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Centuries ago, humanity was driven nearly to extinction by colossal, humanoid monsters known as Titans, forcing the survivors to cower behind enormous concentric walls. The true horror of these giants lies in their consumption of human flesh, which seems motivated not by hunger but by pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity lived within these defensive barriers, enjoying a hundred years without a single Titan encounter. But that fragile peace is shattered when a Colossal Titan breaches the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the desperate fight for survival against the man-eating abominations. After suffering a devastating personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their eradication by joining the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that battles the merciless humanoids beyond the walls. Alongside his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman and childhood friend Armin Arlert, Eren enters the brutal war against the Titans, racing to find a way to defeat them before the last walls fall.

Saitama, a hero who appears entirely ordinary, dedicated three years of grueling training to fulfill his childhood ambition, a process that left him completely bald. He has now achieved such overwhelming power that he can neutralize any opponent with a single blow. Yet, this unmatched strength has resulted in an unexpected dilemma: the lack of any real challenge has robbed him of the thrill of combat, leaving him profoundly bored. His life changes when Genos, a nineteen-year-old cyborg, observes Saitama’s abilities and begs to become his disciple. Genos suggests they both register with the Hero Association to gain official recognition for their societal contributions. Amazed that his identity remains unknown despite his feats, Saitama readily accepts. As he forms bonds with new companions and faces fresh adversaries, Saitama joins the Association, seeking to rediscover the excitement of fighting that he once cherished.

Since his father passed away, Tanjirou Kamado has shouldered the responsibility of providing for his family. Although they live in poverty on a remote mountain, the Kamado household enjoys a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou goes down to a nearby village to earn some money by selling charcoal. As night falls on his way back, he is forced to take refuge in the home of a strange man, who warns him about flesh-eating demons that lurk in the woods after dark. When he finally returns home the following morning, he is confronted with a horrific scene—his entire family has been slaughtered. Even worse, the only survivor is his sister Nezuko, who has been transformed into a bloodthirsty demon. Fueled by rage and grief, Tanjirou vows to avenge his family and stay by his last remaining sibling. Alongside the mysterious organization known as the Demon Slayer Corps, he will do whatever it takes to slay demons and preserve the last remnants of his beloved sister's humanity.

The emergence of "quirks," newly discovered superpowers, has become more common over the years, with 80 percent of humanity now possessing various abilities ranging from elemental control to shape-shifting. The remaining people of the world are completely powerless, and Izuku Midoriya is one of those individuals. Since childhood, this ambitious middle schooler has dreamed of nothing more than becoming a hero. Izuku's unfortunate circumstances lead him to admire heroes and diligently take notes on them whenever he can. However, his persistence eventually pays off: Izuku encounters the number one hero and his personal idol, All Might. All Might's quirk is a unique ability that can be passed down, and he has selected Izuku as his successor. After enduring many months of intense training, Izuku enrolls at UA High, a prestigious school famous for its excellent hero training program. This year's incoming students look particularly promising. With his bizarre yet talented classmates and the looming threat of a villainous organization, Izuku will soon discover what it truly means to be a hero.

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 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.

Mitsuha Miyamizu is a high school student who dreams of escaping her rural hometown to experience the vibrant life of Tokyo, a desire that sharply contrasts with her current reality. In the city, Taki Tachibana leads a hectic existence as a student, balancing a part-time job with his aspirations to become an architect. Suddenly, Mitsuha finds herself waking up in Taki’s body in Tokyo, while Taki discovers he has swapped lives with Mitsuha in the countryside. Driven to understand this bizarre occurrence, the two begin searching for each other. The story follows how their interactions profoundly affect one another’s destinies, binding them together through fate and circumstance.

For many generations, humanity has been pursued by enormous, enigmatic predators called the Titans. Three massive walls—Wall Maria, Rose, and Sheena—offered safety and tranquility for over a century. That calm was broken when the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan appeared and demolished the outermost wall, Wall Maria. Forced to withdraw behind Wall Rose, humanity waited anxiously for the Titans to strike again and ruin their final refuge. In Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2, Eren Yeager and his comrades from the 104th Training Corps have only recently started serving as full members of the Survey Corps. As they prepare to confront the Titans once more, their plans are interrupted by an invasion of Wall Rose—yet nothing is as straightforward as it appears, and additional enigmas come to light. While the Survey Corps races to protect the wall, they learn more about the attacking Titans and the hidden truths concerning their own ranks.

