Crunchyroll Offers A Treat This October With ‘Afro Samurai,’ ‘Vinland Saga’ Season 2 Part 2, And More

Crunchyroll is presenting some treats this October with the re-release of some classic anime on Blu-ray, including Afro Samurai – Director’s Cut, Afro Samurai: Resurrection – Director’s Cut, Outlaw Star, and Ouran High School Host Club. Check out the special features on Blu-ray sets like Afro Samurai – Director’s Cut and Afro Samurai: Resurrection – Director’s Cut, which contain cast interviews, discussions with RZA, and behind-the-scenes looks. The series follows Afro (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) as he attempts to avenge his father and retrieve the Number One Headband which is only given to the best swordsman in the land. The one way to get the Number One Headband is to own the Number 2 Headband and challenge the current owner to a duel. Afro Samurai is an incredible standout among these classics; this is one to definitely grab this October.

• Afro Samurai – Director’s Cut – Special Features
  • In the Booth: Voice Talent of Afro Samurai
  • RZA Music Production Tour
  • Character Profiles With Commentary
  • Trailers

• Afro Samurai: Resurrection – Special Features
  • “Afro In-Depth” with creator Takashi “Bob” Okazaki
  • “Afro Samurai: East Meets West” (Parts 1 & 2)
  • “Enter the RZA” behind-the-scenes interview
  • Afro Samurai: The Game behind the scenes of the video game
  • Afro Samurai at San Diego Comic-Con 2008
  • Part A Video Commentary

Alongside these classic anime, the month will also some brand new releases like Vinland Saga Season 2 Part 2, GOBLIN SLAYER Season 2, and The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Part 2. Vinland Saga follows Thorfinn on a quest for revenge to find the man who killed his father. The 2nd part of season 2 sees him in Denmark, where King Canute the Great is attempting to conquer the land.

• Vinland Saga Season 2 Part 2 – Special Features
  • Promo Videos
  • Textless Opening & Ending Songs

Check out Crunchyroll’s full October 2024 North American home entertainment release calendar below:

October 8, 2024

• CLASSROOM FOR HEROES – The Complete Season (Subtitled Only) – Blu-ray
• Ouran High School Host Club – The Complete Series – Blu-ray

October 15, 2024

• One Piece – Collection 35 – Blu-ray/DVD Combo
• Vinland Saga Season 2 Part 2 – Blu-ray

October 22, 2024

• Afro Samurai – Director’s Cut – Blu-ray (Walmart Exclusive)
• Afro Samurai: Resurrection – Director’s Cut – Blu-ray
• GOBLIN SLAYER Season 2 – Blu-ray
• Outlaw Star – The Complete Series – Blu-ray

October 29, 2024

• One Piece Film: Gold – Blu-ray/DVD Combo
  • New updated street date, previously listed for August 27, 2024 
• The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Part 2 – Blu-ray/DVD Combo