Joseph Luster
June 12, 2025 
A release date is officially in place for the North American Blu-ray debut of the Romeo’s Blue Skies anime, a key entry in Nippon Animation’s classic World Masterpiece Theater series. The 33-episode anime will arrive on three discs in two versions—the original 4:3 SD release and an HD widescreen presentation—on July 29.
AnimEigo first announced plans to release the series back in February. Pre-orders are now live through MediaOCD, and you can see the earlier trailer below for a refresher.
Price and features:
- $59.95 SRP
- 33-Episode Series Remastered in HD Widescreen
- Series Presented in Original 4×3 SD
- Clean Opening and Ending (SD)
- Original TV Promos (SD)
Synopsis:
When You’re Feeling Sad and Lonely, Look to the Sky
Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep to save his family. On his way to Milan, he meets a mysterious boy named Alfredo, and they become fast friends. Life as a chimney sweep is hard and dangerous. But together, and with the help of some new friends – the “Black Brothers” – Romeo and Alfredo find themselves striving for a better life.
A Series That Captivated The World
Romeo’s Blue Skies was never released in English, with American broadcasters deeming it too emotional for domestic audiences. But worldwide it was widely acclaimed and was broadcast in Italy, Spain, Morocco, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Qatar, Indonesia, South Korea, Bahrain, Iran, and U.A.E.
Anime fans are invited to discover why this gem is still beloved 30 years after its original broadcast.
Source: Press release