Inventive scientist Rintarou Okabe possesses an unquenchable drive for scientific discovery. Alongside his scatterbrained yet good-hearted friend Mayuri Shiina and his roommate Itaru Hashida, Okabe establishes the Future Gadget Laboratory, aiming to create technological breakthroughs that defy human understanding. Despite lofty ambitions, the team's only noteworthy invention so far is a microwave with the peculiar ability to turn bananas into a green sludge. When Okabe attends a time travel conference, he encounters a chain of odd occurrences that suggest the "Phone Microwave" gadget hides far more potential than initially assumed. Capable of sending text messages to the past via the microwave, Okabe delves deeper into this makeshift time machine, drawing the hostile attention of the shadowy organization SERN. This groundbreaking discovery plunges Okabe and his friends into constant peril. As he struggles to repair the damage his invention has inflicted on the timeline, Okabe fights not only to protect those he cares about but also to hold onto his own unraveling sanity.

Despite a previous violent assault, UA Academy's most celebrated event proceeds without interruption: the school sports festival. This competition, famous across Japan, gives budding heroes the chance to display their talents to the public and to potential employers. But the road to triumph is far from simple, particularly for Izuku Midoriya—his quirk boasts immense raw strength but suffers from severe inefficiency. Competing against gifted peers like Shouto Todoroki, who commands both fire and ice, Izuku must rely on his keen intellect and adapt to his environment to secure victory and demonstrate his true value.

Humanity remains trapped behind the two surviving walls, still endangered by the Titans that steal their freedom. The fight to eliminate these monsters continues, but dangers come not only from the Titans outside the walls but also from the people inside them. Following his rescue from the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan, Eren Yaeger focuses on mastering his Titan shifting ability. Krista Lenz deals with the pain of losing a comrade, Captain Levi selects Eren along with his friends to be part of his new personal squad, and Commander Erwin Smith recovers from wounds he received. For a time, the soldiers seem to be doing well—until the government suddenly demands that Eren and Krista be handed over. The Survey Corps' recent victories have attracted unwanted notice, and a figure from Levi's past is dispatched to retrieve the two wanted individuals. Hunted by the authorities, Levi and his squad must avoid their enemies to protect Eren and Krista. Eren and his comrades fight not only for survival against the fearsome Titans but also against the menace of a far more cunning adversary: other humans.

In his youth, elementary student Shouya Ishida dealt with boredom by acting cruelly. When the deaf Shouko Nishimiya joins his class, Shouya and his classmates thoughtlessly torment her for amusement. After her mother reports the bullying to the school, Shouya is singled out and held responsible for everything. Shouko transfers away, and Shouya is left at the mercy of his peers, who heartlessly shun him throughout elementary and middle school while teachers look the other way. Now in his third year of high school, Shouya remains haunted by his childhood misdeeds. Genuinely regretting his past actions, he embarks on a path of redemption: to meet Shouko again and make amends. Koe no Katachi tells the moving story of Shouya's reunion with Shouko and his sincere efforts to redeem himself, even as the shadows of his past continue to pursue him.

In an effort to restore the fading hope of humanity, the Survey Corps launch an operation to reclaim Wall Maria, where the fight against the ruthless Titans resumes. Returning to the ruined Shiganshina District, once his childhood home, Eren Yeager and his comrades find the area strangely devoid of Titans. Even after sealing the outer gate, they face no opposition. The mission proceeds smoothly until Armin Arlert, deeply suspicious of the enemy's absence, notices troubling hints of a hidden trap. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 follows Eren as he swears to reclaim everything that was taken from him. Alongside him, the Survey Corps push forward—through countless sacrifices—to carve a path to victory and unlock the secrets hidden in the Yeager family basement.

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.

