The final week of July into the first few days of August brings a fresh wave of anime and manga titles to North American audiences. This period, from July 27 to August 2, 2025, includes new Blu-ray releases for popular anime series and a diverse selection of manga volumes spanning various genres.
Anime Releases: New Collections and Fan Favorites
Several anticipated anime titles are slated for release on Blu-ray during this week, offering fans physical editions of both recent hits and classic series.
Chainsaw Man Season 1 Limited Edition BD
Viz Media is set to release the Chainsaw Man Season 1 Limited Edition BD on July 29, 2025, for a suggested retail price of US$79.99. This highly anticipated release allows fans to own the first season of the popular action-horror anime.
Other Notable Anime Blu-ray Releases
Discotek Media will be releasing several titles on Blu-ray on July 29, 2025, including DearS BD (US$39.95), Osomatsu-kun SDBD (US$49.95), and ViVid Strike! BD (US$39.95). Additionally, Sentai Filmworks is releasing Plus-Sized Elf BD (US$49.98), and AnimEigo is offering Romeo’s Blue Skies BD (US$59.95).
Manga Releases: A Diverse Offering Across Publishers
Manga enthusiasts can look forward to a significant number of new volumes from various publishers, covering a wide array of genres from fantasy and romance to horror and action. Most of these manga titles are scheduled for release on July 29, 2025.
Kodansha USA Highlights
Kodansha USA has a strong lineup this week, including The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride GN 3 (US$13.99), A Condition Called Love GN 14 (US$10.99), EDENS ZERO GN 32 (US$10.99), GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis GN 2 (US$13.99), and Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards GN 4 (US$13.99).
Seven Seas Entertainment Offerings
Seven Seas Entertainment is releasing several volumes, such as Before You Discard Me, I Shall Have My Way With You GN 4 (US$14.99), Betrayed by the Hero, I Formed a MILF Party with His Mom! GN 2 (US$14.99), Gravitation: Collector’s Edition GN 6 (US$24.99), His Majesty the Demon King’s Housekeeper GN 10 (US$14.99), Ichi the Killer Omnibus GN 1 (US$14.99), and Mysterious Disappearances GN 6 (US$13.99).
Dark Horse and Vertical Comics Additions
Dark Horse is releasing Cat + Crazy GN 1 (US$12.99), Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis – Expanded Edition GN (US$14.99), and Gunsmith Cats Omnibus GN 2 (US$29.99). Vertical will add Flying Witch GN 13 (US$10.95) to its catalog.
Other Noteworthy Manga Releases
While the majority of releases fall on July 29, some titles might see release at different points in July or early August. For example, Blue Lock Chapter 314 manga leaks are expected between August 2 and August 4, with the chapter accessible in the US on August 5, 2025. Other titles slated for July include Blue Box Vol. 16, Blue Exorcist Vol. 31, Dark Gathering Vol. 14, and the debut of Nue’s Exorcist Vol. 1 from Viz Media. Viz Media also has One Piece Vol. 109 and Trillion Game Vol. 6 releasing in July. Seven Seas Entertainment’s July lineup includes No Longer Allowed In Another World Volume 9 and The Witches of Adamas Volume 11. Many publishers, including Yen Press, Seven Seas Entertainment, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Square Enix Books, and Azuki, are contributing to the July 2025 manga, light novel, manhwa, webtoon, and book releases.
