A fresh batch of anime and manga titles are hitting North American shelves this week, offering a diverse selection for fans. From exciting anime Blu-ray releases to highly anticipated manga volumes, here’s a rundown of what’s new in the world of Japanese animation and comics.
Anime Releases: What to Watch
Several exciting anime titles are making their debut or continuing their run on Blu-ray. Discotek Media and Crunchyroll are releasing a variety of series, catering to different tastes.
- Chie the Brat Season 2 SDBD: Discotek brings another season of this classic series.
- Cutie Honey SDBD: Another classic title gets a release from Discotek.
- Digimon Adventure 02 Original Japanese Version BD: Discotek offers the original Japanese version of this beloved series.
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS BD: Discotek releases another installment in the “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha” franchise.
- Photon: The Idiot Adventures BD: Discotek brings fans this older title.
- Star Musketeer Bismark BD: More classic anime from Discotek.
- Tales of Wedding Rings BD: Crunchyroll offers fans “Tales of Wedding Rings”.
Manga Mania: New Volumes to Devour
A wide array of manga volumes are being released, spanning various genres from action and adventure to romance and fantasy. Kodansha USA, Seven Seas, Yen Press, and Dark Horse are among the publishers releasing new titles.
- Bless Graphic Novel (GN) 4: Kodansha USA continues this series.
- Blue Lock GN 17: Fans can continue to follow the high-stakes soccer action in this latest volume from Kodansha USA.
- The Blue Wolves of Mibu GN 4: Another volume in this series from Kodansha USA.
- Cat + Gamer GN 7: Dark Horse delivers another helping of feline fun.
- The Dangers in My Heart GN 10: Seven Seas continues to release this rom-com.
- EAT GN: Seven Seas releases this title.
- Goblin Slayer: A Day in the Life GN 2: Yen Press offers a new side story in the “Goblin Slayer” universe.
- Hauntress GN: Vertical releases this title.
- Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf GN 1: Yen Press begins release of this series.
- How Do I Turn My Best Friend Into My Girlfriend? GN 3: Seven Seas continues to explore the complexities of friendship and romance.
- I Cross-Dressed for the IRL Meetup GN 3: Kodansha USA releases another volume in this series.
- I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability GN 14: Kodansha USA continues the fan favorite series.
- The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl: A new volume in this workplace romance series.
