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An alchemy experiment gone horribly wrong shatters the lives of brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric. Defying the fundamental alchemical law that forbids human transmutation, they try to revive their deceased mother. The attempt backfires catastrophically: Alphonse loses his entire body, while Edward sacrifices a leg and then an arm to anchor his brother's soul to a massive suit of armor. Their neighbor Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry take them in. Winry, a gifted engineer specializing in biomechanics, crafts prosthetic limbs for Edward using "automail"—a durable, versatile metal found in robots and battle armor. After years of intense training, the Elric brothers embark on a mission to recover their original bodies by finding the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary gem capable of bypassing the law of Equivalent Exchange. As Edward earns fame as an alchemist and the moniker "Fullmetal," their quest pulls them into a far-reaching conspiracy that could determine the fate of the world.

Since the launch of the revolutionary NerveGear, players worldwide have been able to immerse themselves fully in virtual reality. Among the console's most popular titles is Sword Art Online (SAO), which transports users to the sprawling, medieval world of Aincrad, where they can explore limitless possibilities limited only by imagination. With the game's global release, virtual reality gaming has never felt so real. But this perfect fantasy swiftly turns into a harrowing nightmare when SAO's creator traps thousands of players inside the game. The logout function has been disabled, and the only way to escape is to clear all one hundred increasingly treacherous floors of Aincrad. Worse still, any death inside the game results in real-world death. Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya, a former beta-tester, soon discovers that even with his prior knowledge, he cannot conquer SAO on his own. Partnering with Asuna Yuuki and other skilled players, he strives to overcome the seemingly impossible challenges ahead. However, between formidable bosses and sinister dark cults blocking their path, Kirito learns that these tasks are far easier said than done.

Hunters dedicate themselves to perilous missions, from exploring the world's unknown territories to tracking down rare items and monsters. To become a Hunter, one must survive the Hunter Examination—a high-stakes selection process where most applicants end up injured or dead. Each ambitious participant who takes on the notorious exam has their own reason. For 12-year-old Gon Freecss, his motivation is finding Ging, his father and a Hunter himself. Believing that becoming a Hunter will lead him to his father, Gon takes the first step toward following the same path. During the Hunter Examination, Gon befriends medical student Leorio Paladiknight, the vengeful Kurapika, and former assassin Killua Zoldyck. Though their motives differ greatly, they band together for a shared objective and begin to venture into a dangerous world.

A giant demon fox once terrorized the world twelve years ago. During the beast's rampage on the Hidden Leaf Village, the Hokage—the village's leader and mightiest ninja—gave his life to seal the creature inside a newborn infant. This act delivered civilization from destruction but condemned the child to a life of solitude. Now, after years of being ostracized and bullied, Naruto Uzumaki torments the village with elaborate pranks and vandalism. Yet behind these antics, he trains relentlessly to achieve his dream: becoming Hokage and gaining the acknowledgment of those who have wronged him his entire life. Naruto is assigned to Team 7, a ninja squad that includes two of his peers—the prodigy Sasuke Uchiha and the intelligent Sakura Haruno. Guided by the aloof Kakashi Hatake, Team 7 undertakes a string of dangerous missions, forcing its members to grow in strength and camaraderie despite their stark differences. Naruto strives to outshine Sasuke in their rivalry and win Sakura's romantic affection. But as the trio faces constant peril and death, their tragic pasts threaten to drive them apart.

A deadly menace lurks in Tokyo: man-eating "ghouls" that look exactly like humans and hide among them. Reserved college student Ken Kaneki keeps his head in books and pays no attention to reports of the escalating crisis. But the arrival of a beautiful woman named Rize Kamishiro breaks his solitude when she boldly asks him out on a date. As Kaneki walks Rize home, he realizes she is far from the kind person she seemed—she lured him with malicious intent. After a violent struggle, he wakes up in a hospital to find out his life was saved by having the organs of the now-dead Rize transplanted into his body. Kaneki's body starts changing in terrifying ways, turning him into a human-ghoul hybrid. As he begins his grim new path, Kaneki desperately holds onto his humanity amid the growing bloody war between society's new monsters and the government agents hunting them.

After two and a half years of rigorous training away from Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto Uzumaki returns, driven by events that strengthened his resolve to grow stronger. Meanwhile, Akatsuki, the enigmatic group of elite rogue ninja, moves closer to executing their ambitious plot, one that could endanger the entire shinobi world. Although Naruto is older and ominous threats loom ahead, his personality remains largely unchanged—he is still boisterous and childish—but he now exudes greater confidence and an even stronger determination to defend his friends and his home. Whatever challenges come his way, Naruto will continue fighting for what he holds dear, even at the cost of his own body, as the saga of the boy who dreams of becoming Hokage unfolds.

