Out This Week: Demon Slayer, Captain Planet, Hero Mask and More
Welcome back once again to Out This Week. Not many titles to talk about this week. The latest Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba arc is released as a special edition exclusive to Crunchyroll Store. The complete Captain Planet and The Planeteers franchise comes to Blu-Ray in time for Earth Day. And Sentai Filmworks release Armed Girl's Machiavellism.
New to the UK this week is Herom Mask in standard and collector's editions, volume one of Shangri-La Frontier and season one, part two of The Apothecary Diaries.
Release information correct at time of publication and subject to change.
UK Releases For April 21, 2025
The Apothecary Diaries Season 1, Part 2 (Crunchyroll LLC., 12) "Now working in Jinshi’s home, Maomao investigates a warehouse explosion, an apparent poisoning, and the brothel’s secrets as these seemingly separate mysteries point toward a deadly plot. Along the way, she’ll begin to come to terms with her past, too."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Hero Mask Complete Series (Anime Ltd., 15) "Are a series of bombings and the murder of a high-ranking government official linked to the actions of the huge international pharmaceutical company LIVE? Ordered to investigate, Detective James Blood of the Special Service of Crime quickly discovers far more than just a conspiracy. There's a new technology on the street: masks as thin as paper that completely alter the appearance of the wearer's face while also granting amazing strength and agility… at the cost of years off their users' lives! Together with assistant attorney/murder witness Sarah Sinclair, Blood must unearth the secrets behind the masks and their connection to LIVE's mysterious founder. But the clock is ticking down and James and Sarah may already be living on borrowed time. Because when the ultimate disguise powers the ultimate human killing machines, death can be lurking anywhere in HERO=MASK!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray Limited Edition
Shangri-La Frontier Season 1, Part 1 (Crunchyroll LLC., 12) "Rakuro Hizutome only cared for games that were broken, but once he cleared the bargain bin, all that was left was something actually good. Now he’s playing Shangri-La Frontier, and his cursed gaming skills might be the key to this god-tier VR."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
US Releases For April 22, 2025
Armed Girl's Machiavellism Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14) "When the students at Aichi Coexistence Academy learned that their school was being converted from all-girls to coed, some of the feistier young ladies MAY have overreacted a bit by arming themselves with sharp implements and forcing the boys to dress and act like girls! Unfortunately, that new dress code sounds like a drag to new transfer student Fudo Nomura, and he just might have the martial arts chops needed to take on the lovely but lethal Supreme Five Swords who now rule the school! The term cutting class will be completely redefined as the battle of the sexes becomes quite literal in Armed Girl’s Machiavellism!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Captain Planet And The Planeteers The Complete Franchise (Warner Bros., TV-G) "A quintet of teenagers work together to encourage environmentally responsible behaviour and can summon a superhero to deal with ecological disasters."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc (Aniplex, 13+) "The members of the Demon Slayer Corps and their highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira. In preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, the Hashira Training commences. While each carry faith and determination within their hearts, Tanjiro and the Hashira enter a new story. "
FORMATS: Blu-Ray [Crunchyroll Store Exclusive]
Upcoming Releases
All dates subject to change.
A Place Further Than The Universe April 29
Urseri Yatsura Seasons 3 & 4 Collection April 29
Rick and Morty: The Anime April 29
Wacky Races: The Complete Series April 29
Bill Plympton's Mutant Aliens April 30
Dream Eater Merry May 06
Lilo and Stitch 4K May 06
Better Man May 13
Nobody's Boy Remi May 13
Masters Of The Universe Revelation/Revolution May 13
Jellyfish Can't Swim In The Night May 13
Vlad Love May 19
Amor Shop For Ladies and Gentlemen May 19
Insomniacs After School May 20
Gods' Games We Play May 20
Angel Heart May 27
The Colors Within May 27
The Day The Earth Blew Up May 27
Professor Layton and The Eternal Diva May 27
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend - Collection 1 May 27
Street Fighter The Animated Series May 27
Pigtails and Other Shorts June 03
Tokyo Marble Chocolate June 03
I Married A Strange Person June 10
Romeo's Blue Skies June 10
Dan Da Dan+ Collector's Edition June 10
Dungeon People June 10
Towanoquon: Complete Collection June 17
Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 1 (1930-1969) June 17
My Hero Academia Season Seven Part One June 17
Momokyun Sword: Complete Collection July 22
Wolf Children 4K+ Blu-Ray August 05
Release information from BluRay.com
