The world of anime and manga continues to expand with exciting new releases hitting shelves and digital platforms. This week, we dive into a packed schedule from June 30 through July 2, featuring a diverse range of titles for every fan. Mark your calendars, as the weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will be taking a brief hiatus for the week of July 7-13, returning in mid-July with more updates.
Anime Blu-ray Releases
June 30 brought a robust collection of anime Blu-ray releases, perfect for expanding your home media library. Crunchyroll leads with Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 1 BD, allowing fans to revisit Senku's quest to rebuild civilization. Discotek Media delivers two highly anticipated titles: the classic mecha series Patlabor OVA BD and the mind-bending horror of When They Cry - Rei BD. For those seeking retro charm, Lupin the 3rd: Specials Collection 2 BD offers more adventures from the master thief. Media Blasters rounds out the anime Blu-ray offerings with I Don't Like You At All, Big Brother!! BD and Juden Chan BD, providing diverse viewing options.
Print Manga Graphic Novel Releases
The print manga section is brimming with new volumes available from June 30. Seven Seas Entertainment has a strong presence, launching Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! Graphic Novel (GN) 1, a fresh fantasy series. They also release new volumes for fan favorites such as Black Night Parade GN 10, Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World GN 14, He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer GN 2, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! GN 12, Parallel Paradise GN 26, Reborn As a Barrier Master GN 9, and Remnant: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga GN 1. Titan joins the fray with the debut of Geniearth GN 1, offering another brand new story for readers. Kodansha USA also contributes significantly with Blue Lock Omnibus GN 3, Cells at Work! Lady GN 3, Fall in Love, You False Angels GN 5, How to Treat a Lady Knight Right GN 2, I Have a Crush at Work GN 4, Nina the Starry Bride GN 16, and the intriguing new series What If I Said, "I Love You"? GN 1.
Digital Manga Releases
Digital manga enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to, with many titles mirroring their print counterparts and some exclusive digital offerings. On June 30, Seven Seas provides digital versions of Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! GN 1, Black Night Parade GN 10, Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World GN 14, Geniearth GN 1, He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer GN 2, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! GN 12, Reborn As a Barrier Master GN 9, Remnant: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga GN 1, and The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary GN 5. Kodansha USA's digital releases on June 30 include Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. GN 13, I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! GN 8, Saint Young Men GN 22, and What If I Said, "I Love You"? GN 1. As we move into July 1, J-Novel Club releases Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 GN 6 and A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires GN 8. Hakusensha offers The Beloved Imperial Bride GN 5, Lady Lucetta, Back from the Dead GN 3, and Together Forever GN 5.
Print and Digital Novel Releases
Light novel readers are not left out, with a variety of new volumes. For print novels on June 30, Seven Seas releases Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Deluxe Edition Novel 2 and ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! Novel 6. The digital novel lineup on July 2 is robust. Seven Seas introduces Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! Novel 1, The case files of Jeweler Richard Novel 12, and Reincarnated Into a Game as the Hero's Friend: Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes Novel 7 Part 1. J-Novel Club delivers An Archdemon's Dilemma - How to Love Your Elf Bride Novel 21, Looks like a Job for a Maid! The Tales of a Dismissed Supermaid Novel 3, and Now I'm a Demon Lord! Happily Ever After with Monster Girls in My Dungeon Novel 16 on July 2, with I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Novel 10 and Pens Down, Swords Up: Throw Your Studies to the Wind Novel 6 arriving on June 29.
Audiobooks and Video Game Release
For those who prefer audio, July 2 brings new audiobooks from Seven Seas: Adachi and Shimamura Novel 12, Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Novel 1, and I Swear I Won't Bother You Again! Novel 4. And for gamers, Nintendo releases Rhythm Heaven Groove Switch game on July 2, offering a new rhythm experience.
This week's releases provide a fantastic opportunity to catch up on ongoing series or discover new favorites across anime, manga, novels, and games. Be sure to explore these new titles before the article's brief pause next week.
