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Twenty-two-year-old Tatsuhiro Satou dropped out of college and has lived as a hikikomori for nearly four years. During his seclusion, he has developed a host of bizarre conspiracy theories, none stronger than his conviction that a secretive, malevolent organization called the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK) is responsible for his NEK (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) condition and works to spread hikikomori culture. NHK ni Youkoso! is a psychological dramedy following Tatsuhiro's attempts to break free from the NHK's wicked schemes and the self-inflicted disease of isolation, all while struggling simply to leave his apartment and secure a job. His unexpected meeting with the enigmatic Misaki Nakahara may signal a turning point, but it comes at the price of confronting his greatest fear—society itself.

Kiki, a thirteen-year-old witch still in training, must live on her own for a full year in a faraway town to become a fully qualified witch. Leaving behind her family and friends, Kiki undertakes this tradition by flying out into the wide world on her broomstick, accompanied by her black cat Jiji. After settling in the coastal town of Koriko, Kiki has trouble adjusting and ends up roaming the streets without a place to stay—until she meets Osono, who gives Kiki room and board in return for helping deliver items from her small bakery. Soon afterward, Kiki decides to start her own courier service using her broomstick, beginning her journey toward independence. As she tries to find her place among the townspeople, Kiki brings them exciting new experiences and comes to grasp the true meaning of responsibility.

As a child, Moritaka Mashiro dreamed of becoming a mangaka like his uncle Tarou Kawaguchi, who created a hit gag manga. However, after a tragic event, he abandons that dream and focuses on studying throughout middle school, planning to become a salaryman. Then his classmate Akito Takagi—the top student and an aspiring writer—spots the detailed sketches in Moritaka's notebook. Recognizing his artistic potential, Akito asks Moritaka to team up and create manga together. After some persuasion, Moritaka realizes that if they produce a successful series, the girl he likes, Miho Azuki, might get to voice a character in its anime adaptation. So the two start making manga under the pen name Muto Ashirogi, with the goal of becoming the greatest mangaka Japan has ever seen.

Mari Tamaki has always been fascinated by the world beyond her reach, dreaming of what lies at the edge of the universe. Though she holds these grand ambitions deep inside, her fear of the unknown and anxiety over her own limits have kept her from pursuing them. Now in her second year of high school, Mari is determined not to waste any more of her youth—yet her hesitation still holds her back from taking that bold leap. That changes when she meets a girl with equally enormous dreams. Driven by her mother's disappearance, Shirase Kobuchizawa has been saving money to fund an expedition to Antarctica. Despite facing skepticism and mockery from nearly everyone, she remains resolute in her mission to find her mother in a place farther than the universe itself. Inspired by Shirase's unwavering determination, Mari eagerly joins her. Their plan soon draws the interest of the energetic Hinata Miyake, who craves adventure and recognition, and the refined Yuzuki Shiraishi, a polite girl from a privileged upbringing. Together, these four spirited young women set off for the frozen southern continent, each in pursuit of something meaningful.

When computers begin to resemble humans, does the concept of love remain unchanged? Hideki Motosuwa is a young boy from the countryside working hard to pass his college entrance exams. Coming from a poor family, he can barely afford his everyday expenses, let alone the latest trend: Persocoms—personal computers that look exactly like human beings. One evening on his way home, he stumbles upon an abandoned Persocom. After taking her home and successfully turning her on, she appears to be faulty, able to say only one word: "Chii," which becomes her name. Unlike other Persocoms, Chii cannot download data onto her hard drive, forcing Hideki to teach her about the world the old-fashioned way while simultaneously studying for his college exams. Together with his friends, Hideki attempts to solve the mystery behind Chii, who might be a "Chobit"—an urban legend about special units capable of genuine human emotions and thoughts, along with love for their owner. But can a romance truly develop between a Persocom and a human?

Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto is an ordinary fourth grader living in Tomoeda until she accidentally discovers a mysterious book of cards called "The Clow." While examining her find, she inadvertently unleashes a magical gust of wind that scatters the cards across the town. This incident awakens the Beast of the Seal—Keroberos, nicknamed "Kero"—who informs Sakura that she has released the mystical Clow Cards, created by the sorcerer Clow Reed. Because each card can act independently and possesses immense power, Clow had sealed them away. Now that they are free, the cards pose a serious threat to the world, and it falls upon Sakura to stop them. Appointing Sakura as the "Cardcaptor" and giving her the Sealed Key, Kero charges her with finding and recapturing all the Clow Cards. With her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji at her side and Kero's guidance, Sakura must balance her new secret responsibility with everyday life as she embarks on magical adventures as Cardcaptor Sakura.

