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Out This Week: Monster, Digimon, He-Man and The Masters Of the Universe and More

August 24, 2026 ,


Well, hello there, we're back from our Summer Break and back rounding up the latest new releases. New this week for retro fans is the complete original He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe, containing the complete series and two specials, and the complete series of Speed Racer. New anime titles this week include Monster, Digimon Season 3, Sgt Frog Movie Collection,  and Hana Yori Dango. Celebrating its 10th anniversary is Your Name, released as a 4K Steelbook.

New in the UK this week is Dr Stone: Science Future Season 4 Part One and Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4.

All information correct at the time of publication and is subject to change.


UK Releases For August 24, 2026




Dr Stone: Science Future Season 4, Part 1 (Crunchyroll, 15) "After stopping the Petrification Kingdom, Senku and his friends set their sights on the moon. The plan is for a voyage team with a revived Tsukasa to gather resources in America. But the path to progress has a roadblock - another genius scientist!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray






Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 (Crunchyroll, 18) "Kazuya's romantic plans reach new heights when he invites Chizuru on his family's vacation. But his dream trip and planned confession leads to chaos when Mami shows up at the resort. Will Chizuru hear his feelings in this war zone of love?"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray




US Releases For August 25, 2026




Digimon: Digital Monsters Season 3 (Discotek Media, NR) "Takato Matsuki thinks Digimon is only a game, but he learns the truth on the day that Guilmon, the Digimon he designed himself, comes to life! With dangerous real-life digital monsters bio-emerging into the world all around him, Takato will have to learn fast how to be a Digimon Tamer, with help from his new friends Henry and Rika – but it’s not going to be easy, as the kids soon find themselves in the crosshairs of both the Japanese government and the rulers of the Digital World! It’s gonna be a wild one as these kids become Digimon Tamers in this complete set of the exciting third season of Digimon: Digital Monsters!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray






Hana Yori Dango: Complete TV Series and Movie Collection (Discotek Media, NR) "Tsukushi Makino just wants to get through high school. That’s all. And that might even be easy, if she weren’t attending Eitoku High, a school that caters to the kids of the rich and the elite. Coming from a poor family, Tsukushi sticks out like a weed to the rest of the students at Eitoku, and it only gets worse when her friend Yuuki accidentally incurs the wrath of Tsukasa, the leader of the F4, the four most wealthy and handsome men at her school. Shielding Yuuki from Tsukasa only earns Tsukushi a red card, a signal to the rest of the student body that Tsukushi is an open target for any and all kinds of bullying. However, Tsukushi isn’t about to give up on her goal of graduating, and her fierce determination to stand up for herself just might have unexpected consequences within the hearts of the F4!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray [SD On Blu-Ray]






He-Man and the Masters Of The Universe: The Complete Series (Universal Pictures, NR) "Raise the sword for incredible adventure as Prince Adam transforms into He-Man to lead Teela, Orko, Man-at-Arms, and the heroes of Eternia in battle against Evil-Lyn, Trap Jaw, Beast Man, and the evil forces of Skeletor. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Complete Original Series features all 130 action-packed episodes of the classic animated show along with a feature-length movie and Christmas special co-starring She-Ra, a documentary on He-Man's history from popular toys to cultural phenomenon, and more bonus features celebrating the iconic characters and legacy of this unforgettable television series."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray








Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Season 5 (Sentai Filmworks, TV-MA) "When Bell receives an invitation to a date from Syr, everyone is shocked to discover that Syr is part of the Freya Familia! As members of The Freya Familia weigh in for or against this prospect, Bell finds himself the target of a brutal plot, even as Syr begins to behave strangely. And if that’s not enough, it appears that Freya herself has a vested interest in Bell… and what this Goddess wants, this Goddess will get, by whatever means necessary! Twists, Treachery and Treason abound as Familia goes to war against Familia in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray Limited Edition




 


Monster: Collection 1 (Discotek Media, NR) "1986—Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a young but brilliant neurosurgeon in residency at Düsseldorf’s prestigious Eisler Memorial Hospital. However, the fresh-faced resident slowly realizes that his superiors value administrative politics more than they do lives. When faced with a moral dilemma on the operating floor, Kenzo throws his career away to save a young boy on death’s door. But just as the doctor is on his way out, a strange series of tragedies suddenly propel his career to new heights… Nine years later, a now-seasoned Dr. Tenma saves the life of a petty thief connected to a string of grisly murders. But when his new patient awakens, the good doctor is greeted with a chilling warning: a monster is coming… And it just might be one of his own creation."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray







Sgt. Frog: Movie Collection 1-5 (Discotek Media, NR) "Sgt. Frog: The Super Movie (2006) Keroro and the platoon accidentally unleash an ancient Keronian doomsday weapon. Now it’s up to them to save (or accidentally destroy) the Earth in this epic, heartfelt feature film. Sgt. Frog: The Super Movie 2 - The Deep Sea Princess (2007) Prince Mer and his servant Mar kidnap Natsumi to rebuild their underwater kingdom. The Keroro Platoon dives in for a rescue mission beneath the waves. Sgt. Frog: The Super Movie 3 - Keroro vs. Keroro: Duel in the Skies (2008) A ruthless duplicate of Keroro called “Dark Keroro” appears with a plan to conquer Earth. Fuyuki and the platoon must face their most dangerous enemy yet. Sgt. Frog: The Super Movie - Clash of the Dragon Warriors (2009) Strange “Dragon’s Tail” objects appear worldwide. When the platoon is transformed into powerful dragons, Keroro must decide whether to conquer the world… or save it. Sgt. Frog: The Super Movie - Birth of the Ultimate Keroro! The Miraculous Space-Time Island (2010) The platoon travels to Easter Island, where they find ghosts, strange twins, and an awakened evil spirit as space and time twist around them."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray





Speed Racer: The Complete Series (Shout Factory, NR) "Teenager Gô Mifune aspires to be the world's best race-car champion with the help of his friends, family and his father's high-tech race-car, the Mach 5."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray






Your Name (GKIDS/Shout Factory, PG) "Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives until they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This occurrence happens randomly, and they must adjust their lives around each other. Yet, somehow, it works. They build a connection by leaving notes for one another until they wish to finally meet. But something stronger than distance may keep them apart."
FORMATS: 4K UHD [Steelbook], Blu-Ray






Zegapain The Complete TV Series and Movies Collection (Discotek Media, NR) "Kyo is a cheerful, energetic high school swimmer living an ordinary but fulfilling life near Maihama in Chiba. Between school, close friendships, and budding romance, his days are busy and bright. But one fateful day, a mysterious transfer student named Shizuno pulls him into another world, thrusting him into brutal battles against giant robots. As Kyo fights for survival in one fierce clash after another, deep questions and painful inner struggles begin to surface. Despite the suffering and uncertainty, he refuses to back down—throwing himself into every battle to protect his friends and the life he holds dear. Thus begins the story of Zegapain, a powerful tale of love, loss, memory, and the will to fight for what truly matters."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray






Upcoming Releases




Gurren Lagann: The Movie August 31 [UK]
Tekkonkinkreet 4K September 1
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc September 1
Kaiju No 8. Mission Recon September 08
My Hero Academia Vigilantes September 08
Our Last Crusade or The Rise Of The New World Season 2 September 08
Suzume 4K September 08
Look Back September 08
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 September 08
From Up On Poppy Hill [Steelbook] September 08
Grave Of The Fireflies [Steelbook] September 08
Howl's Moving Castle [Steelbook] September 08
My Neighbour Totoro [Steelbook] September 08
Only Yesterday [Steelbook] September 08
Spirited Away [Steelbook] September 08
The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya [Steelbook] September 08
When Marnie Was There [Steelbook] September 08
Minions and Monsters September 08
Vampire Princess Myu September 08
Shirobako September 15
Scooby Doo: Mystery Incorporated September 15
Angel's Egg 4K September 22
Cha0 September 22
The Dangers In My Heart Season2 September 22
Toy Story 5 September 22
Kiki's Delivery Service [Steelbook] September 29
Nausicaä of the Valley Of The Wind [Steelbook] September 29
Ponyo [Steelbook] September 29
Princess Mononoke [Steelbook] September 29
The Secret World Of Arrietty [Steelbook] September 29
The Wind Rises [Steelbook] September 29
Devil Survivor 2 October 06
A Silent Voice [Steelbook] October 06
Cat City Collection October 13
Icarus October 13
Master Of Martial Hearts October 13
He-Man and the Masters Of The Universe: The Complete Series November 03
Rick and Morty: Season 9 November 03
K-Pop Demon Hunters November 03
Hayop-Ka November 03









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