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In the realm of Tower of God, a mysterious structure beckons selected individuals called Regulars, offering to grant their deepest desires. Whether seeking riches, renown, power, or something greater, all such ambitions await at the summit of this enigmatic tower. Bam Twenty-Fifth spent his life trapped in a shadowy cave, knowing nothing beyond a ragged cloth and a faint, distant glow. His world changed when Rachel, a girl emerging from that light, entered his life. As their bond deepened, Rachel revealed the existence of the world outside, yet the news that she must leave to climb the Tower shattered Bam's reality. Driven to follow her, he resolved to pursue her at any cost. Upon fixing his gaze on the Tower, a miraculous event occurred. Thus begins Bam's journey: the story of a boy who was never summoned by the Tower but forced its gates open himself. Such figures are known as Irregulars, beings whose presence has historically disrupted the very foundation of the Tower.

An ancient prophecy foretells that upon the Demon God's return, the Goddess of Fate will select six Braves of the Six Flowers to vanquish the demons threatening to shroud the world in darkness. Adlet Mayer, proclaiming himself the strongest living man, travels to the Piena continent to become one of these chosen heroes. Following a perilous journey, he is designated as a Brave shortly after encountering Nashetania Loei Piena Augustra, the crown princess and another selected warrior. Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers commences as they depart for the Land of the Howling Demons to gather at a secluded temple. Upon arrival, they discover seven individuals instead of the predicted six, sparking doubts that Adlet is an imposter. Confronted with these accusations, Adlet is compelled to flee and must rely on his wit and abilities to identify the true imposter among them to ensure his survival.

Devoted his entire life to the organization that raised him, the world's greatest assassin is ultimately betrayed and killed by that very group. Burdened by lingering regrets, he encounters a goddess who admires his abilities. She grants him a second chance in a fantasy world filled with magic and combat, entrusting him with a crucial mission: eliminate the hero destined to bring ruin upon this world. Reborn as Lugh Tuatha Dé, the heir to a noble lineage of assassins serving the Alvan Kingdom, he trains under his father, learning techniques that differ from his previous lethal methods. As he hones his other skills and forms new bonds, Lugh remains keenly aware of his current limitations. To fulfill his sacred duty, he must achieve ultimate mastery to overcome his formidable foe.

Born during a blue moon and cast out by his vampire kin, Vanitas was left to wallow in fear and grief. Legend states he authored the infamous "Book of Vanitas" to exact revenge upon the vampires of the crimson moon. In 19th century Paris, Noé Archiviste embarks on a quest to locate this legendary tome. While aboard an airship, Noé is saved from a vampire assault by an eccentric doctor also named Vanitas, who possesses the very book Noé seeks. Ironically, this self-styled vampire specialist is actually human, having inherited both the name and the book from his mentor, the original Vanitas. As peculiar events transpire during the Charlatan's Parade, the doctor's power to restore vampires to sanity by revealing their true names becomes essential.

In "Blast of Tempest," high school student Yoshino Takigawa maintains a secret relationship with Aika, the younger sister of his best friend Mahiro Fuwa. When Aika suddenly passes away under mysterious circumstances, Mahiro disappears, consumed by his thirst for revenge against her killer. For a month, Yoshino returns to his daily routine with no contact from Mahiro until a strange girl confronts him at gunpoint. Just as the situation turns critical, Mahiro reappears to save him. Yoshino learns that Mahiro has sought the help of a witch named Hakaze Kusaribe to uncover the truth behind Aika's death. However, Hakaze has been exiled to a deserted island due to conflicts within her clan. Her brother, Samon, plans to exploit the power of the Tree of Exodus, disregarding Hakaze's warnings about the imminent threat to the planet. With Hakaze unreachable, Yoshino and Mahiro set out on a journey to save the world while gradually peeling back the layers of the mystery surrounding Aika's death.

