Out This Week: Studio Ghibli Steelbooks, Her Blue Sky, Black Butler and More
Well, hello there, gentle readers and welcome back once again to Out This Week, our weekly new release round-up. This week, the US gets a considerable chunk of Studio Ghibli's classic films reissued in new Blu-Ray Steelbook editions from GKIDS Film and Shout Factory. They include Spirited Away, Only Yesterday, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Grave Of The Fireflies and more. Also released this week is the colourful anime Revue Starlight and indie dystopian feature Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust.
New to the UK this week is Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc, Undead Unluck Part 2 and the anime feature Her Blue Sky. Also out is a 4K and Blu-Ray release for a double-bill of episodes from the 1960's supermarionation series Thunderbirds.
All information correct to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and is subject to change.
UK Releases For September 28, 2026
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc (Crunchyroll, 15) "At the Queen's request, Ciel and Sebastian investigate the Werewolves' Forest, where all who enter suffer a deadly curse. But when Ciel falls victim, Sebastian must serve a witch to obtain the cure, only to uncover secrets more dangerous than magic."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Her Blue Sky (Anime Limited, 12) "Second-year high school student Aoi Aioi is an aspiring musician Aoi Aioi. Her older sister Akane's ex-boyfriend Shinnosuke Kanomura is a struggling guitarist. Aoi and Akane's parents passed away in an accident 13 years ago, and Akane gave up her ambition of going to Tokyo with Shinnosuke to take care of Aoi. Since then, Aoi has felt indebted to her older sister. One day, she is invited to perform at a music festival as a session musician by a famous en singer named Dankichi. At the same time, Shinnosuke returns to Aoi and Akane's town after a long time away. Then, Shinno mysteriously appears- who is actually Shinnosuke from 13 years ago after travelling from the past to the present-and Aoi falls in love for the first time."
FORMATS: 4K UHD (All The Anime Exclusive), Blu-Ray, DVD
Thunderbirds: Atlantic Inferno/Attack Of The Alligators (Anderson Merchandise, U) "In the 21st century, the Tracy family operate a unique private mechanized emergency response service."
FORMATS: 4K UHD Steelbook
Undead Unluck: Part 2 (Anime Limited, 15) "Fuko and Andy successfully took on Rip and his friends from Under and were able to save the Negator Chikara from them. In order to fill the vacant 11th seat at the Round Table, the two try to convince him to join Union. Regardless of his decision, the Union soon faces a new challenge, because they have been betrayed—and from within their own ranks! To find out the reasons behind the betrayal and to be prepared for the future, Andy and Fuko set out in search of Anno Un, whose manga seems to capture the past, present, and future…"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray Collector's Edition (All The Anime Exclusive)
US Releases For September 29, 2026
Coyote Vs. Acme (Digital) (Ketchup, PG) "After all of the products made by ACME Corporation backfire on Wile E. Coyote, in his pursuit of the Road Runner, he hires an equally-unlucky human attorney to sue the company. When Wile E.'s lawyer finds out that his former law firm's intimidating boss is ACME's CEO, he teams up with Wile E. to win the court case against him."
