The final week of September 2025 brings a fresh wave of anime and manga to North American fans, with a particular focus on new home video releases and the ongoing streaming schedules of popular series. Collectors can look forward to several highly anticipated Blu-ray sets, while manga enthusiasts will find a diverse selection of new volumes hitting shelves.
Anime Releases: Home Video & Streaming Highlights
Anime fans have a busy week ahead, with a mix of physical releases dropping on September 23rd and numerous ongoing simulcasts concluding or continuing through the week on Crunchyroll.
New Anime Blu-ray and DVD Releases (September 23)
Several notable anime series are receiving their North American home video debuts or new season sets on Blu-ray and DVD, primarily on September 23rd.
- Amazing Nurse Nanako BD – Media Blasters is releasing the classic series on Blu-ray.
- Bartender Glass of God Season 1 Premium Box Set BD – Crunchyroll delivers the complete first season of the sophisticated bar-themed anime.
- The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Premium Box Set BD – Sentai Filmworks offers a premium collection for fans of the popular Isekai series.
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 1 Part 2 BD/DVD – Crunchyroll continues the acclaimed fantasy adventure with its second part on home video.
- Grimoire of Zero BD – Sentai Filmworks presents the fantasy adventure series on Blu-ray.
- I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 1 BD – Another Isekai favorite from Crunchyroll makes its way to Blu-ray.
- TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 BD – The romantic comedy’s second season arrives on Blu-ray from Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll Streaming Updates (September 22-27)
Crunchyroll’s streaming calendar for the week features ongoing episodes of fan-favorite series, with many reaching their season finales as the Summer 2025 anime season draws to a close.
- Monday, September 22
- Summer Pockets Episode 25
- Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Episode 12
- Tuesday, September 23
- A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 Episode 12
- Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Episode 12
- Mr. Osomatsu 4th Season Episode 12
- Turkey! Time to Strike Episode 12
- A Couple of Cuckoos (Dub) Season 2 Episode 10
- Wednesday, September 24
- The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Episode 12
- The Rising of the Shield Hero (Dub) Season 4 Episode 11
- I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Episode 24 (or Season 2 Episode 12)
- Reborn as a Vending Machine (Dub) Episode 11
- Dealing With Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze (Dub) Episode 10
- I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince (Dub) Season 2 Episode 22
- Onmyo Kaiten Re:birth Verse (Dub) Episode 10
- Friday, September 26
- Tougen Anki Episode 12 (Sub & Dub)
- Watari-Kun’s * Is About Collapse* Episode 13
- Secrets of the Silent Witch Episode 12 (Sub & Dub)
- Lord of Mysteries (Dub) Episode 12
- Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect Season 2 Episode 30
- Lord of Mysteries Episode 15 (Bonus Episode)
- Saturday, September 27
- Case Closed (Detective Conan) Episode 1177
- Anne Shirley Episode 24 (Sub & Dub)
- Kaiju No. 8 Episode 23 (Season 2 Episode 11) (Sub & Dub)
- My Dress-Up Darling (Dub) Season 2 Episode 23
- Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (Dub) Episode 10
- With You and the Rain (Dub) Episode 11
- You and Idol Precure Episode 34
- New Simulcast Debut: A Wild Last Boss Appeared!
Theatrical Anime
For those who enjoy the big screen experience, GKIDS will be showing a 4K Remaster of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in theaters on September 28, 29, and 30, just outside this week’s main window but noteworthy for September anime cinematic events.
Manga and Light Novel Releases
A substantial list of new manga volumes is slated for release in North America during the week, with many popular series continuing their runs. September 23rd appears to be a particularly active day for new print manga releases.
New Manga Volumes (September 23)
- Akira Graphic Novel (GN) 2 (hardcover) from Kodansha USA
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian GN 2 from Yen Press
- ATOM: The Beginning GN 12 from Titan
- Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside GN 11 from Yen Press
- Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi’s Heavy-Drinking Diary GN 2 from Yen Press
- Bungo Stray Dogs series (a new volume) from Yen Press
- Dur-an-ki (Manga)
- Fist of the North Star Volume 18 (Manga)
- How Do We Relationship? Volume 13 (Manga)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run Volume 3 (Manga)
- Kaiju Kamui Volume 1 (Manga)
- My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even At Level 1 vol 9 (light novel)
- Shadow Eliminators Volume 1 (Manga)
- The Darwin Incident 8 (Manga)
Other Notable September Manga Releases
Beyond the immediate week, September 2025 as a whole sees a wide array of manga releases from various publishers like Viz Media, Kodansha USA, and Yen Press. Fans can expect continuing volumes for many ongoing series and some new debuts throughout the month.
- A Star Brighter than the Sun Volume 3
- Adabana Volume 1
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons Volume 9
- Blood Blockade Battlefront Omnibus Volume 1
- Blue Box Volume 17
- Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) Volume 1 (and Special Edition)
- Dark Gathering Volume 15
- Deadpool: Samurai Volume 3
- Gokurakugai Volume 4
- I’m Running for Crown Princess, but All I Want is a Steady Paycheck! Volume 1
- Kaiju No. 8 Volume 14
- Komi Can’t Communicate Volume 35
- Let Me See the Real You, Senpai! Volume 1
- Minecraft: The Manga Volume 3
- Nue’s Exorcist Volume 2
- The King’s Beast Volume 16
- The Princess I Loved in My Past Life is Now a Middle-Aged Dad Volume 1
- UZUMAKI: Animated TV Series Limited Edition (This appears to be a physical item related to the animated series, listed under manga/books).
- Wolf Girl and Black Prince Volume 15
This week offers a strong showing for both anime and manga fans, providing new additions to home video libraries and continuing the serialized adventures of many beloved characters.
