Welcome to the December 2022 US industry release schedule blogpost which covers the latest home video anime releases for United States and Canada from distributors Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, Discotek Media, and Sentai Filmworks.
These news posts are released once Crunchyroll had revealed their line-up which is often announced first between 14th-18th every month. The post will then be updated to include Discotek, Sentai and Aniplex when available.
Each title below will have links when available, and all prices listed below don’t include VAT or Customs. Finalised artwork will be presented below when available (with some exceptions).
The schedule below is up to date as of Sunday 30th October 2022.
Any delayed releases will be mentioned in the list below.
Disclaimer: Amazon links included in this post are affiliated so if you decide to order them, I’ll earn a small percentage if they dispatch. Due to COVID, international shipping restrictions may apply for select items.
6th December:
Beyond the Boundary
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12 & OVA
Films: Beyond the Boundary -I’ll Be Here- Past & Future
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Beyond the Boundary Idol Trail! Who Judge You Even Though They Waver Japanese Trailer & Promos “Future Star” Dance Music Video Clean OP/ED Animations |
| Notes: |
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| The English dub has been revised with one actress being replaced by a different one, which is the same as the Steelbook release. |
The Case Study of Vanitas Part 1
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Web Previews Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs |
Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Nozaki-kun Shorts Japanese Promos & Commercials Clean OP/ED Animations |
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Part 1
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-11
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | $84.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| Standard Blu-ray & DVD | $64.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Voice Actor Q&A Promo Videos Commercials Textless OP/EDs | Rigid Box with Amaray & Slipcase 64-page Artbook 4 Artcards Fabric Poster |
13th December:
Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | $84.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| Standard Blu-ray & DVD | $64.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Banished from the Hero’s Party I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside: Lightning Round Web Previews Promo Videos Commercials Textless OP/EDs | Rigid Box with Amaray & Slipcase 64-page Artbook 6 Artcards 12×18” Fabric Poster Chibi Sticker Sheet |
Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos Commercials Textless OP/EDs |
Just Because!
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Commercials Clean OP/ED Animations |
Toka Gettan: The Moonlight Lady Returns
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-26
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Clean OP/ED Animations |
20th December:
Carole & Tuesday
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Animated Shorts Making Of Music Videos Song Lineup Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
| Notes: |
|---|
| English dub will be the Netflix version. A limited edition release is planned for a future release. |
Chaika: The Coffin Princess
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12 (Season 1) + Episodes 1-11 & OVA (Season 2)
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Entertainment District Arc
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-11
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Commercials & Trailers Textless OP/EDs | Rigid Box with Amaray packaging 6 Original Soundtrack CDs Deluxe Accordion Booklets |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Entertainment District Arc
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-11
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| None |
| Notes: |
|---|
| The Blu-ray discs were authored as geolocked discs, which will play similarly to Sentai’s releases (US & CA country codes). |
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Volume 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Season 2 Episodes 1-8 + Season 3 Episodes 1-4
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Season 1 & Season 2 Narrated Recaps Textless OPs (3 Versions) Textless ED | Cardboard Slipcase with Amaray packaging Original Soundtrack CD Booklet with End Card Illustrations |
My Hero Academia Season 5 Part 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 102-113 & 2 OVAs
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | $84.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| Standard Blu-ray & DVD | $64.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| My Hero Academia Season 5: Villain Lightning Round OVA 1: HLB OVA 2: Laugh! As If You Are in Hell Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs | Rigid Box with Amaray & Slipcase 64-page Hardcover Booklet My Villain Academia embroidered patch Ochaco acrylic keychain |
Requiem of the Rose King Part 1
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs |
Scarlet Nexus Part 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 14-26
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs |
Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 3
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
27th December:
Digimon Adventure Season 1
English audio with English HOH subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-54
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Television Promo “Digi Bloop That?” Promo Art Galleries |
Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| TBC |
Machine Robo: Battle Hackers
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-31
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| TBC |
Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| TBC |
Saiyuki Reload Burial
Japanese audio with English subtitles
OVA: Episodes 1-3
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| TBC |
Seven Days War
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Promo Videos |
She Professed Herself a Pupil of the Wise Man
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| She Professed Herself Searching for More Wise Men The Wise Man Who Creates Happiness The Wise Man of Bonds The Wise Man of Updates Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs |
For the complete list of unreleased anime from each distributor, you can view them here!
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