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Yuzu Aihara’s freshman year takes a dramatic turn when her mother remarries, forcing her to transfer to a new school. Eager to make friends, find romance, and experience her first kiss, Yuzu brings her vibrant, social personality to her new environment. However, her flashy style clashes with the strict atmosphere of the all-girls academy, which is filled with obedient students and top-ranking grade-skippers. Her appearance quickly catches the eye of Mei Aihara, the imposing student council president, who sensually grabs Yuzu to confiscate her phone. After a exhausting first day, Yuzu discovers a shocking truth: Mei is her new step-sister. Despite Yuzu’s friendly overtures, Mei’s cold demeanor invites teasing from Yuzu. The tension peaks when Mei pins Yuzu down and forces a kiss upon her. As Yuzu struggles to escape, Mei departs abruptly, leaving Yuzu to ponder the meaning of the kiss and the hidden pain visible in her sister’s eyes.

Yuu Koito has always been captivated by romantic shoujo manga and the words of love songs. She eagerly awaits the day when the wings of love will finally take flight and make her heart race, the day she receives a confession. But when a classmate from junior high professes his love for her at their graduation, she feels unexpectedly empty. The truth dawns on her: she knows what romance is in theory, but she cannot experience the feeling herself. Now in high school, Yuu, troubled and disheartened, is still mulling over how to reply to her admirer. There, she crosses paths with the seemingly perfect student council president, Touko Nanami, who gracefully turns down a confession of her own. Moved by Touko's composed demeanor, Yuu seeks her advice—only to be shocked when the president confesses to her! Yuu quickly falls under Touko's spell, and unknowingly begins a journey to discover the emotion that has long been out of her reach.

After finishing elementary school apart from her childhood friends, first-year student Akari Akaza finally reunites with second-years Yui Funami and Kyouko Toshinou at their all-girls middle school. During their first year, Yui and Kyouko founded the "Amusement Club," which took over the space previously used by the now-defunct Tea Club. Soon after Akari joins, a classmate named Chinatsu Yoshikawa visits, thinking the club is still the Tea Club. After the trio explains that the Tea Club has been disbanded, they convince Chinatsu to join the Amusement Club, a group focused solely on keeping its members entertained. Adapted from Namori's slice-of-life manga, Yuru Yuri is a quirky comedy about a group of girls who spend their time drinking tea and doting on each other, all while completely overlooking the supposed protagonist, Akari, amid their chaos.

Satou Matsuzaka is a beautiful high school student known for being easygoing with guys. But a chance meeting with a young girl named Shio Koube makes Satou realize this is her first ever true feeling of love. While telling others she lives with her aunt, Satou secretly shares an apartment with Shio. Despite her innocent looks, Satou will do anything to protect her beloved, going to desperate lengths to keep their "happy sugar life" intact.

Tokaku Azuma transfers to the elite Myoujou Academy, a private girls' boarding school. However, she and eleven of her classmates in Class Black are assassins participating in a challenge to eliminate their sweet-natured classmate, Haru Ichinose. Whoever succeeds will have their deepest wish granted, no matter the difficulty or price. But each assassin gets only one attempt; if they fail to kill her, they are expelled. Despite the incredible reward, Tokaku chooses a different path. Even though Haru is her target, the young assassin soon becomes drawn to the very girl she is supposed to kill. With the entire class hunting Haru, Tokaku refuses to let her friend die, swearing to protect her from the mounting bloodlust.

Having been close friends since their middle school days, Haruka Takayama and Yuu Sonoda intend to attend Misato West High School together. But even though they end up in the same class, an unfortunate turn of events places them at opposite ends of the room. To make things worse, their school is set to close down in three years, making them the last group of first-year students ever enrolled. Despite this string of bad luck, Haruka is determined to stay by Yuu’s side and create plenty of wonderful memories with her. However, to Haruka’s jealousy, Yuu’s laid-back personality quickly draws the attention of their female classmates. Feeling for her friend’s growing unease, Yuu shares a deep, loving kiss with her in an empty classroom. This act strengthens their connection as “special friends,” slowly revealing a new side to their unique relationship while also bringing fresh challenges.

