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Vash the Stampede carries a 60 billion double-dollar bounty on his head. The reason: he is supposedly a heartless outlaw who destroys anyone who stands in his way and levels entire cities for amusement, earning him the nickname "The Humanoid Typhoon." Wherever he goes, death and ruin follow, and rumor says that even making eye contact with him means certain doom—or so the stories claim. In truth, Vash is an enormous softie who insists he has never killed anyone and does everything he can to avoid violence. With his absurd doughnut obsession and clownish demeanor in tow, Vash travels across the desert planet Gunsmoke, constantly tailed by two insurance agents, Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, who try to keep his collateral damage under control. Before long, their chaotic adventures turn into life-or-death struggles when a group of legendary assassins is called in to bring suffering upon the trio. Vash's painful past comes to light, and his beliefs and moral code are pushed to their absolute limits.

In 2026, four years after the infamous Sword Art Online incident, a new technology called the Augma emerges, employing an Augmented Reality system. Unlike the NerveGear and Amusphere's Virtual Reality, it is completely safe and can be used while conscious, quickly becoming a market sensation. The Augma's most popular app is the game Ordinal Scale, a fantasy role-playing game featuring player rankings and rewards. Caught up in the trend, Kirito's friends dive into the game, and despite his own misgivings about the system, Kirito eventually joins them. What initially seems like harmless fun soon reveals that the game holds something far more sinister beneath the surface.

In the distant future, the sudden emergence of creatures called Gadoll threatens humanity. The last humans on Earth confine themselves to the Tank, a lower district within the colossal mobile fortress Deca-Dence. The Gears living on the upper floors serve as warriors who go out to fight as part of the Power, while most Tankers are content to provide support from the rear—processing Gadoll meat and reinforcing defenses. Natsume is one of those who would rather be on the front lines; undeterred by her prosthetic right arm, she aims to join the small number of Tanker soldiers who fight alongside the Gears. However, despite the other children at the orphanage each receiving their work assignments, Natsume’s enlistment in the Power remains unapproved. In the meantime, she starts a job as a cleaner on an armor repair team led by the stern and indifferent Kaburagi, who seems to be more than he appears. Though initially cold to his idealistic subordinate, he soon recognizes in her the potential to disrupt the world’s established order. As her new mentor, Kaburagi prepares Natsume for the special and unique role of a game-changing bug in the system.

Shiki has spent his entire life surrounded by machines. At Granbell Kingdom, a deserted amusement park that hasn't seen visitors in a century, he is the only human. Everything changes when Rebecca Bluegarden and her cat companion Happy show up, hoping to film content for their B-Cube channel. Instead, they befriend the socially awkward Shiki. When Granbell becomes too hazardous for the trio, they embark on a journey across the Sakura Cosmos. Their goals include creating more exciting videos and searching for the legendary goddess Mother, while Shiki—inspired by his late grandfather's words—seeks to make more friends. The path won't be easy, since no one has ever encountered Mother, but Shiki is determined to reach his objective and explore the vast reaches of space alongside his newfound companions.

Train Heartnet, a cold-blooded assassin known for his flawless execution of every mission, carries the alias "Black Cat" within the criminal underworld. He works for Chronos, a powerful secret organization. One dark night, this indifferent gunman meets Saya Minatsuki, a mysterious bounty hunter with a bright outlook on life. They form an unusual friendship, and her positive influence prompts Train to reconsider his existence. He decides to leave his role as the Black Cat behind and pursue a new path as an honest bounty hunter. But Chronos—especially Creed Diskenth, Train's possessive subordinate—is unhappy with this change of heart. Creed is determined to use extreme methods to bring back the agent of misfortune. The former assassin, now a stray cat, can only roam so far before the sound of gunfire erupts again.

A catastrophic event has turned Japan into a vast desert, and a mysterious rusting plague is devastating what remains of civilization. The authorities blame the spread of mushroom spores for this grim new reality, pointing to Bisco Akaboshi, whom they call the "Man-Eating Mushroom," as the culprit. Bisco, however, sees things differently. He is a "Mushroom Protector" on a mission to find the fabled "Sabikui" mushroom, believed to be the ultimate remedy for the rust disease. Accompanying him on this journey are his giant crab, Akutagawa, and Dr. Milo Nekoyanagi, a kind physician seeking a treatment for his sister's rust poisoning. Despite the prejudice he faces from the public, Bisco remains determined to cleanse the decaying world.

On the desert planet Noman's Land, journalists Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro search for the notorious outlaw Vash the Stampede. However, the person they encounter near the barren settlement of Jeneora Rock is nothing like the deadly terrorist they anticipated. Instead, Vash is a gentle and easygoing wanderer who advocates for peace and is cherished by the locals. His false notoriety comes from the terrible acts carried out by his twin brother, Millions Knives. Nonetheless, Vash is known as "The Humanoid Typhoon" because violent chaos often seems to trail behind him. Trouble does come when bounty hunters arrive, chasing the large reward on Vash's head. Their aggressive hunt endangers the town and its vital power plant. With his exceptional skill with a gun, Vash manages to fend off most of these hostile forces. However, he must eventually confront the greatest threat: the overwhelming destructive might of his wicked brother.

