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A tower exists that summons selected individuals, referred to as Regulars, with the promise of fulfilling their deepest desires. Whether those desires are wealth, fame, power, or something beyond all of that—everything awaits those who reach its summit. Twenty-Fifth Bam had spent his entire life knowing only a dark cave, a ragged cloth, and a distant, unreachable light. Then a girl named Rachel appeared to him through that light, and his whole world changed. They became close friends, and Rachel taught him many things about the world outside. But when she told him she had to leave to climb the Tower, his world fell apart. Vowing to pursue her no matter the cost, he fixed his gaze upon the Tower—and a miracle took place. This is how the journey of Bam begins: a boy not chosen by the Tower, but who opened its doors on his own. Such beings are called Irregulars—entities that have shaken the very foundations of the Tower every time they have entered it.

The world’s greatest assassin, who devoted his life to the organization that raised him, is betrayed and killed by that very group. Haunted by lingering regrets, he meets a goddess impressed by his skills. She offers him a new life in a fantasy world of magic and steel, charging him with a crucial mission: kill the hero destined to destroy that world. Reborn as Lugh Tuatha Dé, heir to a noble family of assassins serving the Alvan Kingdom, he learns from his father techniques that differ from his earlier ruthless style. As he hones his other talents and forges new connections, Lugh remains painfully aware that his present abilities fall short. To fulfill his divine task, he must attain absolute perfection to defeat such a formidable opponent.

Yoshino Takigawa, a typical high school student, is secretly in a relationship with Aika, the younger sister of his best friend Mahiro Fuwa. Following Aika's mysterious death, Mahiro vanishes, determined to hunt down and punish her murderer. Yoshino resumes his normal routine, having had no contact with Mahiro for a month, until a strange girl holds him at gunpoint. Mahiro arrives just in time to rescue him. Yoshino discovers that Mahiro has recruited a witch named Hakaze Kusaribe to assist in the investigation. However, Hakaze has been exiled to a deserted island because of conflicts within her clan. Her brother, Samon, selfishly seeks to exploit the power of the Tree of Exodus, ignoring both Hakaze's objections and the looming threat to the world. With Hakaze unavailable, Yoshino and Mahiro must aid her in saving the globe, while gradually uncovering the secrets surrounding Aika's death.

In a distant future, a world shattered by six meteor impacts is inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called Gems. Every Gem is given a specific duty to defend against the Lunarians, a species that attacks them to shatter their bodies and use the pieces as decorations. Phosphophyllite, commonly known as Phos, is a fragile young Gem who longs to contribute to the war effort alongside their friends. However, due to their delicate nature, they are instructed to compile an encyclopedia instead. Resentfully beginning this task, Phos meets Cinnabar, a clever Gem relegated to nighttime patrol on an isolated island because of the corrosive poison their body produces. Seeing Cinnabar's misery, Phos resolves to find a role that both rejected Gems can take pleasure in. Houseki no Kuni follows Phos' quest to become useful and shield their fellow Gems.

Long ago, after a brutal world war ended, humanity sought refuge in six city-states that appeared peaceful and ideal—at least outwardly. Shion, an elite inhabitant of No. 6, had his view of this world transformed by a chance meeting with a mysterious boy called Nezumi. Nezumi was one of many who dwelled in the desolate wasteland beyond the city's walls, far from the so-called utopia. Despite knowing that Nezumi was a fugitive, Shion decided to let him stay for the night and offered him protection, which brought about severe consequences: due to his actions, Shion and his mother lost their elite standing and were sent elsewhere, and the city's darker side began to reveal itself. Now, a long time after that life-changing first encounter, Shion and Nezumi are finally reunited. The former elite and the boy on the run are about to set out on an adventure that will, in due course, expose the devastating truths hidden within No. 6.

Saya Otonashi leads an ordinary life with her adopted family in Okinawa City, appearing to be a typical high school girl. Her only unusual traits are a tendency toward anemia and a complete lack of memories from before the past year. But Saya's forgotten history resurfaces when she is attacked at school by a blood-drinking creature. A mysterious man named Haji intervenes to drive the monster away. When he forces her to drink his blood, Saya enters a trance and uses her own blood as a weapon to easily kill the beast. Saya discovers the existence of Red Shield, an organization created specifically to combat these monstrous beings. Together with Haji, she must join forces with Red Shield to battle the terrifying creatures and uncover the truth behind her lost memories.

In a world on the verge of collapse, an old legend tells that when the end arrives, the path to paradise will open. This perfect world offers the only hope for the few living things left in this desolate land, but the myth says only wolves can discover the way to this fabled place. Although they were believed to have vanished long ago, wolves still exist, hiding among humans by using complex illusions. A lone wolf named Kiba is pulled by an irresistible scent to Freeze City, a poor settlement ruled by the cruel Lord Orkham. There, Kiba finds that wolves Hige, Tsume, and Toboe have also been lured by the same smell. Chasing the fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," which are rumored to unlock the door to their perfect world, the wolves travel across barren lands and decaying cities in search of their legendary paradise. But they are not the only ones hunting for this haven, and others with darker motives will stop at nothing to get there before them.

On the 20th floor of the Tower, the "Regulars" allowed entry must undergo grueling and highly costly tests to move up. Most give up hope and settle where they are—but Ja Wangnan is different. Wangnan is determined to reach the summit and become the king of the Tower. Yet he is weak, has repeatedly failed the exam, and is pursued by debt collectors. In desperation, he tries the exam once more, only to come across a mysterious and formidable figure: Jyu Viole Grace, a member of the criminal organization FUG. Cursing his bad luck, Wangnan has no choice but to build alliances with strong individuals, including Viole—who still refuses to join any team. In a critical situation, Wangnan must find a way to change Viole's mind to finally move beyond the 20th floor, or he will never have a chance to forge his legacy.

Xian is the state of immortality that every cultivator aspires to reach. Yet beneath it lurks a forbidden dark force known as Mo Dao, the demonic path. Due to a string of tragic events, cultivator Wei Wuxian begins experimenting with this path during his training. His growing power brings chaos and destruction, but his reign of terror ends abruptly when the cultivation clans overpower him and his closest ally kills him. Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn into the body of a madman and reunites with Lan Wangji, a former classmate. This encounter sets off a supernatural mystery that haunts the clans and threatens to upend their daily lives. Mo Dao Zu Shi follows these two men as they work to uncover the secrets of the spiritual world. Battling demons, ghosts, and fellow cultivators, the two forge an unexpected bond.

In November 1998, a double murder takes place at the newly built Ogawa apartment complex in central Mifune City. The killer, Tomoe Enjou, flees in a state of panic. To his surprise, the police do not pursue him, and the incident receives no media coverage. After Shiki Ryougi protects Tomoe from a group of thugs, she lets him hide out at her place. A few days later, Tomoe is horrified to find that his mother is still alive, even though he is certain he killed her. Meanwhile, Mikiya Kokutou looks into a tip that his associate Touko Aozaki receives concerning the murder at the unusual apartment complex. As Mikiya uncovers more details about the incident, he becomes especially interested in Tomoe. Deciding to investigate him further, Mikiya soon learns the disturbing truth behind the ominous Ogawa complex. The fifth entry in the Kara no Kyoukai film series, Mujun Rasen blends an intricately constructed mystery with established themes and characters to create a dark, thought-provoking story.

In July 1998, on a dark night, teenager Fujino Asagami is brutally assaulted and raped by a street gang inside an abandoned bar. No matter how much physical or sexual violence they inflict, the girl responds with the same blank, indifferent expression. The following day, mutilated bodies are discovered in that same location, torn apart so severely that investigators conclude the perpetrator could not possibly be human. Meanwhile, a client brings a request to Touko Aozaki's detective agency, assigning Shiki Ryougi to either capture or kill the one responsible for the previous night's massacre. Soon, rumors emerge that a single survivor escaped the carnage, and the murderer is now cutting down everything in their path to hunt down and eliminate that witness. A fierce race against time begins, as Shiki faces a dangerous enemy that remains invisible even to her legendary eyes.

Narumi Katou, a middle-aged man, suffers from the rare and unexplained ZONAPHA Syndrome, which causes random, severe seizures that can only be alleviated by witnessing someone laugh. While working a part-time job, he encounters a young boy carrying a large suitcase, fleeing from three adults. The boy, Masaru Saiga, reveals he is the new heir to the vast Saiga Enterprises after his father's recent death, and that other family members are plotting to kill him to seize the inheritance. Determined to protect the child, Narumi helps Masaru escape and battles their pursuers, only to discover they are sentient humanoid puppets with superhuman strength. As Narumi is on the verge of defeat, a white-haired girl appears and summons another puppet from the boy's suitcase, introducing herself as Shirogane, Masaru's guardian. Karakuri Circus follows three individuals from different walks of life whose fates become intertwined and diverge as they uncover the secrets of an ancient story of love and betrayal, and the long-standing conflict between humans and puppets.

Second part of Tower of God Season 2.

At first glance, the amnesiac bounty hunter Wu Liuqi appears quite formidable. With his deadly telekinetic scissor techniques and ability to seamlessly transform into anything, one might not expect his modest demeanor. In reality, Wu is quite terrible at his job. The freelancer often botches assassinations or targets the wrong person. While his failures could stem from his subpar skills, they usually boil down to him being an ordinary kid with a heart unsuited for his line of work. Accompanied by his feathered friend Dai Bo, Wu is on a simple quest to regain his memories. Although his inconspicuous day job as a hairdresser and his after-hours occupation are merely means to repay debt, his various ventures seem to intertwine with his pursuit of recovering his lost past.

Although they stay hidden from the public eye, Witches—individuals with supernatural abilities—have existed throughout human history. Neither especially numerous nor inherently malicious, these Witches can still cause chaos when they misuse their powers for criminal activities. Solving such supernatural crimes is beyond the scope of ordinary law enforcement and is instead managed by the Solomon organization. After completing her training in Italy, Robin Sena is assigned to Solomon's local Japanese branch, STNJ. As a Witch herself with powerful pyrokinetic abilities, she finds herself at odds with STNJ's methods for handling rogue Witches. Specifically, Robin objects to the use of a potion called Orbo, which can weaken or completely neutralize a Witch's powers. To establish her place within the organization, Robin must navigate Solomon's internal politics while dealing with the threat of hostile Witches—both of which pose dangers for entirely different reasons.

