Welcome to the January 2026 US industry release schedule blog post which covers the latest home video anime releases for United States and Canada from distributors AnimEigo, Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, Discotek Media, GKIDS/TOHO and Sentai Filmworks.
These news posts are generally released once Crunchyroll or Sentai had revealed their line-up which is often announced first between 14th-18th every month, though delays can occur. The post will then be updated to include any new AnimEigo, Aniplex of America, Discotek Media and GKIDS/TOHO releases 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). With the exception for Amazon, Crunchyroll Store and Sentai Store only ship domestically for US & Canada (for international fans, I recommend checking out Stackry to forward the items to them so they can be sent to your area).
The schedule below is up to date as of Saturday 22nd November 2025.
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.
Release Date Adjustments:
- None yet
6th January:
[Oshi no Ko] – Season 2
English & Japanese audio with English & English SDH subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 12-24
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Steelbook Edition Blu-ray | $129.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Physical Extras (Steelbook Edition Exclusive): |
|---|---|
| – Clean OP/ED Animations Steelbook Edition Exclusive: – Behind the Scenes: Promotion. Season 2 Voice Recording, Film Scoring (Part 1), Film Scoring (Part 2), Season 2 Highlights (Staff Ver.), Cast Commentary – Japanese Promos – Season 3 Announcement | – Steelbook case packaging – Bonus Blu-ray Disc with Additional Behind the Scenes Extras |
13th January:
Assassination Classroom – Seasons 1 & 2
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: 47 Episodes across 2 Seasons & OVA
& Film
| This Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Assassination Classroom Season 1 (2015 TV Series) – 22 episodes – Assassination Classroom Season 2 (2016 TV Series) – 25 episodes & OVA – Assassination Classroom: 365 Day’s Time (2016 Film) |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | $89.98 | Crunchyroll Store (Retail Exclusive) |
| On-Disc Extras: | Physical Extras: |
|---|---|
| – OVA: Episode 0 ‘Meeting Time’ – English Audio Episode Commentaries – English Video Commentary for 365 Days’ Time – Interview With the Dub Cast – The Many Faces of Koro Sensei – Top Ten Moments – Previews – Promotional Videos – Textless OP/EDs | – Rigid Box with 3 Amaray cases – 3 Art Cards |
Blue Lock vs U-20 Japan (Season 2)
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-14
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – “BLUE LOCK Additional Time!” Mini Anime – Promo Videos – Textless OP/EDs |
Elfen Lied
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12 & OVA
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | $59.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – OVA: In Passing Showers – Character Artwork – Production Artwork – Clean OP/ED Animations |
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Textless OP/EDs |
20th January:
Chained Soldier – Season 1
English & Japanese audio with English & English SDH subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Steelbook Edition Blu-ray | $99.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Physical Extras (Steelbook Edition Exclusive): |
|---|---|
| – Clean OP/ED Animations | – Steelbook case packaging |
Girls und Panzer das Finale – Part 4
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film & OVA
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $29.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – OVA: Commander★War! – Clean OP/ED Animations |
Prime Rose: A Time Slip of 10,000 Years
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Special
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $24.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store MediaOCD Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Physical Extras: |
|---|---|
| – Dub Outtakes – Dub Cast Interviews – Dub Staff Commentary – Trailers – Design Sketch Gallery | – Slipcase (Exclusive to MediaOCD Store while supplies last) |
27th January:
One Piece – Season 14 Voyage 8
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 977-988
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray & DVD | $44.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Textless OP |
[Oshi no Ko] – Season 1
English & Japanese audio with English & English SDH subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-11
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Edition Blu-ray | $199.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Physical Extras (Premium Edition Exclusive): |
|---|---|
| – Behind the Scenes: Making-Of: Pre-Production, Scenario, Character Design, Production, Drawing, Compositing, Voice Recording, Soundtrack Production, Dubbing – Season One Highlights; Japanese PVs – Clean OP/ED Animations | – Rigid collector’s box with Amaray case – Six 12-Page Booklets – 376-Page Episode 1 Storyboard Book – Skikishi Poster – Authenticity Card |
Project A-Ko Perfect Collection
English & Japanese audio with English subtitles
Film & OVAs
| This Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Project A-Ko (1986 Film) – Project A-Ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group (1987 OVA) – Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody (1988 OVA) – Project A-Ko 4: FINAL/Love & Robots (1989 OVA) |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 4K Ultra HD HDR | $39.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store MediaOCD Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Commentary w/ animation director Yuji Moriyama – Commentary with Miki Ito (A-ko), Emi Shinohara (B-ko), & Michi Tomizawa (C-ko) – Trailers & TV spots – Storyboards for the full film side by side with the final animation – The Phantom Outtake clip – Event Special Digest Film – A video magazine press package – The Music of Project A-ko Documentary – The Secret File behind the scenes special – An interview with Yuji Moriyama – A preview of the lost CD-ROM video game – A-ko 2 Music Selection Track – Trailers & Previews – Music Videos – The A-ko 2 LaserDisc Flip Animation – The A-ko 4+1 Theatrical Trailer – The A-ko 4 opening scene without onscreen titling – Trivia & Notes – Mischief Gallery w/ blink & miss it moments from the animators – Keyart & Color Works galleries – Model Sheet galleries – A-ko 1 essay about the history of A-ko on home video & the long thought impossible remaster! |
| Notes: |
|---|
| This 4K Ultra HD release features the first film presented in 4K resolution with HDR, while the sequel OVAs are included on the same disc presented in their original 1080p High Definition SDR format. The original Blu-rays will still remain available as this release is not a combo pack. |
Shin Aim for the Ace!
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-25
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $39.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store MediaOCD Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Extras TBC |
Space Adventure Cobra the Movie: Yello Edition
English (UK) audio with English HOH subtitles
Film
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $39.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store MediaOCD Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – An interview with Manga Entertainment founder Andy Frain about this version of the film – Vintage UK home video trailers for the movie |
| Notes: |
|---|
| This Blu-ray release is another ‘fan disc’ type approach where the distributor was able to obtain the rights to the UK English dub produced by Manga Entertainment UK back in the 90s, and the UK soundtrack composed by electro-pop duo Yello. Because this was never released in North America previously and was produced originally in PAL format, the Blu-ray release will be presented in 1080i resolution at 30 frames support. The Japanese audio and US English dub will not be included here, so the previous Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD releases will remain available. |
Summer Wars
English & Japanese audio with English, English SDH, French & Spanish subtitles
Film
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | $36.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interviews with Original Cast: Mamoru Hosoda (Director) – Interviews with Original Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki (Kenji Koiso) – Interviews with Original Cast: Nanami Sakuraba (Natsuki Shinohara) – Interviews with Original Cast: Mitsuki Tanimura (Kazuma Ikezawa) – Interviews with Original Cast: Ayumu Saito (Wabisuke Jinnouchi) – Interviews with Original Cast: Sumiko Fuji (Sakae Jinnouchi) – Teasers & Trailers |
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