The first full week of August 2026 brings a massive wave of new anime home video releases and print manga volumes to North American shelves. August 4 stands as the major release day this week, with dozens of new manga volumes arriving from major publishers including Viz Media, Seven Seas, Kodansha USA, and others. Anime fans also have something to look forward to with the Rooster Fighter limited edition Blu-ray arriving on the same day.
This week’s lineup features everything from long-running shonen hits to fresh new series, making it one of the more crowded release weeks of the summer season.
Anime Home Video Release
The sole anime home video release for this week comes from Viz Media, bringing a popular series to physical format for collectors.
Rooster Fighter Limited Edition BD arrives on August 4 with a suggested retail price of US$109.98. The series, which follows a rooster who battles demons, has gained attention for its unique premise and action-packed storytelling. The limited edition set includes the complete first season with both Japanese and English audio options.
Collectors should note this is a limited edition steelbook release, making it a target for fans who prefer physical media over streaming.
Print Manga Releases: A Massive Tuesday Drop
August 4 serves as the primary release date for print manga this week, with publishers delivering an extensive roster of new volumes across multiple genres.
Viz Media Titles
Viz Media leads the week with a strong selection of both established franchises and newer series:
- Black Clover GN 37 – US$11.99
- Blue Box (Ao no Hako) GN 21 – US$11.99
- The Bugle Call: Song of War GN 8 – US$11.99
- Colette Decides to Die GN 8 – US$16.99
- D.Gray-man GN 29 – US$11.99
- Daydream Darling GN 1 – US$11.99
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai GN 7 – US$24.99
- The Elusive Samurai GN 21 – US$11.99
- Ichi the Witch GN 4 – US$11.99
- Kagurabachi GN 8 – US$11.99
- Kaiju No. 8: Relax GN 3 – US$11.99
- Kaze Hikaru GN 34 – US$11.99
Seven Seas Entertainment Titles
Seven Seas delivers a diverse lineup spanning romance, fantasy, and comedy genres:
- The Cuckolding Wizard’s Adventure GN 3 – US$14.99
- Everything for Demon King Evelogia GN 2 – US$15.99
- Girl Meets Rock! GN 1 – US$13.99
- Himegasaki Sakurako Is a Hot Mess GN 5 – US$13.99
- His Little Amber GN 2 – US$15.99
- I Won’t Let Mistress Suck My Blood GN 3 – US$14.99
- IDOL x IDOL STORY! GN 6 – US$13.99
- Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy Knockout GN 10 – US$13.99
- Magic Repo Man GN 1 – US$13.99
- Only I Know the World Is Ending and Getting Killed by Rampaging Beasts Only Makes Me Stronger GN 6 – US$13.99
- Rozen Maiden Collector’s Edition GN 6 – US$27.99
- Sacrifice of My Manly Soul GN 4 – US$14.99
- Though I Am an Inept Villainess GN 9 – US$14.99
- The Trapped Former Villainess Wants to Escape from the Sadistic Prince GN 5 – US$14.99
- Virgin Ventures: The Hilarious Hijinks of Erotic Amateurs GN 3 – US$14.99
Kodansha USA Titles
Kodansha USA contributes several ongoing series and new volumes:
- Love Out on a Limb GN 3 – US$13.99
- Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money) GN 2 – US$13.99
- MF Ghost GN 4 – US$15.99
- My Noisy Roommate GN 5 – US$13.99
- Secondhand Sisters GN 2 – US$15.99
- Stella Must Die GN 2 – US$13.99
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity in Tempest GN 11 – US$12.99
- WIND BREAKER GN 22 – US$12.99
- The World Is Dancing GN 3 – US$15.99
Additional Publishers
Other publishers also have notable releases this week:
- Crescent Moon Marching GN 1 from Graphix – US$11.99 (paperback) / US$24.99 (hardcover)
- Infini-T Force GN 9 from Nakama Press – US$10.99
- My New Devil Wife GN 2 from One Peace Books – US$13.95
- The Princess Groom GN 1 from Square Enix Manga – US$12.99
- Spicy Milk Candy GN from Tokyopop – US$14.99
- Walking in Your Tracks GN 1 from Tokyopop – US$19.99
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun GN 21 from Vertical – US$12.95
Digital Manga Releases
In addition to print editions, several digital manga releases are also available this week. These digital-first or simultaneous releases provide readers with immediate access to new content.
What Makes This Week Stand Out
This release week is notable for several reasons:
Volume count. With over 40 print manga volumes hitting shelves on a single day, August 4 represents one of the larger weekly drops of the summer. Major series like Black Clover, D.Gray-man, Blue Box, and The Elusive Samurai all receive new installments.
New series debuts. First volumes of Daydream Darling, Girl Meets Rock!, Magic Repo Man, The Princess Groom, and Walking in Your Tracks make their debut this week, offering entry points for new readers.
Collector’s editions. Both Rooster Fighter on Blu-ray and Rozen Maiden in print receive special collector’s treatment this week, catering to fans who appreciate premium physical releases.
Genre variety. The lineup spans action, romance, comedy, fantasy, horror, and slice-of-life, ensuring there is something for different reader preferences.
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Looking at the Broader August Landscape
This week’s releases are part of a larger August schedule. Earlier in the month, AlphaPolis made its North American print debut with three manga series, with Volume 1 arriving on July 28 and Volume 2 scheduled for August 11. The publisher’s lineup includes Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai, and May I Ask for One Final Thing?
Later in August, Crunchyroll Manga adds several new titles to its digital platform on August 10, including Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You, Bocchi The Rock!, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, and Tougen Anki.
Viz Media also has Lynx Volume 1 scheduled for August 11, and Draw This, Then Die! Volume 1 arrives on the same day at US$13.99.
The anime home video side sees additional releases later in August, including Dragon Ball Daima episodes 1-20 on August 11 and Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid on the same date.
For fans attending Anime NYC later this month, the convention will host panels for Big West/Macross, English dub premieres, and the Detective Conan film The Million-Dollar Pentagram on August 22.
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