Wei Wuxian continues to pretend he is the mad troublemaker from the Lanling Jin Clan, now living at the Cloud Recesses. Meanwhile, his former fellow cultivator, Lan Wangji, investigates the demonic severed arm that is in their possession. The arm radiates an intense malevolent energy, forcing the two to cooperate to hold it in check. Yet the severed arm is not the only dark presence threatening the area. As spiritual disturbances intensify within the mountains belonging to the Gusu Lan Clan, the pair must work to bring back the natural order. The tale of Wei Wuxian's disgrace deepens, revealing more about his journey into the forbidden demonic cultivation. The demonic arm puts further pressure on his already troublesome disposition. Now he must demonstrate that he has genuinely left the evil path behind and is not the crazed sorcerer others still believe him to be.

In an effort to regain his lost memories, a clumsy, scissor-wielding hairdresser and would-be assassin finds himself caught in a conflict between two warring factions vying for control.

While traveling along a desolate countryside road, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji come across a stone marker inscribed with "Yi City." Continuing their investigation into the mystery of the cursed severed arm, they venture into the abandoned city in search of further leads. With the sudden appearance of an unknown cultivator, their probe into the demonic arm leads them to uncover a plot that endangers the entire cultivation world. The situation grows more severe when they realize it involves the chief cultivator of the renowned Lanling Jin Sect—Jin Guangyao. As the pair continue to assemble the key conspiracies woven into cultivation history, their allies and acquaintances begin to question their intentions. With the world turned against him, Wei Wuxian must prove that he is not the demonic sorcerer people believe him to be, in order to regain their trust and rescue the cultivation world from the sinister evil lurking within it.

Raizou Kurima, a righteous samurai, is tricked into killing his own future father-in-law and is stricken by guilt. To restore his honor, Raizou swears revenge on the lord who gave him those false orders. On his path, he is assisted by Yuuen Usui, a self-proclaimed merchant of all trades who is actually a member of the Revengers—assassins who deliver bloody vengeance for those who have been wronged. Tragedy seems to haunt Raizou as he grows more entangled with the Revengers. As he starts working alongside them as a vigilante, the intricate web of corruption among Japan's political elite, the unscrupulous Europeans, and the Revengers gradually comes to light. The deeper he gets involved in these affairs, the more Raizou comes to see that justice is as deceptive as the honor he sought to reclaim.

In the conflict between the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth, the dream seer Princess Hinoto foresees humanity's end. The key figure, 15-year-old Kamui Shirou, must decide whether to side with the Dragons of Earth, destroying civilization to safeguard the planet, or with the Dragons of Heaven to save humankind. Following his mother's dying wish, Kamui returns to Tokyo after six years away. He attempts to steal the Sacred Sword from a temple guarded by Kyougo Monou, the father of his childhood friends Fuuma and Kotori. When Kamui's effort fails, a mysterious figure obtains the sword instead. Believing Kamui matches her prophecy, Hinoto dispatches the Dragons of Heaven to recruit him. Though Kamui initially rejects his fate, the relentless attacks by the Dragons of Earth on those he cares about force him to choose between his friends' lives and the Earth's fate, ultimately compelling him to pick a side.

Season two of Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru

To safeguard the inhabitants of Xiaoji Island and preserve their tranquil way of life, Wu Liuqi, along with his companions Dabao and Xiaofei, sets off for the Xuanwu Kingdom. Their goal is to uncover the truth behind his identity and discover a means to rescue the island. Ahead of them lie further mysteries and adventures.

After their parents are killed, 11-year-old twin brothers Thor and Rai Klein are exiled from their home planet. They wake up on the terraformed world of Chimaera, where carnivorous plants thrive and the few human inhabitants are split into four factions called "Rings." They soon encounter a young man named Zagi, who explains that only the "Jyu Oh Sei"—the one who defeats all four Rings—can leave the planet. Determined to return home and uncover the truth behind his parents' murder, Thor resolves to endure Chimaera's brutal, unforgiving environment. But he quickly discovers that this strange ecosystem holds many hidden dangers. As Thor gets drawn into the political struggles between the Rings, he unravels more about his parents' deaths and, ultimately, the fate of all humanity.

A metropolis vanishes without a trace, leaving professional courier Takuya, a solitary figure, to encounter Yuki, the sole survivor of the catastrophe. Guided by a communication from Yuki’s father, who is presumed missing, the duo sets out to locate the vanished location known as Lost. Their path is fraught with unforeseen challenges that prove particularly jarring for Yuki. They must navigate the grief of those left behind, contend with a shadowy organization pulling the strings, and expose a concealed conspiracy. Initially strangers, Takuya and Yuki strengthen their connection as they journey together to solve the enigma surrounding the disappeared city.