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In the desolate ruins of what was once a bustling city, the only sound breaking the frigid winter silence is the rumble of a motorbike. Its passengers, Chito and Yuuri, are the final survivors in this war-ravaged urban landscape. As they forage through old military installations for food and spare parts, the two girls traverse the barren wastelands and ponder the mysteries of the bygone era to fill their days. Occasionally, Chito and Yuuri each grapple with the encroaching sense of isolation, but having each other makes bearing the burden of being among the last humans a little more manageable. Between Yuuri's clumsy enthusiasm and Chito's calm demeanor, their bleak days are brightened by target practice, discovering new books, and engaging in snowball fights across the frozen battlefield. Set against a backdrop of empty landscapes and abandoned structures, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou tells an uplifting story of two girls on a journey to uncover hope in a grim and fading world.

In a future Japan where android housekeepers are commonplace, society adheres strictly to the Three Laws of Robotics that govern all androids. Influenced by the Robot Ethics Committee, androids are regarded in the same manner as simple household appliances. However, a small group of people who deeply admire androids—known as "android-holics"—exist and are ostracized by the general public. Rikuo Sakisaka was brought up to accept society's view that androids are not human, and he is fully aware of that fact. That changes when he stumbles upon a mysterious message hidden in the activity logs of his family's android, Sammy. This discovery leads him to Eve no Jikan, a café whose sole rule is that patrons must not differentiate between humans and androids. Driven by curiosity, Rikuo seeks to learn more about the establishment and attempts to uncover the reason behind Sammy's unusual behavior.

Glide gently into Neo Venezia, a metropolis on the planet Aqua—once known as Mars. By the 24th century, humanity has succeeded in colonizing the once uninhabitable world. Despite its futuristic setting, Neo Venezia is filled with rustic charm; gondolas navigating broad canals and waterways serve as the primary means of transport. The city is a meticulous recreation of Venice on Manhome (the planet formerly called Earth). To ensure both residents and visitors fully experience Neo Venezia's countless attractions, companies have been established to offer guided gondola tours, one of which is the Aria Company. This is where Akari Mizunashi works, a free-spirited teenager from Manhome who is a novice Undine—the title given to tour guides. Follow Akari as she grows close to other Undine, tourists, the locals of Neo Venezia, and the city itself, gaining valuable life lessons along the way, including the wonderful realization that manmade miracles truly exist.

In the quiet town of Seize, located on the fringes of Helvetia, life goes on peacefully along its cobblestone streets, undisturbed by the growing military tension between Helvetia and the neighboring Roman Empire. It is in this setting that the 1121st platoon of the Helvetian army, stationed at the Clocktower Fortress in Seize, gains a new member: the energetic young Kanata Sorami. She joined the military to fulfill her ambition of playing the bugle, and eagerly takes lessons from Sergeant Major Rio Kazumiya, a talented trumpeter. Alongside them are the distant mechanic Noël Kannagi, the spirited gunner Kureha Suminoya, and the kind-hearted Captain Felicia Heideman. Together, they discover the beauty of life in Seize and the enduring joy of a community that has thrived despite the crumbling world around them.

In the 24th century on the planet Aqua, three young women—Akari Mizunashi, Alice Carroll, and Aika S. Granzchesta—keep striving toward their shared ambition of becoming Prima Undines, professional gondolier tour guides. Fortunately, they have the mentorship of Neo-Venezia's three finest Prima Undines—Alicia Florence, Athena Glory, and Akira E. Ferrari—revered as the "Water Fairies" for their exceptional abilities. With their guidance, the apprentices train diligently and tackle whatever challenges come their way. As these three girls encounter both the joys and difficulties of life, they do their utmost to grow as tour gondoliers in Neo-Venezia, a terraformed replica of Venice.

In a future Japan, androids are widely used for various tasks, but treating them as equals to humans is considered taboo. There is a constant fear that robots might rebel against their human masters, and those who show too much trust in their androids are criticized and labeled "dori-kei," or "android-holics." High school student Rikuo Sakisaka notices strange behavior from his household android, Sammy—she has been leaving the house without being instructed. When he checks her movement logs, he finds a mysterious message: "Are you enjoying the time of EVE?" Together with his friend Masakazu Masaki, Rikuo traces Sammy's movements to a cafe called Time of Eve, where customers are forbidden from discriminating against one another. Rikuo realizes that both humans and androids frequent the cafe, with no way to tell them apart. Each visitor—from the cheerful Akiko to a robot on the verge of breaking down—has their own story and struggles. As Rikuo attempts to uncover Sammy's motives, he begins to question the fear that drives humans to view androids as nothing more than tools.

