Anime Like Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight

In this world, only a handful of humans can manifest their souls into formidable weapons. These individuals, called Blazers, undergo training at the prestigious Hagun Academy to become Mage-Knights. Among the student body is the so-called failure Ikki Kurogane, the sole F-ranked Blazer. But when the academy's worst student accidentally sees Stella Vermillion—an A-ranked Blazer who is also a princess—in the nude, she challenges him to a duel with severe stakes: the loser becomes the winner's slave. There's no way Stella could possibly lose, right? As he strives to demonstrate his strength to a world that considers him the weakest, Ikki acquires new friends, insight, and experience.

Following the crimson sun's disappearance, the Breakdown Phenomenon strikes Arata Kasuga's town, causing everyone to vanish. His world is not completely lost, though, because his childhood friend and cousin, Hijiri Kasuga, gives him a magical grimoire that artificially rebuilds reality. To look into this disaster, Lilith Asami arrives and gives Arata a choice: hand over the book or die. Instead, Arata picks a third option: enrolling at the secretive Royal Biblia Academy, where he meets six other magic users. Along with Lilith, these six make up the Trinity Seven, the school's elite each possessing unique powers and abilities. Driven by his wish to save Hijiri and aided by his new allies, Arata leaves no stone unturned in his quest to stop his hometown's destruction and bring his best friend back to life.

Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière is a proud mage in a world defined by wands, cloaks, and nobility. She attends the esteemed Tristain Academy for mages but fails at casting spells correctly, earning her the mocking nickname "Louise the Zero" from her classmates. During the required first-year familiar summoning ritual, Louise's attempt produces a massive explosion. Everyone dismisses it as another failure, but when the smoke clears, Saito Hiraga appears. He is treated like a slave, forced to clean Louise's clothes and eat off the floor. However, a strange mark resembling the legendary familiar Gandalfr appears on his hand, hinting that he is no ordinary summon. In this wild, adventurous, and explosive tale, Saito must adapt to his new life while Louise discovers she is far more than her humiliating nickname suggests.

In the MMORPG Cross Reverie, the Demon King Diablo stands unmatched in power. With the game's most coveted items and a maxed-out player level, he crushes any challenger with ease. Yet behind the screen, Diablo is Takuma Sakamoto—a socially awkward recluse whose only passion is his gaming life, even as he steamrolls endless foes. His routine is broken when a summoning spell drags him into a world that looks just like the game, where he keeps Diablo's form. There, he finds his summoners: Rem Galeu, a small Pantherian adventurer, and Shera L. Greenwood, an Elf summoner. They try to use an Enslavement Ritual to control him, but the magic backfires, making them his slaves instead. Trapped in this awkward situation, Takuma sets out with the girls to find a way to break the contract while adapting to his new life as the feared Demon King.

A century ago, a massive catastrophe called the Invertia transformed the world, weakening established countries and allowing the Integrated Empire Foundation to gain power. This event also created the Genestella—humans with superhuman abilities. The most talented among them are chosen to attend elite schools, where they battle in public tournaments known as Festas. Ayato Amagiri transfers to the struggling Seidoukan Academy on a scholarship. After accidentally seeing Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld, the Witch of Resplendent Flames, in an embarrassing situation, she demands a duel. Though the match is called off, Ayato makes it clear he has no interest in Festas; he came to search for his missing older sister. But as a dark plot unfolds, Ayato must fight to survive, surrounded by some of the most powerful Genestella in the world.

Individuals able to manifest weapons from their souls are called Blazers and attend Kouryou Academy High School to hone their abilities. Students are required to partner up, aiming for the ultimate objective of reaching the Absolute Duo state. After a mysterious killer murders his sister and friends, Tooru Kokonoe enters the academy in search of strength and revenge. During the opening ceremony, he is forced to duel the student sitting next to him, with expulsion hanging in the balance for the loser. As Tooru prepares for combat, his soul produces a shield instead of a weapon. This unusual occurrence catches the attention of Julie Sigtuna, a foreign student at the school.

Seeking to make the world a better place, Akuto Sai enters Constant Magic Academy and befriends Junko Hattori, who comes from a prestigious ninja family. They vow to build a brighter future together, but this dream collapses when Akuto’s presence awakens a prophecy that labels him the Demon King. As whispers spread, the school turns hostile and Junko’s trust begins to falter. Although Akuto fights against this destiny, his deeds inadvertently reinforce his image as a villain. His situation grows more complex with a harem of captivating girls holding opposing motives, ranging from wanting to punish him to showing him affection. Leveraging his growing powers, Akuto struggles against his mounting bad luck to prove that his fate is not fixed.

