Welcome to the November 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.
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.
7th November:
Beast Tamer
English, French & Japanese audio with English, French & German subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs |
Classroom of the Elite Season 2
English, French, German & Japanese audio with English, French & German 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 |
The Familiar of Zero Collection
English (Season 1) & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: (S1) Episodes 1-13 + (S2) Episodes 1-12 + (S3) Episodes 1-13 + (S4) Episodes 1-12
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Familiar of Zero – The Familiar of Zero: Knight of the Twin Moons – The Familiar of Zero: Rondo of Princesses – The Familiar of Zero: F |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Collection Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | $99.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Extended Episode Previews Japanese Promos Clean OP/ED Animations |
| Additional Notes: |
|---|
| Only the first season received an English dub (which was during Geneon’s era). Seasons 2-4 are subtitled only. |
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
English, German & Japanese audio with English, French & German subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| More Than a Delusion, But Not Reality – Parts 1 & 2 Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs |
My Dress-Up Darling
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD | $89.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray & DVD | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Dub Cast and Crew Q&A Costume Play Promo Videos Textless OP/EDs | Rigid Box with Amaray case 104-Page Art Book 16-Month Calendar 9 Art Cards Sticker Sheet |
14th November:
BLUELOCK Season 1 Part 1
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray & DVD | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Blue Rock Addictive Time! Mini Anime Textless OP/EDs |
Rascal Does Not Dream Series Season 1
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
& Film
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai – Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Box Set Blu-ray | $159.98 | Crunchyroll Store (Retailer Exclusive) |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| – Promos & Commercials – Textless OP/EDs | – Box (Amaray/Digipack TBC) packaging |
Rail Wars
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | $49.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Clean OP/ED Animations |
21st November:
Chihayafuru Season 3
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-24
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | $179.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|---|
| Japanese Promos & TV Commercial Commercial Bumpers Clean OP/ED Animations | Rigid Box with DVD packaging 48-page Booklet 5 Double-sided Art Cards Fabric Poster |
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Steelbook Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | $39.98 | Amazon US (Retail Exclusive) |
| Lenticular Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | $39.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| 2022 Special Video Promo Videos Trailers |
| Additional Notes: |
|---|
| Japanese Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR are included. |
Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV Part 1
English & Japanese audio with English & Spanish subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 0-11
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Web Previews Clean OP/ED Animations |
| Additional Notes: |
|---|
| A Premium Edition release is expected but not until much later down the line. |
Peter Grill and the Philosopher’s Time Super Extra
English & Japanese audio with English & Spanish subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Steelbook Edition Blu-ray | $129.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Steelbook Edition Contents: |
|---|---|
| Making of Peter Grill – Super Extra The Ogre Sisters and the Secret Time Actor Interviews Japanese Promo Clean OP/ED Animations | Steelbook Packaging 32-page Booklet |
28th November:
Aim for the Ace: Another Match!
Japanese audio with English subtitles
OVA Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $29.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Extras TBA |
Chargeman Ken
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-65
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $39.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Extras TBA |
Crying Freeman
English UK, English US & Japanese audio with English subtitles
OVA Series: Episodes 1-8
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $39.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Extras TBA |
Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior: Legend of Yuria & Legend of Toki
English & 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: |
|---|
| Extras TBA |
Management of a Novice Alchemist
English & Japanese audio with English & Spanish subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Shorts Next Episode Previews Clean OP/ED Animations |
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
English UK, English US & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 4K Ultra HD | $34.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| English Version Opening & Closing Credits SFII: The Animated Movie Japanese Game Footage Trailers and Commercials Isolated Score Production Art Liner Notes |
| Other Notes: |
|---|
| Restored in 4K Ultra High Definition uncut & uncensored with High Dynamic Range Every English Audio Track (uncensored, edited etc.) are included & restored. All on-disc content from Blu-ray is brought over. |
Tsurune: The Linking Shot
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $59.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Shorts Next Episode Previews Clean OP/ED Animations |
| Additional Notes: |
|---|
| Despite the first season receiving an English dub, this second season release is subtitled only. |
For the complete list of unreleased anime from each distributor, you can view them here!
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