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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 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.

Kojou Akatsuki's ordinary high school existence on Itogami Island's Demon District is turned upside down when an accidental encounter gives him the formidable abilities of a vampire. This new power rapidly attracts significant attention, identifying him as the Fourth Primogenitor—a legendary and fearsome vampire thought to be nothing more than a myth. Concerned by the potential devastation he could cause, the Lion King Organization dispatches Yukina Himeragi, a trainee sword-shaman, to monitor him closely and terminate him if he becomes hostile. Bound by obligation and circumstance, the two form a tentative alliance as Kojou struggles to master his newfound abilities, and together they strive to protect the city from an escalating series of chaotic dangers.

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.

Phantoms—supernatural entities such as ghosts or yokai—were long dismissed as mere superstition. Yet a virus that infects the brain has swept through society, altering human perception and revealing that these mythical beings have actually coexisted with humanity all along. This virus has also granted the next generation special abilities, enabling them to combat dangerous phantoms. Haruhiko Ichijou and Mai Kawakami are among those empowered; Haruhiko can summon and seal phantoms through drawings, while Mai channels elemental forces into martial arts. Together with the friendly phantom Ruru, they form Team E at Hosea Academy—an organization dedicated to handling these often mischievous beings. In a world where reality and the surreal merge, the team manages the everyday troubles caused by phantoms.

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.

Thirty years have passed since Samon Syndrome started transporting countless young people to parallel fantasy worlds, with only a small number of returnees managing to keep the extraordinary abilities they acquired there. Akatsuki Ousawa, known as the "Rogue Hero," leaves his peaceful life in the realm of Alayzard to take on new challenges on Earth. He returns alongside Miu, the daughter of the vanquished Demon King, who must hide her true identity by pretending to be his younger sister. The pair enrolls at Babel, an institution that trains individuals who have gained magical powers through their inter-dimensional journeys. Although the school claims its purpose is to steer these young travelers toward a virtuous path for the good of humanity and themselves, its real motives remain hidden from the fake siblings. Will Akatsuki and Miu defeat the powerful and hostile student council while exposing the secret agendas working behind the scenes?

The "Anarchy Sisters," Panty and Stocking, were cast out of Heaven for misbehaving, to say the least. Under the guidance of a priest named Garterbelt, these angels must earn their way back by eliminating ghosts in Daten City. However, this mission calls for unusual weapons for these unconventional angels—they transform their lingerie into tools to take down the spirits. Unfortunately, neither takes their duties seriously, as they prefer to indulge in other "hobbies": Panty sleeps with anything that moves, and Stocking is more interested in gorging on sweets than hunting ghosts. Follow these two unruly angels as they battle ghosts, an excess of bodily fluids, and their own tendency to get distracted in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt.

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.

Noir Stalgia is a noble by title, but he sits at the very bottom of the social hierarchy, constantly facing scorn and mistreatment from those around him. His sole edge is a special power to seek advice from the Great Sage, an oracle that can answer any question. After being turned down for a librarian post, Noir enters the Hero Academy, realizing he needs to become stronger to survive there. Following the Great Sage's guidance, he explores a hidden dungeon in the mountains and comes across Olivia Servant, a beautiful girl chained up and imprisoned. Olivia bestows upon him immense abilities that let him reshape reality, but these powers come with a heavy cost: using them drains his life force, endangering his very existence. To replenish his energy, Noir must indulge in physical pleasures, like kissing his childhood friend. Armed with these newfound powers, Noir begins his student life at the Hero Academy, forging new connections and helping his classmates confront the threats ahead.

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.

Aikawa Ayumu was brought back from the dead as a zombie by the adorable necromancer Eucliwood Hellscythe. Following the wild and chaotic escapades of the first season of Is This a Zombie?, Ayumu believed his life could finally return to normal, or at least as normal as possible for a zombie. But fate has different ideas for him. Some guys just can't catch a break.

In a fantasy world resembling medieval Europe, rising tensions between rival kingdoms erupt into full-scale war. Zhcted, a nation divided into seven territories, is ruled by powerful War Maidens known as Vanadis. One of them, Eleonora Viltaria—called Elen—commands a dragon-carved weapon and leads an invasion into the neighboring kingdom of Brune. Tigrevurmud Vorn, a skilled young archer and the earl of Alsace in Brune, sees his army completely crushed by Elen’s forces. Unexpectedly, Elen spares Tigre’s life and orders him to surrender to her, declaring, "Become mine!" This strange alliance raises doubts about the true purpose behind their bond. Based on Tsukasa Kawaguchi’s light novel series, Madan no Ou to Vanadis weaves an epic tale filled with intricate military tactics and strong female characters. Drawn into a larger international conflict, Tigre and Elen must navigate a web of hidden secrets, political schemes, and widespread corruption.

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.

After Tomo Yamanobe's father, the former headmaster of Saint Mikhailov Academy, vanished, all he left behind was a piece of artwork known as the "icon." Not long after his disappearance, rumors spread about a serial killer targeting female students at the academy. While walking home with her sister Mafuyu Oribe after being bullied at school, Tomo stumbles over an injured silver-haired boy who quickly disappears as she tries to help him. Mafuyu goes to search for him and discovers that the church housing the icon is on fire. When she attempts to rescue the painting, the rumored serial killer suddenly attacks her using a mysterious power to control magnesium. Out of nowhere, the silver-haired boy, who can control iron, appears and saves Mafuyu. Mafuyu learns that the boy, named Alexander Nikolaevich "Sasha" Hell, is a "qwaser"—a being capable of manipulating an element through the power of "soma," obtained by breastfeeding. Confused by the incident, Mafuyu tries to move on, but has little success when Sasha transfers into her class the next day. What will become of Tomo and Mafuyu's ordinary school life with the threat of other qwasers looming near?