Celebrated as heroes for protecting Tristain, Louise Françoise and her familiar Saito Hiraga face tremendous pressure to safeguard the Kingdom. Across the sea, Albion enjoys a fragile truce, but the newly crowned Queen Henrietta must navigate growing political turmoil and a shadowy villain scheming against her rule. Confronted by persistent threats, Louise and Saito are forced to work together once more. No longer weighed down by her old nickname "Louise the Zero," the young mage now wields Void magic powerful enough to destroy an entire village, yet mastering this ability remains a considerable challenge. As tensions mount, the ideal of selfless loyalty is put to the test, but Louise and Saito remain determined to fulfill their duty until the very end.

In Alcia, every citizen is marked by a Count that determines their social rank and capabilities. If someone's Count reaches zero, they are sent to the Abyss—a horrifying place considered worse than death. Hina, a traveler whose Count reflects her journey's distance, is motivated by a promise to fulfill her mother's final wishes after watching her be dragged into the Abyss. She searches for the legendary Aces, warriors from a war three centuries ago who bear a white star beside their Count. On her path, Hina encounters Licht Bach, a masked man with a negative Count, and Nana, a tavern keeper. When a military soldier forces Hina into a fight, Licht steps in to save her, revealing that he has a second Count marked with a white star—proving he is one of the Aces. The story follows Hina and others as they uncover the hidden truths behind Alcia, the Abyss, and the Aces' legacy.

After his heroic sacrifice during the Albion conflict, Saito Hiraga is granted a knighthood and takes on the status of a noble, a change that Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière struggles to come to terms with. With their relationship no longer that of a powerful Void mage and her incompetent familiar, Louise begins to question what their connection truly means. While visiting a castle, Louise is attacked by the formidable mage Sheffield. Unable to defeat her opponent alone, she is saved by Saito’s unexpected arrival. The mysterious effects of Void magic seem to influence the fight, leading Louise to suspect that another Void user exists. She also notices that Saito’s magical rune is starting to decay, prompting a new mission to locate the elf who previously restored his life. As they work to restore the runes and redefine their bond, the former master and servant must face these new obstacles together.

Diablo, the Demon King, has returned, this time disguised as a deity. After a coincidental meeting with High Priest Lumachina Weselia, Diablo and his companions agree to escort the mysterious young woman on a journey to rid the Church of its deeply rooted corruption. Lumachina mistakenly believes Diablo is the true God, a misunderstanding he exploits while protecting her during her inaugural mission to find the virtuous head paladin, Batutta. Along the way, the party grows to include the grasswalker Horn and the Magmatic Maid, Rose. As the group continues their travels, the question remains: can Diablo grant Lumachina's wishes, and will the Demon Lord from another world succeed in maintaining his divine deception?

The second season of The Asterisk War continues after Ayato Amagiri and Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld have advanced to the next round of the Phoenix Festa, following a brutal battle against Irene and Priscilla Urzaiz. However, their progress is hindered when it is revealed that Ayato's powers remain sealed, a secret no longer concealed from their opponents. At a clear disadvantage, the duo must develop a new approach to stay in the competition. As the stakes increase, it becomes apparent that the obstacles ahead will only become more demanding.

Following the events of Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo, Saito Hiraga and Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière shift to an offensive stance. With assistance from two other individuals who wield the power of the "void," they confront King Joseph in the Holy City of Romalia. Amid the numerous conflicts ahead, an ancient evil begins to stir from the shadows. Will their deep connection develop into something more, or will it be broken by the ever-growing difficulty of the trials they must endure? Zero no Tsukaima F chronicles the journey of Louise and Saito as they confront their ultimate challenges together.

Lux, the former prince of the fallen Arcadia Empire, accidentally enters a girls' dormitory bath and catches a glimpse of the new princess, Lisesharte. Furious at the intrusion, she challenges him to a Drag-Ride duel. Drag-Rides are ancient mechanical suits discovered in ruins across the world. Though once celebrated as the strongest Drag-Knight, Lux is now mocked as the "undefeated weakest" due to his refusal to attack his opponents. After the match, he is compelled to join the all-female academy that trains royal Drag-Knights.

While traveling to Areishia Spirit Academy, Kamito Kazehaya stumbles upon Claire Rouge, who is naked after bathing for a purification ritual. Claire, an elementalist hoping to form a contract with a powerful spirit to increase her strength, is frustrated when Kamito accidentally becomes the spirit's contractor instead, even though only shrine maidens are permitted to hold such contracts. Undeterred, Claire declares that Kamito must become her contracted spirit. Upon arriving at the academy, Kamito avoids Claire and meets Headmaster Greyworth Ciel Mais, who offers him admission. Although attending a school full of shrine princess trainees will be challenging, he reluctantly agrees in exchange for information about Restia Ashdoll, his former spirit. He also accepts the Headmaster's challenge to win the Blade Dance, a tournament happening in two months, where he must defeat the strongest elementalist, who is rumored to be bound to a darkness spirit.

