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Most people dismiss the existence of aliens, time travelers, and espers, and ordinary high schooler Kyon is no different. His mundane perspective is shattered on the first day of school when he encounters Haruhi Suzumiya, a girl determined to overturn his reality. During class introductions, Haruhi loudly declares her disdain for mundane individuals and her desire to encounter the supernatural. Upon discovering that the school lacks a club dedicated to paranormal phenomena, she impulsively forms the Spreading Fun all Over the World with Haruhi Suzumiya Brigade, commonly referred to as the SOS Brigade. Haruhi then recruits Kyon along with three other students: the stoic bookworm Yuki Nagato, the timid senior Mikuru Asahina, and the ever-cheerful Itsuki Koizumi. Although they appear ordinary, each member harbors secrets connected to Haruhi’s eccentric nature. Drawn into her chaotic world, Kyon joins the SOS Brigade on various adventures that gradually reveal the true nature of their enigmatic leader.

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.

Koyomi Araragi has only recently recovered from a vampire assault and encountered multiple girls plagued by supernatural afflictions. On top of everything else, he wakes up one morning to find himself abducted and bound by his girlfriend Hitagi Senjougahara. Araragi's sister Karen has gotten into trouble with Deishuu Kaiki, a con artist who once swindled Senjougahara's family. Consequently, Senjougahara has trapped Araragi to protect him from the cunning Kaiki. Yet when Araragi receives a desperate message from Karen, he leaves to save her. Beyond Karen's predicament, Tsukihi, Araragi's other sister, is dealing with her own problems. And when two enigmatic women enter their lives, not even Araragi can foresee their real intentions or the devastating secrets about his family that are soon to be uncovered.

Oddities, apparitions, and deities keep appearing around Koyomi Araragi and his tight circle of companions: Tsubasa Hanekawa, the group's modest intellectual; Shinobu Oshino, the vampire with a fondness for doughnuts; athletic troublemaker Suruga Kanbaru; the bite-prone spirit Mayoi Hachikuji; Koyomi's sweet admirer Nadeko Sengoku; and Hitagi Senjougahara, Koyomi's eclectic girlfriend. A fresh term has started, and with graduation approaching, Koyomi must urgently decide his future path, the relationships he will nurture, and which friends he will rescue. However, as strange incidents begin to occur, Koyomi is missing, and in his absence, a vicious tiger oddity appears. Hanekawa becomes its target and quickly realizes she must defend herself.

Thanks to the energetic president Haruhi Suzumiya and the SOS Brigade, Kyon has recently found himself dragged into a series of adventures. Though he had long ago rejected the idea of the supernatural, being forced to join the club has introduced him to events that defy logical explanation. These escapades are shared with the timid Mikuru Asahina, the reserved Yuki Nagato, and the perpetually optimistic Itsuki Koizumi. Regardless of the setting, whether it is summer vacation or a school festival, activities organized by the club and Haruhi always take a bizarre turn.

Ougi Oshino, a strange new student, arrives at Naoetsu Private High School and is introduced to Koyomi Araragi by their mutual friend Kanbaru Suruga, who seeks advice about a peculiar discovery. Upon inspecting the school, Ougi spots a classroom that has materialized in a previously empty space, a location that shouldn't exist. Suspecting supernatural involvement, Araragi and Ougi investigate the mystery. After being trapped inside with Ougi, Araragi realizes the room contains the memories of an event he had long forgotten.

On an autumn night at a secluded ramen shop near Shimogamo Shrine, a solitary third-year university student encounters a deity with an eggplant-shaped head who claims to oversee marriage. This encounter triggers the student’s memories of his previous two years, which were wasted attempting to sabotage campus relationships alongside his unsettling friend Ozu, who seems determined to cause him misery. Determined to maximize his remaining time in school, the student tries to pursue Akashi, a shy but gentle junior, but ultimately fails, leading to deep regret over his past choices. Immediately after this realization, he is transported back to the start of his university life, granted a second opportunity to navigate his existence. Visually striking and psychologically complex, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei follows a young man’s surreal journey as he seeks friendship, romance, and the vibrant campus experience he always envisioned.