Five best friends—Aoi Miyamori, Ema Yasuhara, Midori Imai, Shizuka Sakaki, and Misa Toudou—discovered their shared passion for anime at Kaminoyama High School and started the animation club. They created their first amateur anime together, presented it at the culture festival, and pledged to pursue careers in the industry, hoping to collaborate on a mainstream show someday. Two and a half years later, Aoi and Ema have secured positions at the renowned Musashino Animation production company. The others face hurdles in achieving their dream jobs. Shizuka struggles with being overlooked as a voice actress, Misa works a stable but unfulfilling job designing 3D models for an auto company, and Midori studies at university, aiming to become a story writer. These five young women discover that success involves many detours, yet dreams remain attainable through persistence and a dash of eccentric creativity.

After their first kiss, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane find themselves uncertain about the status of their relationship. The nagging doubt over whether they are officially a couple creates fresh challenges as both struggle to understand their emotions. As the lovestruck student council members worry, the Christmas season arrives, filling the air with romance. Amidst widespread affection, Kaguya and Shirogane must once again endure their playful battle of wits. If they can come to terms with their feelings for each other, they may finally grasp what they have both yearned for so long: genuine love.

Akito Takagi and Moritaka Mashiro, who work together under the pen name Muto Ashirogi, have achieved the serialization of their new manga "Detective Trap," bringing them closer to their goal of becoming famous mangaka. For Mashiro, this is only the beginning—he made a promise to marry his childhood friend and aspiring voice actress Azuki Miho once his work receives an anime adaptation, so he must keep pushing Ashirogi's series to gain popularity. A fierce group of talented rivals surrounds them, including the wild genius Eiji Niizuma, the elegant student Yuriko Aoki and her older admirer and partner Takurou Nakai, the lazy prodigy Kazuya Hiramaru, and the abrasive artist Shinta Fukuda. These mangaka both support and compete against Muto Ashirogi in the race to create the next major hit. While adapting to their new, young, and seemingly inexperienced editor, the duo works hard to maintain their current serialization, climb to the top of Shounen Jack, and ultimately secure an anime adaptation for their manga. With new rivals and allies, Bakuman. 2nd Season follows Takagi and Mashiro's uplifting journey of dedication and youthful romance.

Nanba is known as the most secure prison in existence, built to contain convicts who have proven impossible to hold in ordinary facilities. Within Cell 13 are four inmates with a flawless track record of escaping every other jail they've been in. Juugo, a lock expert, has spent nearly his entire life behind bars; Uno, a gambler, relies on sharp instincts; Nico is an otaku whose body reacts in strange ways to drugs; and Rock is a fighter with a huge appetite for food. Their daily mischief constantly frustrates building supervisor Hajime Sugoroku, who works hard to prevent them from escaping. The story follows the comedic, glitter-filled adventures of these prisoners and their guards. With three meals a day and events like sports festivals, life in Nanba isn't so bad, making it feel like the closest thing to home for the four.

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.

Now in their third serialization, manga duo Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi—working under the pen name Muto Ashirogi—are drawing closer than ever to their goal of an anime adaptation. But the true struggle is just beginning: if they cannot compete with artist Eiji Niizuma in the rankings within six months, their series will be axed. To make matters worse, numerous rivals are right behind them, openly declaring war. They don't even have time to spare dreaming about an anime! In Bakuman. 3rd Season, Muto Ashirogi must find a way to stay on top of the immense mountain known as the Shounen Jack rankings. Facing fresh problems and new assistants, the pair continue to chase their dream.

On Christmas Eve, Hana, Gin, and Miyuki are sifting through trash for gifts when they stumble upon an abandoned baby in the frigid winter night. Horrified by the tragic scene, Hana's maternal instinct takes over, and she insists on tracking down the baby's biological mother to get an explanation. They name the infant Kiyoko—meaning pure child—and begin their search using the few clues left with her: a mysterious key and a single note. But their plans quickly unravel as they become tangled in a string of unexpected events. Tokyo Godfathers traces the journey of this trio as they remain united through every hardship, determined to bring Kiyoko to her true home, and to discover their own Christmas miracle.

