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Centuries ago, humanity was driven nearly to extinction by colossal, humanoid monsters known as Titans, forcing the survivors to cower behind enormous concentric walls. The true horror of these giants lies in their consumption of human flesh, which seems motivated not by hunger but by pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity lived within these defensive barriers, enjoying a hundred years without a single Titan encounter. But that fragile peace is shattered when a Colossal Titan breaches the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the desperate fight for survival against the man-eating abominations. After suffering a devastating personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their eradication by joining the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that battles the merciless humanoids beyond the walls. Alongside his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman and childhood friend Armin Arlert, Eren enters the brutal war against the Titans, racing to find a way to defeat them before the last walls fall.

An alchemy experiment gone horribly wrong shatters the lives of brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric. Defying the fundamental alchemical law that forbids human transmutation, they try to revive their deceased mother. The attempt backfires catastrophically: Alphonse loses his entire body, while Edward sacrifices a leg and then an arm to anchor his brother's soul to a massive suit of armor. Their neighbor Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry take them in. Winry, a gifted engineer specializing in biomechanics, crafts prosthetic limbs for Edward using "automail"—a durable, versatile metal found in robots and battle armor. After years of intense training, the Elric brothers embark on a mission to recover their original bodies by finding the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary gem capable of bypassing the law of Equivalent Exchange. As Edward earns fame as an alchemist and the moniker "Fullmetal," their quest pulls them into a far-reaching conspiracy that could determine the fate of the world.

Saitama, a hero who appears entirely ordinary, dedicated three years of grueling training to fulfill his childhood ambition, a process that left him completely bald. He has now achieved such overwhelming power that he can neutralize any opponent with a single blow. Yet, this unmatched strength has resulted in an unexpected dilemma: the lack of any real challenge has robbed him of the thrill of combat, leaving him profoundly bored. His life changes when Genos, a nineteen-year-old cyborg, observes Saitama’s abilities and begs to become his disciple. Genos suggests they both register with the Hero Association to gain official recognition for their societal contributions. Amazed that his identity remains unknown despite his feats, Saitama readily accepts. As he forms bonds with new companions and faces fresh adversaries, Saitama joins the Association, seeking to rediscover the excitement of fighting that he once cherished.

Since his father passed away, Tanjirou Kamado has shouldered the responsibility of providing for his family. Although they live in poverty on a remote mountain, the Kamado household enjoys a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou goes down to a nearby village to earn some money by selling charcoal. As night falls on his way back, he is forced to take refuge in the home of a strange man, who warns him about flesh-eating demons that lurk in the woods after dark. When he finally returns home the following morning, he is confronted with a horrific scene—his entire family has been slaughtered. Even worse, the only survivor is his sister Nezuko, who has been transformed into a bloodthirsty demon. Fueled by rage and grief, Tanjirou vows to avenge his family and stay by his last remaining sibling. Alongside the mysterious organization known as the Demon Slayer Corps, he will do whatever it takes to slay demons and preserve the last remnants of his beloved sister's humanity.

The emergence of "quirks," newly discovered superpowers, has become more common over the years, with 80 percent of humanity now possessing various abilities ranging from elemental control to shape-shifting. The remaining people of the world are completely powerless, and Izuku Midoriya is one of those individuals. Since childhood, this ambitious middle schooler has dreamed of nothing more than becoming a hero. Izuku's unfortunate circumstances lead him to admire heroes and diligently take notes on them whenever he can. However, his persistence eventually pays off: Izuku encounters the number one hero and his personal idol, All Might. All Might's quirk is a unique ability that can be passed down, and he has selected Izuku as his successor. After enduring many months of intense training, Izuku enrolls at UA High, a prestigious school famous for its excellent hero training program. This year's incoming students look particularly promising. With his bizarre yet talented classmates and the looming threat of a villainous organization, Izuku will soon discover what it truly means to be a hero.

Since the launch of the revolutionary NerveGear, players worldwide have been able to immerse themselves fully in virtual reality. Among the console's most popular titles is Sword Art Online (SAO), which transports users to the sprawling, medieval world of Aincrad, where they can explore limitless possibilities limited only by imagination. With the game's global release, virtual reality gaming has never felt so real. But this perfect fantasy swiftly turns into a harrowing nightmare when SAO's creator traps thousands of players inside the game. The logout function has been disabled, and the only way to escape is to clear all one hundred increasingly treacherous floors of Aincrad. Worse still, any death inside the game results in real-world death. Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya, a former beta-tester, soon discovers that even with his prior knowledge, he cannot conquer SAO on his own. Partnering with Asuna Yuuki and other skilled players, he strives to overcome the seemingly impossible challenges ahead. However, between formidable bosses and sinister dark cults blocking their path, Kirito learns that these tasks are far easier said than done.