Kousei Arima, a piano prodigy dubbed the "Human Metronome," achieved flawless precision under his mother’s strict tutelage, dominating competitions and winning over audiences. Following her sudden death, trauma rendered him unable to hear the piano, causing him to abandon the stage entirely. Now a junior high student, Kousei leads a mundane life with friends Tsubaki Sawabe and Ryouta Watari, still grappling with grief while holding onto music. His monochrome existence is upended when he meets the eccentric violinist Kaori Miyazono, who drags him back into the spotlight as her accompanist. Through a heartfelt deception, the two young musicians draw closer as Kaori strives to paint Kousei’s world with color.

Summer arrives at UA Academy, and the aspiring heroes-in-training dedicate themselves fully to becoming renowned champions of justice. They embark on a forest training camp supervised by UA's pro heroes, where the students battle one another and tackle perilous exercises, honing their skills and surpassing their own limits. But their school trip takes a sudden, violent turn when the League of Villains attacks the camp with the goal of kidnapping one of the students. Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season centers on Izuku "Deku" Midoriya, a determined student striving to fulfill his ambition of becoming a hero like his idol, All Might. As one of the students caught in the turmoil of the villain assault, Deku must rise alongside his classmates and fight for their very survival.

Shigeo Kageyama, an eighth-grader known as Mob, discovered his immense psychic abilities early in life. Recognizing the inherent dangers of such power, he chose to suppress it, using his talents solely to woo Tsubomi, a girl he has long admired, though her interest quickly fades. Seeking guidance, Mob joins the agency of Arataka Reigen, a fraudulent psychic who manipulates Mob’s powers for small profits. This arrangement turns the exorcism of spirits into a routine part of his dull existence. Yet, the energy Mob releases is merely the surface; if his overwhelming emotions and latent potential go unchecked, they will trigger a catastrophic explosion that will transform him beyond recognition. The countdown to this explosion continues relentlessly, and halting it seems impossible.

When trouble strikes, a mysterious red phone number might appear. Dialing it connects you to Yato, a minor deity who calls himself the Yato God and aspires to amass millions of followers. Lacking even a single shrine, his ambitions remain unfulfilled, forcing him to scrape by with five-yen odd jobs. His situation worsens when his weapon partner abandons him for being incompetent. Yato’s fortunes shift when middle school student Hiyori Iki seemingly sacrifices herself to save him from a vehicle collision. While she survives, the incident destabilizes her spirit, allowing her soul to detach from her body. To restore her normal state, Hiyori insists Yato fix the problem, which requires a new weapon partner. Reluctantly, she agrees to assist him in finding one, offering hope that Yato’s luck is finally improving.

Satoru Fujinuma, a detached twenty-nine-year-old manga artist, possesses a mysterious ability known as Revival that sends him back in time by mere minutes whenever tragedy is imminent. He has used this power to save numerous lives. However, after being falsely accused of killing someone dear to him, Satoru is transported back eighteen years to 1988. He soon discovers a potential link between his current predicament and the childhood abduction and murder of his classmate, the enigmatic and solitary Kayo Hinazuki. Seizing this opportunity to set things right, Boku dake ga Inai Machi chronicles Satoru’s quest to solve the mystery of the past while preventing Kayo’s death and safeguarding his loved ones in the present.

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.

Hidden in the mountains beside the prestigious Kunugigaoka Middle School, a small decaying building houses the troublemakers and failures of Class 3-E. Looked down on by their fellow students, these kids seem to have no future in their academic pursuits—until the world government assigns them a deadly mission: eliminate the greatest threat to the planet, their new teacher. Having already destroyed the moon, this octopus-like instructor, nicknamed "Koro-sensei," has announced he will destroy Earth by March of next year. The students soon find that killing him is far from simple. Koro-sensei can move at speeds up to Mach 20 and is nearly immune to every weapon on Earth. Strangely enough, he also proves to be one of the best teachers Class 3-E has ever known. He trains them to succeed both in their studies as students and in their skills as assassins, confident that their resourcefulness and unwavering spirit can get them back to the main campus. Through trial and error, Nagisa Shiota and the rest of Class 3-E must discover Koro-sensei's weaknesses—and quickly, because the very future of the world depends on it.

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.

Inspired by the incredible abilities of the "Little Giant" he saw in a match, Shouyou Hinata falls deeply in love with volleyball. Despite his middle school debut ending in failure, he refuses to let his short stature stop him, driven by an unyielding determination to succeed. Upon entering Karasuno High School, the same institution the Little Giant attended, Hinata feels he is nearing his dream of playing professionally. Although the team’s prestige has faded, his resolve falters only when he discovers that Tobio Kageyama, the genius who crushed his middle school team, is now his partner. To carve out a name for himself in a sport dominated by giants, Hinata must learn to work with Kageyama. He must understand the true meaning of teamwork before he can compete at the highest level.

Nestled within a dense forest and secured by a gated entrance, the Grace Field House serves as a home for orphans who live harmoniously as a single family under the care of their beloved "Mama," Isabella. While the children must undergo daily tests, they are permitted to enjoy their free time outdoors, provided they strictly adhere to the rule of staying close to the orphanage. Every few months, a child is adopted and sent away to a new family, never to be heard from again. Yet, the three eldest siblings grow suspicious of the orphanage's true nature and soon uncover the grim reality facing the children, including the sinister truth behind their affectionate Mama.

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.

Yukiteru Amano is a timid middle school student who habitually records everything he does in his daily life on his phone—a digital diary. At school, he has no friends, but he is often seen talking to his supposed imaginary companions: Deus Ex Machina, the god of time and space, and Deus' servant, Mur Mur. One morning, Yukiteru wakes up to find that certain events of his day are already appearing on his cellphone ahead of time. At first he dismisses it as coincidence, but he slowly realizes that the incidents written on his phone actually occur in the near future. After benefiting from this new ability throughout the day, he discovers that his classmate Yuno Gasai owns a similar diary. When the two team up to fend off a strange pursuer and return home, Deus Ex Machina reveals that they—along with ten other participants—have been forced into a survival game where the winner becomes the deity's successor. Left with no other choice, Yukiteru and Yuno must rely on their phones, now called "Future Diaries," to survive this merciless battle royale.

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.

Humans and demons represent two sides of the same coin, just as Assiah and Gehenna are the distinct worlds they inhabit. The only method to traverse between these realms is through possession, similar to tales of ghosts. Yet Satan, the ruler of Gehenna, cannot locate a fitting host to inhabit, leaving him trapped in his own domain. In a bid to conquer Assiah, he dispatches his son, hoping the boy will mature into a vessel capable of holding the demon king. Ao no Exorcist centers on Rin Okumura, a somewhat rowdy teenager who seems entirely normal until demons ambush him. His reality is upended when he learns he is Satan’s son and that his father desires him to return so they may take over Assiah. Refusing to side with the king of Gehenna, Rin resolves to train as an exorcist to defend Assiah, fighting alongside his brother Yukio.

Parasitic aliens suddenly descend upon Earth, infiltrating humanity by burrowing into the brains of vulnerable targets. These insatiable creatures seize complete control of their hosts and can morph into various forms to hunt unsuspecting prey. Sixteen-year-old high school student Shinichi Izumi is attacked by one of these parasites, but it fails to take over his brain, ending up in his right hand instead. Unable to move to its intended location, the parasite, named Migi, must rely on Shinichi to survive. This forces the duo into an uneasy coexistence as they defend themselves against hostile parasites determined to eliminate this new threat to their kind.

Following the conclusion of the Great War after four years of strife, the divided continent of Telesis slowly begins to recover and flourish. Violet Evergarden, a young woman raised solely to destroy enemy forces, was caught in the violence. Severely injured in a final battle, she survived but retained only the parting words of her dearest commander, which she did not understand. After a disagreement with her new guardian family, Violet finds employment at CH Postal Services. There, she accidentally observes an Auto Memory Doll, a professional who transcribes people's thoughts and emotions into written words. Inspired by this profession, Violet becomes an Auto Memory Doll herself. This new career launches her on a journey that will alter the lives of her clients and potentially lead to her own self-discovery.

