Discotek Media, a prominent North American anime distributor, has revealed a substantial new slate of acquisitions during its Industry Extravaganza panel at Otakon 2025 on August 9, 2025. The announcements captivated fans with highly anticipated titles such as Naoki Urasawa’s psychological thriller Monster, the classic sports anime Shin Aim for the Ace, and the sci-fi mecha series Zegapain, alongside numerous other notable additions.
Headlining Acquisitions: Iconic Titles Join Discotek’s Catalog
The latest reveals underscore Discotek’s commitment to bringing a diverse range of beloved and cult classic anime to physical media, often with new restorations and comprehensive releases.
Monster
One of the most significant announcements is the licensing of Monster, the critically acclaimed 2004 anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa’s manga. The 74-episode series follows Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a Japanese surgeon in Germany whose life is upended after he becomes involved with a former patient, Johan Liebert, a nihilistic sociopath and serial killer. Discotek Media plans to release the series on Blu-ray. This marks a highly anticipated release for fans, as previous North American home video releases were incomplete.
Shin Aim for the Ace!
Anime sports fans can rejoice with the acquisition of Shin Aim for the Ace!, the 1978 remake of the original Aim for the Ace! series. All 24 episodes of this beloved tennis drama will be subtitled and released in the United States for the first time. Discotek previously licensed and released the 1973 original series on Blu-ray.
Zegapain
The 2006 sci-fi mecha anime series Zegapain is also joining Discotek’s lineup. The release will feature all 26 episodes on Blu-ray, complete with both Japanese audio and the English dub from Elastic Media’s earlier release. Additionally, the collection will include the compilation film Zegapain ADP (2016) and the 2024 sequel film Zegapain STA, providing a comprehensive package for fans of the series.
Beyond the Big Three: Six More Notable Licenses
In addition to the aforementioned titles, Discotek Media‘s latest announcements included a wide array of other licenses spanning various genres and eras, further solidifying their reputation for eclectic acquisitions.
Digimon: The Movies – Collection 2
Continuing their efforts with the popular digital monsters franchise, Discotek announced Digimon: The Movies – Collection 2. This collection will bring more Digimon cinematic adventures to Blu-ray, specifically including Digimon Adventure 02: Digimon Hurricane Landing!! / Supreme Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals, Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers, and Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon.
Golden Boy
The raunchy and hilarious OVA series Golden Boy is set for a new Blu-ray release. Known for its comedic escapades and unique art style, this release will be welcomed by fans of classic comedy anime.
Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman
The exciting three-episode OVA crossover, Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman, will be released on Blu-ray. The release will notably include both the original Japanese audio and the English dub that was previously available via Netflix.
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
Fans of the iconic delinquent-turned-teacher Eikichi Onizuka can look forward to a release of the main GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka television series. This classic comedy-drama about an ex-biker gang leader taking on the challenges of teaching has a dedicated following.
DearS
The romantic comedy series DearS is also part of the new wave of licenses. Discotek’s release will feature improved video quality, thanks to their AstroRes™ upscaling technology, and will include both Japanese audio and the English dub.
Flame of Recca
The action-packed shonen series Flame of Recca is making its way to Discotek’s catalog. The release will contain all 42 episodes, presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles, along with the classic English dub produced by Ocean Studios.
These announcements highlight Discotek Media’s ongoing dedication to preserving and making accessible a wide range of anime, from critically acclaimed dramas to beloved action series and cult classics. Fans can anticipate further details on release dates and specifications in the coming months.
