The most important development for this film is the . While you asked for a "1080p" piece, the best way to watch it in that resolution is via the 1080p Blu-ray disc included in the modern StudioCanal 4K UHD combo packs .

: In 1080p, you can clearly see the intricate textures of the Academy Award-winning costumes by Emi Wada, the beads of sweat on Tatsuya Nakadai’s face, and the fine dust kicked up during the massive cavalry charges. Warning: Avoid the Early 1080p Releases

: This restoration was scanned from the original 35mm negative and supervised by the film’s cinematographer, Shōji Ueda.

: Unlike older versions, this transfer eliminates the heavy "blue-green" tint that previously plagued the film. It restores a natural color palette, where "gloomy clouds are properly gray" and the primary colors of the warring clans' banners are vibrant and distinct.