Diagnosed with narcolepsy after the tragic loss of his parents, young Riki Naoe withdrew from society until Kyousuke recruited him into the Little Busters, a group of misfits including Masato, Kengo, and Rin. Together, they spent their childhood fighting imaginary evil and cherishing their youth. As high school arrives, the close-knit group stays together, but Kyousuke, facing his final year, revives the club by forming a baseball team. With insufficient members, the roles reverse, and Riki must now recruit new friends to join the Little Busters. Their efforts are soon interrupted when Rin discovers a mysterious letter attached to her cat, tasking them with uncovering the world's secret by completing specific assignments. The Little Busters must now determine the nature of this hidden truth.

Now a third-year high school student, Rikka Takanashi still suffers from chuunibyou—a condition that makes her imagine fantastical realities. Her relationship with Yuuta Togashi has remained stagnant for half a year, and with college entrance exams approaching, both hope to attend the same university. However, Rikka's elder sister Tooka lands a stable job in Italy and decides to take Rikka there. This sudden development throws the couple into turmoil, as neither wants to be separated. Desperate, they turn to their friends for advice, and after a short discussion, devise a plan: to run away together. Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie: Take On Me follows Yuuta and Rikka on a dramatic journey across Japan as they strive to prevent Rikka from being taken to Italy—but will they succeed?

A curse transformed World War I ace Marco Pagot into a pig, leading him to adopt the identity of Porco Rosso, a mysterious bounty hunter who preys on sky pirates across the Adriatic Sea. He spends most of his time on a remote island, leaving only to collect bounties or visit the beautiful Gina, a singer who owns the Hotel Adriano. While traveling to repair his malfunctioning engine, Porco Rosso is shot down by a brash young American pilot named Donald Curtis. Thrilled by the prospect of fame, Donald boldly declares that the flying pig is finished. Unwilling to disappoint Gina, Porco Rosso escapes to the renowned Piccolo S.P.A. airplane company, taking out a large loan to repair and upgrade his fighter plane. There, he is astonished to discover that the company's chief engineer is the 17-year-old Fio Piccolo, who is eager for a chance to prove herself. With Fio's enhancements, Porco Rosso prepares to officially challenge Donald and reclaim his honor.

Kyouko Mogami works multiple jobs day and night to support her childhood friend, Shoutarou "Shou" Fuwa, as he climbs the ranks to become a popular idol. She never complains about her exhausting routine, because she is deeply in love with Shou and would do anything for him. But her world shatters when she accidentally hears him dismiss her as nothing more than a convenient maid he doesn't care about. Enraged by his betrayal, Kyouko flies into a fury and vows to get revenge on her former crush by entering the entertainment industry and surpassing him. Joining the cutthroat world of showbiz proves difficult, as she constantly encounters people who push her beyond her limits. Still, driven by her desire for vengeance, Kyouko is determined to keep pushing herself and reach the top.

Yuuta Takemoto is a second-year student at an art college living in a cramped apartment with two older classmates—the eccentric Shinobu Morita, who repeatedly fails to graduate because he never shows up to class, and the level-headed Takumi Mayama, who acts as a dependable senior and often looks out for Takemoto. Takemoto had never really thought about his future until one beautiful spring day, when he meets the charming Hagumi Hanamoto and instantly falls in love. Extremely talented in the arts, Hagumi joins Takemoto's university and quickly becomes friends with the popular ceramics student Ayumi Yamada. Ayumi already knows the three roommates well and secretly has strong feelings for one of them. Honey and Clover is a touching story about youth, love, searching for one's path, and self-discovery, all delicately intertwined through the complicated relationships among five close friends.

