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After her father's death, Ryuuko Matoi travels the nation to hunt down his murderer. Her sole lead is the Scissor Blade, one half of a weapon her father forged, which guides her to Honnouji Academy. This formidable high school is dominated by the ruthless student council president, Satsuki Kiryuuin, and her top lieutenants, the Elite Four. At this cutthroat institution, Satsuki bestows Goku Uniforms upon the strongest students, endowing them with extraordinary powers. Ryuuko suffers defeat in a battle against a student clad in a Goku Uniform. However, upon returning to her destroyed home, she finds Senketsu, a sentient Kamui. When Senketsu comes into contact with Ryuuko's blood, it awakens and bonds with her, granting her tremendous strength. Now equipped with Senketsu and the Scissor Blade, Ryuuko engages the Elite Four, resolved to face Satsuki and reveal the truth regarding her father's demise.

Following the vanishing of the crimson sun and the catastrophic Breakdown Phenomenon that wipes Arata Kasuga's town from existence, reality is artificially reconstructed thanks to a magical grimoire entrusted to him by his childhood friend and cousin, Hijiri Kasuga. When Lilith Asami arrives to investigate the disaster, she demands Arata surrender the book or face death. Refusing both options, Arata instead enrolls in the clandestine Royal Biblia Academy. There, he encounters six other magic users who, alongside Lilith, comprise the Trinity Seven, the academy's elite members each wielding unique abilities. Fueled by his determination to rescue Hijiri, Arata and his new companions launch an exhaustive quest to halt the total destruction of his hometown and restore his cherished friend.

Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière attends the prestigious Tristain Academy, where she struggles with magic, causing her spells to frequently fail. Mocked by her peers as "Louise the Zero," she faces a critical moment when first-years must summon their familiars. Louise's attempt results in a massive explosion that everyone assumes is another failure, yet Saito Hiraga emerges from the chaos. Initially treated as a mere servant, Saito is forced to perform menial duties such as cleaning Louise's clothes and eating off the ground. However, a strange mark resembling that of the legendary familiar Gandalfr appears on his hand, hinting that he is far from ordinary. As Saito adapts to this unexpected new life, Louise begins to uncover her true potential, proving she is more than the humiliating nickname suggests.

In the online game Cross Reverie, Diablo reigns supreme as the highest-level player wielding the rarest items and defeating all opponents. However, this formidable avatar is actually Takuma Sakamoto, a shut-in gamer who lives entirely within his virtual world. His routine is shattered when a summoning spell transports him into a world mirroring the game, preserving his appearance as Diablo. There, he encounters his summoners: Rem Galeu, a diminutive Pantherian adventurer, and Shera L. Greenwood, an Elf summoner. Their ritual intended to bind him backfires, instead placing them under his enslavement. Takuma is now forced to live as the Demon King, journeying alongside Rem and Shera to reverse the contract while adapting to his new reality.

A century after the devastating Invertia incident weakened world governments and allowed the Integrated Empire Foundation to rise, a new type of human known as Genestella appeared, possessing incredible powers. These gifted individuals attend prestigious academies to battle in public tournaments called Festas. Ayato Amagiri enters Seidoukan Academy on a scholarship, an institution currently struggling. When he inadvertently catches Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld, the Witch of Resplendent Flames, in an embarrassing moment, she demands a duel. Although the fight never happens, Ayato declares he has no desire to join Festas, as his main objective is locating his missing sister. Yet, as a dark conspiracy begins to emerge, Ayato is compelled to fight for his life against some of the most powerful Genestella in the world.

Once considered mere legends, phantoms and yokai are now known to exist alongside humanity after a unique virus altered human perception. This same virus bestowed special abilities upon select individuals, allowing them to battle dangerous spirits. Haruhiko Ichijou and Mai Kawakami are among these empowered youths; Haruhiko utilizes his art to summon and seal phantoms, while Mai channels elemental forces into her martial arts. Joined by the amiable phantom Ruru, they establish Team E at Hosea Academy, an institution focused on managing the erratic nature of these supernatural beings. As the boundaries between reality and the surreal blur, the team must navigate the daily chaos unleashed by the phantoms.

