I can’t believe how quickly time passes by now that I have to write the Anime Deals: September 2025 Edition post.

But unlike my usual fanfare, I’m happy to report that I’m making a lot of progress as far as my goals for this year are concerned.

Yes, there are a few goals that I didn’t manage to tackle, considering that they’re big goals and I doubt I can get them done by the end of 2025.

But other than that, the rest of them are making huge progress.

So, what can you expect moving forward?

Well, you can expect to hear me talking about my books from time to time.

What can I say? I’m an author first and foremost.

It’s because of this reason that I’m cutting back on blogging to make way for whatever book projects I have for this year.

Despite all that, I still keep my eyes glued to any interesting deals that you don’t want to miss.

And guess what? You get to see them all in this month’s Anime Deals: September 2025 Edition post.

Anime Deals: September 2025 Edition update

9/10/2025 – Added a new offer from JapanesePod101.com.

Playasia

If you’re one of the people who buy Bandai Namco merchandise through its official store, then you may find the news about them closing their online store heartbreaking.

Funnily enough, I don’t even know we can actually buy directly from them.

Here I am, thinking we may need to use a shopping service like Buyee to buy from the Bandai Namco store.

While it’s sad to hear that they’re closing their online store, the good news is that they’re now partnering with retailers to sell the merchandise online.

And guess what?

Playasia is one of them.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re thinking about buying the Elden Ring merchandise or buying the Asian version of Bandai Namco games; you can get them all there.

What’s even better is that they’re all in stock, too.

The only caveat is that they’re all available in limited quantities.

And there’s a big chance they won’t restock the items once they’re sold out.

Wondering what items you can get at the Bandai Namco shop?

You can have a look at them right here at Playasia:

Buy Bandai Namco games and merchandise at Playasia

CDJapan

Here’s the thing about plushies in general – it feels like you must get them all, including the characters you don’t like.

Take the Tonberry plushie, for example.

We all know that Tonberry is a pain to fight. It can insta-kill you if you’re not careful.

But who would’ve thought the thing that can give you so much misery could look adorable as a plushie?

The same goes for the Final Fantasy IX plushies.

Maybe you’re thinking about getting the Garnet and Zidane plushie at first.

But then you realize that the Kuja plushie looks adorable too, despite Kuja being a pain to fight, or you’re just not a fan of this guy at all.

Whatever you think about these characters, the plushies are now available for pre-order at CDJapan.

Can’t say for sure how long it will be available.

But if you find any of the plushies adorable, you can get them right here at CDJapan:

Final Fantasy IX Plushie Garnet Til Alexandros XVII

FFIX Plushie Zidane Tribal

Final Fantasy IX Plushie Kuja

Just to let you know that you can get other Final Fantasy IX plushies at CDJapan as well. But the Vivi one is already sold out as I write this.

Lindsay Does Languages

Maybe you’re the sort of person who tends to pick up random vocabulary or phrases when you watch your favorite drama or anime.

Fret not, you’re not the only one.

Even I have this sort of habit, too.

And I find it fun to do, even though I don’t do it all the time.

While it’s great that you managed to pick up a few random vocabulary words or phrases while you’re watching something, you probably don’t think this way of learning a language is effective.

But what if I tell you there’s a way to turn it into a powerful and fun learning session?

Well, you can learn how to do just that with Lindsay Does Languages’ Watch & Learn course.

With this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know about learning your target language from your favorite TV shows and anime.

Things like effective listening, how to take what you watch further after viewing, and so much more.

Wondering whether to turn on or off the subtitles?

Guess what? This course also covers that part.

If you’d like to turn your drama- and anime-watching habit into a fun language learning sesh, you can get the course right here:

Sign up with the Watch & Learn course

And if you want to take this sesh to another level, I highly recommend that you get the Solo Language Learner Planner as well.

What I love about this planner is that it has a dedicated section to record all the random vocabulary and phrases you pick while you watch your favorite drama and anime.

Of course, you can do all sorts of things with the planner, not just jotting down the random vocabulary and phrases that you pick from your favorite anime

You can learn more about it right here if you’re interested:

Buy the Lindsay Does Languages The Solo Language Learner Planner

My Payhip store

Yes, I know what you’re thinking.

What’s the point of getting any of the books from the Trigger Locked series now when I’ll be releasing the brand new edition anytime soon?

Well, you’re not wrong about that.

It’s pointless to get the book now when the new edition will come out soon.

But the perk of buying the book on my Payhip store now is that you’ll get the new edition for free when it comes out.

You don’t get that when you buy my book at the retailer’s website.

And to sweeten the deal, you can also get 25% off on any of my books when you use the coupon code SEKINAMAYUBLOG during checkout.

Sounds like a good deal to you?

You can have a look at the books right here on my Payhip store:

Books by Sekina Mayu

JapanesePod101.com

You probably think it’s already too late to get started with learning Japanese now that we only have a few months left before 2025 is officially over.

But guess what?

It’s never too late to start learning Japanese.

If anything, it’ll be too late for you to wait until the New Year to get started.

So, the best time to get started in learning Japanese is NOW, not tomorrow, and certainly not the New Year.

Not only can you make a big difference even with only a few months left. But you’ll be far ahead of everyone else, progress-wise, too.

And to help you get started in learning Japanese now, JapanesePod101.com is currently running a special promotion where you can get 50% off on their 1-, 3-, 6-, 12-, or 24-month Premium or Premium PLUS plan.

Do you need help coming up with a customized lesson plan just for you?

If that’s you, then get the Premium PLUS plan since you’ll get access to your own teacher.

Still on the fence about JapanesePod101.com?

I suggest you don’t wait since the offer will drop from 50% to 45% or 40% every few days.

Want to get started with learning Japanese? You can sign up for any of your preferred plans right here:

JapanesePod101.com Epic Sale

This offer will end on September 25th, 2025.

Affiliate disclaimer

Just to let you know that Anime Deals: September 2025 Edition contains affiliate links. I’ll be compensated when you buy anything through my affiliate links. Don’t worry, I’ll be compensated at no additional cost to you.

Your purchase through my affiliate links will help me continue to provide more book recommendations and commentary related to the books I have already recommended on my blog.

And, of course, it helps keep this blog running for years, too.