Welcome to the May 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 Friday 13th March 2026.
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
5th May:
Bloom Into You
Japanese & English audio with English & English SDH subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-13
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Japanese Promos – Clean OP/ED Animations |
12th May:
Alien Nine
Japanese & English audio with English subtitles
OVA Series: Episodes 1-4
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $29.95 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store MediaOCD Store |
| On-Disc Extras: | Physical Extras: |
|---|---|
| – Clean OP/ED Animations – Original English cast interview – Original promos – Dubbing diary – Music clip – Staff interview – “Steps to Alien Fighters” featurette with Japanese voice cast – Executive producer Taro Maki interview | – Slipcase (Exclusive to MediaOCD Store while supplies last) |
Heavy Metal L-Gaim
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-54 & 3 OVAs
| This Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Heavy Metal L-Gaim (1984 TV Series) – 54 episodes – Heavy Metal L-Gaim I: Pentagona Window + Lady Gavlet (1986 OVA) – Heavy Metal L-Gaim II: Farewell My Lovely + Pentagona Dolls (1987 OVA) – Heavy Metal L-Gaim III: Full Metal Soldier (1987 OVA) |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $99.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Japanese Promos – Clean OP/ED Animations |
19th May:
MAOYU: Archenemy & Hero
Japanese audio with English subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | $59.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – BD Spots – Social Game Spots – Japanese Previews – Clean OP/ED Animations |
26th May:
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!
Japanese & English audio with English & English SDH subtitles
TV Series: Episodes 1-12
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | $69.98 | Amazon US Crunchyroll Store Sentai Store |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Commercial Bumpers – Clean OP/ED Animations |
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