In a world where magical dangers and threats are ever-present, specialized warriors called Inquisitors are trained to non-violently prevent these threats and malicious activities. The Anti-Magic Academy is a dedicated institution that educates and trains these Inquisitors, dividing students into small squads to foster teamwork. Among them is the 35th Test Platoon, nicknamed the "Small Fry Platoon" because of its low ranking and unskilled members. But things shift when Ouka Ootori, a strong-willed and rebellious former Inquisitor, is forced to join the platoon after breaking rules and committing a serious offense: killing a witch. Her arrival sparks conflict, as she clashes with the clumsy squad captain Takeru Kusanagi and argues with the rest of the team over her attitude toward witches. This mismatched group has a long journey ahead if they hope to succeed and move up the ranks at the Anti-Magic Academy—they must first resolve their differences and learn to cooperate as a unit.

Hida Kizuna has the Heart Hybrid Gear (HHG) ability, but it is not strong enough to make him particularly significant. His older sister calls him to transfer to a strategic defense school, where many of the students—most of whom are large-breasted girls—use their HHG powers to fight invaders from another world while wearing extremely skimpy pilot outfits. Kizuna's own combat ability falls short, but his sister has a different plan: it turns out that having erotic experiences with Kizuna allows the girls to recharge their energy or increase their power. Clearly, his new school life is bound to be filled with embarrassment.

The film opens when Arata accidentally touches "Hermes Apocrypha," Lilith's Grimoire. He is suddenly enveloped in a brilliant white light, and a girl appears before him. She calls herself Lilim and regards both Arata and Lilith as her parents. At the same moment she appears, something changes in the world. The forbidden Eternal Library awakens. Sealed within the Library is the ultimate culmination of Alchemy, the White Demon Lord. The White Demon Lord plots to eliminate Arata and the Trinity Seven in order to usurp the position of Demon Lord. Brimming with untold power, the White Demon Lord attacks Arata, triggering a desperate crisis. Arata and the Trinity Seven must now save the world in this final battle.

Arata faces expulsion! His only chance to avoid it is to receive further instruction on the magic archives from each member of the Trinity Seven.

Negi Springfield is a ten-year-old wizard who only needs to pass one final exam to become a Master Wizard. His last test is an unusual one: he must work as an English teacher at an all-girls boarding school. Upon arriving, he accidentally humiliates a student named Asuna Kagurazaka and replaces her favorite teacher, making her resent him. Things get worse when Asuna discovers Negi's magical abilities and blackmails him into helping her. Despite their rocky start, the two are forced to collaborate on various challenges, from battling evil wizards to ensuring their class passes their final exams—all while navigating humor, magic, and budding romances.

A decade ago, Princess Krystal Novaty "Hime" Nokanatika fled from another world to escape assassination attempts by a malevolent force. Arriving in modern-day Japan, she met Haruto Satou. She made him promise to forget what he saw, and they became friends. Now returning to the Nokanatika Kingdom to assume her royal duties, Hime says goodbye to Haruto. But when he suddenly recalls their first encounter, he rushes to the spot where she first appeared and steps through a dimensional portal to find her. His sudden appearance interrupts Hime's wedding ceremony to Prince Marmarugias Gisaras. The event is violently disrupted when an abyss monster attacks, threatening Hime's life. Acting on instinct, Hime exchanges rings with Haruto, granting her new husband light-based powers that allow him to defeat the creature. Now known as the Ring King, Haruto must marry four other princesses to gain additional magical abilities and stand a chance in his battle against the world's enemy: the Abyss King.

Heavens Library to Crimson Lord reunites Arata, Lilith, and the other members of the Trinity Seven as they confront the most formidable adversary in Trinity Seven history: Lilith's own father. Revealed to be the most powerful Demon Lord, he issues a challenge to Arata, who has now become a candidate for the title of Demon Lord.

Picture drama episodes featured on each DVD volume of Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo. Episode Titles: vol.1 "Maid's Afternoon: Whip of Love" vol.2 "Maid's Afternoon: Afternoon for Two" vol.3 "Maid's Afternoon: The Last Night" vol.4 "Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day" Prologue vol.5 "Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day" Chapter 1 vol.6 "Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day" Chapter 2 vol.7 "Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day" The Last Chapter

Second season of Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari.