Get ready for an exciting July as North America gears up for a fresh wave of anime, manga, and light novel releases. This month promises a diverse collection of highly anticipated sequels, new series debuts, and special editions across all formats. From action-packed anime to heartwarming manga and captivating light novels, there's something for every fan to dive into. Let's explore the highlights of July's releases.
Week 1: July 7 - 13
Kicking off July, anime fans can look forward to the "Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus" Boxset Blu-ray, a must-have for followers of the beloved series. Food Wars enthusiasts can grab "Food Wars: The Second Plate" Blu-ray in a sleek Limited Edition SteelBook, alongside "Wind Breaker Season 2" Blu-ray. Manga releases are robust, with popular series like "One Piece Vol.112", "My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions Vol.8", "Yona of the Dawn Vol.46", "Rent-A-Girlfriend Vol.37", and "Skip and Loafer Vol.12" continuing their stories. New manga introductions include "Blue Summer Haze Vol.1", "Hima-Ten! Vol.1", and the intriguing "History of the Kingdom of Orcsen Vol.1". Light novel readers will find "My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Vol.5" and the debut of "Distorted I Love You". Digital offerings bring more chapters for series like "Shangri-La Frontier" and "The Invincible Little Lady".
Week 2: July 14 - 20
The second week delivers a strong lineup of anime sequels. "Dan Da Dan Season 2" arrives on Blu-ray with a Collector's Edition option, perfect for fans of the quirky action series. "Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2" and "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2" also make their Blu-ray debut. The "Kakegurui Collection Blu-ray" offers a chance to binge the thrilling gambling saga. Manga continues strong with "Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Vol.15", "Gushing over Magical Girls Vol.11", "Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Vol.6", and "The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Vol.31". Two new manga series, "Marriage to the Wolf: An Interspecies Union Vol.1" and "Forest of the Rabbits Vol.1", promise fresh reads. Light novel highlights include major volumes for "Date A Live Vol.16", "High School DxD Vol.18", "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Vol.29", "A Certain Magical Index NT Vol.6", "I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Vol.18", and "Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Vol.10". The brand new "Love Unseen Beneath the Radiant Night Sky Series" light novel also drops.
Week 3: July 21 - 27
Mid-July sees the Blu-ray release of "Bad Girl" for anime collectors. Manga readers have plenty to keep them busy with "Blue Lock Vol.32", "Record of Ragnarok Vol.19", "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol.23", "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Vol.11", "Rooster Fighter Vol.10", "Boy's Abyss Vol.14", and "Moriarty the Patriot Vol.20". Exciting new manga titles premiering this week include "Seven Sundays Vol.1", "Taika's Reason Vol.1", and "The World After The Fall Vol.1". Light novel fans can pick up "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Vol.4". Digital manga releases feature new volumes of "A Couple of Cuckoos" and "Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms", while digital light novels add "Infinite Dendrogram Vol.23" and "Too Many Losing Heroines! Vol.8".
Week 4: July 28 - August 3
The final week of July brings an exceptional array of anime releases. Fans will be thrilled with "The Apothecary Diaries" Blu-ray, "One Piece Film: Red" in 4K with a SteelBook, "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3" Blu-ray with a Limited Edition option, and the critically acclaimed "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Part 1" Blu-ray + DVD. Also releasing are the "Girls' Last Tour" Blu-ray and SteelBook editions for "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" and its "Season 2". Manga continues its strong presence with "Bungou Stray Dogs Vol.27", "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Vol.24", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Vol.8", "The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol.22", "Chained Soldier Vol.14", and "Uncle from Another World Vol.13". Several new manga series debut including "Beneath the Fur Vol.1", "List Rouge Vol.1", "Mujikaku-chan to Otome na Otoko Vol.1", "Ningyo no Awakoi Vol.1", and "Luca the Dragon Vet Vol.1". Light novel additions include "The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol.12" and the first light novel volume of "History of the Kingdom of Orcsen". Digital releases offer new chapters for "Me & Roboco", "Peddler in Another World", and "Am I Actually the Strongest?".
July is packed with fantastic new content and continuations for every enthusiast. Be sure to check with your preferred retailers for these North American anime, manga, and light novel releases. Whether you're catching up on a favorite series or discovering a new adventure, July's selection promises endless entertainment.
