Out This Week: Overlord, Call Of The Night, Frieren and More
Welcome back to another edition of Out This Week. In this week's instalment, we have a lot of reissues including the Evangelion Revival movies, Overlord seasons 1-3, and Appleseed. There's also a slate of Walmart Exclusives, including Spy x Family, Robotech: Macross Saga, My Hero Academia and One Piece.
New to the UK this week are new anime releases Odd Taxi, Made In Abyss Season 2 and Call Of The Night. There's also reissues in the form of Overlord seasons 1-3. Also new on Blu-Ray and DVD is the new The Smurfs reboot.
All information correct to the best of our knowledge and is subject to change.
UK Releases For October 20, 2025
Bleach Part 8 (Anime Ltd., 15) "The battle against the Arrancars continues. Just as Ichigo is on the verge of death, Kenpachi Zaraki steps in and takes over the fight with the Espada Tesla. And Byakuya clashes with Zommari Rureaux, the fastest of the Espadas, who is trying to finish off an injured Rukia. Will his Bankai be enough to defeat Zommari when he uses Rukia's body as a shield?"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Call Of The Night (Anime Ltd., 15) "After being bitten by the vampire Nazuna while wandering late at night, insomniac student Ko Yamori unhappily learns that he's NOT becoming a vampire himself. Apparently, if you're bitten by a vampire that you're not in love with, you just get a bloodthirsty friend instead of a supernatural blood connection. But being vamped is one of the few things to ever intrigue Ko, so he makes it his goal to fall in love with Nazuna. Of course, Ko's friends aren't thrilled with his new vampiric ambitions, and it's not even clear if Nazuna will bite on the offer should Ko try to answer the CALL OF THE NIGHT!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray Collector's Edition [All The Anime Exclusive]
Made In Abyss: The Golden City of The Scorching Sun Season 2 (MVM Entertainment, 15) "The enormous cave system, known as the Abyss, is the only unexplored place in the world. Nobody knows how deep down goes this titanic pit, inhabited by strange and wondrous creatures and full of mysterious ancient relics which purpose in unknown to modern man. Generations of bold adventurers have been drawn by the cryptic depths of the Abyss. In course of time those bold enough to explore the dangerous pit came to be known as "Cave Raiders." In Oosu, the town at the edge of the Abyss, there lives a little orphan named Rico, who dreams of becoming as great a cave raider as her mother was and solving the great mystery of the pit. One day exploring the murky depths she stumbles upon a little boy, who turns out to be a robot..."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
OddTaxi Season One (Crunchyroll LLC., 12) "A teenage girl gone missing. A mobile game addict pushed to the edge. A janitor in debt for a chance at love. Take a ride with taxi driver Odokawa through Tokyo's underbelly, where everyone's got an agenda—and a skeleton in their closet."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Overlord Season One (Crunchyroll LLC., 15) "After getting trapped in his favorite MMORPG, Momonga decides to use his high level and devastating powers to try and take over the world."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Overlord II: Season Two (Crunchyroll LLC., 15) "Continuing his quest to rule this new world, Ains begins to put the pieces in place for his conquest. But between a Lizard Man tribe uprising and performing missions as adamantite adventurer Momonga, Ains has his work cut out for him!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Smurfs (Paramount Pictures, PG) "When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, DVD
US Releases For October 21, 2025
Appleseed (Sentai Filmworks, R) "Set in a post-apocalyptic 2131 A.D.A.D., girl mercenary Deunen Knute finds herself spirited away from the badlands to the gleaming utopian city of Olympus. There she's reunited with her ex-b.f. Briareos, now half-man, half-cyborg. Deunen learns from new handler Hitomi that Olympus' serenity is founded on the use of bioroids, genetically engineered clones who hold key positions in the city's government. Hitomi herself is one. Superpowerful computer Gaia monitors all, through the mediation of seven Yoda-esque elders. When a shadowy faction opposed to the bioroids' civic control start blowing stuff up, Deunen and Briareos team up to protect the city."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Evangelion: 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone (GKIDS/ Shout Factory, PG-13) "In the wake of the Second Impact, Tokyo-3's fate lies with 14-year-old Shinji Ikari and his ability to pilot the Evangelion -- a fighting machine designed by his father -- against a merciless army of alien invaders known as Angels. The film is the first installment of a four-part silver-screen remake of sci-fi anime classic Neon Genesis Evangelion."