In a world devastated by monstrous creatures known as Limbeekoon or Filth Monsters, humanity survives within enormous mobile cities called Regios, where they wield special weapons named Dite by channeling the energy known as Kei to protect themselves. Layfon Alseif arrives at the Academy City of Zuellni seeking a fresh start and to leave his troubled history behind. But his past draws the interest of Karian Loss, the manipulative Student Council President, and Nina Antalk, a Military Arts student who leads the 17th Military Arts Platoon. Nina quickly recognizes Layfon's skills and tries to recruit him into her group. However, burdened by a secret past that refuses to fade and possessing extraordinary powers beyond the norm, Layfon may not easily accept the role thrust upon him.

In ancient times, a band of young men dedicated their lives to protecting Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom and War. These warriors could fight unarmed—a single punch was strong enough to tear open the sky and shatter the ground below. Known as Saints, they could unleash the power of the Cosmos from within. In the present day, a new generation of Saints is about to rise. The energetic Seiya battles fiercely for the Sacred Armor of Pegasus, refusing to let anyone stand in his way. Six years of hard training pay off as he claims victory and becomes one of Athena's Saints. Yet Seiya's struggle is far from over. Numerous dangers and formidable enemies lie ahead for him and the other Saints. What new challenges await the heroes of the epic Saint Seiya saga?

On the planet Prester, air travel reigns supreme, powered by Claudia Fluid—a liquefied form of crystals native to the world. A mysterious organization known only as the Guild holds absolute control over the skies, maintaining a monopoly on the engines that utilize this fluid. As ecological disasters destabilize the warring nations of Anatoray and Disith, the Guild also serves as an arbitrator in their conflicts. Caught in the middle are Sky Couriers, who pilot small, two-person vanships freely through the air. Last Exile follows two teenagers striving to surpass their parents: Claus Valca, the son of a famed vanship pilot, and Lavie Head, his best friend and navigator. Their courier work requires them to traverse a dangerous air current called the Grand Stream that separates the hostile nations—a passage even standard airships struggle to survive. But when they accept a high-stakes delivery, transporting an orphan girl named Alvis Hamilton to the battleship Silvana, they are pulled into a far greater conflict that sets them against the might of the Guild.

In a far-off future, Earth is a barren wasteland and humanity has vanished completely. Only sentient robots remain. They were meant to be immortal—until the death of the one named Luna triggered the Ruin. Their bodies corrode, and no cure exists. Now the robots can only dwell on their own end, sustained solely by the rumor that consuming the one called Casshern grants eternal life. Casshern remembers nothing of his past, his purpose, or his very nature. Yet he must uncover these truths, or else endure the unrelenting pursuit of robots desperate to stave off death. Wherever Casshern goes, he leaves death in his wake, but he must confront that reality if he is to discover the truth about this world.

Goku looks into the devastation of the Southern Galaxy, while Vegeta is brought to rule as King of the New Planet Vegeta and tasked with eliminating the Legendary Super Saiyan, Broly.

Gene Starwind has always dreamed of flying his own starship into the vast reaches of space. However, that dream remains out of reach as he spends his days taking odd jobs alongside his partner James Hawking on the small planet Sentinel III. Everything changes when the pair accepts a job from Rachel Sweet, a treasure-hunting outlaw in disguise. Tasked with protecting a mysterious girl named Melfina, this encounter irreversibly alters their lives and sends them hurtling into the unknown aboard the highly advanced vessel Outlaw Star. Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star follows Gene and his motley crew as they brave the final frontier, traveling among the stars to uncover the secrets surrounding Melfina. Along the way, they clash with dangerous bounty hunters, space pirates, Taoist mages, and even catgirls—ensuring a thrilling adventure lies around every corner.

Following a janitor's mistake, an oblivious custodian is turned into Janemba, a pudgy, yellow demon causing chaos in the afterlife. Since his heroic death in the battle against Cell, Gokuu Son has been competing in martial arts tournaments for the dead. Janemba's disturbances soon draw Gokuu and fellow fighter Pikkon toward him, forcing them to find a way to defeat the massive monster. After a clash with him, Gokuu sees Janemba transform again: the demon sheds his fat and shifts color, becoming a sword-wielding enemy more formidable than any Gokuu has encountered before. With help from his similarly deceased rival Vegeta, Gokuu must stop the terrifying Janemba from tearing apart the very fabric of the universe.

Gokuu Son and his companions are enjoying a camping trip when three unknown foes launch a surprise attack. After a brief skirmish, a fourth enemy named Cooler appears. Seeking vengeance for his younger brother Frieza's defeat, Cooler targets Gokuu, but Gokuu manages to flee with Gohan Son and goes into hiding. Frustrated and enraged by this outcome, Cooler and his troops start searching for Gokuu's whereabouts, determined to kill him and fulfill their revenge plot.

