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New Home Video and Manga Releases for July 19–25

This week's North American release slate features a wave of new manga volumes and a handful of classic anime titles hitting Blu-ray.

Udon Entertainment Announces New Manga Licenses and Art Book Releases

Udon Entertainment revealed a slate of new manga acquisitions and high-profile art books during their panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

Why The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Is Suddenly Trending

CloverWorks' historical hit is seeing a massive surge in interest ahead of its Summer 2026 return.

Why The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects is Trending

With 15,400 users currently tracking the series, this agricultural fantasy is generating significant pre-premiere buzz.

Why 'I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand' is Trending

A surprise viral surge has put this upcoming fantasy adaptation on the map ahead of its Spring 2026 debut.

Jump+ Jumble Rush Mobile Game to Cease Operations in September

The Shonen Jump+ crossover tower defense game will officially close its servers less than a year after its initial launch.

Kingdom Film Dominates Box Office; Kimi-Hana Anime Debuts at #5

The fifth live-action Kingdom installment claims the top spot, while the romance film You, Fireworks, and Our Promise secures a top-five opening.

Manga Mavericks Licenses Our Insignificant Justice and Forms Industry Alliance

Manga Mavericks expands its catalog with Rin Kawano’s drama manga and launches a new initiative to support independent publishers.

Mahjong Pros Licenses Bird Manga for November Release

Mahjong Pros Publishing brings the intense gambling thriller Bird: Saikyō Bainin vs. Tensai Magician to English readers this fall.

Why Reiwa no Dara-san is Suddenly Trending

As the Winter 2026 premiere approaches, social media is buzzing about this upcoming supernatural comedy.

Why The Exiled Heavy Knight Is Suddenly Trending

With 26,000 users already tracking the series, GoHands' upcoming adaptation is generating significant pre-premiere buzz.

Why The Failed Sage's Academy Domination is Trending

With 23,500 users already tracking the series, here is why this upcoming reincarnation fantasy is capturing early attention.

Live-Action Look Back Adaptation Selected for Venice Film Festival Competition

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s live-action take on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed manga heads to the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

Crunchyroll Removes Several Major Titles Including Black Lagoon and Orange

A wave of unannounced removals has pulled several fan-favorite series from Crunchyroll's library.

Yen Press Acquires New Light Novel and Manga Acquisitions

Yen Press expands its catalog with new licenses for light novels and manga, alongside a new audiobook entry.

Titan Manga Announces Licensing of LastBoss LoveDeath

Titan Manga is expanding its catalog with the acquisition of the idol-themed action series LastBoss LoveDeath, arriving in spring 2027.

Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards Returns to Weekly Shonen Sunday

After a hiatus since February, Yellow Tanabe's fantasy series Kai-hen Wizards is set to resume serialization in late July.

July 22, 2026

Shinobu Kaitani Concludes Liar Game: The Last Game Manga

The psychological thriller spin-off reaches its finale as Shueisha prepares for the final collected volume release this October.

July 22, 2026

Cross Infinite World Announces Four New Light Novel Acquisitions

Cross Infinite World expands its catalog with four upcoming light novel localizations scheduled for release between August and October.