Get ready, anime and manga fans! This week, April 20-26, 2025, is packed with exciting new releases hitting North American shores. From thrilling anime series to captivating manga volumes, there’s something for everyone to dive into. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights.
Anime Releases
Spring 2025 is already shaping up to be an incredible season for anime, with several highly anticipated series premiering throughout April. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect this week:
Ongoing Series and New Seasons
- Fire Force Season 3: (April 5) Company 8 is on a mission to rescue Obi from the White Clads, promising intense action and further unraveling of the mysteries surrounding The Evangelist and Adolla Link. Available on Crunchyroll.
- Wind Breaker Season 2: (April 4) After a successful first season, Haruka Sakura and the Bofurin continue their adventures, protecting their town from danger with more action-packed brawls. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
- I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Season 2: (April 5) Get ready for more laughs as the perpetually maxed-out witch continues her peaceful life, now with even more comedic adventures. Available on Crunchyroll.
- One Piece: Egghead Arc: (April 5) The legendary series continues with the Egghead arc, promising new adventures and revelations.
New and Noteworthy
- Devil May Cry: (April 3) This stylish anime adaptation of the popular video game series is exclusively available on Netflix, promising thrilling action and supernatural adventures.
- Lazarus: (April 6) From the legendary Shinichirō Watanabe, this new series promises to be an animated marvel.
- Witch Watch: (April 6) A fantasy anime with rom-com elements, promising a delightful mix of magic and romance. Exclusively on Netflix.
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: (April 9) The latest entry in the Gundam franchise, offering a fresh twist on the original series’ world and characters. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes: (April 7) A spin-off of the beloved My Hero Academia, this series explores the world of heroes from a different perspective. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
Movie Releases
Anime movie enthusiasts also have reasons to be excited, with several big releases slated for 2025, including entries from popular franchises like Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, and Demon Slayer. Keep an eye out for these cinematic experiences.
Manga Releases
Manga fans, prepare your wallets! April brings a plethora of new volumes and series debuts. Here are some notable releases:
VIZ Media
VIZ Media has a robust lineup for April, including both continuing favorites and exciting new series:
- Dandadan, Vol. 12: The supernatural action-comedy continues.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy, Vol. 5: A delightful spin-off of the main series.
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond’s Demonic Heartbreak, Vol. 3: More bizarre adventures in the JoJo universe.
- Marriage Toxin, Vol. 6: The final volume of this intriguing series.
- Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 19: The final volume of this clever reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes universe.
- Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite, Vol. 3: A quirky and fun romance story.
- Pink Candy Kiss, Vol. 1: A brand-new series debut.
- Rainbow Days, Vol. 15: More heartwarming moments in this slice-of-life series.
- Tamon’s B-Side, Vol. 7: A captivating story of fame and identity.
- Akane-banashi, Vol. 11: Dive into the world of rakugo storytelling.
- Beyblade X, Vol. 2: The high-speed battles continue.
- Case Closed, Vol. 94: The mystery never ends for Conan Edogawa.
- Destroy All Humans. They Can’t Be Regenerated. A Magic: The Gathering Manga, Vol. 3: A unique crossover.
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga – Book of Savanaclaw, Vol. 1: A new series debut for Disney and manga fans.
- I Wanna Do Bad Things with You, Vol. 5: A mature romance manga.
- I’m the Grim Reaper, Vol. 3: A dark and humorous graphic novel.
- Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1: A new series debut for fans of the hit manga.
- Pokémon: Sword & Shield, Vol. 12: More adventures in the world of Pokémon.
- Splatoon 3: Splatlands, Vol. 4: Based on the popular video game.
- Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance—Premonition: A unique entry into the Star Wars universe.
- Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 7: More magical girl adventures.
- Mission: Yozakura Family, Vol. 16: A thrilling action-comedy.
- Record of Ragnarok, Vol. 14: The battle of gods vs. humans continues.
- Red River (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 3: A historical fantasy epic.
- Snowball Earth, Vol. 5: A sci-fi manga with a unique premise.
- Steel of the Celestial Shadows, Vol. 6: A captivating fantasy story.
- The Climber, Vol. 1: A new series debut.
- Tokyo Alien Bros., Vol. 2: A quirky sci-fi comedy.
- Undead Unluck, Vol. 19: A supernatural action series.
- Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 2: A beautifully illustrated samurai epic.
- Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 9: A dark and introspective story.
- Martial Master Asumi, Vol. 1: A new digital-only series debut.
Seven Seas Entertainment
Seven Seas Entertainment also has several exciting releases this month:
- Cat Man: (April 29)
- ENNEAD Vol. 5: (April 29) Both paperback and hardcover editions.
- My New Boss is Goofy Vol. 1: (April 29)
- 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40.
- 2.5 Dimensional Seduction Vol.
Other Notable Manga
- A Man and His Cat 13 By Umi Sakurai (Square Enix)
- Blue Lock: Episode Nagi 3 By Kota Sannomiya (Kodansha International)
- Boys Gilding the Lily Shall Die!?, Volume 4 By Yomogimochi (Tokyopop)
Don’t Miss Out!
With such a wide variety of anime and manga releases this week, be sure to check your favorite retailers and streaming services to get your hands on these exciting new titles. Happy watching and reading!
