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Centuries ago, humanity teetered on the brink of extinction due to giant humanoid monsters called Titans, compelling survivors to hide behind massive concentric walls. These horrific creatures devour humans not for sustenance but for pleasure, allowing those within the walls to enjoy a century of peace untouched by Titan assaults. This tranquility ended abruptly when a Colossal Titan breached the outermost barrier, dragging humanity back into a frantic fight for survival against the flesh-eating beasts. Eren Yeager, fueled by the heartbreaking death of a loved one at the hands of a Titan, swears to eradicate them all and enlists in the Survey Corps, an elite military force that engages Titans outside the walls. Together with his adopted sister, Mikasa Ackerman, and childhood friend, Armin Arlert, Eren plunges into the deadly war, seeking a method to destroy the Titans before the remaining walls collapse.

In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the lives of Edward and Alphonse Elric are irrevocably altered when an alchemical attempt to resurrect their deceased mother backfires. By violating the taboo against human transmutation, the brothers pay a horrific price: Alphonse forfeits his entire physical form, while Edward sacrifices a limb to anchor his brother's soul to a suit of armor. Seeking refuge with their neighbor Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry, a talented mechanic who crafts automail—sophisticated robotic limbs—for Edward, the duo eventually embark on a perilous journey. Their goal is to restore their bodies through the legendary Philosopher's Stone, an artifact capable of bypassing the law of equivalent exchange. As Edward rises in prominence as a formidable alchemist and acquires the title "Fullmetal," their pursuit draws them into a sprawling conspiracy that threatens the very fate of their world.

Mitsuha Miyamizu, a high school girl, yearns to flee her quiet rural town for the electric atmosphere of Tokyo, a reality distant from her present life. Taki Tachibana, a city-dwelling student with dreams of becoming an architect, balances his academics and a part-time job within the urban bustle. Suddenly, Mitsuha finds herself inhabiting Taki's body in Tokyo, while Taki awakens in Mitsuha's body in the countryside. Motivated to unravel this bizarre phenomenon, they embark on a quest to locate one another. Their experiences of living each other's lives deeply influence their paths, intertwining their destinies through fate and serendipitous meetings.

For generations, humanity has endured the constant peril posed by the Titans, massive and enigmatic beasts. Their only sanctuary lay behind three colossal barriers: Wall Maria, Wall Rose, and Wall Sheena, which provided safety for over a hundred years. That tranquility shattered when the Colossal Titan and the Armored Titan breached Wall Maria, compelling the population to flee behind Wall Rose. Now, they brace for the next assault that could obliterate their final stronghold. In the second season of Shingeki no Kyojin, Eren Yeager and his peers from the 104th Training Corps have officially joined the Survey Corps, preparing to confront the Titans once more. Their mission is abruptly derailed when Wall Rose suffers an attack, proving that nothing is as simple as it seems. As the Survey Corps scrambles to protect the wall, fresh mysteries surface regarding the nature of the attacking Titans and the concealed truths lurking within their own ranks.

Fueled by an insatiable drive for discovery, scientist Rintarou Okabe, alongside his kind but forgetful friend Mayuri Shiina and his roommate Itaru Hashida, founds the Future Gadget Laboratory. While their ambition is to invent technology that defies human comprehension, their most notable creation to date is a microwave that transforms bananas into an eerie green substance. Okabe's attendance at a symposium regarding time travel triggers a series of events that unveil the Phone Microwave's latent capabilities. He realizes the device can transmit text messages to the past, and as he tests this power, the clandestine organization SERN becomes dangerously involved. As Okabe contends with the fallout of shifting timelines, he and his friends face relentless peril. He is forced to repair the fractures in history while fighting to preserve his sanity and safeguard the people he holds dear.

Amidst the relentless battle against the Titans endangering humanity's existence within the remaining walls, a sinister threat begins to fester among the inhabitants themselves. Following his narrow escape from the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan, Eren Yaeger focuses on perfecting his Titan-shifting powers. Simultaneously, Krista Lenz mourns the death of a comrade, while Captain Levi assembles a new special operations squad featuring Eren and his allies. As Commander Erwin Smith recuperates from his wounds and troop spirits rise, this fragile calm is shattered when the government abruptly demands the surrender of both Eren and Krista. The Survey Corps' recent victories have attracted scrutiny, leading to the dispatch of a figure from Levi's past to apprehend the two. Now, Levi and his unit must flee, charged with shielding Eren and Krista from their pursuers. The war for survival against the horrifying Titans escalates, compounded by a treacherous conflict with a far more cunning human adversary.

During his elementary school years, Shouya Ishida alleviated his own boredom by treating others poorly. When the deaf Shouko Nishimiya joins his class, Shouya and his classmates immediately begin to mistreat her. After Shouko's mother reports the bullying, the school designates Shouya as the scapegoat. Shouko eventually transfers to a different school, leaving Shouya ostracized and tormented by his peers throughout elementary and middle school, while teachers ignore the situation. In his final year of high school, Shouya continues to struggle with the guilt stemming from his childhood behavior. Desiring to make amends for his past mistakes, Shouya sets out to find Shouko and ask for her forgiveness. A Silent Voice follows Shouya's journey to reconcile with Shouko and his sincere efforts to atone for his past actions, even as the consequences of his earlier deeds continue to trouble him.

To reignite humanity's waning hope, the Survey Corps embarks on a perilous mission to reclaim Wall Maria, renewing their battle against the merciless Titans. Upon returning to the devastated Shiganshina District, formerly Eren Yeager's home, he and his comrades discover the area strangely devoid of Titans. Even after securing the outer gate, they encounter no resistance. The operation proceeds without a hitch until Armin Arlert, wary of the enemy's absence, uncovers proof of a concealed trap. Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 chronicles Eren's resolve to recover what was stolen from him. Alongside the Survey Corps, they advance through numerous sacrifices, striving for victory while seeking the secrets buried within the Yeager family's basement.

On August 10, 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia initiated a campaign to conquer Japan. Thanks to their deployment of Knightmare Frames, new mobile humanoid armored vehicles, the operation concluded within a single month. Stripped of its sovereignty and identity, the nation was renamed Area 11. Its inhabitants, now labeled Elevens, struggle for survival while Britannian aristocrats enjoy comfort within their enclaves. In response, various resistance factions have emerged across Area 11 to fight for independence. Lelouch, an exiled Britannian prince living under the guise of a student, finds himself drawn into the turmoil on the island nation. Following a chance meeting with a mysterious girl named C.C., he acquires the Geass, the power of the king. This ability grants him the power to command absolute obedience from anyone, allowing Lelouch to finally execute his plan to destroy Britannia from within.

Subaru Natsuki steps out of a convenience store, completely unaware that his mundane existence is on the verge of being shattered by a sudden transportation to a fantastical realm. His circumstances rapidly worsen when a gang assaults him, leaving him defenseless with nothing but a shopping bag and a useless phone before he is rendered unconscious. Fortunately, a striking woman named Satella, who is in pursuit of a stolen emblem, arrives just in time to rescue him. Grateful for her intervention, Subaru decides to aid Satella in her quest, and by nightfall, he successfully locates the emblem. However, their triumph is fleeting, as an unseen evil brutally kills both of them shortly after the item is retrieved. To Subaru's astonishment, he awakens moments before the initial attack, finding the events repeating. The mystery deepens as Subaru relives the same sequence of occurrences, confronting the same adversaries and encountering Satella once more.

Once celebrated as the "Human Metronome," piano prodigy Kousei Arima achieved fame and acclaim through his flawless timing, cultivated under his mother's rigorous guidance. However, following her sudden passing, Kousei lost the ability to hear the sound of the piano, leading him to abandon performing entirely. Now a junior high student, he lives a monotonous life alongside his friends Tsubaki Sawabe and Ryouta Watari, struggling with his grief while retaining a deep love for music. His gray world is suddenly transformed when he encounters the eccentric violinist Kaori Miyazono, who demands that he return to the stage as her accompanist. Through a poignant deception, the two draw nearer, with Kaori determined to bring color and light back into Kousei's existence.

In Toradora!, Ryuuji Takasu is a high school student known for his kind nature and domestic skills, yet his threatening appearance frequently causes others to misidentify him as a delinquent. In contrast, Taiga Aisaka is a petite, doll-like girl whose aggressive demeanor and use of a wooden katana have secured her the moniker "Palmtop Tiger." Following several awkward run-ins, Ryuuji discovers that Taiga harbors feelings for Yusaku Kitamura, the popular student council vice president and his own close friend. Matters become even more tangled when Ryuuji confesses his attraction to Minori Kushieda, who happens to be Taiga's best friend. The narrative tracks these two improbable allies as they form an agreement to assist one another in winning over their respective crushes, weaving a story brimming with romance and comedy.

Gabi Braun and Falco Grice have devoted their lives to rigorous training, hoping to inherit one of Marley's seven Titans to destroy the Eldians on Paradis. Yet, their promising futures are suddenly shattered by the arrival of Eren Yeager and the surviving members of the Survey Corps. Having discovered the dark origins of the Titans within the Yeager family's secret basement, the Survey Corps finally holds the vital truths they sought. Now armed with this knowledge, they step out into the world beyond the walls. In "Attack on Titan: Final Season," these conflicting factions collide as each side races toward their goals, leading to the long-awaited conclusion of Paradis's fight for freedom.

In a mysterious afterlife resembling a high school, 17-year-old Yuzuru Otonashi awakens with no recollection of his past. This realm houses souls who met unjust ends and still harbor resentment toward God. These bitter spirits have established the Afterlife Battlefront, commanded by Yuri Nakamura, to wage war against their deity-like student council president, Kanade "Angel" Tachibana. Yuri recruits Otonashi for their rebellion, aiming to reclaim control over their destinies. However, doubting the righteousness of their cause, Otonashi chooses to align with the opposing side to better understand what unites them all.

Fifteen years following the devastating Second Impact, humanity faces relentless assaults from colossal entities known as Angels targeting Tokyo-3. Conventional military might proves futile against these foes, leaving survival in the hands of NERV, a clandestine group commanded by the stern Gendou Ikari. NERV deploys giant humanoid mechs called Evangelions, armed with advanced weaponry and shielded by Absolute Terror Fields, to combat the Angels. Shinji Ikari, a fourteen-year-old, returns to Tokyo-3 after years of abandonment by his father. Haunted by the loss of his mother and his father's icy demeanor, Shinji fears forming attachments. His world shifts upon meeting Misato Katsuragi, a twenty-nine-year-old high-ranking NERV officer who offers the warmth and care he has long lacked. An abrupt Angel incursion compels Shinji to act, exposing Gendou's true motive for summoning him: Shinji possesses the unique ability to synchronize with Evangelion Unit-01, a robot that responds to his biological signals. Despite the severe psychological strain of piloting an Evangelion, Shinji becomes Tokyo-3's guardian against the angelic threat, oblivious to his father's concealed agenda.

After four years of devastating warfare, the continent of Telesis begins to recover and rebuild. Violet Evergarden, a former soldier who knew only combat, was profoundly scarred by the conflict. Critically wounded in the final battle, she barely survived, clinging to the final words of her beloved commander—words she could not understand. Following a disagreement with her new caretakers, Violet finds work at CH Postal Services. There, she encounters an Auto Memory Doll, a professional who transcribes people's emotions and thoughts into written letters. Inspired by this role, Violet chooses to become an Auto Memory Doll herself. This new path takes her on a transformative journey, touching the lives of those she helps and leading to her own personal growth.

Within the rarely acknowledged realm of Puberty Syndrome, a strange ailment exclusive to teenagers, few believe in its existence because of its supernatural nature. Yet for high schooler Sakuta Azusagawa, the syndrome is a concrete reality frequently encountered among his classmates. Mai Sakurajima, a third-year student and former child actress whose career suddenly ended, stands as a figure of both fame and mystery. Her aloof nature keeps her isolated from peers until Sakuta spots her wearing a bunny girl costume in the school library. Despite her odd attire, she remains invisible to everyone else, marking her as another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta attempts to aid Mai, he encounters other girls struggling with this enigmatic condition.

One year after the failed Black Rebellion against the Holy Britannian Empire and the mysterious disappearance of Zero, the Black Knights in Area 11 struggle to survive without their charismatic leader. Deprived of their former strength, the resistance can no longer effectively oppose the brutal policies Britannia enforces on the Elevens to crush any lingering defiance. Meanwhile, Lelouch Lamperouge, having lost all memory of his past identity, lives a quiet life as a student at Ashford Academy, enjoying time with his friends. However, his former ally C.C., refusing to give up on their shared goal, works to restore Lelouch's memories, hoping that the strategic genius known as Zero will return to complete their unfinished revolution.

In Death Parade, while most souls are dispatched to either Heaven or Hell, a rare few arrive at Quindecim, a bar designed for pairs who perished at the same moment. Managed by the enigmatic judge Decim, this venue compels these souls to engage in high-stakes games that decide their fate: reincarnation or total erasure. Through activities ranging from darts and bowling to combat simulations, the true nature of each participant is laid bare as they wager their very existence. However, Decim's unyielding sense of judgment is shaken when a black-haired amnesiac appears, prompting him to reconsider the validity of his previous rulings.

In Vinland Saga, the young Thorfinn is raised on stories told by veterans of the legendary Vinland, a lush and wealthy land far from the harsh, frozen Icelandic village of his birth. Contrary to these idyllic visions, Thorfinn's reality is that of a mercenary, with violence as his constant shadow. His father once taught him, "You have no enemies. Nobody does. There is no one it is acceptable to harm," but as Thorfinn matures, he struggles to reconcile this philosophy with the brutal world he inhabits. As tensions between England and the Danes escalate annually, death becomes commonplace. Viking warriors revel in combat, driven by the desire for glory and gold, knowing their allegiance can swing the tide of battle. Amidst this turmoil, Thorfinn is consumed by a singular quest: to exact revenge on Askeladd, the killer of his father. For these Vikings, it appears that the only true paradise exists within this perpetual era of war and bloodshed.

In a distant future, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction because of colossal beasts known as Klaxosaurs. The survivors reside within massive, fortified metropolises called Plantations. Within these walls, children are raised exclusively to operate giant mechas termed FranXX, which combat the Klaxosaurs in mandatory male-female pairings. Bred solely for this purpose, these pilots grow up isolated from the outside world, convinced that their sole function is to defend humanity. Hiro, a prospective FranXX pilot, is left demoralized and lacking self-assurance after failing an aptitude test. He skips his squad's graduation ceremony and retreats to a secluded forest lake, where he encounters a mysterious girl with two horns protruding from her head. She reveals her codename is Zero Two, a legendary pilot infamous as the "Partner Killer." As Hiro attempts to make sense of this encounter, a Klaxosaur assaults the plantation. Zero Two engages the beast with her FranXX but sustains severe damage, crashing her mecha near Hiro. Discovering her original partner is dead, she requests that Hiro join her as a pilot. Together, they effortlessly vanquish the Klaxosaur. With Zero Two at his side, Hiro gains a second opportunity to surmount his previous failures, though the price remains uncertain.

In the kingdom of Melromarc, which suffers from recurring disasters known as the Waves of Catastrophe, four ordinary men from modern Japan are summoned to save the realm. Each is bestowed a legendary weapon: a sword, a spear, a bow, or a shield. Among them is Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku who becomes the Shield Hero. Armed with only a weak shield that offers low attack power and a forgettable appearance, he faces mockery and contempt from both the other heroes and the populace. Although he initially receives supplies and allies, his sole companion, Malty Melromarc, eventually betrays him by falsely accusing him of assault. This results in severe discrimination and hostility toward Naofumi. Filled with bitterness and distrust, he resolves to grow stronger and prove his innocence. The overwhelming loneliness of his journey leads him to purchase Raphtalia, a critically injured demi-human slave, as his partner. With the Waves of Catastrophe threatening Melromarc, Naofumi and Raphtalia must fight to protect the kingdom and safeguard its inhabitants from destruction.

Yuu Otosaka seems like an ordinary high schooler, yet he secretly wields a unique power: the ability to hijack another person's mind and body for precisely five seconds. He exploits this gift to cheat his way into an elite institution, keeping his grades up through deception. His plan crumbles when Nao Tomori, the determined student council president at Hoshinoumi Academy, uncovers his ruse. She forces Yuu to transfer to Hoshinoumi and join the student council. Few realize that Hoshinoumi Academy is actually a hidden sanctuary for teenagers with supernatural abilities, where the council's duty is to monitor and prevent the abuse of such powers. Although Yuu initially resists, he eventually aids the council in finding and safeguarding other gifted youths. As they delve into the origins and ramifications of these abilities, their inquiries draw them into increasingly intricate and perilous scenarios.

Under the oppressive summer sun, Jinta Yadomi, a shut-in who has dropped out of school to immerse himself in video games, encounters the ghost of his deceased childhood friend, Meiko "Menma" Honma. At first, Jinta attributes her appearance to heat-induced hallucinations, but he eventually accepts that he is genuinely interacting with her spirit. Menma's reappearance awakens dormant memories and unresolved tensions within their former circle of friends, who have drifted apart since her passing. They reunite to help Menma find peace, facing the lingering grief and guilt that has burdened each of them. Through this journey, they not only grant Menma's wish but also start to mend their own emotional wounds.