Anime fans and manga readers in North America have a packed week ahead with several new volumes, collector’s editions, and release announcements. This guide breaks down what’s new from June 8–14, so you don’t miss any key titles.
Overview of Releases
During the week of June 8–14, a wide variety of manga and anime-related products launched across North America. Key highlights include:
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Volume 1 – debut;
- ATOM: The Beginning Vol. 11 – long-running sci-fi sequel;
- Spice & Wolf Collector’s Edition Vol. 1 – deluxe re-release;
- Blue Lock Vol. 19, Trigun Maximum Vol. 5 (deluxe), Zom 100 Vol. 17, among many others.
Featured Titles & Highlights
🔹 Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Volume 1
A romance-gag manga about a high school girl learning Russian to confess to her classmate—finally arriving on North American shores after winning fans in Japan .
🔹 Spice & Wolf Collector’s Edition Volume 1
A deluxe hardcover collectors’ edition of the beloved medieval fantasy series, featuring restored art, new translation notes, and premium packaging .
🔹 Blue Lock Vol. 19
Continuing the popular soccer-psychological series, this latest volume dives deeper into intense training and tournament action .
🔹 Trigun Maximum Deluxe Vol. 5 (HC)
The deluxe hardcover edition continues—with crisp remastered pages—of the desert-western action series starring the infamous Vash the Stampede .
Why It Matters
- Collector’s editions & deluxe releases (like Spice & Wolf and Trigun Maximum) make this more than casual reading—it’s a celebration for longtime fans seeking premium editions.
- New series debuts (e.g., Alya…) highlight North America’s expanding appetite for romance/comedy manga.
- Ongoing hits (Blue Lock, Zom 100) ensure genre diversity—from sports to supernatural—in retailer releases.
Character Summaries
Ayano Kuryu (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian)
A high school girl who enrolls in a Russian class just to flirt with her classmate Maki—a sweetly awkward setup that explores first‑love jitters and cultural humor.
Lawrence & Holo (Spice & Wolf)
Lawrence is a traveling merchant striving for wealth, while Holo is a wise wolf deity—together they journey through medieval lands, negotiating trade deals and deepening an emotional bond.
Whether you’re a collector, new to manga, or following long-running series, June 8–14 offers something delightful. Dive in and check your local or online shelves this week!
