The image on the DVD is sharp and finely detailed, with only occasional shots showing a mild softness. The transfer perfectly renders this desired effect, with the DVD creating images of haunting beauty. Colors are incredibly vibrant when used for effect. The DVD has no problem rendering the intense hues without distortion or bleeding. Blacks are cleanly rendered and the image provides good contrast and shadow detail for a foreign film from 1965.
Dual layer authoring keeps digital compression artifacts from becoming noticeable.
The Dolby Digital Japanese monaural soundtrack is free from distortion and other defects. However, the limited fidelity of the original recording make the track seem a bit thin sounding and occasionally slightly strident. However, with normal amplification, the track will sound just fine. The basic interactive menus provide access to the standard scene selection and set up features as well as a theatrical trailer.