After surviving a deadly whirlpool at sea by hiding inside a barrel, the carefree Monkey D. Luffy finds himself on a ship that is being attacked by fearsome pirates. Although he looks like a naive teenager, Luffy should not be underestimated. He is an unmatched fighter and a pirate himself, determined to obtain the coveted One Piece treasure and claim the title of King of the Pirates. Before his death, the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, shook the world by revealing the location of his vast riches and daring anyone to claim them. Since then, countless powerful pirates have sailed dangerous seas in search of the One Piece, only to never return. Luffy may lack a crew and a proper ship, but he possesses a superhuman ability and an unbreakable spirit that make him both a formidable opponent and an inspiration to many. With a big smile on his face, Luffy faces numerous challenges and gathers one-of-a-kind companions to join his ambitious quest. Together, they embrace perils and wonders on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Sixteen sentient races exist in Disboard, a world governed by Tet, the One True God. The lowest among them, Imanity, are humans who possess no magical abilities. In this realm where all conflicts are settled through simple games, humanity appears trapped with no escape—until the arrival of two outsiders changes everything. On Earth, stepsiblings Sora and Shiro are inseparable recluses who dominate online games under the username "Blank." Famous on the internet, they view life itself as just another boring game. But after answering a message from an unknown user, they are suddenly transported to Disboard. The mysterious sender is Tet, who explains the world's absolute rules. After he departs, Sora and Shiro seek more information and a place to stay, leading them to Elkia—Imanity's last remaining kingdom. There, they meet Stephanie Dola, an emotional young woman vying for control of the kingdom. Desperate to reclaim her father's throne, her recklessness makes her goal seem impossible. Inspired by her motivation and passion, Sora and Shiro decide to help Stephanie restore Elkia, ultimately aiming to become the new rulers of this enigmatic world.

Leaving the convenience store, Subaru Natsuki never expects to be torn from his ordinary life and thrown into a fantasy world. Things look grim for the confused teenager; soon after arriving, he is set upon by thugs. Armed with only a grocery bag and a useless phone, he is quickly beaten senseless. Fortunately, a mysterious beauty named Satella, chasing the thief who stole her insignia, stumbles upon Subaru and rescues him. To repay the kind and honest girl, Subaru offers to help her search, and later that night he even discovers the location of what she seeks. But an ominous darker force lurks in the shadows, and mere minutes after finding the insignia, Subaru and Satella are brutally killed. Yet Subaru instantly awakens to a familiar scene—facing the same thugs, meeting Satella once more—the mystery deepens as history inexplicably repeats itself.

Night Raid operates as the secret assassination wing of the Revolutionary Army, a faction formed to depose Prime Minister Honest. Honest’s insatiable greed and lust for power have allowed him to exploit the inexperienced child emperor, leaving the rest of the nation to suffer in poverty, conflict, and decay due to the lack of strong, benevolent leadership. Although the members of Night Raid are seasoned killers, they recognize that taking lives is not a virtuous act and anticipate facing retribution as they ruthlessly remove any obstacles to the revolution. Tatsumi, a naive youth from a distant village, joins this group of assassins. He originally set out on a journey to alleviate the hardships of his impoverished hometown but was convinced by both the ideals and determination of Night Raid. Akame ga Kill! chronicles Tatsumi’s battle against the Empire as he encounters formidable weapons, rival assassins, and tests to his personal ethics, ultimately discovering the true meaning of being an assassin driven by purpose.

Set in a realm reminiscent of medieval Europe, the Holy Knights of Britannia wield formidable magic to safeguard the region and its various kingdoms. A faction of these warriors, known as the Seven Deadly Sins, allegedly betrayed their nation and turned against their fellow knights in a bid to overthrow the ruler of Liones. Although the Holy Knights defeated them, whispers persisted that the legendary group survived. A decade later, the Holy Knights executed a coup, seizing power and establishing themselves as tyrannical rulers over the Kingdom of Liones. Adapted from the hit manga of the same title, Nanatsu no Taizai chronicles the journey of Elizabeth, the third princess of Liones, as she seeks out the Seven Deadly Sins. Together, they aim to reclaim the kingdom from the oppressive Holy Knights and restore justice to a corrupt world.

Since the beginning of time, humanity has remained in the dark about the mysteries of death, but the question of what happens to the soul after death is soon answered for 17-year-old Yuzuru Otonashi. Upon waking with no memories in a dimension between life and death, he uncovers the unsettling truth of the afterlife. This strange realm, which takes the form of a high school, serves as a sanctuary for those who suffered unjust deaths. Feeling betrayed by God during their lives, the students have formed the Afterlife Battlefront, a rebellious group intent on opposing their god-like student council president, Kanade "Angel" Tachibana. Their leader, Yuri Nakamura, recruits Otonashi to join their cause and seize control of their own destinies. Yet, doubting the morality of their rebellion, Otonashi infiltrates the enemy ranks to gain insight into the perspective of their shared fate.

Kazuma Satou, a high school student and shut-in, meets a ridiculous end on his way home from purchasing a new video game. He awakens before Aqua, a stunning yet incredibly annoying goddess, who offers him a choice: move on to the afterlife or be reincarnated into the ultimate fantasy realm. Opting for a fresh start, Kazuma is immediately assigned the mission to defeat the menacing Demon King. Before departing, he may select one item to accompany him, and he foolishly chooses Aqua herself. However, this proves to be a catastrophic error, as she is utterly incompetent. The pair soon discovers that reality in this world is nothing like the video games they know. Rather than embarking on an epic journey, they are forced to scrape together enough money to survive, marking the beginning of their endless string of misfortunes.

A year after his escape from Sword Art Online, Kazuto Kirigaya has been readjusting to life in the real world. But his tranquility is interrupted when a troubling event emerges in the game Gun Gale Online, where a player called Death Gun is supposedly murdering individuals in reality by shooting them within the game. Summoned by authorities to help look into the killings, Kazuto takes on his alias Kirito once more and enters Gun Gale Online, determined to stop the culprit. Inside the game, Kirito encounters Sinon, a talented sniper troubled by a traumatic history. She soon becomes entangled in his pursuit of Death Gun, and the two of them participate in the Bullet of Bullets, a tournament where their target is certain to appear. Unsure of Death Gun's true abilities, Kirito and Sinon hurry to prevent him from claiming another victim. However, obstacles arise when their past traumas hinder their progress. In a perilous game where either of them could be the next target, Kirito risks his life in the virtual realm once again.

Stubborn, spoiled, and naive, 10-year-old Chihiro Ogino is far from thrilled when she and her parents stumble upon an abandoned amusement park while en route to their new home. Carefully venturing inside, she soon discovers that this place is not what it appears to be, as strange occurrences begin after nightfall. Ghostly apparitions and food that transforms her parents into pigs are only the beginning—Chihiro has unknowingly entered the spirit world. Now trapped, she must find the courage to live and work among the spirits, aided by the mysterious Haku and the colorful cast of characters she encounters along the way. Vivid and captivating, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi follows Chihiro's journey through a strange world as she fights to rescue her parents and find her way back home.

Stripped of any semblance of a normal adolescence, Denji is burdened by the crushing debts left by his irresponsible father. His sole companion is Pochita, a pet chainsaw devil, and together they hunt other devils for cash that the yakuza inevitably seize. Denji’s only wish is for a peaceful existence filled with tasty meals and a lovely girlfriend. However, the yakuza’s treacherous betrayal results in Denji’s gruesome and premature demise, extinguishing his dreams of happiness. Through an ancient agreement, Pochita merges with Denji’s corpse, granting him devil abilities and transforming him into a hybrid capable of turning his limbs into chainsaws. Recognizing the danger Denji poses, Public Safety Bureau’s elite devil hunter Makima recruits him, allowing him to survive only under her strict control. Motivated by the promise of a comfortable life with an appealing woman, Denji dedicates himself to her cause, fighting fiercely to turn his naive aspirations into reality.

Most humans face Heaven or Hell after death, but a select few are transported to Quindecim, a bar accessible only to pairs of people who perish simultaneously. The establishment is overseen by Decim, an enigmatic figure who serves as the arbiter. He judges these patrons by forcing them to play deadly games, the outcomes of which determine whether their souls will be reincarnated or erased into the void forever. Through activities ranging from darts and bowling to fighting games, the true character of each guest is revealed as they risk their souls. However, Decim’s unwavering methods are challenged when a black-haired amnesiac arrives, prompting him to reconsider his past judgments.

Asta and Yuno were both left at the same church on the same day. Growing up together, they learned about the "Wizard King"—the strongest mage in the kingdom—and vowed to compete against each other for the title. As they matured, the contrast between them grew clear: Yuno wields magic with incredible power and control, while Asta cannot use magic at all and stubbornly trains his body in hopes of awakening his abilities. Upon turning 15, Yuno receives a magnificent Grimoire bearing a four-leaf clover, while Asta gets nothing. Soon after, Yuno is ambushed by a man named Lebuty, who seeks to steal his Grimoire. Asta tries to defend him but is outmatched. With no hope left and nearly defeated, he hears Yuno's voice and finds the will to keep fighting. Unleashing his pent-up emotions in fury, Asta receives a five-leaf clover Grimoire—a "Black Clover"—that grants him enough power to defeat Lebuty. Several days later, the two friends set out into the world, both chasing the same dream: to become the Wizard King!

Ken Kaneki has finally begun to embrace the monstrous, flesh-hungry side of himself that he once dreaded and loathed. After managing to escape being held captive and tortured, Kaneki decides to align himself with Aogiri Tree—the same violent ghoul group that originally kidnapped him, causing his friends to doubt his true intentions and allegiance. As hostilities between the government and ghouls keep escalating, the Commission of Counter Ghoul, the state's dedicated anti-ghoul task force, has stepped up its campaign to eliminate all ghouls from Tokyo. This endangers the fragile peace enjoyed by Kaneki's friends and former allies—the ghouls of the Anteiku café. Fully aware of the peril, Kaneki endures several fights that test his precious, fleeting humanity.

After her father is killed, Ryuuko Matoi travels across the country seeking his murderer. Her only clue is the missing half of his creation, the Scissor Blade, which leads her to Honnouji Academy, an elite high school unlike any ordinary institution. The academy is controlled by the stern and merciless student council president Satsuki Kiryuuin and her formidable subordinates, the Elite Four. Within the school's cutthroat ranking system, Satsuki grants top-performing students special garments called "Goku Uniforms," which bestow unique superhuman abilities. Defeated soundly in a fight against a uniformed student, Ryuuko returns to her destroyed home and discovers Senketsu, a rare sentient "Kamui" (God Clothes). When Senketsu comes into contact with Ryuuko's blood, it awakens, attaching itself to her and granting her immense power. Armed with Senketsu and the Scissor Blade, Ryuuko confronts the Elite Four, determined to reach Satsuki and uncover the truth behind her father's murder once and for all.

In the magical Kingdom of Fiore, Lucy Heartfilia dreams of becoming a member of the legendary Fairy Tail, one of the many guilds for wizards across the continent. Her wish comes true after a chance meeting with the "Salamander" Natsu Dragneel, who brings her into the guild. From the rivalry between Natsu and ice mage Gray Fullbuster to the intimidating presence of the unbeatable fighter Erza Scarlet, Fairy Tail's powerful wizards share a knack for causing trouble. Amidst their profitable odd jobs and missions to prevent the world's destruction lies an unbreakable bond of trust, stronger than family, connecting every member. Alongside Natsu, Gray, and Erza, Lucy joins the guild's most eccentric misfits. However, as they continually find themselves in the middle of danger, one name keeps appearing: Zeref, the dreaded dark magic master.

Death City houses the renowned Death Weapon Meister Academy, known as Shibusen, which is led by Shinigami, Lord Death himself. The institution’s goal is to cultivate Death Scythes for the Shinigami to use against the myriad evils of their magical world. These weapons are not traditional metal instruments but are human hybrids capable of transforming into Demon Weapons, a status achieved only after consuming 99 evil souls and one witch’s soul. Soul Eater Evans, a Demon Scythe indifferent to anything but coolness, strives to become a Death Scythe with the assistance of his disciplined meister, Maka Albarn. This mismatched pair studies and works alongside the fiery Black☆Star and his supportive weapon Tsubaki, as well as Death the Kid, the Shinigami’s son, who is an obsessive-compulsive dual wielder of the twin pistols Patty and Liz. While undertaking missions to gather souls and defend the city from global dangers, the Shibusen students collaborate under the watching sun to achieve balance in their minds, bodies, and souls.

The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of regular guys from present-day Japan called to the kingdom of Melromarc to serve as its saviors. Melromarc is a country suffering from the Waves of Catastrophe, which have repeatedly devastated the land and brought disaster to its citizens for centuries. The four heroes are each given a sword, spear, bow, and shield to defeat these Waves. Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku, is cursed with the role of the "Shield Hero." With nothing but a weak shield, Naofumi is looked down upon and mocked by the other heroes and the kingdom's citizens because of his poor offensive power and unimpressive personality. After the heroes receive supplies and companions to train alongside, Naofumi begins his journey with the sole person who agrees to join him, Malty Melromarc. However, she soon betrays him, and he is wrongly accused of assaulting her. As a result, Naofumi faces severe discrimination and hatred from the people of Melromarc for a crime he never committed. With deep hurt and distrust burning inside him, Naofumi sets out to build his own strength and repair his reputation. But as he goes on, the hardship of traveling alone becomes too great, so Naofumi purchases a dying demi-human slave named Raphtalia to join him. As the Waves draw closer to the kingdom, Naofumi and Raphtalia must battle to ensure the kingdom's survival and shield its people from their doomed destiny.

The long-running virtual reality game Yggdrasil reaches its final moments. Momonga, a powerful wizard and leader of the dark guild Ainz Ooal Gown, intends to stay logged in until the servers shut down. Yet when midnight passes, he remains conscious in his avatar's body, and the non-player characters now display their own personalities and wills. Facing this strange turn of events, Momonga orders his loyal NPCs to assist him in exploring and seizing control of this unfamiliar world. His goal is to discover what caused this change and whether anyone else has been brought here under similar circumstances.