The rare and inexplicable Puberty Syndrome is often dismissed as a myth. It is an unusual condition that only affects teenagers, and its symptoms are so supernatural that hardly anyone acknowledges it as a real phenomenon. However, high school student Sakuta Azusagawa knows from personal experience that it is very real and is surprisingly common in his school. Mai Sakurajima is a third-year high school student who was famous as a child actress in her youth but recently put her promising career on hold for reasons unknown to the public. With an unapproachable demeanor, she is well-known throughout the school, yet no one dares to interact with her—until Sakuta sees her wandering the library in a bunny girl costume. Despite the outfit, nobody seems to notice her, and after confronting her, he realizes she is another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta tries to help Mai with her situation, his actions bring him into contact with more girls affected by this elusive condition.

After keeping his feelings hidden for five years, high school student Taiju Ooki finally works up the courage to confess to Yuzuriha Ogawa. But just as he begins, a blinding green light engulfs Earth, instantly turning all of humanity into stone. Thousands of years later, Taiju wakes up to find the modern world completely gone, replaced by a nature-covered landscape of statues. He soon encounters the only other human he knows still alive: his science-obsessed friend Senkuu, who has been conscious for several months. Senkuu reveals his grand plan—to rebuild civilization from scratch using science. Combining Taiju's physical strength with Senkuu's intellect, they form a powerful duo and soon discover a way to revive those turned to stone. However, Senkuu's ambitious strategy faces obstacles when those who awaken challenge his ideas. Meanwhile, the true cause behind humanity's petrification remains a mystery.

At the prestigious Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya stand as the student body's most prominent leaders. Miyuki, recognized as the nation's top student and admired by both classmates and faculty, holds the position of student council president. Serving alongside him is vice president Kaguya—the eldest daughter of the affluent Shinomiya family—who excels in every conceivable area. They are admired by the entire school, often seen as the ideal pair. Yet, despite each having already fallen for the other, neither is ready to confess. The one who admits their feelings first would lose face, be looked down upon, and be considered the inferior party. With their honor and pride hanging in the balance, both Miyuki and Kaguya are fiercely determined to be the victor in this romantic war.

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.

Having passed his Provisional Hero License exam, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya searches for an extracurricular internship with a professional hero agency. On the recommendation of his mentor All Might, Deku secures a position under All Might's former sidekick, Sir Nighteye, who has since become a renowned hero in his own right. While Deku's classmates hone their skills through various internships, the emerging villain Kai Chisaki wields his fearsome abilities to build influence in the criminal underworld. Operating under the alias Overhaul, Chisaki's ambitions bring him into conflict with the League of Villains and its leader, Tomura Shigaraki. During his internship with Sir Nighteye, Deku uncovers Chisaki's crime syndicate and the villain's hostile connection to a mysterious young girl named Eri. Concerned for the child's safety, Deku and his upperclassman Mirio Toogata must join forces to bring an end to Chisaki's oppressive rule.

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 defeating Boros and his massive army, Saitama has gone back to his ordinary, uneventful life in Z-City. However, without his knowledge, the frequency of monster appearances continues to rise, straining the Hero Association's resources. The top executives decide on a risky plan to recruit thugs to assist in the fight. Yet during the first gathering with these potential recruits, a mysterious man who calls himself Garou appears. Declaring himself a monster, he begins brutally attacking the crowd. Garou continues his assault on the Hero Association, defeating every hero he comes across. He is revealed to be the top former disciple of the legendary martial artist Silverfang, and seems to be driven by unknown motives. Regardless, this beast-like man appears unstoppable. Intrigued by this puzzling new enemy and spurred by a strong desire for money, Saitama decides to take the opportunity and enters an interesting martial arts competition. As the tournament begins and Garou continues his rampage, a new great threat emerges, endangering the entire human world. Could this finally be the earth-shattering catastrophe foretold by the great seer Madame Shibabawa?

