I still remember the day when I started watching Dragon Ball Z, and couldn’t wait for the next episode to air. It’s been over a decade and my affinity towards anime is still unscathed.
Now even after the advent of OTT platforms I sometimes struggle to find my favorite anime when I feel like rewatching them. Soon the Black Friday anime deals will start pouring in that will allow you to get your hands on your favorite anime titles at bottom-dollar prices.
So I referred to some of the best deals from previous years and have listed down some anime titles that you won’t mind binge-watching over and over again.
Check out Some of the Best Black Friday Anime Deals
Based on last year’s anime Black Friday deals we have listed down some of the best offers and discounts that you can expect this year.
1. Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series
- Medium – Blu-ray
- IMDB Rating – 8.9
With the storyline set in 2071, Cowboy Bebop will enthrall you with the story of bounty hunter Spike Spiegel and his partner Jet Black while they chase criminals in outer space.
Aired between 1998 to 1999, this 26 episode Japanese classic has stood the test of time and is worthy of being in your anime or Blu-ray collection.
Price – Around $28
2. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Set 1
- Medium – Blu-ray
- IMDB Rating – 8.4
The anime narrates the mysterious adventures of the Joestar family. In the Phantom Blood / Battle Tendency, the protagonist Jonathan Joestar battles his near-immortal step-brother Dio Brando.
The 26 episode classic has unique characters and intense battle scenes that will get you hooked in no time.
Price – Around $50
3. Inuyasha The Movie The Complete Collection
- Medium – Blu-ray
- IMDB Rating – 7.4
This mythical anime narrates how half-demon Inuyasha is drawn towards a modern-day schoolgirl Kagome across time to protect a land enslaved by demons.
Set in feudal-era Japan, this set of four feature films narrates the story of the heroes as they take on new challenges and face strange foes with their demon-slaying crew
Price – Around $16
4. Tokyo Ghoul: Season One
- Medium – Blu-ray
- IMDB Rating – 7.8
Based on the popular dark fantasy manga, Tokyo Ghoul is set in a world where Ghouls disguise themselves as humans and feast on their flesh.
This anime narrates the life of Ken Kaneki who turns into a human-ghoul hybrid after an operation. He’s afraid of his craving for human flesh while ghouls chase him to get a piece of his unique hybrid flesh.
Price – Around $27
5. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
- Medium – Blu-ray
- IMDB Rating – 8.4
My Hero Academia is an ongoing anime. That means the storyline, and the plot is only going to mature from here on. This anime revolves around superheroes with special powers known as Quirks which they use to fight different supervillains with special abilities.
In Heroes Rising, the heroes visit Nabu Island where they are attacked by a villain with an eerily familiar Quirk! Now, they are the island’s only hope.
Price – Around $32
6. One – Punch Man Combo Pack
- Medium – Blu-ray
- IMDB Rating – 8.8
One-punch man is yet another anime title worth flaunting to your friends. The story revolves around Saitama who is immensely strong and quite invincible.
The story narrates his various encounters with villains whom he can defeat with a single punch. Such easy resistance sometimes bores him to death. Would he continue being a hero or give in to the dark side?
Price – Around $36
Why Do I Need Black Friday Anime deals?
With Black Friday Anime deals you can get a complete collection of your anime titles in Blu-ray or DVD that too at a discounted price. You can get cool accessories with certain limited-edition anime collections too. And you can even pass it on to your family members.
But you may ask, there is a ton of anime content available on various OTT platforms like Netflix and Prime Videos, why should I own these titles?
Well, streaming platforms don’t own the anime titles. They get into a contract and can legally host them on their platform for a fixed duration only. So after a few years when the contract expires, you may not be able to enjoy them even if you have an active subscription.
Therefore, if you really love anime and want to avail attractive discounts you should keep an eye on anime Black Friday deals.
What Should You Look for before Buying an Anime Collection?
Hand-drawn or computer animations that originated from Japan are called anime. If you are just getting started with anime or want to make the most of Black Friday anime deals to buy gifts for friends and family, here’s what you should know.
- Age rating – All anime are not suitable for kids or teenagers. There are many R-rated anime titles that depict excessive violence, gore, or bloodshed. So make sure you check out the age rating of anime titles before buying.
- Genre – Anime is spread across diverse genres. From dystopian Attack on Titan to dark psychological Death Note, you will find something suited for almost every viewer type.
- Other goodies – Many anime are based on manga (comic book.) So certain anime titles also contain cool goodies, posters, and cards from that specific manga title.
- Language/ Dubbed version – Anime titles are available in Japanese audio with English subtitles, and English dubbed versions as well. Depending on your preference, go for the right Black Friday anime deals.
Conclusion
Just like the previous year, you can expect amazing Black Friday anime deals on various e-commerce websites. Make sure you
- Check the medium (DVD or Blu-ray) before making the purchase. Returns won’t apply on the anime titles, once their seal is broken.
- Double-check age rating, genre, language, and subtitle preference before making the purchase.
- Refer Black Friday anime deals from various vendors even while purchasing from the same platform.
FAQs
What is the Best Anime Series of All Time?
According to IMDB, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Attack on Titan are the most popular and highly recommended anime series.
How is anime different from Manga?
Japanese comics and graphic novels are known as Manga. Japanese animated series and movies are called anime. There are many anime titles like Yu Yu Hakusho and Death Note that are adaptations of the classic manga.
What are the upcoming anime of 2021?
2021 had a great start with two Sailor Moon movies and the latest My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission movie was launched in early August.