Akari Mizunashi, together with her companions Aika and Alice, carries on with her path toward becoming a Prima Undine—a professional gondolier who guides tourists through the serene canals of Neo Venezia. Though the three girls belong to rival companies, they spend much of their time together, deepening their understanding of what it takes to be better guides and uncovering the hidden wonders of Neo Venezia. Through their everyday experiences, the group continues to cross paths with memorable and extraordinary individuals, drawing them closer to the mysteries that give the perpetually enchanting city of Neo Venezia its warmth and vitality. Welcome back to Neo Venezia: a place where miracles can be shaped by human hands.

Tanis, a young prodigy, is the youngest son of two mad scientists. His family has long lived apart from ordinary society on a secluded island, where the couple performed experiments on Tanis's siblings that gave them abnormal abilities. However, this comes to an end when they are caught and arrested. Government officials bring Tanis and his four siblings—Snow, a dog-human hybrid; Ashise, a plant-human hybrid; Aisley, a spider-human hybrid; and Suishi, a mind-reader—to a more populated island. As the only one without genetic modification, Tanis takes on the task of helping his siblings adapt to society while attempting to hide their unusual traits.

Following a catastrophe that plunges the world into decline, the few humans left spend their days in quiet tranquility during the fading era of humanity. Alpha Hatsuseno, an android employed at a sparsely visited cafe near Yokohama, spends her time waiting for her owner to come back. One day, courier android Kokone Takatsu delivers a package from Alpha’s master containing a camera, intended for her to capture images and preserve memories. This series presents a meditative and gentle narrative centered on an android girl who documents stunning scenery and encounters poignant experiences, all within an atmosphere of serene calm.

In the 21st century, extraterrestrials have come to Earth and coexist with humanity. In the quiet town of Enohana, the impoverished student Chigasaki Mayuko shares a home with NieA, an alien of the low-status "Under Seven" class. While Mayuko works hard to get by, NieA appears utterly indifferent to the impact of her behavior. As this mismatched pair generates the anticipated friction, the damaged alien spaceship remains visible overhead.

After dreaming about her life once she has achieved her goal of becoming a Prima Undine, Akari Mizunashi wakes up and realizes she may not truly have the confidence to manage Aria Company by herself. Worried about what lies ahead, she turns to her mentor Alicia Florence—one of Neo-Venezia's three great "Water Fairies"—for guidance. To Akari's surprise, Alicia confesses her own past struggles and describes the steps she took to overcome her self-doubt about running the company and training an apprentice. Comforted by her teacher's words, Akari gets ready to face whatever challenges await her on the road to realizing her dreams.

The narrative follows a slice-of-life battle story set in a plausible future where neither World War III nor alien invasions have occurred. In this world, robots are integrated into daily society, with "Shinki" serving as 15-centimeter-tall (approximately 6 inches) cute partners endowed with intelligence and emotions. These Shinki are designed to assist humans and dedicate themselves to serving their "Masters." Some Shinki can be equipped with weapons and armor to engage in combat, earning the title "Busou Shinki," which literally translates to "armed divine princesses." Specifically, the Shinki Ann (Arnval), Aines (Altines), and Lene (Altlene) serve Masato, a high school freshman. The dynamic shifts when the aggressive new Shinki, Strarf, joins their group.

Tucked away in the fifth ward of the Imperial Capital, the Black Cat Cafe employs restored Automata, advanced mechanical dolls whose original purpose vanished when the war concluded years ago. Dressed in elegant kimonos, these dolls navigate their new existence while grappling with lingering memories of their past duties that prevent them from fully embracing the peace. Among them is Haizakura, recently restored but missing her memories due to a reset. Though her identity and role remain unclear, her passion for singing is undeniable. Guided by her endless curiosity and melodic talents, Haizakura and her fellow Automata embark on a journey to discover their new purpose, standing by one another through every challenge they face.

Set in the 22nd century, where space travel, planetary colonization, and anti-gravity basketball are ordinary parts of daily life. Earth has become impossible to live on, so people reside in colonies on neighboring planets. During a school field trip, a mishap sends the protagonist—a new transfer student named Luna—along with her pet robot and six classmates hurtling through a gravity storm. They crash land on a planet that appears deserted. With Luna taking charge, the group—including the robotic cat Chako, the independent Kaoru, the pampered rich boy Howard, the timid Sharla, the compliant Bell, the proud musician Menori, and the young genius Shingo—must struggle to survive. Yet is this world truly empty, or does something—or someone—lurk in the shadows, waiting?

