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High school student Issei Hyoudou is a typical pervert who spends his days peeping on girls and fantasizing about having a harem. Things take a turn when a beautiful girl asks him out, only for her to reveal herself as a fallen angel and brutally murder him. But he gets a second chance when Rias Gremory, a beautiful senior and top-class devil, revives him as her servant and recruits him into the school's Occult Research club. Now adjusting to his new existence, Issei must train and fight to survive the violent world of angels and devils. Each adventure brings hilarious and risqué moments with his new comrades, all while keeping his secret life hidden from his friends and family in High School DxD.

Issei Hyoudou, the high school pervert and future Harem King, finds his adventures continuing in High School DxD New. While the Occult Research Club goes about its usual routine, it becomes clear that something is amiss with their Knight, Yuuto Kiba, who has lost his usual composure and alertness. Issei soon uncovers the dark and bloody history of Kiba, linking it to the enigmatic Holy Swords. Once the victim of a cruel experiment, Kiba now desires vengeance against those who harmed him. With the return of a familiar foe and the arrival of two new beauties wielding Holy Swords, Issei and his Devil allies are once again dragged into a sinister scheme.

Following the crimson sun's disappearance, the Breakdown Phenomenon strikes Arata Kasuga's town, causing everyone to vanish. His world is not completely lost, though, because his childhood friend and cousin, Hijiri Kasuga, gives him a magical grimoire that artificially rebuilds reality. To look into this disaster, Lilith Asami arrives and gives Arata a choice: hand over the book or die. Instead, Arata picks a third option: enrolling at the secretive Royal Biblia Academy, where he meets six other magic users. Along with Lilith, these six make up the Trinity Seven, the school's elite each possessing unique powers and abilities. Driven by his wish to save Hijiri and aided by his new allies, Arata leaves no stone unturned in his quest to stop his hometown's destruction and bring his best friend back to life.

Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière is a proud mage in a world defined by wands, cloaks, and nobility. She attends the esteemed Tristain Academy for mages but fails at casting spells correctly, earning her the mocking nickname "Louise the Zero" from her classmates. During the required first-year familiar summoning ritual, Louise's attempt produces a massive explosion. Everyone dismisses it as another failure, but when the smoke clears, Saito Hiraga appears. He is treated like a slave, forced to clean Louise's clothes and eat off the floor. However, a strange mark resembling the legendary familiar Gandalfr appears on his hand, hinting that he is no ordinary summon. In this wild, adventurous, and explosive tale, Saito must adapt to his new life while Louise discovers she is far more than her humiliating nickname suggests.

As summer break arrives for the students of Kuoh Academy, the Red Dragon Emperor Issei Hyoudou and the Occult Research Club are back in action. Their battle against Issei's sworn enemy Vali and the Chaos Brigade made it evident just how inexperienced Rias Gremory's team is. To prepare for the trials ahead, Rias and Azazel lead the club through a rigorous training program in the Underworld. While the team gradually matures together, Issei once again finds himself in intimate situations with the girls of the Occult Research Club. Meanwhile, their opponents grow stronger and more numerous as they gather their forces. And with the sudden arrival of Loki, the Evil God of Norse Mythology, the stage is set for epic battles and fearsomely powerful devils in High School DxD BorN!

In the MMORPG Cross Reverie, the Demon King Diablo stands unmatched in power. With the game's most coveted items and a maxed-out player level, he crushes any challenger with ease. Yet behind the screen, Diablo is Takuma Sakamoto—a socially awkward recluse whose only passion is his gaming life, even as he steamrolls endless foes. His routine is broken when a summoning spell drags him into a world that looks just like the game, where he keeps Diablo's form. There, he finds his summoners: Rem Galeu, a small Pantherian adventurer, and Shera L. Greenwood, an Elf summoner. They try to use an Enslavement Ritual to control him, but the magic backfires, making them his slaves instead. Trapped in this awkward situation, Takuma sets out with the girls to find a way to break the contract while adapting to his new life as the feared Demon King.