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Evangelion 2. 22 You Can (Not) Advance) "The second film in the four-part silver-screen remake of sci-fi anime classic Neon Genesis Evangelion, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance continues the familiar story established in the first film, while also reimagining the series with new characters and arcs. Picking up where You Are (Not) Alone left off, the second feature introduces two more EVA pilots - Asuka who moves in with Shinji and Misato and throws their world into further confusion, and new character Mari, a mysterious pilot from Europe. As the war against the Angels rages on, more light is shed on the true motives and powers behind NERV and Gendo Ikari and SEELE's secret project."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Collector's Edition (Crunchyroll LLC., TV-14) "Frieren and Fern take a magic exam in order to enter the Northern Plateau. Not only is the test notorious for killing more people than it passes, it requires the one thing that can defeat even the most powerful elf: teamwork. May the era of humans begin."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Collector's Edition
Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle (Crunchyroll LLC., PG-13) "Despite a strong field, Karasuno High volleyball team advances past preliminary round of Harutaka tournament in Miyagi prefecture to reach the third round."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest: The Complete Season (Crunchyroll LLC., TV-14) "A disgraced healer, Laust, is stunned when a martial artist named Narsena asks to team up - especially since he doesn't remember saving her life. But as dark forces and schemes take shape, it becomes clear that Laust's power runs deeper than his class."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Loner Life In Another World Complete Collection (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14) "Haruka cares so little about his classmates that he’s never even learned their names. He just wants to finish school and move on. Instead, a strange God pulls Haruka’s entire class into another world, granting them superpowers and making them heroes. Wanting no part of this, Haruka ends up last, stuck with leftover powers no one else wanted. Which might suck, except that, being clever, he finds that he can combine them in unexpected ways. That’s… interesting. Not to mention extremely useful given that, whether he likes it or not, he’ll soon find himself repeatedly having to rescue his annoying classmates in Loner Life in Another World!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
My Hero Academia: Season 6 (Crunchyroll LLC, TV-14) "Students and pro heroes launch an all-out battle against the Paranormal Liberation Front, accidentally awakening Shigaraki. He targets Deku, who strikes out alone to keep the fight from U.A. But Class 1-A vow to bring him home."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray [WalMart Exclusive]
One Piece Collections 34 & 35 Bundle (Crunchyroll LLC, TV-14) "Luffy pummels wave after wave of powerful enemies, but his hunger strike poses serious problems until Sanji finally shows up. After Nami and co. rescue Brook, the newly reunited Straw Hats make a plan with Bege to assassinate Big Mom. At the wedding, Brook manages to shatter her most precious possession, but when Luffy’s alliance still proves powerless against her, they scramble for an exit plan.
The castle collapses as the Straw Hats, Fire Tank Pirates, and Vinsmokes attempt to escape the island. Chopper and Brook battle to take the Sunny back from the Big Mom Pirates, while Sanji, Pudding, and Chiffon race to complete Big Mom’s cake. Meanwhile, in Mirro-World, Luffy’s fight against Katakuri pushes him to unlock the ability of foresight."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray [WalMart Exclusive]
One Piece Collections One and Two Bundle (Crunchyroll LLC, TV-14) "It is the era of adventure as countless souls are lured along the Grand Line in pursuit of dreams far greater than any they've ever dared to imagine. Wealth, fame, power... it's all available for the taking to the lucky soul who can find it: the legendary One Piece. Among those on the high seas is a youth on a quest to be king of them all - Luffy, the Straw Hat Pirate! But first he must find a ship, a crew, and some supplies. Determined to recruit those at first unwilling to his cause, the young captain remains undaunted! Luffy and his mates encounter the sinister scallywag Don Krieg, master chef Sanji joins the crew, and the ferocious fishman Arlong's cruel betrayal of Nami the navigator leaves the rubber-man seeing red! But that's not all: a bodacious brawl with some mean-spirited marines lands Luffy and Zoro on the most wanted list, officially cementing their status as pirates!With an armada of angry adversaries in hot pursuit, the Straw Hats set sail for Logue Town, the final resting place of the legendary Gold Roger."