Hunters dedicate themselves to perilous missions, from exploring the world's unknown territories to tracking down rare items and monsters. To become a Hunter, one must survive the Hunter Examination—a high-stakes selection process where most applicants end up injured or dead. Each ambitious participant who takes on the notorious exam has their own reason. For 12-year-old Gon Freecss, his motivation is finding Ging, his father and a Hunter himself. Believing that becoming a Hunter will lead him to his father, Gon takes the first step toward following the same path. During the Hunter Examination, Gon befriends medical student Leorio Paladiknight, the vengeful Kurapika, and former assassin Killua Zoldyck. Though their motives differ greatly, they band together for a shared objective and begin to venture into a dangerous world.

A giant demon fox once terrorized the world twelve years ago. During the beast's rampage on the Hidden Leaf Village, the Hokage—the village's leader and mightiest ninja—gave his life to seal the creature inside a newborn infant. This act delivered civilization from destruction but condemned the child to a life of solitude. Now, after years of being ostracized and bullied, Naruto Uzumaki torments the village with elaborate pranks and vandalism. Yet behind these antics, he trains relentlessly to achieve his dream: becoming Hokage and gaining the acknowledgment of those who have wronged him his entire life. Naruto is assigned to Team 7, a ninja squad that includes two of his peers—the prodigy Sasuke Uchiha and the intelligent Sakura Haruno. Guided by the aloof Kakashi Hatake, Team 7 undertakes a string of dangerous missions, forcing its members to grow in strength and camaraderie despite their stark differences. Naruto strives to outshine Sasuke in their rivalry and win Sakura's romantic affection. But as the trio faces constant peril and death, their tragic pasts threaten to drive them apart.

A deadly menace lurks in Tokyo: man-eating "ghouls" that look exactly like humans and hide among them. Reserved college student Ken Kaneki keeps his head in books and pays no attention to reports of the escalating crisis. But the arrival of a beautiful woman named Rize Kamishiro breaks his solitude when she boldly asks him out on a date. As Kaneki walks Rize home, he realizes she is far from the kind person she seemed—she lured him with malicious intent. After a violent struggle, he wakes up in a hospital to find out his life was saved by having the organs of the now-dead Rize transplanted into his body. Kaneki's body starts changing in terrifying ways, turning him into a human-ghoul hybrid. As he begins his grim new path, Kaneki desperately holds onto his humanity amid the growing bloody war between society's new monsters and the government agents hunting them.

High schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his free time either in the Occult Club, casually indulging in baseless paranormal activities, or at the hospital visiting his bedridden grandfather. This easygoing routine takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a cursed item. A chain of supernatural events is set off after Yuuji swallows the object, which turns out to be a finger belonging to Sukuna Ryoumen, the King of Curses. Thrust into the world of Curses—beings born from human malice and negativity—he quickly learns the threat they pose to society as he discovers his own new abilities. Introduced to the Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School, Yuuji begins to follow a path from which there is no return: the path of a jujutsu sorcerer.

For many generations, humanity has been pursued by enormous, enigmatic predators called the Titans. Three massive walls—Wall Maria, Rose, and Sheena—offered safety and tranquility for over a century. That calm was broken when the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan appeared and demolished the outermost wall, Wall Maria. Forced to withdraw behind Wall Rose, humanity waited anxiously for the Titans to strike again and ruin their final refuge. In Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2, Eren Yeager and his comrades from the 104th Training Corps have only recently started serving as full members of the Survey Corps. As they prepare to confront the Titans once more, their plans are interrupted by an invasion of Wall Rose—yet nothing is as straightforward as it appears, and additional enigmas come to light. While the Survey Corps races to protect the wall, they learn more about the attacking Titans and the hidden truths concerning their own ranks.

After two and a half years of rigorous training away from Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto Uzumaki returns, driven by events that strengthened his resolve to grow stronger. Meanwhile, Akatsuki, the enigmatic group of elite rogue ninja, moves closer to executing their ambitious plot, one that could endanger the entire shinobi world. Although Naruto is older and ominous threats loom ahead, his personality remains largely unchanged—he is still boisterous and childish—but he now exudes greater confidence and an even stronger determination to defend his friends and his home. Whatever challenges come his way, Naruto will continue fighting for what he holds dear, even at the cost of his own body, as the saga of the boy who dreams of becoming Hokage unfolds.

