Anime and manga fans in North America have a fresh wave of titles to look forward to between August 3 and August 9, 2025. This week’s releases include new Blu-ray sets for popular anime series and films, alongside a diverse array of manga and light novel volumes hitting shelves.
Anime Releases (August 3-9, 2025)
The first week of August brings a selection of notable anime releases on Blu-ray.
Film Releases
- Wolf Children (Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki) – Blu-ray
Series Releases
- Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou) – Blu-ray [SteelBook, Limited Edition]
- Re-Kan! – Blu-ray
Manga and Light Novel Releases (August 3-9, 2025)
Manga readers can anticipate a robust lineup of new volumes across various genres, including several highly anticipated series debuts and continuations.
VIZ Media Releases (Tuesday, August 5, 2025)
VIZ Media has a substantial slate of manga volumes arriving this week, covering action, romance, comedy, and more.
- Astro Royale, Vol. 1
- Colette Decides to Die, Vol. 4
- Dandadan, Vol. 14
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy, Vol. 6
- In the Name of the Mermaid Princess, Vol. 7
- Kagurabachi, Vol. 4
- Kill Blue, Vol. 2
- Marriage Toxin, Vol. 8
- Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 31
- Queen’s Quality, Vol. 23
- RuriDragon, Vol. 2
- Sakamoto Days, Vol. 18
- Spy x Family, Vol. 14
- The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 2
- The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 16
- You and I Are Polar Opposites, Vol. 6
Other Publishers’ Manga and Light Novel Releases (Tuesday, August 5, 2025)
Beyond VIZ Media, other publishers are contributing to the week’s manga and light novel offerings.
- Adou (A-DO) Vol. 8
- Akane-banashi Volume 13
- Blade Girl: Kataashi no Runner (Blade Girl) Vol. 2
- Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (Specific volume not detailed, but listed for August Week 1)
- Don’t Hold Back, Lord Hades Volume 1
- Fake Fact Lips BREAK (Omnibus)
- Fly Me to the Moon Volume 29
- Girl Crush Volume 2
- Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia 01
- I Wanna Do Bad Things with You Volume 7
- Inside the Tentacle Cave (Manga) Volume 5
- Kaina of the Great Snow Sea 4
- Mao Volume 21
- Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe 1
- No God in Eden Volume 1
- Not So Shoujo Love Story, Vol. 2
- Pokémon: Sword & Shield Volume 13
- Rai Rai Rai Volume 1
- Rainbows After Storms Volume 5
- Sakura Saku Volume 8
- Snow Angel Volume 2
- The Demon King is Way Too Overprotective! Volume 1
- The Devil Princess (Light Novel) Volume 1
- Vinland Saga Deluxe 8
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun 15
- Werewolves Going Crazy Over Me Volume 1
- WIND BREAKER 13
Fans are encouraged to check with their preferred retailers for specific release dates and availability, as minor variations can occur.
