Anime and manga enthusiasts in North America have a fresh wave of titles to look forward to between September 28 and October 4, 2025. This week brings a mix of highly anticipated anime home video releases and new manga volumes across various genres from prominent publishers.
Anime Releases
The anime lineup for the week includes several notable Blu-ray releases, with Crunchyroll and other distributors bringing popular series and films to home video.
September 30 Anime Blu-ray Releases
Several key anime titles are slated for release on Blu-ray on September 30:
- BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- (Crunchyroll) – Fans can grab this spin-off film on Blu-ray.
- Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition (Viz Media) – The entire acclaimed animated series will be available in a collector’s edition.
- Quality Assurance in Another World (Crunchyroll) – The complete season of this anime arrives on Blu-ray.
Other September Blu-ray releases from Crunchyroll that might fall within this window or have been recently released include:
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 1 Part 2 (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) – A standard edition of this popular series is set for release on September 23, with a limited edition to follow later in October.
- BARTENDER Glass of God – The Complete Season (Blu-ray) – Also released on September 23.
- I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 1 (Blu-ray) – Another September 23 release.
- TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 (Blu-ray) – Also available from September 23.
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian – Season 1 (Blu-Ray, including Limited Edition)
- No Longer Allowed in Another World Season 1 (Blu-Ray, including Limited Edition)
- Re:Monster – The Complete Season (Blu-Ray, including Limited Edition)
- Solo Leveling – Season 1 DVD / Blu-Ray Combo (including Limited Edition)
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime – Season 3 Part 1 Dvd/ Blu-Ray Combo
Upcoming October Anime Releases
While outside the immediate September 28 – October 4 window, several significant anime series are confirmed to begin their Fall 2025 streaming runs on October 4:
- My Hero Academia Season 8
- Ranma 1/2 Season 2
- Spy x Family Season 3
- To Your Eternity Season 3
Other titles like “Let’s Play” and “Kakuriyo – Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2” are also expected in early October.
Manga Releases
The end of September and beginning of October are particularly busy for manga readers, with numerous new volumes hitting shelves. Most of these releases are scheduled for September 30, with a large wave of October releases beginning on October 7.
September 30 Manga Releases
A wide array of manga volumes are set to release on September 30:
- The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride Graphic Novel (GN) 4 (Kodansha USA)
- Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend GN 1 (Tokyopop)
- A Condition Called Love GN 15 (Kodansha USA)
- Dinosaur Sanctuary GN 7 (Seven Seas)
- Edens Zero GN 33 (Kodansha USA)
- Ero Ninja Scrolls GN 9 (Seven Seas)
- Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger GN 12 (Yen Press)
- GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis GN 3 (Kodansha USA)
- GANTZ:G Omnibus GN (Dark Horse)
- Gran Familia GN 1 (Titan)
- HIKARI-MAN Omnibus GN 5-6 (Seven Seas)
Anticipated October 7 Manga Releases
The first major manga release day in October is October 7, featuring many popular titles:
- After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 3
- Astro Royale Volume 2
- Before You Go Extinct
- Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Volume 3
- Chainsaw Man Volume 19
- Dandadan Volume 15
- D.N.Angel New Edition Volume 1
- Dead Mount Death Play Volume 14
- Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree Volume 7
- Goblin Slayer Volume 16
- I’m the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire! Volume 1
- Kamudo Volume 1
- Marriage Toxin Volume 9
- Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection
- Mob Psycho 100 Volume 15
- Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe 2
- Monster Cats Volume 3
- Our Dining Table: Seconds, Please! Volume 1
- Tamon’s B-Side Volume 9
- Vampire Knight: Memories Volume 10
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun 16
This comprehensive list offers a look at the anime and manga titles releasing in North America during this exciting period, providing plenty of new content for fans to explore.