In a distant future where six colossal meteor impacts have shattered the world, crystalline entities called Gems reside. Each Gem is tasked with defending against the Lunarians, a species that assaults them to shatter their forms and repurpose the fragments as ornaments. Phosphophyllite, known as Phos, is a fragile young Gem who yearns to fight alongside their comrades. However, due to their delicate constitution, they are assigned the duty of compiling an encyclopedia. As Phos reluctantly begins this work, they encounter Cinnabar, a clever Gem exiled to night patrols on a remote island because of the toxic poison their body emits. Witnessing Cinnabar's suffering, Phos determines to discover a meaningful purpose for both of these outcast Gems. The story of Houseki no Kuni chronicles Phos' journey to demonstrate their worth and safeguard their fellow Gems.

In late 1990s Japan, newspapers report a string of suicides following a disturbing pattern. A chilling detail stands out: every victim jumped from the Fujou building, a crumbling, abandoned skyscraper towering over the city. Shiki Ryougi, a cold-hearted girl living in an empty apartment, suspects these deaths have a supernatural cause. Shiki possesses a mystical ability and collaborates with Touko Aozaki, a detective skilled in making dolls and magic, along with Touko's assistant and friend, Mikiya Kokutou, to delve into the cases. As Shiki uncovers the enigmatic world around her, she works to unravel the sinister secrets concealed by the strange events.

In a world on the verge of collapse, an old legend speaks of a paradise that will appear when the end draws near. This utopia is the last hope for the creatures surviving in this barren land, but the story says only wolves can find the way to this mythical place. Though believed to be extinct, wolves still live by hiding among humans using complex illusions. A lone wolf named Kiba is pulled by a powerful scent to Freeze City, a poor town ruled by the cruel Lord Orkham. When he arrives, Kiba finds other wolves—Hige, Tsume, and Toboe—have also been drawn by the same smell. Chasing the faint fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," which are said to show the path to their promised land, the wolves travel across empty lands and crumbling cities in search of their legendary haven. But they are not the only ones on this journey, and enemies with dark goals will stop at nothing to get there first.

In The Case Study of Vanitas Part 2, Vanitas and Noé Archiviste journey to Gévaudan to track down the "Beast," a large wolf-like creature blamed for numerous deaths. Vanitas believes the Beast is a cursed vampire and intends to cure it using his grimoire. During their travels, Vanitas and Noé are unexpectedly sent back in time to the era when the Beast was active. After encountering the Beast and a vampire hunter, Vanitas teams up with Jeanne to find Noé. Although they work together, their goals conflict, as Jeanne seeks to eliminate the Beast, suspecting it may be connected to her personal history. Elsewhere, the wounded Noé is cared for by Chloé d'Apchier and her servant. Chloé, like Noé, is a hidden vampire who has protected future generations and worked to restore her humanity. While Noé is grateful for Chloé's help, he remains unaware that she may be involved with threats more dangerous than the Beast.

In the Tower's 20th floor, those known as "Regulars" face harsh and expensive trials to advance. Many Regulars abandon their dreams and remain at their current level, but Ja Wangnan is not one of them. Despite his weaknesses and repeated failures in the exams, Wangnan remains resolute in his ambition to ascend to the Tower's peak and claim the title of its king. Struggling with mounting debts, he attempts the exam once again, only to encounter Jyu Viole Grace, a powerful member of the notorious criminal group FUG. Feeling his luck has deserted him, Wangnan must seek out strong allies, including the reluctant Viole, who insists on remaining independent. To overcome the challenges of the 20th floor and continue his journey, Wangnan needs to persuade Viole to reconsider and join forces with him, or his aspirations will likely remain unfulfilled.

In the world of cultivation, attaining Xian status represents the highest ambition, a mark of immortality. Yet concealed beneath this goal lies the forbidden art of Mo Dao, a path entwined with darkness and demonic power. Following a series of unfortunate events, cultivator Wei Wuxian embraces Mo Dao, acquiring tremendous strength but also causing great destruction. Ultimately, he is killed by the other cultivation clans, with a trusted companion playing a crucial role in his fall. Thirteen years after his death, Wei Wuxian is reborn into the body of a madman and reunites with Lan Wangji, a former fellow student. This encounter ignites a complex supernatural mystery that unsettles the foundations of the cultivation clans. "Mo Dao Zu Shi" follows the journey of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji as they delve into the secrets of the spirit realm. Through battles with demons, spirits, and rival cultivators, the pair forge an unexpected partnership.

In the winter of 1995, Mikiya Kokutou encounters a young woman during a late-night walk in the snow. She wears a striking white kimono and an enigmatic smile that draws Mikiya's attention. The next spring, Mikiya spots Shiki Ryougi at his high school entrance ceremony, and they begin spending time together over lunch, slowly forming a friendship. As Shiki becomes more open with Mikiya, he learns about her unusual background. Meanwhile, Mifune City is shaken by a string of violent, interconnected murders that confound the police. Through his cousin, who works in law enforcement, Mikiya gains inside knowledge of the investigation. Worried for Shiki's safety, he starts watching her closely, only to discover a shocking truth that transforms his life forever.

In November 1998, a double murder takes place at the newly built Ogawa apartment complex in central Mifune City. The culprit, Tomoe Enjou, flees the scene in a state of panic. Strangely, the police show no interest in pursuing him, and the crime receives no coverage from the media. After Shiki Ryougi steps in to rescue Tomoe from some attackers, he lets Tomoe stay at his place. A few days later, Tomoe is shocked to find out that his mother is still alive, despite being certain he had killed her. At the same time, Mikiya Kokutou looks into a lead given by his colleague Touko Aozaki concerning the bizarre murder at the Ogawa complex. As Mikiya digs deeper into the incident, he becomes especially curious about Tomoe. His further investigation into Tomoe reveals the unsettling reality behind the eerie Ogawa complex. As the fifth installment in the Kara no Kyoukai movie series, Mujun Rasen weaves together a complex mystery with recurring themes and characters to deliver a dark and intellectually stimulating narrative.

In July 1998, during a violent storm, teenage girl Fujino Asagami is brutally assaulted and raped by a street gang inside an abandoned bar. Despite the extreme physical and sexual violence inflicted upon her, she remains blank and unresponsive throughout the ordeal. The following day, authorities discover mutilated corpses at the crime scene, torn apart so severely that human involvement is ruled out. Touko Aozaki's detective agency takes on a new case, assigning Shiki Ryougi to either capture or eliminate the perpetrator from the previous night. Rumors spread about a lone survivor who managed to escape the massacre, and the killer now relentlessly pursues this witness. Shiki becomes caught in a dangerous chase, facing an opponent that remains invisible even to her extraordinary perception.

In the wake of Satsujin Kousatsu (Zen), Shiki Ryougi enters a two-year coma after a car crash. Waking up, she grapples with amnesia and a deep sense of isolation. She also begins noticing dark lines around objects, and finds that touching these lines allows her to take them apart, an ability that frightens her. Her friend Mikiya Kokutou seeks out Touko Aozaki, a mage who can assist Shiki in comprehending the nature of her "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception" and mastering how to wield them properly.

Nai, a young boy searching for a close friend, gets trapped by a beautiful woman with a ravenous appetite for human flesh. At the same time, Gareki, a skilled thief, is breaking into her lavish home. To create a diversion, Gareki agrees to help Nai escape, but their plan goes awry when the woman reappears and morphs into a hideous monster, forcing the two boys to flee in a rush. While escaping, Nai and Gareki come across "Circus," a special government unit that handles violent crimes and protects people from "varuga"—nightmarish creatures that prey on humans. Hoping to find clues about Nai’s missing companion, both boys decide to join Circus. On their dangerous journey, they endure numerous varuga attacks while also uncovering the secrets of the mysterious organization known as Kafka.

In February 1999, a series of murders puts Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on alert. The crimes bear a troubling similarity to a wave of homicides from 1995, the year the two first met, and stir up a dark, murderous urge that has been dormant within Shiki's soul ever since that time. Because of her connection to the earlier killings and her apparent resemblance to the culprit, Shiki becomes a suspect. Together with Mikiya, she sets out to find the real murderer. As they conduct separate investigations, Mikiya's worry for Shiki's safety intensifies, and he rushes to track down the responsible party before Shiki succumbs to her own impulses. Following a lead from his cousin, police detective Daisuke Akimi, Mikiya descends into the hidden depths of Mifune City, where the fate of Shiki's soul rests on his determination to clear her name once and for all.

After dying and being reborn as Klein Moretti, Zhou Mingrui finds himself in a world of steam power and dreadnoughts, where supernatural horrors lurk in the shadows. Walking a fine line between light and shadow, he is drawn into the conflicts of warring Churches. This is a tale of limitless potential... and unimaginable danger.

During winter break, strange events occur at Reien Girls' Academy. Azaka Kokutou, a student and apprentice mage, is sent by her master to investigate. She discovers another mage is using fairies to steal students' memories. These fairies are invisible to Azaka but visible to Shiki Ryougi, an acquaintance with exceptional eyesight, so Shiki is brought in to assist. Despite initial friction between them caused by Azaka seeing Shiki as a romantic rival, the fairy situation worsens, revealing deeper layers to the mystery. Azaka must set aside her personal feelings and work with Shiki to save their fellow students.

Second part of Tower of God Season 2.

Fifteen years ago, a hyperspace gate opened in the Pacific Ocean, linking Earth to a mysterious realm of fairies and monsters. Over two million of these beings now live in San-Teresa, bringing problems like drug abuse, prostitution, and human trafficking. To handle rising crime, a special unit was formed in the San-Teresa Metropolitan Police. Kei Matoba, a former JSDF soldier and one of the force's top officers, often breaks the rules. His world goes dark when his longtime partner, Rick Fury, dies during a fairy trafficking case, pushing Kei toward revenge. To help with the investigation, Kei is paired with Tilarna Exedilika, a noble from the Farbani Kingdom and a Knight of Mirvor, sent to rescue a kidnapped noble fairy. Despite Kei's bias against non-human species, he reluctantly works with Tilarna under pressure from his bosses. Together, they must set aside their differences to bring back the missing fairy and get justice for Kei's lost partner.

In the second installment, Wei Wuxian continues to pose as a chaotic member of the Lanling Jin Clan while residing at Cloud Recesses. His former ally, Lan Wangji, investigates a malevolent severed arm they have obtained. The arm exudes a powerful and sinister aura, forcing the two to join forces in controlling its influence. However, this demonic limb is not the only threat in the region. As spiritual disturbances escalate within the Gusu Lan Clan’s mountain territory, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji must work to restore balance. The narrative also reveals more details about Wei Wuxian’s downfall, shedding light on his descent into forbidden demonic practices. The presence of the demonic arm exacerbates his volatile nature. Wei Wuxian now faces the challenge of proving that he has truly abandoned his wicked ways and is not the deranged sorcerer others still suspect him to be.

Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji come across a stone marker reading "Yi City" while traveling through a desolate rural area. As they investigate the mystery of the cursed severed arm, they enter the abandoned city to find more clues. Their inquiry takes a turn when an unidentified cultivator appears, leading them to uncover a conspiracy threatening the entire cultivation realm. The situation worsens when they learn of Jin Guangyao, the respected leader of the Lanling Jin Sect, being involved. As Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji piece together the complex web of deceit woven into cultivation history, their friends and allies begin to question their motives. Facing widespread suspicion, Wei Wuxian must clear his reputation as a supposed diabolical sorcerer and restore trust in his efforts to save the cultivation world from the hidden evil that plagues it.

In the 41st year of the Shinka Era, on a sunny morning in July, Jirou Hitoyoshi is assigned to secretly observe a confidential meeting between a high-ranking government scientist and an industrial spy. When his cover is blown, it is revealed that the spy is actually a disguised alien. Amid the confusion, Jirou calls upon Kikko Hoshino, a waitress at a café who is also a magical girl, for help—she is part of a society of "superhumans" living hidden among ordinary people, working to defend the Earth from extraterrestrial threats. As an agent of the government's Super Population Research Laboratory, Jirou's job involves protecting superhumans who protect others and neutralizing those who pose excessive risks. Impressed by her competence, Kikko is soon brought into the lab as a new operative. Five years later, anti-superhuman sentiment and hostility are rising in Tokyo. Problems like governmental corruption, conflicting ideas of justice, and the ethical handling of superhumans have strained the coexistence between humans and the supernatural community, creating uneasy whispers of unrest around the world. For reasons unknown, Jirou has turned against the agency and is now on the run. He moves through the rain-soaked alleys of Shinjuku, evading the very superhumans he once recruited to the cause.