With Koyomi Araragi and Hitagi Senjougahara having moved on after graduation, Naoetsu Private High School now has few familiar students left. Among them is Suruga Kanbaru, who still bears the Monkey's Paw. When she catches wind of rumors about a mysterious figure called the "Devil" that supposedly solves any problem through supernatural means, Kanbaru immediately suspects the talk is about her and sets out to investigate. She finds that the Devil is actually Rouka Numachi, a former basketball rival from junior high who can no longer play due to a leg injury. Rouka offers free advice to anyone who comes to her, acting as a collector of misfortune and enjoying the relief her clients feel from the false hope that their problems will be solved. While Kanbaru sees no real harm in this, she still scolds Rouka for lying and returns home, relieved that she is not the source of the rumors. However, she may have reason to worry after all: she discovers that her left hand has transformed back into its human form.

Preparing for his college entrance exams, Koyomi Araragi notices that his reflection has disappeared from mirrors, a characteristic common to true vampires. Worried about this physical change, he turns to the doll-like Yotsugi Ononoki and her master, the immortal aberration specialist Yozuru Kagenui, for help. After swiftly identifying the problem, Kagenui gives Araragi a harsh choice: he must either cease using the vampire abilities granted by Shinobu Oshino or lose his humanity forever.

After meeting with oddity specialist Izuko Gaen, high school senior Koyomi Araragi finds himself waking up in a strange, empty void, where a joyfully familiar face greets him in a disturbingly unfamiliar setting. With support from his girlfriend Hitagi Senjougahara, Araragi navigates the tangled threads of his past and the puzzles of the present in his quest for answers. But fate once again leads him to the eccentric transfer student Ougi Oshino, who makes an unexpected offer that could shake the very foundation Araragi stands on. As he uncovers the layers of mystery surrounding an apparition, Araragi stumbles upon a truth that was never meant to be uncovered.

Kimihiko Kimizuka has always believed he is a magnet for trouble, having been unintentionally dragged into countless criminal cases over the years. His life spirals into chaos when he is kidnapped by strangers and forced onto a plane that is soon hijacked. Amid this crisis, he encounters Siesta, a striking silver-haired woman who resolves the situation all on her own. Siesta introduces herself as a legendary detective and asks Kimihiko to become her sidekick. Though he initially refuses, her persistence eventually persuades him to join her, setting off on a global journey to combat various threats to humanity. But their adventure ends abruptly after three years of unpredictable and joyful experiences, when Siesta suddenly dies. Overcome with grief, Kimihiko tries to wipe all memories of her from his mind. However, as he meets new people, he realizes that the mark Siesta left on his life is far from disappearing.

Shinichi Kudou is a high school detective renowned for cracking numerous difficult cases. While tailing two shady men he spots one day, he accidentally stumbles upon a disturbing crime. Caught in the act, the men force him to ingest an experimental drug from their criminal syndicate, leaving him for dead. To his shock, Shinichi survives, but his body has shrunk to that of a seven-year-old child. Retaining his sharp mind, he conceals his true identity from everyone, including his childhood friend Ran Mouri and her father, private eye Kogorou Mouri. He adopts the alias Conan Edogawa, a name derived from mystery writers Arthur Conan Doyle and Ranpo Edogawa. As Conan, Shinichi secretly solves Kogorou's cases from the shadows using his exceptional detective abilities, all while covertly investigating the organization that caused his transformation, hoping to one day reverse the drug's effects.