Despite a previous violent assault, UA Academy's most celebrated event proceeds without interruption: the school sports festival. This competition, famous across Japan, gives budding heroes the chance to display their talents to the public and to potential employers. But the road to triumph is far from simple, particularly for Izuku Midoriya—his quirk boasts immense raw strength but suffers from severe inefficiency. Competing against gifted peers like Shouto Todoroki, who commands both fire and ice, Izuku must rely on his keen intellect and adapt to his environment to secure victory and demonstrate his true value.

After surviving a deadly whirlpool at sea by hiding inside a barrel, the carefree Monkey D. Luffy finds himself on a ship that is being attacked by fearsome pirates. Although he looks like a naive teenager, Luffy should not be underestimated. He is an unmatched fighter and a pirate himself, determined to obtain the coveted One Piece treasure and claim the title of King of the Pirates. Before his death, the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, shook the world by revealing the location of his vast riches and daring anyone to claim them. Since then, countless powerful pirates have sailed dangerous seas in search of the One Piece, only to never return. Luffy may lack a crew and a proper ship, but he possesses a superhuman ability and an unbreakable spirit that make him both a formidable opponent and an inspiration to many. With a big smile on his face, Luffy faces numerous challenges and gathers one-of-a-kind companions to join his ambitious quest. Together, they embrace perils and wonders on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Humanity remains trapped behind the two surviving walls, still endangered by the Titans that steal their freedom. The fight to eliminate these monsters continues, but dangers come not only from the Titans outside the walls but also from the people inside them. Following his rescue from the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan, Eren Yaeger focuses on mastering his Titan shifting ability. Krista Lenz deals with the pain of losing a comrade, Captain Levi selects Eren along with his friends to be part of his new personal squad, and Commander Erwin Smith recovers from wounds he received. For a time, the soldiers seem to be doing well—until the government suddenly demands that Eren and Krista be handed over. The Survey Corps' recent victories have attracted unwanted notice, and a figure from Levi's past is dispatched to retrieve the two wanted individuals. Hunted by the authorities, Levi and his squad must avoid their enemies to protect Eren and Krista. Eren and his comrades fight not only for survival against the fearsome Titans but also against the menace of a far more cunning adversary: other humans.

In an effort to restore the fading hope of humanity, the Survey Corps launch an operation to reclaim Wall Maria, where the fight against the ruthless Titans resumes. Returning to the ruined Shiganshina District, once his childhood home, Eren Yeager and his comrades find the area strangely devoid of Titans. Even after sealing the outer gate, they face no opposition. The mission proceeds smoothly until Armin Arlert, deeply suspicious of the enemy's absence, notices troubling hints of a hidden trap. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 follows Eren as he swears to reclaim everything that was taken from him. Alongside him, the Survey Corps push forward—through countless sacrifices—to carve a path to victory and unlock the secrets hidden in the Yeager family basement.

Summer arrives at UA Academy, and the aspiring heroes-in-training dedicate themselves fully to becoming renowned champions of justice. They embark on a forest training camp supervised by UA's pro heroes, where the students battle one another and tackle perilous exercises, honing their skills and surpassing their own limits. But their school trip takes a sudden, violent turn when the League of Villains attacks the camp with the goal of kidnapping one of the students. Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season centers on Izuku "Deku" Midoriya, a determined student striving to fulfill his ambition of becoming a hero like his idol, All Might. As one of the students caught in the turmoil of the villain assault, Deku must rise alongside his classmates and fight for their very survival.

Shigeo Kageyama, an eighth-grader known as Mob, discovered his immense psychic abilities early in life. Recognizing the inherent dangers of such power, he chose to suppress it, using his talents solely to woo Tsubomi, a girl he has long admired, though her interest quickly fades. Seeking guidance, Mob joins the agency of Arataka Reigen, a fraudulent psychic who manipulates Mob’s powers for small profits. This arrangement turns the exorcism of spirits into a routine part of his dull existence. Yet, the energy Mob releases is merely the surface; if his overwhelming emotions and latent potential go unchecked, they will trigger a catastrophic explosion that will transform him beyond recognition. The countdown to this explosion continues relentlessly, and halting it seems impossible.

