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At the prestigious Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya stand as the student body's most prominent leaders. Miyuki, recognized as the nation's top student and admired by both classmates and faculty, holds the position of student council president. Serving alongside him is vice president Kaguya—the eldest daughter of the affluent Shinomiya family—who excels in every conceivable area. They are admired by the entire school, often seen as the ideal pair. Yet, despite each having already fallen for the other, neither is ready to confess. The one who admits their feelings first would lose face, be looked down upon, and be considered the inferior party. With their honor and pride hanging in the balance, both Miyuki and Kaguya are fiercely determined to be the victor in this romantic war.

Hachiman Hikigaya is a disaffected high schooler with narcissistic and somewhat nihilistic outlooks. He is convinced that joyful youth is nothing but a sham, and that anyone who claims otherwise is only deceiving themselves. As an unusual punishment for composing an essay that mocks contemporary social dynamics, Hachiman's teacher compels him to become a member of the Volunteer Service Club—a group dedicated to assisting any student who asks for help in reaching their objectives. With the sole other club member being the stunningly cold Yukino Yukinoshita, Hachiman finds himself on the front lines of other people's problems, a situation he never imagined he would be in. As Hachiman and Yukino employ their intellect to resolve various students' issues, will Hachiman's cynical perspective on society prove to be an obstacle or a tool he can wield to his benefit?

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.

After a slow yet eventful summer break, Shuchiin Academy's second semester is fully underway. As the calendar turns from August to September, Miyuki Shirogane's birthday draws near, placing Kaguya Shinomiya in a serious dilemma over how to mark the occasion. Meanwhile, the 67th student council's term is approaching its end. With council members now in separate classes, the precious time Kaguya and Miyuki can spend together will soon vanish, jeopardizing all their clever schemes. A grueling election that determines the next student council awaits, as various contenders vie for the presidency.

Everyone has experienced that phase in life when they believed they were special, different from the average crowd. They might have imagined wielding magical powers or thought they came from a fantasy world. This "illness" is called "chuunibyou," and it often leads to some of the most cringeworthy moments in a person's memory. For Yuuta Togashi, the wounds from his chuunibyou days are still fresh. After posing as the "Dark Flame Master" in middle school, he looks back with deep embarrassment, even choosing a high school far away so no one would recognize him. Eager to leave his dark history behind, he longs for a normal high school life. But his past hasn't let him go yet: enter Rikka Takanashi, Yuuta's new classmate who declares herself the vessel of the "Wicked Eye." When this eccentric girl crashes into his life, his dream of an ordinary, chuunibyou-free existence quickly falls apart. In this funny and touching story of a boy who just wants to forget his embarrassing memories, the old delusions are far from gone.

Misaki Ayuzawa is an unusual figure at Seika High School. At a school where boys vastly outnumber girls, she became the first female student council president through her honesty and hard work. Since taking on the role, Misaki has devoted herself to improving the school environment for all female students. However, she is extremely strict with the boys, earning her the nickname "Demon President." One day, while hearing a girl crying in the hallway, Misaki witnesses Takumi Usui—the school's most popular boy—turning down a love confession. Angered by what she sees, Misaki scolds him for making the girl cry. But Usui remains indifferent and dismisses the incident. Unexpectedly, Misaki encounters Usui again, this time while she is working at a maid cafe! Embarrassed that someone has discovered her secret job, Misaki resolves not to let Usui ruin her reputation. Yet the mysterious boy begins visiting the cafe regularly to observe and tease her. When things get serious, will Usui still keep the president's secret?

Raku Ichijou is a first-year student at Bonyari High School and the only heir to a feared yakuza family. Ten years ago, he made a promise to a childhood friend. Now, the only clue he has is a pendant with a lock, which can only be opened by the key the girl took with her when they separated. Years later, Raku has become an ordinary teenager who wants to stay as far away from his yakuza ties as possible and spend his school days with his middle school crush, Kosaki Onodera. But when the American Bee Hive Gang encroaches on his family's territory, Raku's peaceful romantic hopes are thrown into chaos. He is forced into a frustrating situation: he must pretend to be in a romantic relationship with Chitoge Kirisaki, the beautiful daughter of the Bee Hive's boss, in order to ease tensions between the two groups. Unfortunately, this huge lie couldn't be further from the truth—Raku and Chitoge hate each other on sight. She thinks he's a pathetic pushover, and in Raku's eyes, Chitoge is about as appealing as a savage gorilla. Nisekoi follows the daily struggles of this mismatched pair, forced to get along to keep the city peaceful. As more girls with connections to Raku's past appear in his life, his search for the girl who holds his heart and his promise takes him in more unexpected directions than he ever imagined.

Haruhi Fujioka, a diligent scholarship student, enrolls at the prestigious Ouran Academy. Searching for a quiet place to study, she discovers a seemingly unused music room. Inside, she is greeted by the members of the renowned Host Club, a group of attractive boys who entertain female students across the school. When club founder and president Tamaki Suou startles her, Haruhi accidentally breaks an expensive vase. Unable to afford repayment, the Host Club members propose a solution: she must work for the club and become a Host herself. Mistaken for a boy by her peers, Haruhi must entertain various female students while navigating the extravagant personalities of her fellow Hosts.

Shizuku Mizutani shows no interest in her classmates and focuses solely on her academic performance. Her indifferent perspective on life starts shifting when she encounters Haru Yoshida, a volatile delinquent who stopped coming to school after a fight at the start of the term. In some ways, he resembles her—he also knows little about human behavior and lacks any friends. To Shizuku's surprise, he declares that she will be his friend and immediately confesses his love for her the first time they meet. Due to her inexperience with friendship and social connections, Shizuku struggles to make sense of her relationship with Haru. As their bond slowly develops, she realizes there is more to Haru than just aggression. She starts to develop feelings for him, though she cannot identify what those emotions truly are. Together, Shizuku and Haru investigate the real meaning of their connection and feelings.

The Volunteer Service Club has become a regular fixture at the school, handling an increasing number of student requests for help with their personal problems. Yet, the members frequently find themselves at odds over how to approach these challenges. Hachiman Hikigaya’s proposed solutions often conflict with Yukino Yukinoshita’s, causing tension and straining their working relationship. In spite of these disagreements, the three club members keep striving to find a middle ground. As they continue their efforts, they might eventually reach a point where they uncover something truly authentic.

The elite student council of Shuchiin Academy carries on their daily battle of wits. President Miyuki Shirogane and Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya engage in a relentless contest to force the other into confessing their romantic feelings. While Kaguya grapples with the oppressive expectations of her wealthy family, she gradually sheds her cold exterior to grow closer to Shirogane and her peers. Simultaneously, treasurer Yuu Ishigami deals with his unrequited affection for Tsubame Koyasu, a popular senior whose attention boosts his self-esteem. The newest council member, Miko Iino, begins to connect with the rule-breaking Ishigami as she challenges her own rigid moral principles. As romance flourishes at the academy, the council pulls their outsider friends into ever more humorous situations.

After oversleeping through all four alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose hurries to her new job on her first day, determined to keep her coworkers from discovering her hidden passion for anime and manga as an otaku and fujoshi. Her plan immediately falls apart when she encounters Hirotaka Nifuji, a former middle school classmate. Although she attempts to maintain her secret by suggesting they grab drinks after work, her cover is blown when he casually inquires if she'll attend the upcoming Summer Comiket. Fortunately, the only ones who overhear—Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura—are fellow otaku. That evening, the two catch up over drinks. After Narumi laments that her previous boyfriend dumped her for being a fujoshi, Hirotaka proposes she try dating another otaku—namely, himself. He vows to always support her, be there for her, and help her farm for rare drops in Monster Hunter. Overwhelmed by the offer, Narumi agrees, and the two otaku embark on their adorably awkward romance.

Kazuya Kinoshita is a 20-year-old college student who is dating the bright and cheerful Mami Nanami, a wonderful girlfriend. But suddenly, without warning, Mami breaks up with him, leaving him utterly heartbroken and lonely. Trying to ease the pain, he hires a rental girlfriend through an online app. His date is Chizuru Mizuhara, whose unparalleled beauty and cute demeanor win over Kazuya's affection. However, after reading about other customers' similar experiences with Chizuru, Kazuya becomes convinced that her warm smile and caring personality were just an act meant to toy with his heart, so he gives her a low rating. Angered, Chizuru lashes out at him for his shameless hypocrisy, revealing her true blunt and fiery nature. This one-sided argument is cut short when Kazuya learns that his grandmother has collapsed. They rush to the hospital and find that Kazuya's grandmother is already in good condition. Baffled by Chizuru's presence, she asks who this girl is. On impulse, Kazuya instantly declares that they are lovers, forcing Chizuru to play along. But with Kazuya still hung up on his past relationship with Mami, how long can this difficult client and reluctant rental girlfriend keep up the charade?

Fuutarou Uesugi is a top-tier high school student, but his life is far from easy. His aloof demeanor and tendency to keep to himself have left him without friends, and his father's heavy debts force the family to struggle just to get by. One day during lunch, Uesugi gets into an argument with a female transfer student who takes "his seat," creating mutual dislike between them. Later that same day, he receives a golden chance to wipe out his family's debt: a private tutoring job for a wealthy family's daughter, paying five times the usual rate. He accepts the offer, only to be horrified when he learns the client, Itsuki Nakano, is the very girl he clashed with earlier. After failing to mend fences with Itsuki, Uesugi realizes his troubles are just beginning: Itsuki is actually one of quintuplets. In addition to her, he must also tutor her sisters—Miku, Yotsuba, Nino, and Ichika—who, despite being in real danger of failing their classes, want nothing to do with a tutor. But with his family's survival on the line, Uesugi presses on, determined to overcome the sisters' hatred for studying and successfully guide them to graduation.

Cheerful high school student Chiyo Sakura has developed a massive crush on the dense Umetarou Nozaki. However, when she finally gathers the courage to confess her love, he merely hands her an autograph she does not recognize. It soon becomes clear that the seemingly stoic boy is actually a well-known shoujo manga artist who works under the pen name Sakiko Yumeno. Following a chain of misunderstandings, Chiyo ends up taking on the role of one of Nozaki's manga assistants. As she navigates the comedy of these events, she forms friendships with eccentric classmates, such as her shameless fellow assistant Mikoto Mikoshiba and the school's self-proclaimed Prince, Yuu Kashima. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun chronicles Chiyo's efforts to support Nozaki in his work while secretly hoping he will one day realize her romantic feelings for him.

As a child, Masamune Makabe was cruelly turned down by the wealthy and beautiful Aki Adagaki, who dubbed him "Piggy" because of his weight. Heartbroken, Masamune dedicated himself to intense training and transformed his physique. Now a handsome but conceited high schooler, he is set on revenge: he will make Aki fall deeply in love with him, only to crush her heart when they cross paths again. To his shock, Masamune finds that he has transferred into Aki's school. He puts his plan into action by slowly building a connection with the "Brutal Princess," yet his early attempts end in failure. Just as he begins to see progress in his scheme, a mysterious letter arrives, one that uses his old nickname. If Masamune cannot uncover who sent it, his entire plot will collapse before it can truly begin.

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.

Naoto Hachiouji is constantly teased by Hayase Nagatoro, a first-year student he meets in the library while sketching his manga. After reading his work and picking up on his timid demeanor, she decides to relentlessly tease him, calling him "Senpai" rather than his real name. At first, her playful antics are bothersome and humiliating, forcing him to go along with her whims. However, as they spend more time together, an unusual connection develops, and Naoto comes to realize that having Nagatoro around can actually be fun. One thing is for sure: his everyday life will never be dull again.

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.

Ryuu Yamada started high school hoping for a fresh start and a more productive life. He chose Suzaku High so that no one would know about his violent delinquent past. But boredom quickly set in, and by his second year, Ryuu had reverted to his old ways—lazy, failing grades, and constantly fighting. One day, after another visit to the office, he runs into Urara Shiraishi, a beautiful honors student. A moment of clumsiness sends them both tumbling down the stairs, resulting in an accidental kiss! The two discover they can swap bodies with a kiss—a power that proves both convenient and troublesome. When student council officer and sole member of the Supernatural Studies Club, Toranosuke Miyamura, learns of their ability, he recruits them for the club. Joined by Miyabi Itou, an eccentric who is fascinated by all things supernatural, the group uncovers the legend of the Seven Witches of Suzaku High—seven female students who each possess a unique power activated by a kiss. The Supernatural Studies Club sets out on its first mission: to find all the witches.

Transferring to a new school, Kodaka Hasegawa wants to make a positive first impression and find friends. However, his blond hair and intimidating looks cause everyone to assume he is a violent troublemaker. After a month, he remains alone because of this false reputation. His situation changes when he meets Yozora Mikazuki, another social outcast, talking to an imaginary friend in an empty classroom. Connecting over their mutual isolation, they create the Neighbor's Club with the goal of helping members acquire social abilities and fit into society. With the arrival of eroge fan Sena Kashiwazaki and other unconventional misfits, Kodaka thinks he has finally discovered the nakama he longed for among these amusing oddballs.

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!

Nasa Yuzaki is set on carving his name into the annals of history. Topping the national practice exam and targeting a prestigious high school, he feels certain his future is entirely planned. But fate has other ideas. Walking home one snowy evening, Nasa spots an incomparably beautiful girl on the opposite side of the road. Enchanted, he rushes toward her—only to get hit by a truck. His life is saved because the girl pulls him out of harm's way. Bleeding beside an ambulance, he watches her walk away under the moonlight, looking like Princess Kaguya returning to the moon. Refusing to let their encounter end there, he drags his wounded body after her and asks her out. Amazed by his reckless determination and pure will, she accepts his confession on one condition: they can only date if he marries her.