In 1868, English aristocrat George Joestar and his son Jonathan owe a debt to Dario Brando after being rescued from a carriage accident. However, the Joestars remain unaware that Dario never intended to help them—he thought they were dead and was merely looting their possessions. Twelve years later, following Dario's death, George adopts his son Dio as a way to repay the supposed debt. Though Dio outwardly acts affectionate toward his new father, he secretly plots to seize the Joestar wealth. His initial move is to drive a wedge between George and Jonathan. By consistently outshining his foster brother, Dio solidifies his position in the Joestar household. But when Dio pushes Jonathan too far, Jonathan bests him in a physical confrontation. As the years pass, the two appear to have become close friends to outsiders. Yet trouble stirs again when George falls ill, and Jonathan suspects Dio is somehow responsible—and that he has further schemes in motion.

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.

Young Thorfinn spent his childhood listening to tales told by old sailors who had crossed the ocean and arrived at the fabled land called Vinland. According to legend, it was a warm and fertile place where no one needed to fight—nothing like the frozen Icelandic village where he was born, and certainly nothing like the life he leads now as a mercenary. War has become his home. Though his father once told him, "You have no enemies. Nobody does. There is no one it is okay to hurt," as Thorfinn grew older, he came to believe that could not be further from the truth. The ongoing conflict between England and the Danes worsens every year. Death has become ordinary, and the Viking mercenaries revel in every moment of it. By allying with either side, they can drastically shift the balance of power, and the Vikings are eager to earn reputations for themselves while taking whatever spoils they can. Amid all this chaos, Thorfinn must pursue his revenge: to kill Askeladd, the man who murdered his father. For the Vikings, it seems, the only paradise is this relentless age of war and death.

In a far-off future, humanity has been pushed to the edge of extinction by enormous creatures called Klaxosaurs, forcing the survivors to dwell inside massive fortified cities known as Plantations. Children raised in these cities are trained to pilot giant mechas called FranXX—the only weapons capable of fighting the Klaxosaurs—in male-female pairs. Created solely for the purpose of operating these machines, these children have no knowledge of the outside world and can only justify their existence by protecting their species. Hiro, a would-be FranXX pilot, has lost his drive and self-assurance after failing an aptitude test. Skipping his class's graduation ceremony, he goes to a forest lake, where he meets a mysterious girl with two horns protruding from her head. She introduces herself by her codename Zero Two, known to belong to a notorious FranXX pilot called the "Partner Killer." Before Hiro can process the meeting, the Plantation is suddenly attacked by a Klaxosaur. Zero Two engages the creature in her FranXX, but the mecha sustains heavy damage and crashes near Hiro. Finding her partner dead, Zero Two asks Hiro to pilot the mecha with her, and together they easily defeat the Klaxosaur. With a new partner at his side, Hiro has been given a chance to redeem his past failures—but at what price?

Transfer student Kouichi Sakakibara returns to class 3-3 at Yomiyama North Junior High after being absent for the first month of school due to illness. He feels a strange pull toward Mei Misaki, a quiet girl with an eyepatch whom he encountered in the hospital during his leave. However, his classmates refuse to acknowledge her existence and warn him not to get involved with things that do not exist. Ignoring their caution, Kouichi befriends Mei and soon uncovers the dark truth behind their unease. The disturbing rumors center on a former student of class 3-3, but no one will fully explain the tragic event to Kouichi. Drawn into the curse affecting his class, he sets out to understand its link to his new friend. As terrible events begin to unfold around them, Kouichi, Mei, and their classmates must solve the eerie mystery—but doing so will come at a heavy cost.

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.

Yuu Otosaka would be a typical high school student if not for his power to possess other people's minds and bodies. Although his ability lasts only five seconds per use, he employs it to cheat his way to the top of his class and enroll in a prestigious school, where he keeps up his dishonest activities. His schemes are eventually halted by Nao Tomori—the determined student council president of Hoshinoumi Academy—who sees through his deception. Through coercion, Nao persuades Yuu to transfer to Hoshinoumi and join the student council. Hoshinoumi Academy is secretly a school established for teenagers who have supernatural powers—with the student council acting as a group that tracks down those who misuse their abilities. With Yuu reluctantly helping with council duties, the team sets out to locate and shield new ability users from danger. However, as they dig deeper into the nature of these powers, their discoveries pull them into far more complex situations than they ever anticipated.

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.

