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In the realm of Tower of God, a mysterious structure beckons selected individuals called Regulars, offering to grant their deepest desires. Whether seeking riches, renown, power, or something greater, all such ambitions await at the summit of this enigmatic tower. Bam Twenty-Fifth spent his life trapped in a shadowy cave, knowing nothing beyond a ragged cloth and a faint, distant glow. His world changed when Rachel, a girl emerging from that light, entered his life. As their bond deepened, Rachel revealed the existence of the world outside, yet the news that she must leave to climb the Tower shattered Bam's reality. Driven to follow her, he resolved to pursue her at any cost. Upon fixing his gaze on the Tower, a miraculous event occurred. Thus begins Bam's journey: the story of a boy who was never summoned by the Tower but forced its gates open himself. Such figures are known as Irregulars, beings whose presence has historically disrupted the very foundation of the Tower.

Devoted his entire life to the organization that raised him, the world's greatest assassin is ultimately betrayed and killed by that very group. Burdened by lingering regrets, he encounters a goddess who admires his abilities. She grants him a second chance in a fantasy world filled with magic and combat, entrusting him with a crucial mission: eliminate the hero destined to bring ruin upon this world. Reborn as Lugh Tuatha Dé, the heir to a noble lineage of assassins serving the Alvan Kingdom, he trains under his father, learning techniques that differ from his previous lethal methods. As he hones his other skills and forms new bonds, Lugh remains keenly aware of his current limitations. To fulfill his sacred duty, he must achieve ultimate mastery to overcome his formidable foe.

In "Blast of Tempest," high school student Yoshino Takigawa maintains a secret relationship with Aika, the younger sister of his best friend Mahiro Fuwa. When Aika suddenly passes away under mysterious circumstances, Mahiro disappears, consumed by his thirst for revenge against her killer. For a month, Yoshino returns to his daily routine with no contact from Mahiro until a strange girl confronts him at gunpoint. Just as the situation turns critical, Mahiro reappears to save him. Yoshino learns that Mahiro has sought the help of a witch named Hakaze Kusaribe to uncover the truth behind Aika's death. However, Hakaze has been exiled to a deserted island due to conflicts within her clan. Her brother, Samon, plans to exploit the power of the Tree of Exodus, disregarding Hakaze's warnings about the imminent threat to the planet. With Hakaze unreachable, Yoshino and Mahiro set out on a journey to save the world while gradually peeling back the layers of the mystery surrounding Aika's death.

In a distant future where six colossal meteor impacts have shattered the world, crystalline entities called Gems reside. Each Gem is tasked with defending against the Lunarians, a species that assaults them to shatter their forms and repurpose the fragments as ornaments. Phosphophyllite, known as Phos, is a fragile young Gem who yearns to fight alongside their comrades. However, due to their delicate constitution, they are assigned the duty of compiling an encyclopedia. As Phos reluctantly begins this work, they encounter Cinnabar, a clever Gem exiled to night patrols on a remote island because of the toxic poison their body emits. Witnessing Cinnabar's suffering, Phos determines to discover a meaningful purpose for both of these outcast Gems. The story of Houseki no Kuni chronicles Phos' journey to demonstrate their worth and safeguard their fellow Gems.

In a near-future setting following the last major conflict, the majority of humanity resides within a select number of city-states. For the privileged elite, life within these walls is meant to be flawless. However, for young Shion, the only thing flawless has been the ongoing nightmare his existence became after he allowed a peculiar boy named Rat to stay overnight in his apartment. After being exiled to the city's fringes and stripped of every advantage for aiding the elusive stranger who subsequently vanished, Shion now faces even graver peril. His investigation into a fresh wave of unexplained deaths leads to his arrest on charges of murder! Yet just as Shion is being transported to the city's Correctional Institute, the long-absent Rat reappears to save him. Now fugitives, the two young men have but a single path to survival: to unveil the hidden truths lurking within the sinister core of No. 6!

Saya Otonashi leads an ordinary life with her foster family in Okinawa City, blending in as a typical high school student, though she frequently suffers from anemia and has no memories of anything before the previous year. Her past comes back when a bloodthirsty creature attacks her at school. A mysterious man named Haji appears and rescues her, forcing her to drink his blood. This sends Saya into a trance, where she uses her own blood as a deadly weapon against the monster. As Saya discovers Red Shield, an organization created to fight these monsters, she joins forces with Haji to confront these terrifying beings and unravel the mysteries hidden in her past.

In a world on the verge of collapse, an old legend speaks of a paradise that will appear when the end draws near. This utopia is the last hope for the creatures surviving in this barren land, but the story says only wolves can find the way to this mythical place. Though believed to be extinct, wolves still live by hiding among humans using complex illusions. A lone wolf named Kiba is pulled by a powerful scent to Freeze City, a poor town ruled by the cruel Lord Orkham. When he arrives, Kiba finds other wolves—Hige, Tsume, and Toboe—have also been drawn by the same smell. Chasing the faint fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," which are said to show the path to their promised land, the wolves travel across empty lands and crumbling cities in search of their legendary haven. But they are not the only ones on this journey, and enemies with dark goals will stop at nothing to get there first.

In the Tower's 20th floor, those known as "Regulars" face harsh and expensive trials to advance. Many Regulars abandon their dreams and remain at their current level, but Ja Wangnan is not one of them. Despite his weaknesses and repeated failures in the exams, Wangnan remains resolute in his ambition to ascend to the Tower's peak and claim the title of its king. Struggling with mounting debts, he attempts the exam once again, only to encounter Jyu Viole Grace, a powerful member of the notorious criminal group FUG. Feeling his luck has deserted him, Wangnan must seek out strong allies, including the reluctant Viole, who insists on remaining independent. To overcome the challenges of the 20th floor and continue his journey, Wangnan needs to persuade Viole to reconsider and join forces with him, or his aspirations will likely remain unfulfilled.

In the world of cultivation, attaining Xian status represents the highest ambition, a mark of immortality. Yet concealed beneath this goal lies the forbidden art of Mo Dao, a path entwined with darkness and demonic power. Following a series of unfortunate events, cultivator Wei Wuxian embraces Mo Dao, acquiring tremendous strength but also causing great destruction. Ultimately, he is killed by the other cultivation clans, with a trusted companion playing a crucial role in his fall. Thirteen years after his death, Wei Wuxian is reborn into the body of a madman and reunites with Lan Wangji, a former fellow student. This encounter ignites a complex supernatural mystery that unsettles the foundations of the cultivation clans. "Mo Dao Zu Shi" follows the journey of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji as they delve into the secrets of the spirit realm. Through battles with demons, spirits, and rival cultivators, the pair forge an unexpected partnership.

In November 1998, a double murder takes place at the newly built Ogawa apartment complex in central Mifune City. The culprit, Tomoe Enjou, flees the scene in a state of panic. Strangely, the police show no interest in pursuing him, and the crime receives no coverage from the media. After Shiki Ryougi steps in to rescue Tomoe from some attackers, he lets Tomoe stay at his place. A few days later, Tomoe is shocked to find out that his mother is still alive, despite being certain he had killed her. At the same time, Mikiya Kokutou looks into a lead given by his colleague Touko Aozaki concerning the bizarre murder at the Ogawa complex. As Mikiya digs deeper into the incident, he becomes especially curious about Tomoe. His further investigation into Tomoe reveals the unsettling reality behind the eerie Ogawa complex. As the fifth installment in the Kara no Kyoukai movie series, Mujun Rasen weaves together a complex mystery with recurring themes and characters to deliver a dark and intellectually stimulating narrative.