Having become a Prima Undine and the leader of the Aria Company with her own apprentice, Ai Aino, Akari Mizunashi finds herself reflecting on her days as a Single. Although her new duties consume her time, Neo Venezia offers fresh wonders to discover. While adapting to her expanded role presents challenges, Akari knows she can always rely on the friends she made in Aqua when difficulties arise.

Two bonus episodes included in the Blu-ray and DVD releases of volumes 4 and 7 for "Sora no Woto." The first, episode 7.5, is set during the main story. After Kanata witnesses Rio opening the door to the distillery, Felicia suggests a mock battle among the maidens. If Kanata emerges victorious, they will reveal the secret behind the locked room. But matters spiral out of control once alcohol enters the picture! The second, episode 13, occurs after the series' conclusion. A local child asks Kanata what her dream is. Unable to provide an answer, Kanata seeks out the other characters and discusses their own dreams and aspirations.

Amidst the fading era of humanity, people persist against nature’s gradual takeover. Life for Alpha Hatsuseno and her café remains largely unchanged. The familiar landscapes provide a deep sense of comfort that Alpha holds dear. However, a radio weather forecast warns of an impending typhoon that could disrupt this tranquility. After seeking shelter at Ojisan’s gas station and returning home, Alpha discovers her beloved shop has been destroyed by the storm. Determined to restore it, she seeks additional work to finance the repairs. This venture into the unknown offers a chance to explore the remnants of civilization, allowing Alpha to broaden her perspective on the world outside.

Following the end of the world, two girls cycle through the deserted ruins of Japan, determined not to let civilization's collapse ruin their sightseeing trip. Their journey continues regardless of the apocalypse.

The sci-fi fantasy series Eden takes place thousands of years in the future, in a city called "Eden 3" that is populated entirely by robots whose former masters disappeared long ago. During a routine task, two farming robots unintentionally revive a human baby girl from suspended animation, causing them to doubt everything they were taught—that humans were merely a forbidden ancient legend. In secrecy, the two robots raise the child in a safe haven outside Eden.

A brief episode titled "A Miracle Of Us Being Able To Meet Again," also regarded as episode zero of "Aria the Natural."

Tsubasa Shiina, a ten-year-old girl, has just moved to Hokkaido to live with her father. At school, she is withdrawn and keeps to herself. One night, she sees a UFO crash in the woods near her home. Rushing to the scene, she discovers the pilot, codenamed "D.D.," in critical condition. Also present is a Maguar, a grotesque alien that hatched aboard D.D.'s ship. As the Maguar is about to kill Tsubasa, an alien lifeform merges with her body, creating the Riberus battle armor Figure 17, which swiftly destroys the alien. The lifeform takes the name Hikaru and becomes Tsubasa's identical twin. Over time, Tsubasa grows more outgoing thanks to her new sister. However, with Maguar eggs scattered across Hokkaido, they must continue to form Figure 17 to eliminate any hatched Maguars until backup from D.D.'s home planet arrives.

Aspiring Orange Company Undine Anya Dostoyevskaya is disheartened after discovering that her gondolier mentor, Alice Carroll, isn't devoting much time to her own mentor, Athena Glory. Athena—the former Undine turned opera singer—has been trying to arrange a meeting with Alice, but Alice appears to be evading her for reasons unknown. To address this predicament, Anya enlists the help of her fellow Undines Ai Aino and Azusa B. McLaren. As the three work to bring Alice and Athena together, Anya develops a deeper understanding of her seniors' feelings, which could be the key to unraveling the uncertainties between them.

Becoming a Prima Undine—a guide capable of steering tours on her gondola—is a lengthy and challenging journey, yet that doesn't mean there's no room to savor the delights Neo-Venezia has to offer! For Akari Mizunashi and her fellow Undines, Aika S. Granzchesta and Alice Carroll, engaging in a range of enjoyable activities supplies a well-earned respite from their intense Prima Undine studies. Together with friends they've encountered along their path, the girls forge unforgettable memories that shine all the more brightly for being made in the city of miracles.

The successor and branch manager of the Himeya Company—one of the many Undine associations that house female gondoliers—Aika S. Granzchesta shocks everyone by going against tradition and declining to take over the company's iconic gondola. Aika's apprentice Azusa B. McLaren, unable to comprehend her mentor's surprising choice, directly confronts her but gets nowhere. Hoping to understand Aika's reasoning, Azusa and her fellow Undines secretly set up a meeting with her. As the long-awaited winter days arrive, bringing the peace and majesty of Neo-Venezia, Aika reflects on her path as an Undine and how it shaped who she has become. Recalling those irreplaceable past experiences, she believes they will keep guiding her into a future that is both unknown and full of possibility.