A century ago, a massive catastrophe called the Invertia transformed the world, weakening established countries and allowing the Integrated Empire Foundation to gain power. This event also created the Genestella—humans with superhuman abilities. The most talented among them are chosen to attend elite schools, where they battle in public tournaments known as Festas. Ayato Amagiri transfers to the struggling Seidoukan Academy on a scholarship. After accidentally seeing Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld, the Witch of Resplendent Flames, in an embarrassing situation, she demands a duel. Though the match is called off, Ayato makes it clear he has no interest in Festas; he came to search for his missing older sister. But as a dark plot unfolds, Ayato must fight to survive, surrounded by some of the most powerful Genestella in the world.

Japan created the Infinite Stratos, a powered exoskeleton that only women can pilot, and its immense destructive power led to a global treaty banning its military use. When fifteen-year-old Ichika Orimura is discovered to be the only male capable of operating an IS, he is forced to attend the Infinite Stratos Academy—an all-girls boarding school where students train as IS pilots. There, Ichika reunites with childhood friends Houki Shinonono and Lingyin Huang, and also grows close to Cecilia Alcott, the representative of the United Kingdom. Under the strict supervision of Chifuyu Orimura, his older sister and their homeroom teacher, Ichika and his female classmates must use their abilities to defend themselves and their school from the dangers that arise during their exciting school life.

In the kingdom of Earlshide, Merlin Wolford was once hailed as a national hero for his tremendous power and achievements. Wanting a quiet life, he retired to a secluded rural area to raise an orphan he had rescued. That child is Shin, a former Japanese office worker reincarnated into this world with his past memories intact. Over the years, Shin demonstrates remarkable brilliance in both magic and combat, continually astonishing Merlin. However, on his fifteenth birthday, it becomes apparent that Shin’s talents are purely combat-oriented, leaving him socially awkward, lacking common sense, and somewhat reckless. To address these deficiencies, he enrolls in the kingdom’s Magic Academy to grow alongside his peers. But a peaceful existence proves impossible, as he quickly becomes a local sensation upon arrival. As Shin Wolford adjusts to school life in the capital, he forms friendships, explores the world, and faces the various evil forces threatening him and his city.

Seeking to make the world a better place, Akuto Sai enters Constant Magic Academy and befriends Junko Hattori, who comes from a prestigious ninja family. They vow to build a brighter future together, but this dream collapses when Akuto’s presence awakens a prophecy that labels him the Demon King. As whispers spread, the school turns hostile and Junko’s trust begins to falter. Although Akuto fights against this destiny, his deeds inadvertently reinforce his image as a villain. His situation grows more complex with a harem of captivating girls holding opposing motives, ranging from wanting to punish him to showing him affection. Leveraging his growing powers, Akuto struggles against his mounting bad luck to prove that his fate is not fixed.

After successfully rescuing his master, Rias Gremory, from the Dimensional Gap, Red Dragon Emperor and aspiring Harem King Issei Hyoudou can finally return to his normal high school routine alongside Occult Research Club members Yuuto Kiba, Asia Argento, Xenovia Quarta, and Irina Shidou. The group embarks on a school trip to Kyoto, but their visit to a temple is disrupted by an assault from local youkai. Following the skirmish, the club learns that the mythical nine-tailed fox protecting the city has been abducted and that they are falsely accused of the crime. Issei and his friends must fight to clear their names, save the trip, and protect the city from impending disaster. Meanwhile, Rias, who stayed behind in Tokyo with Akeno Himejima and Koneko Toujou, grows increasingly uneasy about leaving the perverted Issei alone with the other club girls. Beneath her vague anxiety lies a deeper question: what are the true feelings Rias has been struggling with for the past few months?

Celebrated as heroes for protecting Tristain, Louise Françoise and her familiar Saito Hiraga face tremendous pressure to safeguard the Kingdom. Across the sea, Albion enjoys a fragile truce, but the newly crowned Queen Henrietta must navigate growing political turmoil and a shadowy villain scheming against her rule. Confronted by persistent threats, Louise and Saito are forced to work together once more. No longer weighed down by her old nickname "Louise the Zero," the young mage now wields Void magic powerful enough to destroy an entire village, yet mastering this ability remains a considerable challenge. As tensions mount, the ideal of selfless loyalty is put to the test, but Louise and Saito remain determined to fulfill their duty until the very end.

During the final days of the Bakumatsu era, there was a legendary assassin called Hitokiri Battousai. Known as a ruthless killer without equal in the land, he vanished without a trace at the height of the Japanese Revolution. A decade of peace has passed since then, but the mere mention of Battousai still sends chills through war veterans. Unknown to them, Battousai has forsaken his bloody past to atone for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura—a cheerful, strong-willed wandering swordsman. Swearing never to take another life, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he encounters Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is under threat from a fraud claiming to be Battousai. After Kenshin helps her, Kaoru invites him to stay at the dojo, and the former assassin pauses his travels for a time. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan follows Kenshin as he strives to rescue those in need. Yet, as foes from both his past and present start to surface, can the reformed killer uphold his new principles?

After his heroic sacrifice during the Albion conflict, Saito Hiraga is granted a knighthood and takes on the status of a noble, a change that Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière struggles to come to terms with. With their relationship no longer that of a powerful Void mage and her incompetent familiar, Louise begins to question what their connection truly means. While visiting a castle, Louise is attacked by the formidable mage Sheffield. Unable to defeat her opponent alone, she is saved by Saito’s unexpected arrival. The mysterious effects of Void magic seem to influence the fight, leading Louise to suspect that another Void user exists. She also notices that Saito’s magical rune is starting to decay, prompting a new mission to locate the elf who previously restored his life. As they work to restore the runes and redefine their bond, the former master and servant must face these new obstacles together.

Diablo, the Demon King, has returned, this time disguised as a deity. After a coincidental meeting with High Priest Lumachina Weselia, Diablo and his companions agree to escort the mysterious young woman on a journey to rid the Church of its deeply rooted corruption. Lumachina mistakenly believes Diablo is the true God, a misunderstanding he exploits while protecting her during her inaugural mission to find the virtuous head paladin, Batutta. Along the way, the party grows to include the grasswalker Horn and the Magmatic Maid, Rose. As the group continues their travels, the question remains: can Diablo grant Lumachina's wishes, and will the Demon Lord from another world succeed in maintaining his divine deception?

The second season of The Asterisk War continues after Ayato Amagiri and Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld have advanced to the next round of the Phoenix Festa, following a brutal battle against Irene and Priscilla Urzaiz. However, their progress is hindered when it is revealed that Ayato's powers remain sealed, a secret no longer concealed from their opponents. At a clear disadvantage, the duo must develop a new approach to stay in the competition. As the stakes increase, it becomes apparent that the obstacles ahead will only become more demanding.

Following the events of Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo, Saito Hiraga and Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière shift to an offensive stance. With assistance from two other individuals who wield the power of the "void," they confront King Joseph in the Holy City of Romalia. Amid the numerous conflicts ahead, an ancient evil begins to stir from the shadows. Will their deep connection develop into something more, or will it be broken by the ever-growing difficulty of the trials they must endure? Zero no Tsukaima F chronicles the journey of Louise and Saito as they confront their ultimate challenges together.

Nineteen-year-old Minato Sahashi is a bright but unsuccessful student who has twice failed his college entrance exams, dismissed by those around him as a loser with no future. However, his bleak circumstances take a sudden turn when Musubi, a breathtaking superhuman woman, literally falls into his life. She is a Sekirei, an extraterrestrial humanoid with extraordinary powers, who awakens hidden abilities in humans carrying the Ashikabi gene through a kiss. Seeing hidden potential in the overlooked Minato, she kisses him, forming a bond that drags him into the perilous Sekirei Plan—a deadly survival contest where participants fight one another. Unbeknownst to the competitors, the true stakes of this battle are far greater than they realize.