Princess Anisphia "Anis" Wynn Palletia has longed to soar through the sky ever since she could remember, even though the people of her kingdom dismiss it as a foolish aspiration. Standing in the way of her dream is the fact that Anis cannot use magic despite being born into nobility. Unwilling to surrender, she gives up her claim to the throne and dedicates herself to creating "magicology"—a field that mixes resources from her world with knowledge she retained from her past life on Earth. Because of Anis' unusual behavior, the burden of the kingdom's future falls onto her younger brother, Algard. When he is pressured into a political marriage with Euphyllia Magenta, a girl he scarcely knows, Algard resists by spending his time with a commoner rather than his fiancée. After Euphyllia attempts to step in, Algard publicly cancels their engagement and accuses his ex-fiancée of being a bully. Crashed into the banquet where Algard is making his announcement, Anis swoops in on the flying broom she is testing and rescues Euphyllia. She then offers Euphyllia a position as her assistant, which the other girl reluctantly accepts. Although their partnership might seem like a random occurrence, Anis has a hidden reason for wanting Euphyllia around.

At noon somewhere in the school, one might catch the sound of two girls playing table tennis together while passing the time. As if guided by fate, two students—Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura—meet on the second floor of the school gymnasium. As they slowly build a budding friendship, their feelings for each other only grow more uncertain. Drawing closer day by day, the two must learn to manage their contrasting personalities and figure out the true nature of their affection. The dynamic of this relationship gradually changes when one of them begins to develop emotions that go beyond a simple friendship. Still, Adachi and Shimamura must come to understand whether forming a connection stronger than friendship will bring them closer or drive them apart.

The members of the Amusement Club are back in Yuru Yuri♪♪, discovering fresh ways to make their time together even more fun. The club consists of the endlessly lively Kyouko Toshinou; the calm and level-headed Yui Funami; the polite yet frequently overlooked Akari Akaza; and Chinatsu Yoshikawa, who originally joined after mistaking them for the Tea Ceremony Club. Together, they form the Amusement Club, whose deceptively straightforward mission is to keep its members entertained. Alongside the Student Council and the occasional relative, they aim to make the most of their youth. Whether it's a trip to a hot spring or catching up on overdue homework, their lives are never boring, and they always find a reason to spend time together.

In the town where Utena Hiiragi lives, a trio of magical girls called Tres Magia serves as its protectors. Utena, like many others, deeply admires these heroic figures who fight for justice. One day, a mysterious black mascot appears before her and offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance: the ability to transform into a magical girl. But the proposal is deceptive—Utena has been enlisted by an evil organization to battle the magical girls she has always looked up to. Forced into a confrontation with Tres Magia, she expects guilt, yet instead discovers an unexpected delight in hurting them. Surrendering to these newfound impulses, Utena wholeheartedly adopts her villainous role, gradually turning her former adoration into a cruel fixation.

Immortality is something many people might wish for. But would they still desire it if they knew it would subject them to endless attacks? That is the reality for Rin Asougi, an immortal private investigator—there is no shortage of individuals who want her dead. Over the centuries, she has met countless gruesome ends, only to return to life each time as if nothing happened. In 1990, while searching for a lost cat, Rin encounters Kouki Maeno, a man who believes his memories are faulty. Agreeing to assist him, Rin soon discovers that Kouki is not what he appears to be, all while moving closer to her true enemy. This foe knows Rin and her kind all too well, and if she dies by his hand, she may stay dead forever.

Kanako Miyamae transfers to Ame no Kisaki Catholic school hoping to find true love, following the example of her parents who met there. However, because Kanako breaks out in hives around men, she enrolls in this all-girls institution specifically to pursue a same-sex partner. When she encounters the stunning Mariya Shidou, Kanako thinks she has found her ideal match—but there is a catch. Mariya is actually a cross-dressing boy. He threatens to reveal Kanako's impure motives unless she keeps his true gender hidden, and to make matters worse, he takes the place of her original roommate so he can keep a constant watch over her. Maria†Holic follows Kanako as she searches for love in all the wrong places, trying to find the girl of her dreams—if she can manage to survive sharing a room with Mariya.