Kimihiro Watanuki possesses the ability to see spirits and various supernatural beings, a troublesome gift he thoroughly despises. While walking home one day, harassed by spirits, he feels an inexplicable pull to enter a peculiar house. Inside, he meets Yuuko, a enigmatic woman who offers to free him from his ability to see and attract these bothersome creatures—but at a cost. She insists he work at her "shop," which fulfills people's wishes, and so Watanuki's journey through strange and wondrous occurrences begins.

Whether it's investigating stone shrines, chasing down rumors, or just playing a game of hide and seek, Koyomi Araragi is always ready to help out his friends from both the human and supernatural realms. In this collection of short tales, Koyomi assists each girl in his circle with solving a puzzle or passing the time, all the while gradually uncovering the reality behind his town and its numerous supernatural happenings.

The day of graduation has arrived, signaling the conclusion of Koyomi Araragi's unusual high school years filled with strange connections to supernatural entities. Yet, Araragi suddenly gets pulled into his own bathroom mirror, finding himself trapped in a topsy-turvy realm where everything familiar is flipped upside down—the usually arrogant Karen Araragi is uncharacteristically short, the typically stoic Yotsugi Ononoki is overflowing with feelings, and the cute ghost girl Mayoi Hachikuji has become a full-grown woman! But appearances can be deceiving. Zoku Owarimonogatari follows Araragi's journey through this strange dimension as he fights to find his way back home and unravel the mysteries of this peculiar world.

In the city of Stern Bild, individuals with special abilities are known as NEXT, who may use their powers for either heroism or villainy. A select group of NEXT appear regularly on Hero TV, chasing criminals to bring attention to their sponsors and earn Hero Points, all while competing to become the next King of Heroes. Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, also called "Wild Tiger," is a veteran hero whose performance has recently declined, partly because of his difficulty cooperating with other heroes. After a lackluster season where most of his peers far outperformed him, Tiger is partnered with a new hero who goes by his real name—Barnaby Brooks Jr. Barnaby, nicknamed "Bunny" by his carefree partner, wastes no time making it clear that the two could not be more opposite. Even though they mix like oil and water, Tiger and Bunny must learn to work together, both for their careers and to confront the growing dangers lurking within Stern Bild.

After the death of his father, Shougo Mikadono is set to become the head of the Mikadono Group. To finalize his succession, he must follow one additional condition: enroll in a new school, find a girl he truly loves, and marry her before graduating high school. Shougo transfers to Miryuin Private Academy, where he encounters several potential candidates: Konoe Suruma, the class representative and his first friend; Miyabi Kannagi, a distant yet caring girl; Rinka Kunitachi, the vice president of the student council; Mei Sagara, a cafe owner who dresses like a witch; and Mana Tendou, the student council president. But there's a catch—one of these girls is actually his long-lost half-sister, and he has no clue which one. This makes any romantic pursuit incredibly complicated.

Ron Kamonohashi was once the top student in the history of the prestigious Detective Training Academy BLUE, but he has lived as a shut-in ever since being expelled five years ago. He is also forbidden from working as a detective, having narrowly avoided execution after becoming entangled in a murder case during his time at the school. Ron's life takes a turn when police detective Totomaru Isshiki, acting on advice from a senior colleague, seeks his help with a criminal case that has remained unsolved for months. Ron reluctantly agrees and uses his extraordinary intuition to identify the culprit in under a day. However, it becomes clear that Ron suffers from a mysterious condition that can endanger the lives of those around him. To Ron's great surprise, Totomaru manages to save the life of someone Ron had put at risk. As the unlikely pair begins solving cases one after another, BLUE sends agents to investigate whether their former student has resumed detective work. Battling murderers, rogue detectives, and the Metropolitan Police Department, Ron and Totomaru must work together if they hope to survive and ensure justice is served.