FORMATS: Digital (to buy)
From Up On Poppy Hill (GKIDS, PG) "Umi Matsuzaka, the eldest sibling in a close-knit family of five, raises a pair of signal flags everyday at her seaside house in Yokohama Bay without fail in anticipation of the return of her father, who went missing in action during the Korean War. In school, Umi finds herself involved in a student movement seeking to prevent the demolition of an old club house. In the process, she falls in love with the newspaper club member Shun Kazama, only to find out that they might be related by blood."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Grave Of The Fireflies (GKIDS, PG) "On the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his four-year-old sister Setsuko are orphaned after their mother is killed during an air-raid by American forces in Kobe, Japan. After having a falling-out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency funds and rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko must struggle to survive their hardships as well as those of their country, which is on the losing end of the war."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Howl's Moving Castle (GKIDS, PG) "A plain young hatter named Sophie has her life changed when an evil witch transforms her into an old woman. Unable to face her family in such a condition, Sophie runs away in search of a way to become young again. Along the way, Sophie helps a turnip headed scarecrow, who repays her by leading her to the moving castle owned by the dreaded wizard Howl. There she befriends Howl's apprentice Markl, Howl's fire demon Calcifer, and eventually, Howl himself. Sophie then becomes the castle's cleaning lady in an effort to not only find the solution to her problem but to save Howl from his own terrible secrets as well." Our Review
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Kiki's Delivery Service (GKIDS, G) "When an apprentice witch turns thirteen, she must leave her home in order to hone her craft. Although Kiki's sole talent is broom-flying, she sets out for adventure with her cat Jiji. They settle in a charming seaside town, where Kiki establishes her own delivery service. As Kiki learns to balance independence with responsibility, her kind heart wins her many new friends in this coming-of-age tale." Our Review
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
My Neighbor Totoro (GKIDS, G) "Two young girls, Mei and Satsuki, move into a new home that is close to the hospital that their mother is in. In their yard is an extremely large tree which is home to three Totoros, gods of the forest. Soon after, news from the hospital comes up that their mother can't come home as promised, so Mei (the younger daughter) runs away from home to visit her mom. Satsuki then needs to turn to Totoro for help in finding her sister." Our Review
FORMAT: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Nausicaä of the Valley Of The Wind (GKIDS, PG) "In the post-apocalyptic future, large parts of the world have been swallowed up by forests of poisonous fungi. The remaining humans live near the fungus and its monstrous insectoid inhabitants, trying to prevent its spread. One of the human kingdoms, the peaceful Valley of Wind, loves its gentle Princess Nausicaä and her father the king, but their peace is about to be broken, as they are swallowed up in the machinations of their larger, warmongering neighbours. However, Nausicaä has hidden potential, and may yet change the fate of the world."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Ponyo (GKIDS, G) "A young boy, Sōsuke, befriends a strange looking goldfish whom he names Ponyo. Unbeknownst to Sōsuke, Ponyo is a magic fish who has decided that she wants to live with Sōsuke and the other humans. Unfortunately, Ponyo's decision to give up her underwater life creates a crack in an ancient magic spell, and places the world in danger. Together, Sōsuke and Ponyo must set things right."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Porco Rosso (GKIDS, PG) "During the beginning years of the Great Depression, life in the Mediterranean has become difficult. Aerial pirate raids are gaining in frequency, thus requiring the need for capable "bodyguards". One of the best is a pig known as Porco Rosso. Once a human and an ace pilot during World War I, he now freelances his services to those in distress. The fascist regime that has taken over the Italian Air Force has grown tiresome of his exploits and places a bounty on his head. On top of that, a hotshot flyer from the United States arrives and not only wants to steal Porco Rosso's glory, but also the woman he loves so dearly." Our Review
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Princess Mononoke (GKIDS, PG-13) "While fighting to save his village from the attack of a demon-god, Ashitaka comes in contact with it and is inflicted with a deadly curse. In his search for a cure he is forced to leave his village forever and journey to the forest inhabited by animal gods. There he finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and a village led by Lady Eboshi." Our Review
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Revue Starlight (Sentai Filmworks, TV-14) "Aspiring actress Karen Aijo was thrilled just to have the chance to appear in Seisho Music Academy’s annual review “Starlight”, but when her childhood friend Hikari mysteriously arrives after years abroad, Karen quickly learns that there’s more going on in Seisho’s drama department than meets the eye. Things like the underground bunker where the secret auditions for the leads in Starlight are fought using real weapons as well as song and dance! Does Karen have what it takes to shoot for the role of a lifetime? Prepare for a competition like no other as the drama unfolds in Revue Starlight!"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust (Dark Star Pictures, UR) "A bored office worker may have accidentally sparked a revolution in a bizarre dystopian world."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
