Get ready, anime and manga enthusiasts! This week is bursting with exciting new releases across anime, manga, and light novels, with a major wave hitting shelves on September 22. From highly anticipated series to new volumes of fan favorites, there is something for everyone to dive into. Let us explore the latest additions to your collection.
New Anime Discs Arrive
Anime fans have a couple of notable releases to look forward to. "ChaO BDCite" from Shout! Studios makes its debut, offering a fresh viewing experience for its audience. For those who appreciate cinematic beauty and high-definition quality, Crunchyroll is releasing "Suzume Steelbook 4K UHD/BD," a fantastic opportunity to own this acclaimed film in a premium format. These releases promise hours of captivating storytelling and stunning animation for your home viewing pleasure.
Dive into Fresh Manga Stories
The print manga section is incredibly rich this week, particularly on September 22. Fans of the internal body world can rejoice with "Cells at Work! Cat GN 1," a charming new spin-off that brings a feline twist to the popular educational series. Mythology and fantasy lovers will be drawn to the intriguing "Mage of Leda GN 1" and "Servant Beasts GN 1," both offering new worlds and magical creatures to explore from Yen Press. For those who enjoy romantic comedies, "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You GN 19" delivers more over-the-top antics, while "The Delinquent and the Transfer Student GN 2" offers a different flavor of burgeoning romance.
Long-running series continue their sagas with "Blue Lock GN 34" from Kodansha USA, keeping the high-stakes soccer action going, and "Gachiakuta GN 12" delivering its unique blend of gritty fantasy. Viz Media brings another essential piece of the JoJo saga with "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run GN 9 (hardcover)," a must-have for collectors of epic adventure. For those who prefer a complete story, the "Black Torch Complete Box Set GNs 1-5" offers an entire adventure in one go, while the "Pokémon: Sun & Moon Complete Box Set GN" is perfect for trainers of all ages looking to catch up.
Kodansha USA also releases the beautiful "Mushishi Collector's Edition GN 3 (hardcover)" for fans of atmospheric supernatural tales, and the visually stunning "Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition GN 3 (hardcover)" for fantasy art aficionados. Yen Press has a wide array of new volumes including "The Eminence in Shadow GN 15," "Dark Souls: Redemption GN 3," and the beginning of new tales like "Boyish Girlfriend GN 1" from Square Enix Manga and "How to Handle My Sassy Big Sis GN 1" from Yen Press. Other exciting starts include "Let’s Go Nirvana! GN 1" and "Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, I Broke the Game and Mastered Magic Beyond Limits! GN 1" for Isekai enthusiasts, alongside "The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat GN 1," "Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl GN 1," and "Yuri Yuri Panic: A Case of Extreme Cuteness Has Occurred! GN 1" which promise diverse narratives. Don't forget established series like "Kageki Shojo!! GN 16," "Kemono Jihen GN 22," and "My Deer Friend Nokotan GN 8" which continue their captivating stories.
Do not forget the extensive digital manga releases, many mirroring their print counterparts but also including unique titles such as "The Art of Being a Stepmother GN 1" and "The Lion Dances With a Loved One GN." These digital options provide convenient access to a vast library of stories, some of which drop on subsequent days like September 23 and 25, offering even more reading opportunities.
Begin New Literary Journeys
Light novel readers are not left out this week. Yen Press has several compelling releases on September 22, including "The Holy Grail of Eris Novel 5" and "I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Novel 8," continuing popular fantasy series. A brand-new adventure begins with "Why Run? My Summoned Beast Is Cute! Novel 1," promising a delightful new world to get lost in. Digital novel releases also expand the offerings, with titles like "By the Grace of the Gods Novel 18" and "Cooking with Wild Game Novel 35" arriving on September 23 and 24 from J-Novel Club.
Audiobooks, Games, and Art
For those who enjoy stories on the go, several audiobooks are releasing on September 22 and 24, including "86--EIGHTY-SIX Alter Novel 2" and "Skeleton Knight in Another World Novel 8." Gamers might be interested in "Silent Hill: Townfall," making its debut on PS5 and PC on September 24 for a darker experience. Finally, art book collectors can look forward to "Dorohedoro Illustrations: Mud and Sludge Book" from Viz Media, a treasure trove for fans of the gritty series.
Your Next Favorite Awaits
This week, especially September 22, is a golden opportunity for fans to expand their collections and discover new obsessions. Whether you are seeking intense action, heartwarming slice-of-life, intricate fantasy, or engaging horror, the latest anime, manga, and novel releases offer a diverse selection. Make sure to mark your calendars and grab these fantastic titles from your favorite publishers!
