Welcome to the May 2023 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 Saturday 25th March 2023.
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.
2nd May:
Fate/Stay Night (2006 series)
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-24
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Clean OP/ED Animations |
Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Promo Videos Textless OP |
Tomodachi Game
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| The Cast Plays Tomodachi Game! Textless OP/EDs |
9th May:
Aoashi Part 1
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs |
The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| The Demon Girl Next Door Minis Clean OP/ED Animations |
Restaurant to Another World Season 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | $84.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | $64.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Commercials Textless ED | Rigid Box with Amaray packaging (slot available for Season 1) 64-page Art Book 3 Official Recipe Cards |
16th May:
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos Teaser |
The Dawn of the Witch
English, French, German & Japanese audio with English, French & German subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Textless OP/EDs |
The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody
English, French, German & Japanese audio with English, French & German subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody – English Dub Panel Promo Videos Commercials Textless OP/EDs |
Onipan!
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Japanese Promos Clean ED Animation |
Wolf Girl & Black Prince
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Clean OP/ED Animations |
23rd May:
Date A Live IV
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos Commercials Textless OP/EDs |
Majestic Prince
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-24 & Special
& Film: Majestic Prince: Genetic Awakening
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 1
English, French, German & Japanese audio with English, French & German subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos |
30th May:
Aim for the Ace! the Movie
Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| TBC |
Gunbuster
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
OVA Series: Episodes 1-6
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| TBC |
Kodocha Season 2
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 52-102
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| TBC |
Requiem of the Rose King Part 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 13-24
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Part One Digest: Meetings and Partings Special Promo Videos Character Promo Videos Promo Videos |
Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy
English audio with English HOH subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-77
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| TBC |
| Other Notes: |
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| This is the English language version of the series, so there’s no Japanese audio included. |
Violet Evergarden the Movie
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | $74.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | $39.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | $34.98 | Amazon US Rightstuf UP1 |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Trailers TV Spots | Filler Box with UHD packaging (designed to fit into TV Series limited edition) 12 Art Cards |
| Other Notes: |
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| 4K Ultra HD will include Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos for Japanese audio. Translation is the same as the UK release. |
A Wind Named Amnesia
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| TBC |
For the complete list of unreleased anime from each distributor, you can view them here!
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