.: Special Version :.

:: Utsumi's Lament 1: Oda's Death ::
 
1:09:22 -- 1:09:27
 
Not exactly "new footage" per se, but a nice addition that helps the audience remember who exactly Oda is. As Utsumi tells Nanahara of Oda's death, there is a quick cut away to the close up of his severed head, followed by the explosion in the clinic.

:: Utsumi's Lament 2: Kaori & Mizuno ::
 
1:09:31 -- 1:09:49
After Utsumi tells Nanahara of Oda's demise, she moves on to Kaori and Mizuno. Originally, we cut straight to the shot of the two bloodied corpses beside the sea. In the Special Version we flashback to the scene of the two in the classroom, as they tell each other that they'll always be friends. The final shot in the sequence (the body of Mizuno) is extended by a second or two without the obstruction of the score card.

:: Utsumi's Lament 3: Takaguchi & Hatagami ::
  
1:09:54 -- 1:09:57
The final part of Utsumi's information to Nanahara is the deaths of Takaguchi and Hatagami. Originally, after Utsumi says their names it cuts straight to the shot far-away shot of Mitsuko putting on her shirt and walking away - We now have two additional shots, one of each of the two boys corpses prior to this. Another great addition to SV, although it still doesn't clear up the mystery of how EXACTLY they died! 0_o

:: Haruka's Extra Line ::
  New dialogue (270kb, .mp3)
1:15:53 -- 1:15:55
Not exactly sure why this line was added! Perhaps Fukasaku felt sorry that he didn't give Haruka more lines to say! Right after Utsumi says "Look who's talking!" to Satomi, Haruka now adds the line "Murderer!". There is also a slight jumpcut present on this on both the Japanese and UK dvds, so it's pretty obvious to point out. An audio clip of the scene is available to download above...

:: Satomi's CG Blood ::  
1:16:06 -- 1:16:11
 
There may be five screencaps above for this, but this addition is only present for two shots, and lasts a little under 4 seconds...but, what an addition it is! As Satomi is shot by Haruka and Utsumi, we now see 3 bullet entry wounds on her chest and shoulder. I had my doubts about the addition of CG blood, but the shots look pretty realistic and fit into the scene very well...

:: Shuya's Despair ::  
1:18:41 -- 1:18:48
 
This is one of my favourite additions in the Special Version. After Nanahara's line "I don't know what any of it means!", his despair is continued as he slumps to the floor and begins weeping and shaking his head in disbelief.

:: Forest with Mist Shot Moved ::  
1:18:54 -- 1:19:00
 

The above shot of the forest has not been moved to right after the lighthouse girls scorecard. Another great improvement upon the original as it gives the audience a little breather before we enter the next scene. ^_^


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