Sorry, I can't really help you as I haven't figured all this stuff out yet. I've only been region-free for a couple of months and am only now really starting to shop around. I've bought some Korean and Chinese disks and just put in my first order from the UK last Friday but haven't ordered from Japan yet. I'd start by using an online currency converter to see how much it will be. I'm fortunate to have two co-workers from Japan in my office that will help me order it when I get around to it.

Bah!! trying to order the Premium box from amazon.co.jp, apparently they can't ship to my area (Australia). Will there ever be a day I can see this box set!!!

try these guys : http://www.amotokyo.com/

$140 smackaroos! Yow! Box set looks cool, though.

OK,

I'm still fairly new to the whole region-free arena, and I caved and got this last week, and have seen some of this (have had health issues in the family that haven't given me much time to sit in one spot for 110 minutes), but from what I saw, it was pretty good, and the DTS was much better than I was expecting. And the watermark wasn't too distracting either. But I haven't watched the whole thing yet, so take this comment for what it's worth.

Could someone post the link for the set on amazon.co.jp?

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...895610-2116310

There it is, but it is not available for purchase directly, you have to use the marketplace and they do not send outside Japan (that's the reason why Scaryguy can't buy it, not because Amazon.co.jp does not send to Australia).

Thanks, Unfortunately i am now considering spending the $AU211 that it will cost me to get the box set.......grrrr.....i will be so poor after this

oh my god (hands over face in disgust), I don't know what edition Nicheflix is renting out, but the DTS Director's Cut they have has a really irrating video logo, that randomly pops up on the upper left hand corner of the screen, talk about distracting...

It's the only version available, the Guangdong FACE disc. It's on all three versions.

why hasn't anyone else denoted this as being a flaw, I find it unexusable.

I watched the Edko R3 theatrical cut last night, WHOA! Man, what an awesome flick, The DTS-ES sound was all that, and no totally uncalled for logos popping up. I got it at yesasia.com. The seem to be drying up everywhere though. Many retailers have pulled it. Maybe Miramax is pressuring them.

Miramax is contacting US online retailers and sending nasty notes apparently. Should still be available at places like layoyo and dddhouse and anyone else based overseas.

what version is this? does it have a watermark?
http://aznfilms.com/product_info.php...6ffe99462b877d

No, but it has other issues (faint ghosting, for example). Spend a few dollars more and get the Japanese Elite set.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...863635-5825911

There was a 500 yen coupon, not sure if it is still valid.

FYI, both of those links are for the Theatrical version.

Where did you find this? I went to yesasia.com and searched everywhere and can't find it.

does someone have the link to just the regular directors cut of the Hero DVD. the one with the red cover on DVD ASIAN? I can't seem to find it.

I just listened to the EDKO english dubbing. I can't believe how bad it sounds. You need subtitles for it as that's how bad it is. This has got to be the first dvd that I have heard dubbing on where the dubbing needed subtitles. Absolutely awful!!!

FYI: CDWOW has HERO 2-Disc Region 3 from Edko for Ģ 10.99. This release has an outstanding DTS soundtrack as itīs in full bitrate.

HERO from CDWOW

You won't find it at us.yesasia.com (you can thank Miramax, since they own the US rights). Go to dddhouse.com or layoyo.com.

English dubbing? which version is that?
I didn't know that the movie was dubbed in English somehere.
Not that I really care for the version....

I have the Edko R3. The DVD is at home and I am at work right now, but I swear I do not recall any English dubbing!

That's because there isn't any. The legit Edko release does not have an English dub.

Then I am not sure which version it was. In any case, it was the worst I have ever heard.