High schoolers Yuma Okazaki and Hotaru Mizushina have been best friends since childhood. With their boyfriends Takeda and Fujiwara by their sides, their lives seem flawless. Whether hanging out at school or going on double dates, nothing appears capable of shaking their close friendship. But during one of those double dates, Hotaru makes a surprising move. While Takeda and Fujiwara are preoccupied, she starts caressing Yuma's thighs. Startled by this strange behavior, Yuma awkwardly escapes to the restroom, only to be followed by her friend. Once they are alone, Hotaru corners the naive Yuma in a locked stall and murmurs in her ear, "You'll be more nervous with a boy; let me help you practice."

In a lively spirit village, Yuzu, a cheerful fox girl, begins her first job as an attendant at the traditional hot springs inn Konohanatei. Despite having no experience working at such a high-class establishment, Kiri, the friendly and dependable head attendant, immediately assigns her to learn the basics. Although Yuzu's enthusiasm initially proves more of a hindrance than a help, her playful nature adds a unique charm to the inn, as both guests and her coworkers quickly warm to her clumsy yet well-intentioned mistakes. Guided by the other foxes—the strict Satsuki, the carefree Natsume, the critical Ren, and the quiet Sakura—Yuzu steadily learns the trade of an inn attendant while growing to love the magical world around her. Konohana Kitan presents the heartwarming story of a simple fox girl forming bonds with others and discovering a home in the mysterious, beautiful world of spirits.

Naive 16-year-old Mamori Tokonome is used to being picked on at school because her last name can also be interpreted as "virgin." But soon, the young girl will have to grow accustomed to being teased in other ways... Abducted during PE class, Mamori awakens to find herself stranded and fighting for her life on the exotic island known as Mermaid. Fortunately, the mysterious fellow castaway Mirei Shikishima knows exactly how to take charge—with a passionate kiss, Mirei triggers Mamori's Exter transformation abilities, turning the innocent redhead into a battle-ready cutlass through the power of arousal. The duo will need to harness that power, as Mermaid Island is filled with potential allies and enemies: Charlotte, the sadistic leader of an Exter harem; the gluttonous and cunning Meifon; the enigmatic yet charismatic Akira Hiiragi; and the erotic biker duo Lady Lady. Mamori and Mirei's powerful and intimate bond is the only way for them to ensure their survival on this scandalous island.

Nagisa Aoi transfers into St. Miator’s Girls Academy, one of three elite all-girls schools located on Astraea Hill. On her first day, she gets lost and crosses paths with a mysterious student whose captivating elegance and charm are so overwhelming that Nagisa ends up in the school infirmary. When she wakes up, her roommate Tamao Suzumi greets her and enthusiastically explains the campus's daily life and social hierarchy. Tamao tells Nagisa about a special student representative chosen from all three schools—the Etoile, meaning "star." Eager to meet this person, Nagisa discovers that the ethereal beauty she encountered earlier, Shizuma Hanazono, is the Etoile herself. Moreover, Shizuma shows an open interest in Nagisa! Their interactions quickly make Nagisa a hot topic around campus; yet despite being so drawn to Shizuma, Nagisa cannot shake the feeling that something is not quite right. Strawberry Panic! follows the everyday lives of Nagisa, Shizuma, and their friends at St. Miator’s, St. Spica, and St. Lulim as they face the challenges of relationships while confronting hidden feelings, lingering regrets, and new possibilities.

Rei Oohashi is a worn-out office worker during the day, but at night she becomes Rae Taylor, the heroine of an otome game. After her long shifts, Rei escapes into the world of her favorite dating sim, Revolution, where she attends the prestigious Royal Academy in the kingdom of Bauer. Rather than pursuing the male love interests, Rei is fixated on the romantic rival: the game's villainess, Claire François. One evening, however, Rei's exhaustion overwhelms her and she dies. When Rei opens her eyes again, she has been reincarnated as Rae and is standing right in front of her beloved Claire. Seizing this miraculous chance, she immediately confesses her love for the golden-haired villainess and her charming attempts at bullying. Winning Claire's heart is no simple task, especially since the game keeps pushing the three male leads toward Rae—but she has no intention of letting dating sim logic get between her and the one she truly loves.

Yui Yamada, a high school girl who loves plants and gardening, begins a relationship with Tomoka Kase, the star runner of her school's track team. Yui is timid, feminine, and inexperienced with romance, while Tomoka is energetic, boyish, and well-liked among her peers. Despite their many differences, they strive to understand and support one another as they revel in the thrilling excitement that comes with the magic of their first love. Asagao to Kase-san is a touching story about two girls navigating their growing feelings for each other, alongside the various worries that trouble young hearts in love.