Kimihiro Watanuki has always had an unusual existence. In addition to his power to perceive spirits, this continuation of xxxHOLiC shows him still working tirelessly for Yuuko, the eccentric owner of a peculiar shop, who vowed to take away this ability. Yet, this supernatural woman can only fulfill that promise once he has labored sufficiently to earn his desire. Such is the rule for anyone who enters the shop to have their wish fulfilled: a price equal to the wish must be paid. In this strange establishment that exists between the realm of the living and the dead, Watanuki spends his days performing household tasks for the seemingly indolent Yuuko and her associates, while also assisting customers. Alongside his classmates—his supposed romantic rival Shizuka Doumeki and his crush Himawari Kunogi—Watanuki confronts the numerous calamities that befall Yuuko's clients, as well as those that persistently haunt him and his companions.

From childhood, Ryuuichi Naruhodou aspired to become a defense attorney who would protect the innocent when no one else would. But when the rookie lawyer finally takes on his first case under the guidance of his mentor Chihiro Ayasato, he discovers that the courtroom is a battlefield. In these fast-paced trials, Ryuuichi must think creatively to uncover the truth behind the crimes committed and prove his clients' innocence. Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu", Igi Ari! follows Ryuuichi as he takes on cases to clear the falsely accused of the charges they face. It won't be easy—standing in his way is the ruthless prosecutor Reiji Mitsurugi, who will stop at nothing to secure guilty verdicts. With his back against the wall, the defense attorney must scrutinize both evidence and witness testimony, sifting through lies to solve the mystery behind each case. With a cry of "objection!" the courtroom battle begins!

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.

Arsene Lupin III realizes that the haul from his most recent casino heist consists of "Gothic Bills," legendary counterfeits that are virtually impossible to differentiate from real currency. With his partner Daisuke Jigen, he travels to the tiny country of Cagliostro to trace the source of these fakes. Soon after arriving, they rescue a young woman from a car chase—she is Clarisse d' Cagliostro, the daughter of the late Duke d' Cagliostro. She is fleeing a scheme by Count Cagliostro, who plans to take control of her family's treasure by forcing her into marriage. A natural flirt, Lupin doesn't like to see a girl in distress and decides to help. Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Kouichi Zenigata also get involved, each driven by their own reasons. As everyone gathers at Cagliostro Castle, Lupin recalls his visit there ten years earlier, and the hidden truths of the castle begin to come to light.

William Twining, a seventeen-year-old noble, takes great pride in his family lineage and his dedication to modern science. After discovering that his family is bankrupt, the arrogant aristocrat must confront the fact that he can no longer pay for his education or maintain his usual lifestyle. Desperately searching his mansion for valuables, William stumbles upon a concealed room and inadvertently summons the prideful demon Dantalion, the Grand Duke of Hell. It turns out that Lucifer, Hell's ruler, has entered a deep sleep. During his absence, only a human known as the "Elector" has the authority to choose a temporary successor, creating conflict among demons. Although William is informed that he is a direct descendant of King Solomon and holds absolute power in the underworld, he remains skeptical. Continuing to reject the existence of magic and the supernatural entirely, the stubborn realist fails to see that he stands at the heart of the ongoing conflict between Heaven and Hell.

In a world where half-human, half-animal chimeras coexist and work alongside ordinary people, a few bad apples inevitably appear among them. Unfortunately, criminals with non-human traits leave behind clues that often baffle the police. That's where lone wolf detectives like Hiroshi Inaba step in. He is literally part wolf and possesses the unique talent of extracting crucial information just by examining or tasting a strand of someone's hair! Naturally, this ability has given Inaba a bit of a hair fetish, but that doesn't seem to bother his two assistants—well, at least the cross-dressing one doesn't complain much. And it's nothing compared to the peculiar cravings of Inaba's nemesis, the omnivorous (and half goat) crime boss Don Valentino, who has a taste for green cash instead of fresh greens! Inaba is determined to cut Valentino out of the criminal herd before the Don can gobble up more ill-gotten money, but he'll have to chew through a heap of evidence to get his goat. Can sheer dogged detective work put the baaaaad guys behind bars?