Anime and manga enthusiasts in North America have a selection of new titles and continuing series to look forward to during the week of October 26 to November 1, 2025. This period sees the release of several anticipated manga volumes and light novels, alongside potential ongoing anime streams that began earlier in the Fall 2025 season.
While home video releases for anime tend to cluster earlier in October or shift into November, the focus for this particular week primarily rests on new manga and light novel arrivals.
Manga and Light Novel Releases
Readers can expect a variety of genres and highly anticipated continuations to hit shelves during this week. Several prominent publishers have slated new volumes for release, enriching the offerings for collectors and new readers alike.
Week of October 27-31, 2025
According to various release schedules, the final days of October are set to deliver a diverse array of manga and light novel titles.
October 27, 2025 Releases:
Several titles from various publishers are expected to ship, including new volumes in established series and potentially some new debuts. Specific titles identified for shipment around this time include:
- Monster-Colored Island
- Nezumi’s First Love
October 28, 2025 Releases:
The last Tuesday of October traditionally brings a significant wave of new releases. While a comprehensive list of every title for this exact date is extensive, general October manga releases that may fall within this window from VIZ Media include:
- Astro Royale, Vol. 2
- Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Vol. 3
- Chainsaw Man, Vol. 19
- Dandadan, Vol. 15
- Kamudo, Vol. 1 (Series Debut)
- Marriage Toxin, Vol. 9
- Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection
- Not Your Idol, Vol. 3
- Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite, Vol. 5
- Pink Candy Kiss, Vol. 3
- Tamon’s B-Side, Vol. 9
- The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 3
- Vampire Knight: Memories, Vol. 10
- My Hero Academia, Vol. 42 (This is noted as the final volume of the series)
- Twin Star Exorcists, Vol. 35 (Final Volume)
- Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, Vol. 1 (Series Debut)
- Record of Ragnarok, Vol. 16
- Green Green Greens, Vol. 1 (Series Debut)
- Phantom Busters, Vol. 1 (Series Debut)
- Red River (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 5
- The Climber, Vol. 3
- Tokyo Fears Rhapsody, Vol. 2
- Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 4
- Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 11
Additional manga and light novels from other publishers with October 2025 release dates that may fall within this week include:
- Ascendance of a Bookworm (Manga) Part 3 Volume 4
- Beyblade X, Vol. 4
- Case Closed, Vol. 96
- Blue Lock: Episode Nagi 5
- The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows: Volume 2 (Light Novel)
- Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill: Omnibus 2 (Light Novel)
Anime Releases
While specific new home video releases (Blu-ray/DVD) for the October 26 – November 1, 2025, window are sparse, the Fall 2025 anime season is in full swing, meaning many ongoing series will stream new episodes during this period.
Ongoing Streaming Series
For fans following the Fall 2025 anime season, new episodes of popular titles that premiered earlier in October will continue to be available on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, and others. Key series for the Fall 2025 lineup include:
- My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
- SPY x FAMILY Season 3
- One-Punch Man Season 3
- To Your Eternity Season 3
- Ranma 1/2 Season 2
- Gachiakuta
- Let’s Play
- Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider!
- Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Anime series mentioned for release around this time)
- The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan (Anime series mentioned for release around this time)
These ongoing series ensure that viewers have a steady stream of new content to enjoy throughout the week. While specific Blu-ray or DVD releases for this narrow window are less common, the digital landscape remains active with fresh episodes of continuing stories.
