Two classics of modern Japanese animation, each a landmark in their own right, will be released on Blu-ray on November 24th, courtesy of Manga Entertainment. I could go on for paragraphs about how awesome these flicks are (and probably already have) but I’ll let the press release speak for itself.

Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Few titles are as well known in the anime world as Ghost in the Shell. It is recognized the world over for its startling imagery and storylines. Even Executive Producer Steven Spielberg has acquired the rights for a live action feature film in 2010. For this stunning and definitive version 2.0 release, director Mamoru Oshii himself supervised the remastering and reproduction of the original animations with the latest digital film and animation technologies, including 3D-CGI. In all, over 250 scenes received digital rework and enhancements! In addition, the Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Blu-ray™ features all new voice recordings from the original cast, a new score from legendary anime composer Kenji Kawai and DTS-ES 6.1 discrete audio, newly created and remixed at Skywalker Sound.

Bonus features:
The Making of Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Commentary by Director Mamoru Oshii and Animation Director Toshihiko Nishikubo, with subtitles
Face to Face Exclusive Interview with the director

Blood: The Last Vampire
Visionary filmmaker James Cameron once called Blood: The Last Vampire “the standard of top quality in digital animation.” The live-action feature film, released theatrically Summer 2009, will street on DVD in Q4 – but fans can return to the original with Manga Entertainment’s Blu-ray™ release, featuring a brand-new high-definition version of the feature.

Bonus features:
DTS-HD audio
Brand-New HD Version of the feature
Digital Data Version of the feature
The Making of Blood: The Last Vampire
Original Japanese trailers