In the ever-expanding universe of Japanese animation and comics, a quiet anticipation often precedes the weekly arrival of new stories and adventures. For collectors and enthusiasts, this week—July 13th to 19th, 2025—unfurls a fresh wave of titles, offering both anticipated continuations and exciting new narratives to dive into. From gripping action on Blu-ray to captivating manga volumes hitting shelves, the North American market is poised to satiate diverse appetites within the anime and manga landscape.
Anime Home Video Releases: Unboxing New Worlds
The week of July 13-19, 2025, brings a notable collection of anime home video releases, primarily on Blu-ray, allowing fans to own and rewatch their favorite series in high definition.
July 15, 2025: Physical Media Highlights
A selection of previously aired or ongoing anime series will become available for purchase, expanding home libraries with diverse genres and beloved stories. On July 15, 2025, several titles are slated for Blu-ray release:
- Naruto Shippūden Set 7 BD: Continuing the epic ninja saga, this set provides more high-octane action and dramatic storytelling from the long-running series.
- Romeo’s Blue Skies BD: A classic title, Romeo’s Blue Skies offers a compelling narrative now available in a modern Blu-ray format.
- The World God Only Knows: Ultimate Collection BD: Fans of romantic comedy and harem anime can delve into this comprehensive collection.
While other Crunchyroll Blu-ray releases like Solo Leveling Season 1, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 1, Re:Monster – The Complete Season, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Part 1 are scheduled for July 22, 2025, they fall just outside this specific weekly window. The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human – The Complete Season was released earlier in the month, on July 8, 2025.
Digital Anime Premieres and Continuing Series
Beyond physical releases, the digital landscape for anime remains vibrant, with ongoing series and new premieres captivating audiences weekly. While specific release times can vary by streaming platform, several notable series are actively running or slated to premiere within or around this period in July 2025.
Key Streaming Updates in July 2025
The summer anime season of 2025 is rich with content, including both new series and continuations of popular shows.
- Sakamoto Days part 2: The highly anticipated second part of Sakamoto Days is set to continue its run, with an episode release on July 14, 2025.
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death movie: For fans of the dark fantasy series, this movie is scheduled for release on July 17, 2025.
- Kaiju No. 8 season 2: The second season of Kaiju No. 8 is anticipated to drop an episode on July 19, 2025.
- Other ongoing series for July 2025 include the second seasons of Dan Da Dan, Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon, My Dress-Up Darling, Rent-A-Girlfriend, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and Dr. Stone Science Future part 2. New series like The Summer Hikaru Died and Gachiakuta also began airing earlier in July.
Manga Releases: Pages of New Adventures
Manga readers in North America have a substantial list of new volumes and series to look forward to this week, encompassing a wide array of genres from fantasy and romance to horror and action.
July 15, 2025: A Wealth of New Volumes
The primary day for manga releases within this window is July 15, 2025, with numerous publishers delivering new installments to ongoing series and introducing fresh titles.
- The 13th Footprint Graphic Novel (GN) 1 (Yen Press)
- After God GN 5 (Viz Media)
- BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- GN 4 (Kodansha USA)
- The Blue Wolves of Mibu GN 6 (Kodansha USA)
- Brain Damage GN (Fantagraphics)
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows GN 1 (Yen Press)
- The Climber GN 2 (Viz Media)
- Contrast GN (Seven Seas)
- Corpse Blade GN 3 (Titan)
- Gazing at the Star Next Door GN 6 (Kodansha USA)
- Guilty Smile GN 3 (Seven Seas)
- I Was Sold Dirt Cheap, But My Power Level Is Off the Charts GN 4 (One Peace Books)
- I’m in Love with the Older Girl Next Door GN 2 (Seven Seas)
- IDOL x IDOL STORY! GN 2 (Seven Seas)
- Imaizumi Brings All the Gals to His House GN 3 (Seven Seas)
- Into the Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon GN 11 (Seven Seas)
- Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary GN 2 (Seven Seas)
- Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law GN 7 (Kodansha USA)
- Kemono Jihen GN 17 (Seven Seas)
- Magic Knight Rayearth Part 2 GN 1 (Kodansha USA)
July 16, 2025: Debut Titles from New Publishers
Manga Mavericks LLC, a relatively new North American manga publisher, is making its print and digital debut with its first three titles on July 16, 2025.
- Bonds: The first original full-length manga by artist Zenzo.
In partnership with Red String Manga, Manga Mavericks Books is also releasing additional titles on July 16th, 2025, catering to diverse interests: - Now No One Lurks Beneath the Snow: A queer self-discovery drama.
- The Murderer and Her Runaway Desire: A yuri psycho-horror.
- Senpai no Kohai: A yuri office romance.
These releases contribute to the vibrant and growing North American manga market, offering fresh stories and expanding the accessibility of Japanese comics to a wider audience. Fans can pre-order these titles directly from the Manga Mavericks Books website, with digital editions also available through various platforms like Amazon, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo, and Nook.
While some other manga titles, such as The Girl Who Wants to Be a Hero and the Girl Who Ought to Be a Hero, Vol. 1 from Yen Press, were released earlier in July (July 8), the bulk of new print manga titles for this specific week arrive on July 15th and 16th.
