Edition Japan- Toei - No cuts – Director’s Cut.
- R2 Scandinavia- Worldwide Cinema/Oy Future Film Ab - No Cuts. Theatrical version (113:30 PAL).
- R2 Special Edition Scandinavia- Sandrew Metronome - No cuts – contains both the Theatrical version (113:30 NTSC->PAL) and the Director’s Cut (121:33 NTSC->PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts – Theatrical Version (109:12 PAL).
- R3 Hong Kong- Universe Laser - No cuts – Theatrical Version.
- R3 Director’s Cut South Korea- Cream - No cuts – Director's Cut (121:00 NTSC).
- R4 Director’s Cut Australia- Madman Entertainment - No cuts – Director's Cut (116:16 PAL).
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Comparison added by David on 13/01/02
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 03/01/23

UPDATE LOG:

07/12/12: Correction to Anchor Bay releases.
14/12/13: Addition of the R2 Austrian and R4 Australian editions.
29/05/14: Added caps-a-holic link.
01/06/14: Modified Overall links.
18/07/15: Added R0 2012 Scandinavian release.
11/04/16: Added R2 UK (Arrowdrome).
12/09/16: Corrected R3 Cream audio.
03/01/23: added Germany Capelight.
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Battle Royale AKA Batoru rowaiaru (2000)

R0 Australia - Toei Video/Shock Records
Special Edition

R0 Scandinavia - Atlantic Film [2012 Release]

R0 South Korea - Wision
Boxset

R0 South Korea - Starmax
Director’s Cut

R0 United Kingdom - Arrow Films

R0 United Kingdom - Tartan
Collector’s Edition: Director’s Cut

R0 United Kingdom - Tartan
Original Release

R0 United Kingdom - Tartan
Re-Release

R0 United Kingdom - Tartan
Special Edition: Director’s Cut

R1 America - Starz/Anchor Bay

R1 America - Starz/Anchor Bay
The Complete Collection

R2 Austria - Capelight Pictures / NSM
Special Edition

R2 Austria - Capelight Pictures / NSM
Ultimate Edition

R2 France - M6 Vidéo

R2 Germany - Marketing Film
Perfect Collection Edition

R2 Germany - Capelight Pictures / NSM
Special Edition

R2 Japan - Toei

R2 Japan - Toei
Special Edition

R2 Scandinavia - Worldwide Cinema/Oy Future Film Ab

R2 Scandinavia - Sandrew Metronome
Special Edition

R2 United Kingdom - Arrow Films
ArrowDrome

R3 Hong Kong - Universe Laser

R3 South Korea - Cream
Director’s Cut

R4 Australia - Madman Entertainment
Director’s Cut

OVERALL: Draw

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