June wraps up strong with a fresh wave of anime and manga releases across North America. From cult classics getting collector’s treatment to new digital volumes from fan-favorite series, this week’s drop offers something for every type of fan.
Story Synopsis:
The week of June 22–28, 2025, brought a mix of anime box sets, digital manga volumes, and deluxe reissues that continue to energize collectors and casual fans alike. Noteworthy anime releases include Black Clover Season 5 Blu-ray, Mob Psycho 100 III in a collector’s steelbook, and the long-anticipated Ranma ½ OVA & Movie Collection on Blu-ray.
On the manga side, digital shelves welcomed new volumes of Blue Lock, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and Witch Hat Atelier. Print editions also saw strong entries from Yen Press, Kodansha, and Viz, including limited editions and boxed releases of top-selling series.
Anime Highlights (June 22–28)
- Mob Psycho 100 III (Steelbook Edition Blu-ray – Crunchyroll): Highly anticipated and packed with bonus features.
- Black Clover Season 5 (Blu-ray): Continuing the magical saga of Asta and friends.
- Ranma ½ OVA & Movie Collection (Blu-ray): A throwback favorite with crisp remastering and nostalgic extras.
- Digimon Adventure: 02 – The Beginning (Blu-ray/DVD Combo): A must for fans of classic Digimon arcs.
- Vinland Saga Season 2 Part 1 (Blu-ray): Viking drama with high-octane animation.
Manga Highlights (Print & Digital)
- Blue Lock Vol. 14 (Kodansha, Digital): Isagi and the other strikers push further into ego-fueled evolution.
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Vol. 11 (Viz): The journey after the journey continues with quiet emotional depth.
- Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 13 (Kodansha): Beautifully illustrated and full of magical worldbuilding.
- Solo Leveling Vol. 8 (Yen Press, Print): The Korean webtoon sensation maintains its momentum.
- My Dress-Up Darling Vol. 12 (Square Enix): Cosplay meets heartfelt relationship drama.
- Spy × Family Vol. 12 (Viz, Digital): Anya, Loid, and Yor return with more chaos and heart.
Bonus: Did You Know?
- The Ranma ½ OVA & Movie Collection includes newly subtitled interviews with Rumiko Takahashi.
- Mob Psycho 100 III Steelbook includes a bonus artbook and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Vinland Saga Blu-ray includes both English dub and Japanese audio with clean opening/closing songs.
- Spy × Family consistently ranks among the top 5 digital manga sales each month in the U.S.
- Solo Leveling was recently greenlit for a spin-off manga series launching in Korea.
From digital debuts to collector-grade physical releases, this week in anime and manga proves that the summer season is just heating up for North American fans.
