Anime enthusiasts and manga readers across North America saw a packed schedule of new releases and continuing series during the week of October 5-11, 2025. Major streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix rolled out highly anticipated new seasons for popular anime, while leading manga publishers delivered a diverse array of new volumes, including both fresh series debuts and significant continuations.
Anime Highlights: New Seasons and Debuts
The first full week of October 2025 brought several key anime releases to North American viewers, with many popular series returning for new seasons and some exciting new titles making their debut. Crunchyroll, a dominant force in anime streaming, updated its schedule with a robust lineup.
Continuing Series
Fans were particularly eager for the return of several major franchises:
- My Hero Academia Final Season: The highly anticipated final season of the superhero epic premiered on October 4th, with subsequent episodes continuing through the week on Crunchyroll.
- Spy x Family Season 3: The beloved spy-comedy series also returned on October 4th, bringing more of the Forger family’s adventures to Crunchyroll.
- One-Punch Man Season 3: The third season of the popular action-comedy began its run, with North American broadcasts available on Hulu. The first episode was set for October 5th, with other regions seeing it on October 12th.
- To Your Eternity Season 3: The introspective fantasy series continued its narrative journey, with its third season premiering on October 4th on Crunchyroll.
- Ranma ½ Season 2: Netflix offered the second season of the remake of the classic martial arts romantic comedy, which premiered on October 4th.
- Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2: This popular cozy fantasy series launched its second season on October 7th, available for streaming.
- Gachiakuta: New episodes of Gachiakuta continued to stream on Crunchyroll, with Episode 13 available on October 5th.
- Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4: The romantic comedy continued its fourth season, with new episodes airing on Crunchyroll, including a dubbed version on October 7th.
- Witch Watch: Both subbed and dubbed episodes of Witch Watch were available on October 5th.
New Anime Debuts
Several new series also launched during this period, expanding the fall anime lineup:
- Gnosia: This mystery series, set aboard a spaceship where a mysterious entity hunts the crew, was slated to premiere on October 11th.
- Mechanical Marie: This new title premiered on October 5th.
- Dad Is A Hero, Mom Is A Spirit, I’m A Reincarnator: This new fantasy series debuted on October 5th.
- Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle: This new subbed episode premiered on October 7th.
- The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: This series began airing on October 8th.
- Dragon Raja II The Mourner’s Eyes: Episode 1 of this series (Japanese Audio) was released on October 8th.
Manga Releases: A Wave of New Volumes
The week of October 5-11, 2025, was particularly strong for manga readers, with numerous new volumes hitting shelves from major publishers such as Viz Media, Yen Press, Kodansha USA, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Square Enix Manga. Many releases were scheduled for October 7th.
Key Manga Releases by Publisher
Viz Media
Viz Media had a substantial list of releases, including highly anticipated continuations:
- Astro Royale Volume 2
- Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Volume 3
- Chainsaw Man Volume 19
- Dandadan Volume 15
- Kamudo Volume 1 (Series Debut)
- Marriage Toxin Volume 9
- Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection
- Not Your Idol Volume 3
- Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite Volume 5
- Pink Candy Kiss Volume 3
- Tamon’s B-Side Volume 9
- The Bugle Call: Song of War Volume 3
- Vampire Knight: Memories Volume 10
- Beyblade X Volume 4
- Case Closed Volume 96
- Destroy All Humans. They Can’t Be Regenerated. A Magic: The Gathering Manga Volume 5
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga – Book of Savanaclaw Volume 2
- Firefly Wedding Volume 4
- Hayate the Combat Butler Volume 46
- Kill Blue Volume 3
- Phantom Busters Volume 1 (Series Debut)
- Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet Volume 3
- Rainbows After Storms Volume 6
- My Hero Academia Volume 42 (Final Volume)
- Twin Star Exorcists Volume 35 (Final Volume)
- Green Green Greens Volume 1 & 2 (Series Debut)
Yen Press
Yen Press offered several light novel and manga volumes:
- After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 3
- I’m the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire! Volume 1
- Mob Psycho 100 Volume 15
- Our Dining Table: Seconds, Please! Volume 1
- The Lying Bride and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate Volume 1
Kodansha USA
Kodansha released a variety of titles, including:
- Blue Lock Season 1 Part 2 Manga Box Set
- The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 3
- The Fable Omnibus Volume 10
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Volume 9
Seven Seas Entertainment
Seven Seas contributed with multiple new manga:
- 365 Days to the Wedding Graphic Novel 9
- Betrayed by the Hero, I Formed a MILF Party with His Mom! Volume 3
- BL Game Rebirth: My New Life as the Hero’s Younger Brother Volume 2
- Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Volume 11
- Crossplay Love: Otaku x Punk Volume 13
Square Enix Manga
Square Enix Manga also had new releases:
- The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 4
- The Apothecary Diaries Volume 14
- The God-Slaying Demon King Volume 3
This week showcased a dynamic period for North American anime and manga fans, offering a rich selection of new content across various genres and platforms.
