Anime and manga enthusiasts in North America have a robust week of new and continuing releases from July 20-26, 2025, with highly anticipated series making their debut or continuing their runs on streaming platforms and new volumes hitting bookshelves. This period sees a mix of action-packed anime, compelling romantic comedies, and a diverse array of manga titles across various genres.
Anime Highlights
The week features several significant anime releases and ongoing series, catering to a wide range of tastes. While specific physical media release dates for July 20-26 were less prominent in the search results, several series are confirmed to be streaming or continuing their runs during this period.
Streaming and Broadcast Premieres
- Kaiju No. 8 Season 2: Fans can catch new episodes of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, with an episode specifically noted for July 19, 2025, placing it firmly within this release window.
- My Melody & Kuromi: A new series featuring the beloved Sanrio characters, My Melody & Kuromi, is scheduled for release on July 24, 2025.
- Gachiakuta: This anticipated series, where the protagonist Rudo fights monsters and a corrupt system after being framed and cast into a trash-filled abyss, began streaming in July 2025 on Crunchyroll.
- DAN DA DAN Season 2: The supernatural action-comedy continues its run, with new episodes available on Crunchyroll in July 2025.
- My Dress-Up Darling Season 2: The popular romantic comedy about cosplay continues its second season, which premiered in early July.
- Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2: The latest installment of the scientific adventure series also continues to stream in July.
- Hotel Inhumans: This series, focusing on concierges serving killers-for-hire, is another July 2025 streaming release.
- Solo Leveling: The highly popular adaptation is noted among the titles continuing or releasing in July.
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: This romantic comedy anime also sees releases within the July timeframe.
- WITCH WATCH: Following the story of a witch-in-training and her supernaturally strong protector, this series is also part of the July 2025 anime lineup.
Manga and Light Novel Releases
North American manga publishers are bringing a substantial collection of new volumes and series debuts to shelves, offering fresh reads for every genre preference. VIZ Media, in particular, has a robust slate for July 2025.
Notable Manga Debuts
- Nue’s Exorcist, Vol. 1: This series makes its debut, adding a new supernatural action title to the market.
- Spider-Man: Kizuna, Vol. 1: A unique collaboration bringing the Marvel superhero into a manga format.
- The Demon Prince of Momochi House: Succession, Vol. 1: A new beginning for fans of supernatural romance.
- Tsumiki Ogami’s Not-So-Ordinary Life, Vol. 1: A new series entering the slice-of-life or comedy genre.
- Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Another crossover title that blends popular franchises.
- Yaiba: Samurai Legend, Vol. 1: A classic re-introduced or a new take on a samurai tale.
- Tokyo Fears Rhapsody, Vol. 1: A series debut for those interested in horror or darker themes.
- MamaYuyu, Vol. 1 & 2: These volumes are available digitally.
- Now No One Lurks Beneath the Snow: From new publisher Manga Mavericks, this R18-rated yuri title explores a mysterious manor.
- The Murderer and Her Runaway Desire: Also from Manga Mavericks, this R18-rated title delves into a dark thriller within a school setting.
Continuing Manga Series
Numerous ongoing manga series are releasing new volumes, allowing readers to continue their favorite stories.
- One Piece, Vol. 109: The global phenomenon continues its epic saga.
- Blue Box, Vol. 16: For fans of sports and romance.
- Blue Exorcist, Vol. 31: The supernatural action series progresses.
- Dark Gathering, Vol. 14: Continuing the horror and supernatural narrative.
- Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki, Vol. 2: The latest installment in the fantasy classic.
- My Special One, Vol. 10: A new volume for romance enthusiasts.
- Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite, Vol. 4: Continuing this unique take on the vampire genre.
- Pink Candy Kiss, Vol. 2: More sweetness for romance readers.
- Tamon’s B-Side, Vol. 8: Another volume in this ongoing series.
- Wolf Girl and Black Prince, Vol. 14: The latest for fans of this shojo title.
- Beyblade X, Vol. 3: For readers who enjoy competitive action.
- Case Closed, Vol. 95: The long-running detective series delivers another mystery.
- Firefly Wedding, Vol. 3: The third volume of this series.
- Kirby Manga Mania, Vol. 8: For younger readers and Kirby fans.
- Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 28: More comedic fantasy adventures.
- After God, Vol. 5: Continuing this manga series.
- One-Punch Man, Vol. 31: The latest volume of the satirical superhero series.
- Record of Ragnarok, Vol. 15: Another volume in the high-stakes battle manga.
- Red River (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 4: A compiled edition for this historical fantasy series.
- Steel of the Celestial Shadows, Vol. 7: Continuing this action-packed series.
- The Climber, Vol. 2: The second volume of the sports-themed manga.
- Tokyo Alien Bros., Vol. 3 (Final Volume!): This series concludes with its third volume.
- Trillion Game, Vol. 6: Another installment in the business-themed manga.
- Twin Star Exorcists, Vol. 34: The ongoing supernatural action series.
- Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 3: A deluxe edition of the historical samurai manga.
- Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 10: The latest volume in this dramatic series.
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run, Vol. 2: The next installment for JoJo fans.
- The Girl Who Wants to Be a Hero and the Girl Who Ought to Be a Hero, Vol. 1: A new light novel series.
This week’s releases offer a dynamic selection for North American audiences, ensuring there’s something new to watch or read for every fan of anime and manga.
