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)