Akuto Sai joins Constant Magic Academy hoping to improve the world and forms a bond with Junko Hattori, who comes from a prestigious ninja lineage. While they strive to create a better tomorrow, Akuto's presence activates a prophecy branding him as the Demon King. As rumors circulate, the school's atmosphere becomes hostile, causing Junko's trust in him to waver. Although Akuto tries to deny this cursed fate, his efforts only reinforce his reputation as a villain. Complicating matters further is a harem of fascinating girls with conflicting agendas, some seeking to punish him while others display true affection. Leveraging his expanding abilities, Akuto battles his misfortune to demonstrate that his predetermined destiny can be altered.

After heroically defending Tristain, Louise Françoise and her familiar Saito Hiraga face increasing pressure to protect the kingdom. Across the sea, Albion holds a fragile peace as its newly crowned Queen Henrietta struggles with internal unrest and a mysterious foe plotting against her reign. Faced with these escalating dangers, Louise and Saito must join forces once more. Louise has shed her old moniker "Louise the Zero," now commanding Void magic potent enough to level an entire village, though controlling such power proves difficult. As tensions rise, the concept of selfless loyalty is put to the test, yet Louise and Saito remain steadfast in their commitment to their duties until the very end.

Following his heroic actions in the Albion conflict, Saito Hiraga is granted a knighthood and elevated to the rank of a noble, leaving Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière uncertain about how this change affects their relationship. No longer simply the master of a seemingly powerless familiar, Louise struggles with the shifting dynamic between them. During a visit to a castle, she is attacked by the skilled mage Sheffield but is saved by Saito's timely intervention. The battle reveals unusual effects from Void magic, suggesting the existence of another Void user. Louise also notices that Saito's magical runes are beginning to deteriorate, prompting them to seek out the elf who once revived him. As they set out on a journey to repair the runes and restore their bond, the two must face these challenges together.

In "How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω," Diablo, the Demon King, returns, now posing as a deity. After a chance meeting with High Priest Lumachina Weselia, Diablo and his companions decide to accompany the young woman on her mission to root out the deep-seated corruption within the Church. Lumachina mistakenly believes Diablo is the true God, a misunderstanding he uses to his advantage while protecting her during her first task to find the righteous head paladin, Batutta. The journey adds Horn, the grasswalker, and Rose, the Magmatic Maid, to the group. As they continue traveling, the central questions emerge: can Diablo fulfill Lumachina's wishes, and will the Demon Lord from another world be able to maintain his divine deception?

In the second season of The Asterisk War, Ayato Amagiri and Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld move forward in the Phoenix Festa following an intense battle against Irene and Priscilla Urzaiz. Their progress becomes complicated when it is revealed that Ayato's powers remain sealed, a detail now exposed to their opponents. Facing this major disadvantage, the two must develop new tactics to stay in the competition. As the obstacles become more severe, they confront increasingly powerful enemies.

Panty and Stocking—the Anarchy Sisters—are a pair of foul-mouthed angels who got kicked out of Heaven for being total bitches. Now they spend their nights blowing up ghosts in the grimy void between Heaven and Earth. Panty’s obsessed with sex, Stocking’s hooked on sweets, and their afro-sporting buddy Garter Belt has a fetish we can’t talk about. Together, they’re turning the dangerous streets of Daten City into a mess of bodily fluids. Ghosts don’t stand a chance against their lingerie of mass destruction, and if this depraved duo can collect enough Heaven Coins, they might just get their halos back. It’s a long shot in hell, but anything can happen when you’re going commando, especially with Panty and Stocking!

After the events of Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo, Saito Hiraga and Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière take a more assertive stance. Alongside two other individuals who wield the power of the "void," they confront King Joseph in the Holy City of Romalia. As multiple conflicts loom on the horizon, an ancient evil begins to stir. Their deep connection may grow even stronger, but could the mounting trials ultimately drive them apart instead? Zero no Tsukaima F follows Louise and Saito as they face their most difficult challenges together.

In "Is This a Zombie? of the Dead," Ayumu Aikawa is brought back to life as a zombie by the beautiful necromancer Eucliwood Hellscythe. Following the wild and chaotic events of the first season of Is This a Zombie?, Ayumu believed he could return to something resembling a normal existence, even as an undead. But fate has other ideas for him, showing once more that certain people are destined for never-ending trials.