The Secret World Of Arriety (GKIDS, G) "Sho moves into his great aunt's house and soon discovers the presence of tiny people, the Borrowers, living there. A 14-year-old Borrower named Arrietty strives to prove herself by helping her father gather materials that her family needs from Sho's new home. However, Arrietty and Sho meet, breaking the rule that humans must not know about the Borrowers' existence. As Sho and Arrietty's relationship develops, human interference endangers the Borrowers' lives. Arrietty and Sho work together to try and protect the Borrowers' way of life."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Spirited Away (GKIDS, PG) " On their way to their new home, a young girl, Chihiro, and her parents stumble into what appears to be an abandoned theme park. But all is not as it seems, as the theme park is a bath-house for the spirits, and not a place where humans are welcome. Chihiro must fend for herself and rescue her parents, as they have been turned to pigs as punishment for eating the food meant for the gods." Our Review
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya (GKIDS, PG) "In an idyllic rural setting an old bamboo cutter and his wife raise a tiny girl found nestled within a glowing bamboo stalk along with a fortune in gold. As she approaches adulthood the bamboo cutter uses the fortune to purchase a villa in the capital, buy himself a title and employ tutors to transform the country girl—now given the name Kaguya—into a refined woman. News of her beauty brings powerful and wealthy suitors who compete for her hand in marriage, culminating in a proposal from the emperor. All the while Kaguya wishes that she and her family could return to their former life and to be reunited with her sweetheart, Sutemaru. Sooner or later, though, her true origins will make their own claim upon her." Our Review
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
When Marnie Was There (GKIDS, PG) "A young girl is sent to the country for health reasons, where she meets an unlikely friend in the form of Marnie, a young girl with flowing blonde hair. As the friendship unravels it is possible that Marnie has closer ties to the protagonist than we might expect."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
The Wind Rises (GKIDS, PG-13) "Inspired by the aesthetics of design and the freedom of flying, Jiro Horikoshi pursues a life dedicated to the creation of a beautiful aircraft. He labors from his childhood, filled with dreams of engineering, to adulthood as he creates an elegant, flightworthy plane—the Mitsubishi A6M Zero—that eventually is used for something quite different than he expected: war." Our Review
FORMATS: Blu-Ray Steelbook
Upcoming Releases
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
Non Non Biyori October 13
The Rising Of The Shield Hero: Season 4 October 13
YAIBA Samurai Legend October 13
Bill Plympton's The Tune October 17
Adventure Time: The Complete Series October 20
Dr Stone: Season Four, Part Two October 20
Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Complete Collection October 20
My Hero Academia Season 7 October 20
Pokemon 4Ever October 20
The Quick Draw McGraw Show October 20
Regular Show The Comple Series October 20
Reincarnated As A Dragon Hatchling October 20
Scooby Doo: Mystery Incorporated: The Complete Series October 20
The Big-O: The Complete Paradigm October 27
Digimon: Digital Monsters Season 4 (Digimon Frontier) October 27
Lupin III: Part 2 October 27
Outlanders October 27
Penguindrum: TV Series Collection October 27
Roswell Conspiracies October 27
Sword Of The Demon Hunter October 27
Toradora! The Complete Series October 27
Avatar: Aang The Last Airbender November 03
Dr Seuss: Classic TV Treasures November 3
He-Man and the Masters Of The Universe: The Complete Series November 03
K-Pop Demon Hunters November 03
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Season One November 03
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Season Two November 03
Rick and Morty: Season 9 November 03
Shrek 4K November 03
Coyote Vs ACME November 09 (UK)
K-Pop Demon Hunters November 09 (UK)
Violence Voyager November 09 (UK)
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 November 10
Call Of The Night Season 2 November 10
Hayop-Ka November 10
Sakon The Ventriloquist November 10
Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory and The Premature Death: The Movie November 10
Kids On The Slope: Complete Collection November 10
My Dress-Up Darling: Season 1 November 10
Naruto Shippuden: Set 12 November 10
Overlord Season 4 November 10
Transformers The Movie 4K: 40th Anniversary Edition November 10
Animal Farm (1954) November 13 (UK)
Argento Soma November 24
The Dangers In My Heart Season 2 November 24
Digimon: Digital Monsters Season 4 (Japanese Version) November 24
Digimon: Digital Monsters Season 3 (Japanese Version) November 24
Dusk Beyond The End Of The World November 24
Lupin the III: Zenigata and The Two Lupins November 24
Pani Poni Dash November 24
Patlabor The Mobile Police: Complete TV Series November 24
Pokemon: 24 Movie Collection November 24
Samurai Girls & Samurai Bride November 24
Ultraforce November 24
Sailor Moon R November 30 (UK)
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai December 01
Kakiryo: Bed and Breakfast For Spirits December 01
One Piece: Season 14, Voyage 11 December 01
Pass The Monster Meat, Milady December 01
Tojima Wants To Be A Kamen Rider December 01
Trigun Stampede (Steelbook) December 01
Camper Cooking In Another World With My Absurd Skill December 8
Drucker In The Dugout December 15
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