In Ogikubo, the sole Space Immigration Zone on Earth where humans and aliens coexist in an abnormal melting pot, Luluco is a cheerful middle school girl who only wishes to live a normal life. But one morning, her father—a worker at the Space Patrol—accidentally eats a volatile sleep capsule and becomes frozen solid. To make matters worse, Luluco breaks him by mistake, so she rushes to his office for assistance. There, the Space Patrol chief, Over Justice, hires Luluco as a temporary space worker for undercover investigations, aiming to crack down on crime within her school. Forced into the Space Patrol suit and sent off to dispense justice, Luluco tries to maintain the facade of a normal girl who doesn't stand out. However, she soon realizes that with the automatic systems and inherently zealous judiciousness of the Space Patrol suit, staying normal will be far more challenging than she anticipated.

Vash the Stampede is a walking paradox. Known across the barren planet Gunsmoke as "The Humanoid Typhoon," he is infamous for leaving destruction in his wake. Yet in truth, Vash is gentle and avoids conflict, living strictly by a pacifist creed. Two decades ago, a major bank robbery went wrong. The mastermind, Gasback Gallon Getaway, vowed revenge on the crew who betrayed him and on the man who stopped him from killing them: Vash the Stampede. In the present, those traitorous crew members have thrived as wealthy business owners and politicians. Despite twenty years passing, Gasback's resentment remains strong as he sets out to eliminate them one by one, using whatever methods are required. Arriving in Macca City just in time to disrupt Gasback's scheme, Vash joins forces with the mysterious Amelia Ann McFly and the insurance agents Milly Thompson and Meryl Stryfe, ready for a showdown.

Sentan Island is a small landmass in the Yuden Sea, existing in a dreamlike calm while cut off from the conflict between the Northern Government and the Southern Continent Free Zone. The protagonist, Akiyuki Takehara, lives there with his mother Fusa. He is currently separated from his father, the town doctor Ryuzo, but the bond between father and son remains strong. One day, after bringing Ryuzo the lunch Fusa prepared as usual, Akiyuki arrives at school, where he and his friends Haru and Furuichi are caught in an explosion. The blast produces a mysterious light that enters Akiyuki's arm, causing him excruciating pain. Before he can understand what's happening, the white-haired girl who rode the bus with him guides him to a power unlike anything he has ever known.

The Great Kanto Desert is all that remains of post-apocalyptic Japan, a blistering expanse of sand and ruins where survival is a daily struggle. For ordinary people, this barren wasteland offers nothing but hardship. But for those who have spent too long under the scorching sun, the desert becomes a place to carve out a legend. One such figure is the masked handyman known as Sunabouzu, or Desert Punk, whose reputation for completing any job—no matter how dangerous or depraved—is unmatched. Ruthless and cunning, he is a force of crude destruction feared by the desert's inhabitants. Yet Junko Asagiri, the "Vixen of the Desert," quickly discovers that Sunabouzu has a glaring weakness: he is easily manipulated by his insatiable lust for large-breasted women. Through their chaotic escapades across the Kanto Desert, Sunabouzu brings together a bizarre cast of characters who entertain themselves with senseless violence and perversion in a world already ruined by their ancestors. And, like those before them, they have learned absolutely nothing.

A mysterious object crash-lands on Earth, sparking a wildfire near the campsite of Gohan Son, Kuririn, Bulma, and Oolong. Unable to completely save the forest, they decide to use the Dragon Balls to restore it to its former state. Several days later, a group of unknown warriors plants a seed at the crash site, which sprouts into a colossal tree that destroys the forest and nearby cities in the process. North Kaio contacts Gokuu Son and reveals that this tree is the "Shinseiju"—a tree that drains all nutrients from the planet, leaving it a barren wasteland, while growing a powerful fruit that grants immense strength to anyone who eats it. Upon learning this, Gokuu and his friends attempt to destroy the tree before it is too late, but this proves far more challenging than they had anticipated.

The Z Fighters come across a music box that cannot be opened and are instructed to use the Dragon Balls to unlock it. Inside, they find a warrior named Tapion, who had sealed himself away together with a monster known as Hildegarn. Now, Goku must master a new technique in order to vanquish the wicked creature.

A strange entity called the "Big Gete Star" attaches itself to the planet New Namek to drain its energy, placing all Namekians in serious peril. Dende, now Earth's guardian, learns of the crisis on his homeworld and urgently requests help from Gokuu Son and his companions. When they arrive on New Namek, they find the Namekians imprisoned by powerful robots, and their leader is revealed to be Cooler. He explains that the Big Gete Star's advanced technology saved him from certain death. With his mechanical forces, Cooler attacks Gokuu and his friends, aiming to eliminate them permanently.

Dr. Gero's creations, Androids #13, #14, and #15, are activated by the lab's computers and make their way to the shopping mall where Goku is buying things. Goku and his allies must take them down.

While training on a barren cliff, Piccolo is attacked and defeated by a group of unknown enemies. Those same foes then head to Mount Paozu to steal the Dragon Ball belonging to Gohan Son. Upon arriving, they not only overpower Chi-Chi and Gyumao—Gokuu Son's wife and father-in-law—but also kidnap Gohan. Sensing something is wrong, Gokuu rushes home and finds Chi-Chi on the ground, explaining what happened. He then goes to Kame House to borrow the Dragon Radar, using it to locate the Dragon Balls and, through them, the enemies and Gohan.