The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter Blu-ray Review (Patreon)

Video

Blinding color looks ridiculously awesome, giving Eight Diagram Pole Fighter a visual intensity that's borderline comic-like. Elaborate yellow, blue, and red costumes bloom to life. The outrageously red blood is richer than any natural red on the planet. While arguably oversaturated, there's immediate appeal in this master.

This is in addition to stellar black levels. Every shadow hits the deepest black. Contrast gorgeously balances out, turning Eight Diagram Pole Fighter into a near-3D presentation. Dimensionality comes in abundance.

With only a thin grain to handle, the compression holds up, maintaining the film-like qualities, even during heavier instances as the grain spikes. Resolution holds the imagery back, struggling to resolve wide/medium shots, unable resolve the finest details within. Any loss is limited, and there's texture aplenty elsewhere. Close-ups bring facial definition and sweat droplets without issue.

Audio

Cantonese, Mandarin, and an English dub all come in DTS-HD mono. Unlike the video, the audio track's worn, hissing dialog. Nearly every line is delivered with static.

While the dull score (which oddly uses a Japanese Akira Ifukube track from Frankenstein Conquers the World) doesn't feature any range to speak of, the music at least retains some integrity and clarity. Within the action, it's balanced well too.