For fans of Japanese animation and comics, the week of November 9-15, 2025, is set to bring a fresh wave of captivating stories to North American shores. From highly anticipated manga volumes to new anime series and theatrical releases, there’s a diverse array of content to dive into. This period sees a mix of ongoing sagas continuing their narratives and fresh titles making their debut, ensuring something for every enthusiast.
Anime Highlights: Streaming and Theatrical Debuts
While the early part of November saw some key anime additions, the week of November 9-15 is notably punctuated by continuing series and several exciting theatrical events.
Continuing Anime Series in November 2025
Several popular anime series are continuing their runs through November, with new episodes releasing on various streaming platforms. These include titles that premiered earlier in the Fall 2025 season or even earlier in the year.
- Spy x Family Season 3 continues its run, with new episodes premiering on November 9. The beloved series follows the Forger family—a spy, an assassin, and a telepath—as they navigate their secret lives.
- To Your Eternity also sees its continuation in November, delving further into themes of death, loss, and the human experience through the journey of an immortal being.
- One-Punch Man Season 3 is expected to stream on Hulu, Netflix, and Crunchyroll in North America.
- My Hero Academia Season 7 continues its compelling narrative, with new episodes available through the month.
- Ranma ½ (remake) is another anticipated series available on Netflix in November.
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Final Chapter, Part 2 is set to arrive on HIDIVE on November 7, extending into this release week.
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity will premiere new episodes on Sundays in the Netflix catalog starting in November 2025.
- Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! began streaming on HiDIVE on November 5, with new episodes continuing into the week.
Anime Home Video and Theatrical Releases
The week also features several anime titles becoming available for home viewing or making limited theatrical appearances.
- Arifureta – From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Season 3 BD is slated for release on November 11 from Crunchyroll.
- I Parry Everything BD and a Premium Box Set BD are set for release on November 11 from Sentai Filmworks.
- I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History BD also arrives on November 11 from Crunchyroll.
- Looking for the Full Moon BD 2 is scheduled for November 11 from AnimEigo.
- The film Clockwork Girl is scheduled for theatrical release on November 11 and 13, 2025.
- Kokuho will have theatrical screenings on November 14 and 21, 2025.
- The Boy and The Heron – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 is set for a limited theatrical run from November 15-18, 2025.
Manga and Light Novel Releases: A Week for Readers
Manga and light novel enthusiasts have a particularly robust week, with numerous new volumes hitting shelves on November 11, 2025, from various publishers.
Yen Press (November 11)
Yen Press leads with a substantial list of new manga and light novel volumes:
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 8
- Ascendance of a Bookworm: Fanbook 5
- Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 7
- Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill: Volume 2 (Manga)
- D.N.Angel New Edition, Vol. 1
- Days with My Stepsister Volume 6 (light novel)
- Gushing over Magical Girls, Vol. 5 (Manga)
- High School DxD Volume 17 (light novel): Professor Valkyrie
- I’m the Grim Reaper Volume 4
- Isekai Tensei: Recruited to Another World: Omnibus 2 (Light Novel)
- Itaewon Class Volume 7
- Kingdom Volume 1
- Making Magic: The Sweet Life of a Witch Who Knows an Infinite MP Loophole: Volume 2 (Light Novel)
- Mao Volume 22
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 13 (Light Novel)
- Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom Volume 7
- Radiant Volume 19
- Rai Rai Rai Volume 2
- Sakamoto Days Volume 19
- Sakura Saku Volume 9
- Spider-Man: Octo-Girl Volume 3
- Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber Volume 1
- Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online Volume 14 (light novel): Invitation from Vivi
- Tearmoon Empire: Volume 14 (Light Novel)
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows: Volume 3 (Light Novel)
- The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Light Novel) Volume 1
- THE STAR SEEKERS (novel)
- Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Volume 1 and Special Edition
- Tower Dungeon 3
- Tsumiki Ogami’s Not-So-Ordinary Life Volume 3
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition 2
Kodansha USA (November 11)
Kodansha USA also has several manga releases for the week:
- The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride Graphic Novel (GN) 5
- Blue Period GN 16
- One Piece Volume 110
- Overgeared Volume 8
Seven Seas Entertainment (November 11)
Seven Seas Entertainment contributes to the manga releases with:
- Daily Report About My Witch Senpai GN 5
- Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells GN 11
- I’m in Love with the Older Girl Next Door GN 3
- Imaizumi Brings All the Gals to His House GN 4
Viz Media (November 11)
Viz Media will release:
- Black or White GN 11
Other Noteworthy Manga Releases
While some manga from Scholastic were released earlier in November, they are still fresh additions to the market:
- Hikaru in the Light Vol. 2 by Mai Matsuda (released November 4)
- Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Vol. 2 by Yoshino Koyoka (released November 4)
- Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Vol. 2 by JOHO (released November 4)
Additionally, several digital-first releases and titles from other publishers may be available throughout the week, with platforms like BookWalker listing various digital manga and light novels for November 13, including new titles like A Curtain Call for You 1 and THE SPIDER KING 1.
This week offers a strong selection for fans to continue their favorite series or discover new worlds in both anime and manga.
