Anime and manga enthusiasts in North America have a busy week ahead, with a variety of new and continuing series hitting shelves and screens between September 14 and September 20, 2025. This week sees highly anticipated manga volumes, home video releases, and ongoing streaming content catering to diverse tastes.
Anime Releases
The middle of September brings a fresh wave of anime content to North American audiences, including both physical media and theatrical screenings.
Home Video Releases
For collectors, several notable Blu-ray and DVD releases are scheduled for this period. Crunchyroll is distributing titles such as Days With My Stepsister on Blu-ray. Sentai Filmworks offers Grimoire of Zero Complete Collection on Blu-ray. Other September releases for home media include Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Part 2 on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 1 on Blu-ray. Also, fans can look forward to Bartender Glass of God: The Complete Season and The Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Premium Box Set.
Theatrical and Streaming Anime
Cinema-goers have a significant event with the release of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which is slated to premiere in theaters around September 19, 2025. This is considered one of the most anticipated anime films of the year, adapting a critical storyline from the manga. Another significant theatrical release is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, opening in theaters on September 12, with screenings likely continuing into this week. GKIDS is also bringing classic Studio Ghibli films back to theaters as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2025, with Howl’s Moving Castle having screenings from September 20-24. Additionally, the 4K remaster of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is scheduled for theatrical showings on September 28 and 29.
On the streaming front, new episodes of popular series continue, with Dan Da Dan (Season 2) and Sakamoto Days (Part 2) continuing their runs with new episodes in September. The One Piece Egghead Island Arc Part 2 also continues with new developments.
Manga & Light Novel Releases
This week is particularly robust for manga readers, with numerous new volumes from various publishers.
Viz Media Releases
Viz Media has a substantial lineup for September 2025. For the week containing September 14-20, readers can expect new volumes of popular series such as:
- #DRCL midnight children, Vol. 5
- After God, Vol. 6
- Blue Box, Vol. 17
- Dark Gathering, Vol. 15
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga – Book of Heartslabyul Complete Box Set
- Dogsred, Vol. 3
- Fool Night, Vol. 6
- Gokurakugai, Vol. 4
- Haikyu!! (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 6
- Heart Gear, Vol. 6
- Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 14
- Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 2
- Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 33
- Let’s Do It Already!, Vol. 6
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 24
- Nue’s Exorcist, Vol. 2
- The King’s Beast, Vol. 16
- Trillion Game, Vol. 7
- Undead Unluck, Vol. 21
- Wolf Girl and Black Prince, Vol. 15
Digital releases from Viz Media for the week also include Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Vol. 9, Deadpool: Samurai, Vol. 3, Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 35, Minecraft: The Manga, Vol. 3, Seraph of the End, Vol. 33, Splatoon 3: Splatlands, Vol. 5, Tsumiki Ogami’s Not-So-Ordinary Life, Vol. 2, and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, Vol. 7.
Other Publishers & Light Novels
Other notable manga and light novel releases for September include titles from Kodansha USA, Seven Seas Entertainment, Yen Press, and J-Novel Club. While specific weekly breakdowns for all publishers can vary, titles like Dance in the Vampire Bund: Age of Scarlet Order GN 15 and The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom: A Pawsitively Fantastic Adventure GN 6 were released in early September.
A significant digital release for manga fans this week is Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2, the spin-off series by Gege Akutami, which was simul-published on September 14, 2025, in English on Viz Media’s Shonen Jump and Shueisha’s Manga Plus. This new series explores a unique premise within the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, featuring new protagonists Yuuka and Tsurugi, who are grandchildren of Yuta and Maki.
Stay Tuned for Future Releases
The North American anime and manga market continues to expand, offering a wide array of new stories and adaptations across various formats. Fans are encouraged to check with their preferred retailers and streaming services for the most up-to-date availability.
