The world of anime and manga never stops delivering fresh stories and beloved continuations. While the weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will take a brief hiatus for the first half of July, we still have a substantial wave of new content arriving on June 23rd that you won't want to miss. Prepare your watch lists and reading queues as we dive into this exciting roundup of releases!
New Anime Blu-ray Collections
For anime enthusiasts, two notable Blu-ray collections are making their debut. First up is the complete collection of Chivalry of a Failed Knight, a fan-favorite series from Sentai Filmworks. This action-packed fantasy romance follows Ikki Kurogane, a "Failed Knight" at a magic academy, as he strives to prove his strength in a world that often underestimates him. It is perfect for those who enjoy school settings combined with intense duels and character development. The set comes with a suggested retail price of US$69.98.
Also releasing is I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! Season 1 BD from Crunchyroll. This popular anime series, known for its engaging fantasy world and heartwarming mentorship themes, invites viewers to relive the adventures of a veteran adventurer guiding a new generation. Priced at US$69.98, it's an excellent addition for fans of adventure and fantasy genres, offering a deep dive into dungeon crawling and character bonds.
Diverse Print Manga Debuts
The print manga section is particularly vibrant this week, offering a mix of brand-new series and eagerly awaited next volumes. Two standout new titles from Yen Press are Sentenced to Be a Hero GN 1 and The Daughter of the Demon Lord is Too Kind! GN 1. "Sentenced to Be a Hero" promises an intriguing premise, likely blending fantasy and heroics, while "The Daughter of the Demon Lord is Too Kind!" hints at a delightful and possibly humorous take on typical demon lord tropes, presenting a compelling contrast that new readers will surely enjoy.
Beyond these exciting first volumes, other new print manga include:
- Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri GN 1 (Yen Press)
- A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting Is Picked Up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke GN 1 (Yen Press)
- Whoever You Are, I Love You GN 1 (Vertical)
- Workin' the Night Shift at Akumart GN 1 (Seven Seas)
Popular Manga Series Continue
Returning favorites also dominate the print releases, ensuring ongoing adventures for established fans. Keep an eye out for these latest volumes:
- The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You GN 18 (Seven Seas)
- Blue Lock GN 31 (Kodansha USA)
- Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! GN 13 (Yen Press)
- Dead Mount Death Play GN 15 (Yen Press)
- Insomniacs After School GN 14 (Viz Media)
- Kemono Jihen GN 21 (Seven Seas)
- Konosuba: Even More Explosions on This Wonderful World! GN 3 (Yen Press)
- Lycoris Recoil GN 5 (Yen Press)
- Shadows House GN 11 (Yen Press)
- Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead GN 20 (Viz Media)
Also noteworthy is Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san: The Complete Omnibus GN from Yen Press, a comprehensive collection of the hilarious workplace comedy that will be a treat for new and old fans alike.
Digital Manga Expands Your Library
The digital manga landscape mirrors the print releases, making it easy to catch up on your favorite series or discover new ones instantly. "Sentenced to Be a Hero GN 1" and "The Daughter of the Demon Lord is Too Kind! GN 1" are available digitally as well, alongside digital versions of many other print releases. Additionally, several digital-exclusive or digitally-first titles are dropping, including:
- The Great Cleric GN 16 (Kodansha USA)
- Hozuki's Coolheadedness GN 31 (Kodansha USA)
- I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die GN 14 (Kodansha USA)
- Legendary Wizard GN 13 (alphapolis)
- Limitless Skill Getter GN 4 (alphapolis)
- Love, That's an Understatement GN 8 (Kodansha USA)
- Nature Mage Ashto's Slow Life in an Abandoned Forest GN 6 (alphapolis)
- My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files GN 8 (Omoi)
- The Reincarnated Evil Dragon GN 6 (alphapolis)
- The Rip-Off Izakaya GN 11 (alphapolis)
- Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show GN 3 (Viz Media)
This broad selection ensures that whatever your preferred genre, there's a new digital volume waiting to be explored.
Light Novel Adventures Continue
Light novel readers also have new volumes to anticipate. In print, look for I Like Villains, so I Reincarnated as One Novel 2 and I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Novel 11, both from Seven Seas. These series offer expansive fantasy and sci-fi narratives with engaging protagonists.
Digital light novel releases are also plentiful, including:
- Blade Skill Online: Crushing the Competition with My Abysmal Stats, Useless Class, and Garbage Weapon! Novel 5 (J-Novel Club)
- Chivalry of a Failed Knight Novel 10 (J-Novel Club) – continuing the story of the anime's source material!
- The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Novel 14 (J-Novel Club)
- Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Novel 10 (J-Novel Club)
- Long Story Short, I'm Living in the Mountains Novel 6 (J-Novel Club)
- She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man Novel 17 (Seven Seas)
- The Tiny Witch from the Deep Woods Novel 4 (J-Novel Club)
- To Another World... with Land Mines! Novel 13 (J-Novel Club)
- The Trials and Tribulations of My Next Life as a Noblewoman Novel 4 Part 2 (J-Novel Club)
- The World's Least Interesting Master Swordsman Novel 11 (J-Novel Club)
New Audiobooks and Video Games
For those who prefer listening, new audiobooks are arriving, featuring popular series like 86--EIGHTY-SIX Alter Novel 1, Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Novel 4, and Magic User: Reborn in Another World as a Max Level Wizard Novel 1.
Gaming fans have a couple of notable releases as well: Dead or Alive 6 Last Round for PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC, and Star Fox Switch 2 for the Nintendo Switch. These offer fresh experiences for combat game enthusiasts and space adventure lovers.
Conclusion
Though our regular weekly updates will be taking a short break, the sheer volume of exciting anime, manga, and light novel releases on June 23rd ensures there's plenty to keep you entertained. From new anime Blu-rays like "I Left My A-Rank Party" to captivating new manga like "Sentenced to Be a Hero" and "The Daughter of the Demon Lord is Too Kind!", your summer reading and watching lists are sure to be full. Dive into these new worlds and enjoy the adventures! We look forward to returning with more updates in mid-July.
