The giver, the recipient, the occasion: every present holds a story.
Presents is a series of films based on Kakuta Mitsuyo's short story collection revolving around the theme of presents. Starring popular young actress Hirosue Ryoko (
Wasabi) and rising star Tamayama Tetsuji (
Heaven's Bookstore), the first entry in the series,
Aikagi, is the debut film from director Hyuga Asako who previously wrote the screenplay for
Way of Blue Sky. While
Aikagi is a quiet drama about heartbreak and remembrance, the second title in the series,
Uni Senbei, is a colorful romantic comedy featuring Toda Erika from
Death Note: The Last Name and Hiraoka Yuta from
Swing Girls. Music video director Ishii Takahide brings a vibrant pop sensibility to his debut feature, creating a lighthearted confection about romance and growing up. Previously released in separate volumes,
Aikagi and
Uni Senbei are now available together in one DVD set.
Aikagi (45min)
Yukari (Hirosue Ryoko) and Hiroaki (Tamayama Tetsuji) have been together for eight years. Though they are both constantly busy with work and do not see each other often, Yukari believes that they will always be together. Just before Christmas, the couple finally has a chance to meet up, but Hiroaki tells her that he has found someone else and breaks up with her. The next day, a heartbroken Yukari cuts short her hair. When she sees Hiroaki's spare key, all the past memories come rushing back. Yukari decides to give him one last present.
Uni Senbei (43min)
An OL (office lady) at a stationery manufacturer, Hazuki (Toda Erika) is less than enamoured with this whole working thing. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Satoshi (Hiraoka Yuta) is still in college, a fifth-year student who just can't seem to graduate. With the two living in different worlds, Hazuki breaks things off and begins to see the older and more mature Yasuda (Kikawada Masaya, Battle Royale II). They spend Valentine's Day together, exchanging the standard gifts of chocolate and jewelry. That night when Hazuki returns home, she opens her mailbox and inside lies a present from Satoshi...
This edition comes with the following bonus features:
Making of Aikagi
Aikagi Cast Interviews
Aikagi Gala Premiere
Aikagi Theatrical Trailer and Teaser
Making of Uni Senbei
Uni Senbei Cast & Staff Interviews
Uni Senbei Preview Screening
Uni Senbei Gala Premiere
Uni Senbei Talk Event
Uni Senbei Theatrical Trailer
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