At Dahlia Academy, students from two rivaling nations—the Eastern Nation of Touwa's "Black Doggies" and the Principality of West's "White Cats"—come together despite their long-standing feud. Romio Inuzuka and Juliet Persia, the leaders of their respective dormitories, appear to be bitter enemies. In truth, however, Romio and Juliet are deeply in love, but revealing their relationship would incur the wrath of their comrades. They conceal their affection to preserve peace, yet their secret romance prevents them from enjoying many typical couple activities. As their bond strengthens, Romio and Juliet must confront the reality that keeping their love hidden may become an impossible task.

Second season of Infinite Stratos.

The gods of the world are not just stories or myths—they are real, hidden from human sight, and their battles devastate the land and its people. Humans witness these clashes between Heretic Gods as inexplicable natural disasters. High school student Godou Kusanagi, age sixteen, travels to Italy at his grandfather's request to return a specific tablet to an acquaintance for safekeeping. There, he unexpectedly becomes involved in a fight between two Heretic Gods alongside Erica Blandelli, a self-proclaimed witch who protects people. After defeating the war god in mortal combat, Godou becomes a Campione, or God Slayer, charged with fighting Heretic Gods to save humanity. His new status attracts many gods seeking to challenge him, as well as a group of devoted followers—mostly women—who aid him in battle. Campione!: Matsurowanu Kamigami to Kamigoroshi no Maou follows Godou as he faces off against rival deities in a conflict between Heaven and Earth.

To fight the surge in crime, Japan founded Tokyo Butei High, a top school where armed detectives known as Butei train as elite law enforcers, operating like mercenaries. Kinji Tooyama, a blunt and withdrawn sophomore, once belonged to the aggressive Assault Division but left it. He now lives a calm life studying logistics to conceal his powerful yet embarrassing special ability. His peaceful routine ends when the infamous Butei Killer targets him. During the turmoil, he meets Aria Holmes Kanzaki, an outspoken and highly ranked prodigy who saves him and demands he become her partner, having seen his true skills.

While traveling to Areishia Spirit Academy, Kamito Kazehaya stumbles upon Claire Rouge, who is naked after bathing for a purification ritual. Claire, an elementalist hoping to form a contract with a powerful spirit to increase her strength, is frustrated when Kamito accidentally becomes the spirit's contractor instead, even though only shrine maidens are permitted to hold such contracts. Undeterred, Claire declares that Kamito must become her contracted spirit. Upon arriving at the academy, Kamito avoids Claire and meets Headmaster Greyworth Ciel Mais, who offers him admission. Although attending a school full of shrine princess trainees will be challenging, he reluctantly agrees in exchange for information about Restia Ashdoll, his former spirit. He also accepts the Headmaster's challenge to win the Blade Dance, a tournament happening in two months, where he must defeat the strongest elementalist, who is rumored to be bound to a darkness spirit.

The samurai play a vital role in Japan's history, and having any link to them is one of the most inspiring things a high school student could wish for. Kawakami City is famous for its many citizens with samurai ancestry, and the city is filled with an atmosphere of fighting spirit, loyalty, and hard work. At Kawakami Academy, students like Yamato Naoe use this heritage every day, whether studying for exams, taking part in sports events, or making sure their traditions are well preserved. Yamato and his six closest friends—three boys and three girls—create the perfect team for friendship, rivalry, and motivation. But even samurai have their flaws. Although the group's balance and long-standing friendship have remained unchanged for ages, things start to get much more interesting when two new girls join them. Now they not only have to maintain what they see as the samurai tradition, but they also have to do so with plenty of "distractions."