In July 1998, during a violent storm, teenage girl Fujino Asagami is brutally assaulted and raped by a street gang inside an abandoned bar. Despite the extreme physical and sexual violence inflicted upon her, she remains blank and unresponsive throughout the ordeal. The following day, authorities discover mutilated corpses at the crime scene, torn apart so severely that human involvement is ruled out. Touko Aozaki's detective agency takes on a new case, assigning Shiki Ryougi to either capture or eliminate the perpetrator from the previous night. Rumors spread about a lone survivor who managed to escape the massacre, and the killer now relentlessly pursues this witness. Shiki becomes caught in a dangerous chase, facing an opponent that remains invisible even to her extraordinary perception.

Narumi Katou, a middle-aged man afflicted with the mysterious ZONAPHA Syndrome, suffers from uncontrollable seizures that can only be temporarily eased by laughter. At his workplace, he comes across a young boy named Masaru Saiga, who is fleeing from three adults while carrying a large suitcase. Masaru reveals that he has inherited Saiga Enterprises following his father's death, and that rival family members are trying to kill him to claim the fortune. Determined to protect Masaru, Narumi helps him escape their pursuers, only to discover that these attackers are human-like puppets with extraordinary strength. Just as Narumi is about to be overwhelmed in the fight, a white-haired girl appears, summoning another puppet from Masaru's suitcase and identifying herself as Shirogane, his guardian. Karakuri Circus centers on these three individuals from different backgrounds, whose fates become intertwined and transformed as they uncover the secrets behind an ancient story of love and betrayal, along with the enduring struggle between humans and puppets.

Second part of Tower of God Season 2.

Amnesiac bounty hunter Wu Liuqi projects an image of strength, wielding lethal telekinetic scissor abilities and the power to transform into anything. Despite this prowess, he has a humble nature and often botches assignments, either mistaking targets or messing up assassinations. His shortcomings come not just from inadequate skills but also because he is an ordinary youth unsuited for such a line of work. Wu's journey, alongside his companion Dai Bo, aims to recover his forgotten memories. His mundane role as a hairdresser by day and his nocturnal work as a bounty hunter are largely driven by a need to settle debts. However, these efforts seem to align with his broader search for his lost past.

Despite remaining concealed from general knowledge, Witches—humans endowed with supernatural talents—have coexisted alongside humanity for centuries. Though not particularly numerous or innately evil, these Witches can still disrupt society if they abuse their powers for illegal purposes. Such supernatural offenses fall outside the purview of regular policing and are handled by the Solomon organization. Upon finishing her education in Italy, Robin Sena joins Solomon’s regional office in Japan, known as STNJ. Possessing formidable pyrokinetic powers herself, Robin is a Witch who disagrees with STNJ’s approach to combating rogue Witches. Her main issue lies with a potion named Orbo, which has the capability to diminish or nullify a Witch’s abilities. To prove her worth within the organization, Robin must maneuver through Solomon's intricate internal politics while also confronting the peril posed by antagonistic Witches, each presenting distinct challenges.

On a quiet afternoon in her Paris apartment, professional assassin Mireille Bouquet receives an odd email from a Japanese teenager named Kirika Yuumura, proposing that they undertake a "pilgrimage to the past." At first Mireille dismisses the message as nonsense, but she reconsiders when it plays a familiar melody from her childhood. When they meet face to face, both women are attacked by armed gunmen. Mireille handles the assault skillfully, but she is surprised to see Kirika’s own combat prowess as she takes down several enemies alone. Despite her lethal abilities, Kirika confesses that she feels no remorse for her killings and has no memory of where she came from or how she learned to fight. Sensing a connection in their pasts, Mireille agrees to work with Kirika. Under the code name "Noir," the two form a tentative partnership as they carry out various missions, each step bringing them closer to uncovering the truth of their origins.

In the second installment, Wei Wuxian continues to pose as a chaotic member of the Lanling Jin Clan while residing at Cloud Recesses. His former ally, Lan Wangji, investigates a malevolent severed arm they have obtained. The arm exudes a powerful and sinister aura, forcing the two to join forces in controlling its influence. However, this demonic limb is not the only threat in the region. As spiritual disturbances escalate within the Gusu Lan Clan’s mountain territory, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji must work to restore balance. The narrative also reveals more details about Wei Wuxian’s downfall, shedding light on his descent into forbidden demonic practices. The presence of the demonic arm exacerbates his volatile nature. Wei Wuxian now faces the challenge of proving that he has truly abandoned his wicked ways and is not the deranged sorcerer others still suspect him to be.