High school student Misaki Takahashi comes home to find his older brother being caressed by a stranger. Shocked by this scene, Misaki learns the man is Akihiko Usami, a famous novelist and his brother's closest friend. As the two grow closer, Akihiko becomes Misaki's private tutor. But after Misaki discovers the author's latest boys-love novel, he starts to doubt Akihiko's intentions regarding his friendship with the student's brother. Meanwhile, Hiroki Kamijou, a university professor of classical literature and Akihiko's friend, mourns a failed relationship. On the verge of a mental collapse, he meets student Nowaki Kusama, who seeks his help for an upcoming exam. Despite repeatedly turning Nowaki down, Hiroki eventually agrees to assist. As they grow closer, more truths about the student come to light. Furthermore, wealthy teenager Shinobu Takatsuki learns that his older sister has divorced Hiroki's coworker You Miyagi. He immediately wants to date the same man—who saved Shinobu from a robbery three years prior. However, You does not reciprocate and tries to drive him away. But the educator soon realizes that Shinobu will stop at nothing for their fated romance. Junjou Romantica gathers three love stories, chronicling each couple's romance.

Yukino Miyazawa serves as the female class representative and is the most admired freshman girl at her high school. Excelling in both academics and athletics while maintaining an elegant and sociable demeanor, she has been the subject of admiration throughout her life. However, beneath this facade, she is extremely vain and works tirelessly to uphold her high grades, athletic prowess, and polished image. Her greatest desire is to be the focus of attention and praise—which is why she despises Souichirou Arima, the male class representative and the only person more accomplished than her. From the first day of high school, she has tried in vain to steal the spotlight from her new rival. Finally, on the midterm exams, Yukino achieves the top score, surpassing Souichirou. To her surprise, he congratulates her on her success, making her question her own deceptive ways. When Souichirou confesses his feelings for her, Yukino rejects him and boasts about it at home with only a slight twinge of regret. Yet the next day, Souichirou arrives at Yukino's house to deliver a CD and witnesses her true, unrestrained self; armed with this secret, he blackmails her into helping him finish his student council duties. Forced to spend time with Souichirou, Yukino discovers that she is not the only one hiding secrets.

As a young girl, Uta—former musician of the Red Hair Pirates and childhood friend of Monkey D. Luffy—vowed to create a new age of freedom by spreading happiness through her music across the world. Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew attend Uta's debut live concert, where countless fans have gathered to experience the diva's extraordinary singing. Due to a traumatic event in her past, Uta harbors a strong resentment toward pirates; her joyful reunion with Luffy is interrupted when she discovers that he has become one. When Luffy refuses to abandon his pirate life, Uta unleashes her abilities against the Straw Hats. The crew soon realizes that their minds have been ensnared in Uta's dream world from the moment the concert began, while their unconscious bodies remain asleep in the real world. With time running out, the Straw Hats must find a way to break free from the nightmare or remain imprisoned in Uta's dream forever.

Mii Snowdon is left alone after her father vanishes during his investigation of the mysterious alphabet-like Pokémon known as the Unown. The only clue to his disappearance is a box filled with tiles. As she plays with these tiles, Mii wishes to see her father again, and this wish rouses the Unown—which summon the lion-like Legendary Pokémon Entei to act as her father. Meanwhile, Satoshi travels to Greenfield with his loyal partner Pikachu to meet his friends Kasumi and Takeshi. Upon arrival, they are astonished to find the area crystallized. They soon learn that the Unown are responsible, and that these Pokémon must be defeated to restore Greenfield to its former state. The conflict becomes personal when Entei kidnaps Satoshi's mother. To discover why his mother was taken, Satoshi, along with his friends and their Pokémon, must journey across the crystallized landscape to confront Entei and the Unown.

The second part of Junjou Romantica continuing the story.

Two years after the Tendoshuu's assault on the O-Edo Central Terminal, the Yorozuya have disbanded and each gone their own way. Anticipating Utsuro's comeback, Gintoki Sakata investigates the Earth's ley lines for traces of the other man's Altana. After crossing paths with the surviving Tendoshuu members—still relentless in their pursuit of immortality—Gintoki makes his way back to Edo. The reassembled Shinsengumi and Yorozuya then launch an assault on the occupied Central Terminal. With the Altana extracted from the wreckage of the Tendoshuu's vessel at risk of exploding, the Yorozuya and their allies battle their adversaries as the fate of Edo—and the entire world—hangs in the balance. Honoring their teacher's wishes, the former students of Shouyou Yoshida come together and revisit their pasts one last time, striving to secure their futures.