Welcome to the October 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 Sunday 29th October 2023.
Any delayed releases will be mentioned in the list below.
- Chihayafuru Season 3 (Premium Edition) – Moved from 17th October to 21st November
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. International shipping restrictions may apply for select items.
3rd October:
Immoral Guild
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $59.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
| Additional Notes: |
|---|
| Blu-ray release will use the Japanese home video uncensored masters. |
10th October:
The Eminence in Shadow Season 1
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-20
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $89.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| E-Shade! Shorts Episode & Alternative Previews Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos Commercials Textless OP/EDs |
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Season 1 Episodes 1-13 + Heart Throb Episodes 1-13
& 2 Films
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Heart Throb Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take on Me |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Collection Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | $99.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Chuni-Shorts Chunibyo Lite Japanese Promos & Previews My Brother 2 Kotatsu Photo Session Shorts Clean OP/ED Animations |
24th October:
Blade & Soul
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | $49.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
OVERLORD IV
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | $94.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| 12 Animated Shorts Episode Previews Web Previews Textless OP/EDs | Rigid Box with Amaray case 40-Page Art Book 5 Art Cards Fabric Poster |
31st October:
Cybersix
English audio with English HOH subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $39.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Original Pilot Audio Commentaries Liner Notes Clean & Short OP/EDs Extensive Art Galleries TV Promo Clips |
Goku Midnight Eye
English UK, English US & Japanese audio with English subtitles
OVA Series: Episodes 1-2
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $29.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Discussion with Kawajiri and Terasawa from the 80s Brief Making-of Featurette |
Mazinger Z Collection 1
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-46
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $79.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Clean OP/ED Segments |
Phantom of the Idol
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-10
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
Urusei Yatsura Collection 3
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 107-149
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| None |
The Wonderful World of Puss ‘n Boots
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $24.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Original Theatrical Trailer |
For the complete list of unreleased anime from each distributor, you can view them here!
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