A clumsy hairstylist who is highly proficient with scissors—and also a failed assassin—sets out on a journey to regain his forgotten memories, only to find himself caught up in a conflict between two opposing factions vying for control.

Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji come across a stone marker reading "Yi City" while traveling through a desolate rural area. As they investigate the mystery of the cursed severed arm, they enter the abandoned city to find more clues. Their inquiry takes a turn when an unidentified cultivator appears, leading them to uncover a conspiracy threatening the entire cultivation realm. The situation worsens when they learn of Jin Guangyao, the respected leader of the Lanling Jin Sect, being involved. As Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji piece together the complex web of deceit woven into cultivation history, their friends and allies begin to question their motives. Facing widespread suspicion, Wei Wuxian must clear his reputation as a supposed diabolical sorcerer and restore trust in his efforts to save the cultivation world from the hidden evil that plagues it.

Raizou Kurima, a noble samurai, is ensnared in a treacherous scheme that compels him to murder his intended father-in-law, leaving him wracked with guilt. Seeking redemption, Raizou swears to exact revenge on the lord who issued the deceitful order. On his path, he receives assistance from Yuuen Usui, a versatile merchant who secretly operates as a member of the Revengers—a band of assassins dedicated to delivering retribution to the wronged. As Raizou delves deeper into his mission, tragedy relentlessly shadows him, binding his fate to the Revengers. Fighting alongside them as a vigilante, he uncovers a tangled web of corruption involving Japan's ruling elite, unscrupulous Europeans, and the Revengers themselves. The more he becomes enmeshed in these schemes, the more Raizou realizes that the quest for justice is as elusive as the honor he once sought to reclaim.

The second season of Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru.

Amid the conflict between the Heavenly Dragons and the Terrestrial Dragons, the clairvoyant Princess Hinoto foresees the end of humanity. At the heart of this turmoil stands 15-year-old Kamui Shirou, who must decide whether to align with the Terrestrial Dragons—seeking to destroy civilization in order to protect the planet—or the Heavenly Dragons, who aim to preserve human life. Returning to Tokyo after six years away to fulfill his mother’s final wish, Kamui attempts to retrieve the Sacred Sword from a temple guarded by Kyougo Monou, the father of his childhood friends Fuuma and Kotori. When he fails to obtain the sword, a mysterious figure manages to steal it. Believing Kamui to be the one her prophecy foretold, Hinoto dispatches the Heavenly Dragons to recruit him. Though he initially refuses, the Terrestrial Dragons’ relentless attacks on those close to him force Kamui to choose between saving his loved ones and deciding the fate of the Earth, ultimately leading him to side with one faction.

Wu Liuqi, together with his companions Dabao and Xiaofei, sets out on a trip to the Xuanwu Kingdom in order to safeguard the inhabitants of Xiaoji Island and preserve their tranquil way of life. Their goal includes revealing the mysteries connected to Wu Liuqi's past and discovering a method to rescue their island. The road forward is packed with additional puzzles and exciting escapades.

After their parents are killed, 11-year-old twins Thor and Rai Klein are exiled from their home planet and end up on the terraformed world of Chimaera, where dangerous plant life dominates and humans are split into four rival groups called "Rings." They encounter a young man named Zagi, who tells them that only the "Jyu Oh Sei"—the one who defeats all four Rings—can leave the planet. Driven by a wish to go back home and find out the truth about his parents' murder, Thor decides to face the tough and dangerous conditions of Chimaera. He soon discovers that the planet's unique environment hides many unseen dangers. As Thor gets caught up in the conflicts between the Rings, he learns more about his parents' death and the larger consequences for humanity's future.