In his travels to Areishia Spirit Academy, Kamito Kazehaya comes across Claire Rouge, who is found naked after a purification bath. Claire, a budding elementalist seeking to strengthen herself via a spirit contract, grows frustrated when Kamito accidentally forms the contract meant for her, despite the rule that only shrine maidens may enter such agreements. Nonetheless, Claire insists Kamito must serve as her spirit. At the academy, Kamito tries to avoid Claire and encounters Headmaster Greyworth Ciel Mais, who offers him the chance to join the school. Although the academy mainly trains shrine princesses, Kamito agrees to attend in hopes of learning about Restia Ashdoll, his former spirit. He also takes on the Headmaster's challenge to win the upcoming Blade Dance tournament in two months, where he must defeat the academy's most powerful elementalist, rumored to be linked to a darkness spirit.

Hida Kizuna has the HHG (Heart Hybrid Gear) ability, but it isn't powerful enough to make him especially significant. His older sister calls him to transfer to a strategic defense school, where many students—most of them large-breasted girls—use their HHG abilities to battle invaders from another world while wearing extremely skimpy pilot outfits. Kizuna's own fighting skills don't measure up, but his sister has a different plan: getting the girls to have erotic experiences with Kizuna so they can replenish their energy or power up. It seems his new school life is going to be filled with embarrassment!

At Honnouji Academy, peace has been restored, and the unusual school is set to close in one month. The final event before its shutdown is the graduation ceremony. As each student council member reflects on their next steps and future aspirations, Satsuki Kiryuuin struggles with her own direction, feeling adrift after achieving victory. As Satsuki prepares to deliver her speech, the ceremony is interrupted by mysterious figures who resemble the student council members. Ryuuko Matoi and the Elite Four ready themselves for battle, soon realizing that their former enemy has returned to seek revenge.

In the film, Arata accidentally touches Lilith's grimoire, the "Hermes Apocrypha," which envelops him in a dazzling white light. A girl named Lilim then appears, claiming Arata and Lilith as her parents. At the same time, the previously sealed Eternal Library awakens. Within this library lies the ultimate achievement of Alchemy—the White Demon Lord. This powerful being seeks to destroy Arata and the Trinity Seven to claim the title of Demon Lord for itself. Wielding immense strength, the White Demon Lord attacks Arata, putting him in grave danger. Arata and the Trinity Seven are thus forced to protect the world as they face this formidable threat in their final battle.

In the lively otaku hub of Akihabara, siblings Tamotsu and Niwaka Denkigai encounter vampiric monsters called "Bugged Ones" that take over anyone they bite and quickly spread chaos. When the Bugged Ones attack, a mysterious figure named Matome Mayonaka—armed with a baseball bat—rescues Tamotsu. During the fight, Tamotsu is badly hurt while trying to protect Matome. Left with no other choice, Matome turns Tamotsu into a powerful Bugged One, similar to Matome's own condition. Now working together, Tamotsu, Matome, and energetic cosplayer Arisa Ahokainen form "The Electric Mayonnaise." They battle the Bugged Ones with a unique tactic: stripping their enemies and exposing them to sunlight.

Arata faces expulsion! His only chance to avoid it is to receive further instruction on the magic archives from the Trinity Seven themselves. This OVA is bundled with the limited edition of the 11th compiled volume of the manga.

The story follows Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old mage who is about to take his final test to earn the title of Master Wizard. His strange final assignment involves teaching English at an all-girls boarding school. Shortly after arriving, he accidentally humiliates a student named Asuna Kagurazaka and takes the place of the teacher she adored, which makes her hold a grudge against him. The situation worsens when Asuna discovers Negi's magical abilities and forces him to aid her. In spite of their rocky start, they are forced to cooperate through numerous ordeals, like battling malevolent wizards and steering their class toward academic achievement—all while mixing comedy, spellcasting, and developing feelings.

In "Trinity Seven: Heavens Library & Crimson Lord," Arata, Lilith, and the other members of the Trinity Seven reunite to confront their most formidable enemy yet: Lilith's father, who is revealed to be the most powerful Demon Lord. This mighty being challenges Arata, who has recently become a contender for the Demon Lord title.

This OVA episode from "Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? Of the Dead" was not broadcast on television. Serving as the 11th episode, it was included with the sixth volume of the manga release.

In "New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt," the angel twins Panty and Stocking Anarchy continue their ghost-hunting work in Daten City after the failed attempt to open the Hell Gate. Reluctantly joined by their longtime foes, the demonic sisters Scanty and Kneesocks, the angels aim to collect Hell Coins so they can return to Hell. Meanwhile, the demon duo is temporarily staying at the church with Garterbelt, the priest who oversees Panty and Stocking. To complete their missions and go back to their respective realms, these opposing pairs must work together despite their rivalry and gather enough Heaven and Hell Coins.