When trouble strikes, a mysterious red phone number might appear. Dialing it connects you to Yato, a minor deity who calls himself the Yato God and aspires to amass millions of followers. Lacking even a single shrine, his ambitions remain unfulfilled, forcing him to scrape by with five-yen odd jobs. His situation worsens when his weapon partner abandons him for being incompetent. Yato’s fortunes shift when middle school student Hiyori Iki seemingly sacrifices herself to save him from a vehicle collision. While she survives, the incident destabilizes her spirit, allowing her soul to detach from her body. To restore her normal state, Hiyori insists Yato fix the problem, which requires a new weapon partner. Reluctantly, she agrees to assist him in finding one, offering hope that Yato’s luck is finally improving.

Gabi Braun and Falco Grice have dedicated their entire lives to training with the goal of inheriting one of the seven Titans controlled by Marley, aiming to assist their country in eliminating the Eldians on Paradis. Yet, just as their future seems secure, their tranquility is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of Eren Yeager and the surviving members of the Survey Corps. After finally accessing the Yeager family basement and uncovering the grim history behind the Titans, the Survey Corps has at last discovered the answers they had fought so hard to find. Now possessing the truth, the group heads out into the world beyond the walls. In Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season, two vastly different worlds clash as each side pursues its own objectives in the long-awaited conclusion to Paradis' struggle for freedom.

Night Raid operates as the secret assassination wing of the Revolutionary Army, a faction formed to depose Prime Minister Honest. Honest’s insatiable greed and lust for power have allowed him to exploit the inexperienced child emperor, leaving the rest of the nation to suffer in poverty, conflict, and decay due to the lack of strong, benevolent leadership. Although the members of Night Raid are seasoned killers, they recognize that taking lives is not a virtuous act and anticipate facing retribution as they ruthlessly remove any obstacles to the revolution. Tatsumi, a naive youth from a distant village, joins this group of assassins. He originally set out on a journey to alleviate the hardships of his impoverished hometown but was convinced by both the ideals and determination of Night Raid. Akame ga Kill! chronicles Tatsumi’s battle against the Empire as he encounters formidable weapons, rival assassins, and tests to his personal ethics, ultimately discovering the true meaning of being an assassin driven by purpose.

Hidden in the mountains beside the prestigious Kunugigaoka Middle School, a small decaying building houses the troublemakers and failures of Class 3-E. Looked down on by their fellow students, these kids seem to have no future in their academic pursuits—until the world government assigns them a deadly mission: eliminate the greatest threat to the planet, their new teacher. Having already destroyed the moon, this octopus-like instructor, nicknamed "Koro-sensei," has announced he will destroy Earth by March of next year. The students soon find that killing him is far from simple. Koro-sensei can move at speeds up to Mach 20 and is nearly immune to every weapon on Earth. Strangely enough, he also proves to be one of the best teachers Class 3-E has ever known. He trains them to succeed both in their studies as students and in their skills as assassins, confident that their resourcefulness and unwavering spirit can get them back to the main campus. Through trial and error, Nagisa Shiota and the rest of Class 3-E must discover Koro-sensei's weaknesses—and quickly, because the very future of the world depends on it.

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki leads a normal life until his family is targeted by a Hollow, a malevolent spirit that devours human souls. During the attack, he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who is wounded while defending Ichigo’s relatives. To protect his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia’s proposal to assume her powers, thereby becoming a Soul Reaper himself. Since Rukia cannot recover her abilities, Ichigo takes on the difficult responsibility of eliminating the Hollows infesting their town. He is not solitary in this mission, as he is eventually aided by his friends and classmates Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida, each possessing distinct talents. As Ichigo and his companions adjust to their new roles and support one another both in combat and daily life, the young Soul Reaper discovers that Hollows are not the sole danger threatening the human world.

Set in a realm reminiscent of medieval Europe, the Holy Knights of Britannia wield formidable magic to safeguard the region and its various kingdoms. A faction of these warriors, known as the Seven Deadly Sins, allegedly betrayed their nation and turned against their fellow knights in a bid to overthrow the ruler of Liones. Although the Holy Knights defeated them, whispers persisted that the legendary group survived. A decade later, the Holy Knights executed a coup, seizing power and establishing themselves as tyrannical rulers over the Kingdom of Liones. Adapted from the hit manga of the same title, Nanatsu no Taizai chronicles the journey of Elizabeth, the third princess of Liones, as she seeks out the Seven Deadly Sins. Together, they aim to reclaim the kingdom from the oppressive Holy Knights and restore justice to a corrupt world.