As summer gives way to autumn, the world of North American anime and manga heats up with a fresh wave of captivating releases for the week of September 7-13, 2025. Fans have a diverse selection to look forward to, ranging from highly anticipated theatrical anime features to a robust lineup of new manga volumes hitting shelves. Whether you’re a cinephile eager for the next big screen anime event or a reader hungry for more tales, this week promises something for every enthusiast.
Theatrical and Streaming Anime Highlights
The cinematic experience for anime lovers is particularly vibrant this week, with a major film making its North American debut alongside ongoing streaming hits.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arrives
One of the most anticipated anime events of the year, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, is set to premiere in North American theaters on September 12, 2025. This film marks the beginning of an epic three-part trilogy from the acclaimed studio ufotable, adapting the final arc of the hugely popular series. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the movie will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub, including IMAX and other premium large formats across the United States and Canada. The film continues the tragic story of Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons and strives to return his sister, Nezuko, to human form.
Continuing Adventures on Streaming Platforms
Netflix is bolstering its September 2025 anime lineup with a mix of new and returning series, ensuring viewers have plenty to watch throughout the week.
- Pokémon Concierge Part 2: The beloved stop-motion animated series returns with four new episodes, promising more heartwarming slice-of-life adventures for Haru and Psyduck at the Pokémon resort. This installment arrived on September 4th, setting the stage for the week.
- Pokémon Horizons Season 2: The Search for Laqua Part 4: New episodes continue to drop weekly, further expanding the latest adventures in the Pokémon universe.
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity: This romantic drama, highly anticipated by fans, continues its global Netflix release with episodes 9-12 scheduled to drop on September 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, respectively, leading up to its finale in October.
- Ongoing Weekly Series: Fans can also catch new weekly episodes of ongoing hits such as Dan Da Dan Season 2, Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part 2, One Piece: Egghead Island Arc Part 2, The Summer Hikaru Died, Tougen Anki, and Witch Watch.
New Manga Volumes Hitting Shelves
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, is a particularly busy day for manga releases, with numerous highly anticipated volumes making their debut. Collectors and readers alike will find a wealth of new stories to delve into.
Spotlight Manga Releases for September 9, 2025
A diverse array of genres will be represented, from action-packed adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life tales.
- Blue Lock Vol. 33: Kodansha USA continues the high-stakes football battles that have captivated readers.
- Deadpool: Samurai Vol. 3: Viz Media delivers the next installment of the popular parody series, featuring Deadpool’s adventures in Tokyo. This volume will be available in both digital and paperback versions.
- Bride of the Death God Vol. 33: Square Enix Manga adds another volume to this intriguing series.
- CALL TO ADVENTURE! Defeating Dungeons with a Skill Board Vol. 10: Seven Seas brings another volume for fans of dungeon-crawling adventures.
- In the Land of Leadale (BD Anime): Crunchyroll is releasing a Blu-ray edition for this anime series.
- Uzumaki (BD): Viz Media releases a Blu-ray edition of the highly anticipated horror anime adaptation.
- Animal Crossing New Horizons: Deserted Island Diary Graphic Novel Vol. 9: Viz Media offers more charming adventures from the popular video game world.
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows GN 2: J-Novel Club continues this fantasy series.
- Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill GN 1: J-Novel Club debuts this new volume.
- Chained Soldier GN 12: Yen Press provides more action-packed drama.
- Dance in the Vampire Bund: Age of Scarlet Order GN 15: Seven Seas continues this long-running vampire series.
- Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki GN 4: Seven Seas releases another volume in this dramatic series.
- The Dragon Knight’s Beloved GN 9: Seven Seas delivers more romance and adventure.
- Dungeon Friends Forever GN 5: Seven Seas continues this endearing fantasy.
- The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom GN 11: Seven Seas releases another volume of this unique series.
- The Emperor’s Caretaker GN 4: Square Enix Manga adds to this melodramatic tale.
- Engage GN 3: Viz Media continues this engaging story.
- Gushing Over Magical Girls GN 3: J-Novel Club offers more magical girl antics.
- Komi Can’t Communicate Vol. 35: Viz Media releases the latest volume of the popular high school comedy about making friends.
- Magic Maker -How to Create Magic in Another World- Vol. 1: A new series entry.
- Minecraft: The Manga Vol. 3: For fans of the gaming phenomenon.
- Seraph of the End Vol. 33: The popular dark fantasy series continues.
- Splatoon 3: Splatlands Vol. 5: Another volume based on the popular Nintendo game.
- Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō Vol. 7: The latest in this demon-hunting saga.
- Thunder 3 Vol. 6: Another volume for action enthusiasts.
- Tsumiki Ogami’s Not-So-Ordinary Life Vol. 2: Continuing this unique slice-of-life story.
Other Noteworthy Manga Releases in Early September
Beyond the September 9th rush, the first week of September also saw several other notable manga releases.
- Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 14 and Kaiju No. 8: B-Side Vol. 2.
- A Star Brighter Than the Sun Vol. 3.
- Blue Box Vol. 17.
- Dark Gathering Vol. 15.
- Fist of the North Star Vol. 18 (Final Volume).
- How Do We Relationship? Vol. 13.
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7—Steel Ball Run Vol. 3.
- Shadow Eliminators Vol. 1 (Series Debut).
With a powerful cinematic release and a diverse array of manga hitting stores, the week of September 7-13, 2025, is shaping up to be a fantastic period for North American anime and manga fans.
