Barnes & Noble: Save Up To 50% On Anime Blu-Rays This Month

Hundreds of Blu-rays are discounted at Barnes & Noble right now, including dozens of popular anime films. Studio Ghibli is heavily featured in the event, with steelbooks for just about every major film seeing a steep price cut. You'll also find iconic names like Ghost in the Shell and Akira available for cheap, making this sale a great way to grow your Blu-ray collection without breaking your budget. The sale runs from now until May 31.

Studio Ghibli films are undoubtedly the highlight of the event. A bunch of steelbooks are now listed for just $18.89 (was $27), and with their vibrant artwork and additional goodies, they're an easy recommendation for any fan. Some products are bundled with an exclusive booklet and special features--giving you a chance to dive deeper into your favorites. For example, Howl's Moving Castle includes feature-length storyboards, an interview with author Diana Wynne Jones, original trailers, and several other featurettes. You'll find a long list of discounted Studio Ghibli steelbooks below (note that all of these are offered on Blu-ray, except for The Boy and the Heron, which is available in 4K).

Beyond Ghibli, other notable deals include Ghost in the Shell on 4K Blu-ray for $11.49 (was $23) and the Akira Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) for $24.49 (was $35). The former gets you the iconic film in 4K, Blu-ray, and digital formats, as well as support for Dolby Vision and Atmos--making it the most premium way to experience the classic in 2026. The latter comes in a vivid red steelbook that'll stand out in any collection, and its cyberpunk story about Neo-Tokyo is one that shouldn't be missed by fans of gritty, dystopian anime.

The Summer Wars Steelbook (4K) is also cheap right now, and its wild story sees a virtual world colliding with reality, and it'll be up to the young Kenji and a few friends to stop things from spiraling out of control. Part comedy, part adventure, it's a fun film that's worth watching not just for the strange plot, but also the colorful, modern animations.

Check out a roundup of some of our favorite anime deals in the sale below. Keep in mind that many of these products are available in multiple formats. So if you see a film you like but wish it were in a different format, click on the link to see what else Barnes & Noble has in stock. Most of this list is filled with Blu-ray formats, but some films have two or three other options--such as DVD, 4K, or steelbook.

Studio Ghibli Steelbooks (Blu-ray)

• The Boy and the Heron (4K) -- $31.49 ($45)
• From Up on Poppy Hill -- $18.89 ($27)
• Grave of the Fireflies -- $18.89 ($27)
• Howl's Moving Castle -- $18.89 ($27)
• KiKi's Delivery Service -- $18.89 ($27)
• My Neighbor Totoro -- $18.89 ($27)
• Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind -- $18.89 ($27)
• Only Yesterday -- $ 18.89 ($27)
• Ponyo -- $18.89 ($27)
• Porco Rosso -- $18.89 ($27)
• Princess Mononoke -- $18.89 ($27)
• The Secret World of Arrietty -- $18.89 ($27)
• Spirited Away (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• The Tale of Princess Kaguya -- $18.89 ($27)
• When Marnie Was There -- $18.89 ($27)
• The Wind Rises -- $18.89 ($27)

Anime Blu-ray, DVD, and Steelbooks

• A Silent Voice (Blu-ray) -- $18.89 ($27)
• Akira Steelbook -- $24.49 ($35)
• Belle Steelbook (Blu-ray) -- $23.09 ($33)
• Evangelion:2.22 - You Can (Not) Advance (Blu-ray) -- $21 ($30)
• Evangelion 3.0+1.11 Steelbook (Blu-ray) -- $25.89 ($37)
• The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Steelbook (4K) -- $29 ($37)
• Ghost in the Shell (4K) -- $11.49 ($23)
• Millenium Actress (Blu-ray) -- $21 ($30)
• Paprika (Blu-ray) -- $14 ($20)
• Perfect Blue (4K) -- $39 ($50)
• Summer Wars Steelbook (4K) -- $28.79 ($36)
• Vampire Hunter D (Blu-ray) -- $18 ($30)
• Wolf Children (4K) -- $25.89 ($37)