Starting August 14, 2026, Crunchyroll will launch a members-only digital shop for its subscribers, complementing its existing array of online media.
Along with revealing a fresh home video rollout plan, Crunchyroll announced that a new wave of physical media will debut this October.
A recent company statement confirmed that nine DVD and Blu-ray packages will join their anime catalog, including a pair of fresh SteelBook releases. Specifically, Crunchyroll and Production I.G. are collaborating to offer dark fantasy enthusiasts a limited SteelBook version of Kaiju No. 8 Season 1.
Crunchyroll’s October 2026 Physical Releases: SteelBooks, Blu-rays, and Exclusive Collaborations
Furthermore, admirers of poignant narratives can purchase a new SteelBook for A Silent Voice, the celebrated film directed by Naoko Yamada, who also helmed K-ON! and The Colors Within. The following is the full schedule for Crunchyroll’s October 2026 physical launches, which features Re:Zero and various other series. October 6, 2026: A Silent Voice – Blu-ray SteelBook. October 13, 2026: The Rising of the Shield Hero – Blu-ray. October 20, 2026: Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 – Blu-ray SteelBook; Dr. Stone Science Future Part 2 – Blu-ray; I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2 – Blu-ray; One Piece Collection 40 (episodes 965-988) – Blu-ray/DVD combo; One Piece collections 3 & 4 bundle (episodes 54-103) – DVD; My Hero Academia Season 7 – The Complete Season – Blu-ray. October 27, 2026: Lord of Mysteries Season 1 – Blu-ray. Every My Hero Academia and One Piece product will be available solely at U.S. Walmart locations.
This stems from a collaborative effort between Walmart and Crunchyroll, enabling the chain to stock select merchandise from the Crunchyroll Store, such as home video, manga, clothing, and exclusive figures. Notably, the A Silent Voice SteelBook coincides with the tenth anniversary of the film’s premiere. According to Crunchyroll’s summary: “Shoko was targeted by elementary school bullies due to her deafness until she transferred.
## A Tale of Forgiveness: Exploring the Depths of “A Silent Voice” in SteelBook Edition
Her peers then turned on her harasser, Shoya, isolating him. A decade later, a guilt-ridden Shoya is a solitary high schooler seeking Shoko to apologize.” Based on Yoshitoki Oima’s manga, the film is a powerful tale of forgiveness and sorrow. This SteelBook contains a high-definition disc and bonus content, including a “making of” documentary with production staff interviews and footage of the real-world settings that inspired the art. Collectors will also find two distinct art cards featuring illustrations from the movie’s animators. Kaiju No. 8 originally debuted in April 2024 as a high-energy sci-fi series influenced by Japanese icons like Godzilla. The plot centers on Kafka Hibino, who aspires to enlist in the Defense Force to battle monsters but instead works as a post-battle cleanup laborer.
Encouraged by a junior colleague, Kafka tries to enlist again, only to be turned into a Kaiju himself. This SteelBook set features various extras, such as textless opening and ending sequences, music videos, and promotional spots. Global audiences can currently stream A Silent Voice, Kaiju No. 8, My Hero Academia, and One Piece on the Crunchyroll platform.