The Amusement Club returns with Kyouko Toshinou's wild ideas, Chinatsu Yoshikawa's plotting, Yui Funami's sarcastic comments, and Akari Akaza's barely noticeable presence, all aiming to make every day as enjoyable as possible. Whether they're competing in an arm wrestling match or cooking pancakes together, this group of fun-seekers always gives their full effort. The club members are frequently joined by their friends from the Student Council, who also know how to have a good time. Though things can get a bit chaotic when all eight girls gather, that doesn't stop them from getting together and enjoying themselves.

After losing her mother when she was little, second-grader Misha Takanashi, who is Russian, now resides with her Japanese stepfather. Tsubame Kamoi, a former Japan Air Self-Defense Force officer, arrives at the Takanashi home as a maid. This is a household comedy in which Kamoi, an extreme lolicon, tries to get close to Misha while Misha struggles to resist her advances.

During a ferry ride to Fuuka Academy, new student Mai Tokiha and her frail younger brother Takumi rescue a girl from the sea. Soon after, the vessel is attacked by an enemy who summons a mechanical beast. Although still recovering from wounds, Mikoto Minagi defeats the creature using a supernatural blade. Mai later finds out that Mikoto is a classmate possessing the power of HiME (Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment). Female HiME students are tasked with protecting the academy and surrounding city from monstrous Orphans. Following several school incidents involving battles with these creatures, Mai discovers she is also a HiME, able to summon a Child, a mechanical entity with immense firepower and utility. Now carrying the weight of new duties, Mai stands alongside twelve other HiME to defend their school from an unfamiliar danger while keeping their loved ones safe.

In the past, humanoid bears and humans lived together peacefully. But a meteor shower that struck Earth caused bears worldwide to become savage and develop a craving for human flesh, triggering an endless cycle of violence where bear devoured man and man shot bear, erasing the memory of their once harmonious coexistence. To maintain peace, the "Wall of Severance" was erected, separating the two civilizations. Kureha Tsubaki and Sumika Izumino are lovers attending Arashigaoka Academy. When two bears slip through the Wall of Severance and infiltrate the school, their relationship comes under serious threat. The hungry yet affectionate bears, Ginko Yurishiro and Lulu Yurigasaki, seem to view Kureha—who despises bears—as more than just prey. As they draw closer to her, a web of hidden secrets begins to unravel, secrets that Kureha may not be able to bear. When these relationships provoke the Invisible Storm, a group that enforces order within the ideologically rigid school, the girls must stand trial for their love. They set out on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to achieve the "promised kiss" of true love.

Shy, gentle Fumi Manjoume and her outspoken, caring friend Akira Okudaira were inseparable in elementary school—until Fumi’s family relocated. Years later, Fumi returns to her hometown after being admitted to Matsuoka Girls’ High School and finally reunites with Akira, who attends Fujigatani Girls’ Academy. But their bond no longer feels the same as it once did. Almost immediately after starting school, Fumi catches the eye of popular upperclassman Yasuko Sugimoto, who showers her with more attention than any other underclassman. Having relied on Akira for support countless times before, Fumi must now discover her own identity rather than living in someone else’s shadow. Meanwhile, Akira longs to restore their friendship to its former closeness. Can these two girls navigate the trials of adolescence before the challenges of growing up drive them apart?

Socially anxious Renako Amaori is tired of watching everyone else enjoy their youth and is determined to reinvent herself as an outgoing girl. Leaving her reclusive past behind, she changes her look, practices conversation, and enrolls in a high school where no one knows her. She quickly befriends the famous model Mai Ouzuka, but after joining Mai's friend group, Renako realizes pretending to be someone else is harder than she thought. When Renako and Mai have a heart-to-heart and open up about their struggles, Renako feels they could become true best friends. But the next day, Mai confesses her love to Renako. Though Renako isn't interested in dating, Mai insists they spend time together both as friends and as a couple, figuring out which dynamic suits them best. Determined to preserve their friendship, Renako tries to convince the stubborn Mai otherwise, but Mai's increasingly bold advances might just change Renako's mind.