FORMATS: DVD [WalMart Exclusive]
Overlord Season One (Crunchyroll LLC., TV-MA) "After getting trapped in his favorite MMORPG, Momonga decides to use his high level and devastating powers to try and take over the world."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Overlord II: Season Two (Crunchyroll LLC., TV-MA) "Continuing his quest to rule this new world, Ains begins to put the pieces in place for his conquest. But between a Lizard Man tribe uprising and performing missions as adamantite adventurer Momonga, Ains has his work cut out for him!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Robotech: Part One The Macross Saga (Crunchyroll LLC, TV Y7) "When an alien ship crashes in the South Pacific, humanity reverse-engineers its Robotechnology to build the warship SDF-1 and prepare for another assault. But the arrival of a new armada will kick off a generation-long war for both Earth and the cosmos!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook [Walmart Exclusive]
Spy x Family Season One (Crunchyroll LLC., TV-14) "Secret Agent Twilight has a new mission—become a family man! While this requires a new identity, he's not the only one with secrets. Thorn Princess is an assssin, he's adopted a telepath and the dog is able to see the future? Welcome to a world of intrigue and parenting."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray [WalMart Exclusive]
Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14) "Lefiya, the newest mage to join the Loki Familia’s delving team, has a simple reason to risk her life exploring the deadly labyrinth of Orario: to prove herself worthy of serving together with her hero, Sword Princess Aiz Wallenstein. However, what nobody knows is why Aiz is there herself… at least, not until they reach the previously untouched 59th level and things start to get ugly. If you loved the adventures of Bell and the Hestia Familia, get ready to view the world of Danmachi from an entirely new perspective in Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Upcoming Releases
All dates subject to change.
Arcane Season 2 4K/ Arcane Season 2 Blu-Ray/ Collector's Edition October 28
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners October 23
Cyborg 0009 Vs Devilman October 28
Darkstalkers: The Animated Series October 28
Golden Boy October 28
Shin Chan: Complete Edition October 28
Smurfs October 28
Urotsukidoji: The Sequels October 28
When They Cry Season 1 October 28
King Arthur and The Knights of Justice October 28
Mutant Aliens October 31
Sasuke: The Complete Television Series October 31
Arcane Season 2 November 03 [UK]
Dragon Ball Super: Broly [steelbook] November 04
The Royal Cat November 04
Rick and Morty Season 8 November 10 [UK]
Looking For The Moon Part 2 November 11
Attack On Titan: The final season November 11
I Parry Everything November 11
I'll Become A Villainess Who Goes Down In History November 11
Light Of The World November 11
Rick and Morty Season 8 November 18
My Hero Academia Season Seven, Part Two November 18
Akiba Maid Wars November 18
That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season Three Part Two November 18
One Piece Collection 39 November 25
Fairy Tale: 100 Years Quest November 25
Galaxy Express 999: The TV Series November 25
Infinite Stratos November 25
Perfect Blue 4K December 08 [UK]
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off December 02
Gushing Over Magical Girls December 02
Trinity Seven December 02
Devilman Crybaby December 08 [UK]
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga December 09
Devilman Crybaby December 09
Azumanga Daioh Complete December 09
Kaiju no. 8 Season 1 December 09
Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba: Hashira Training Arc December 09
Re: Zero Starting Life In Another World Director's Cut December 09
Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology December 09
Black Jack The Complete OAVs December 16
Lupin III: Castle Of Cagliostro Steelbook December 15
The Ambition Of Oda Nobuna December 16
Tower Of God Season 2 Part 2 December 16
The Glassworker December 22 [UK]
Perfect Blue 4K December 23
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