Justice and its enforcement have evolved. In the 22nd century, Japan operates under the Sibyl System, an objective method to assess each citizen's threat level by analyzing their mental state for criminal intent, known as their Psycho-Pass. Inspectors enforce the law by subduing—often lethally—anyone showing the slightest ill will; alongside them work Enforcers, citizens who have become latent criminals, given limited freedom in return for carrying out the Inspectors' grim tasks. Into this world enters Akane Tsunemori, a young woman with a sincere wish to uphold justice. But as she collaborates with veteran Enforcer Shinya Kougami, she soon discovers that the Sibyl System's verdicts are not as flawless as her fellow Inspectors believe. With everything she once trusted turned upside down, Akane struggles with the nature of true justice and whether it can be achieved through a system that might already be flawed.

For as long as he can recall, Souma Yukihira has cooked alongside his father, Jouichirou. Working as a sous chef at his father’s restaurant, he has honed his culinary skills and created innovative dishes to delight patrons. His goal is to master his father’s techniques and eventually inherit the establishment, but he is stunned when Jouichirou announces the restaurant’s closure to pursue a position in New York. Instead of accompanying his father, Souma enrolls at the elite Tootsuki Culinary Academy, an institution where merely ten percent of students manage to graduate. The school is renowned for its Shokugeki, high-stakes cooking duels frequently employed to resolve disputes. Jouichirou challenges Souma to prove he can surpass him by surviving the rigorous three-year program and earning a degree from Tootsuki. Facing a harsh curriculum and a ruthlessly competitive peer group, the young chef must navigate this dangerous landscape to achieve his ambitions. Yet, raw talent may not be sufficient to propel him to the pinnacle of the culinary world.

Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama is growing up and gaining a deeper awareness of what it means to be a psychic with abilities that can deeply influence the lives of those around him. Together with his mentor Reigen Arataka, he continues to handle supernatural cases brought to them by clients—ranging from banishing malevolent spirits to investigating urban legends that frighten the townspeople. Although the nature of their work hasn't changed, Mob is no longer simply trailing behind Reigen without question. Carrying the memories of all he has endured as an extraordinarily powerful psychic, his encounters with the supernatural now carry greater significance. The atmosphere turns more grim and intense as the threats confronting Mob and Reigen become increasingly real and disturbing than any they have faced before.

Jinta Yadomi has retreated from society, spending his days avoiding school and immersing himself in video games at home. During a sweltering summer, his childhood friend Meiko "Menma" Honma appears to demand that he fulfill a wish he had forgotten. Although her persistence irritates her, Jinta initially ignores her, dismissing the encounter because Menma passed away years ago. While he initially suspects the vision is a heat-induced hallucination, he eventually accepts that he is truly seeing her ghost. The death of Menma had caused their group of childhood friends to drift apart, but they are reunited as they attempt to lay her spirit to rest. As they confront their shared pain and guilt, they must find the strength to help Menma move on, while also healing themselves.

Hailing from Ente Isla, the Demon Lord Satan commands vast demon armies to strike fear into mortals while conquering the land. However, his brutal quest to seize the continent is thwarted by the hero Emilia, forcing him to flee through a dimensional portal into the human world. Stranded in modern-day Tokyo alongside his loyal general Alsiel, the demon vows to return and complete his subjugation of Ente Isla, provided they can find a way back. Deprived of magic in a world where it does not exist, Satan assumes the human identity of Sadao Maou and takes a job at MgRonald's, a local fast-food restaurant, to survive. He soon discovers that conquering Ente Isla is no longer sufficient; instead, he becomes determined to climb the corporate ladder and establish himself as the ruler of Earth, one satisfied customer at a time. Through the eyes of this hapless demon lord, Hataraku Maou-sama! offers a hilarious perspective on the mundane realities of everyday life, whether dealing with part-time work, household chores, or simply managing to pay rent on time.

After his death, Kazuma Satou had two options: move on to heaven or be resurrected in a fantasy world. Choosing the latter, the goddess Aqua gave him the mission of defeating the Demon King and allowed him to select any weapon for assistance. Unfortunately, Kazuma decided to bring Aqua herself along, a decision he has regretted ever since. Not only is he stuck with a useless deity now serving as their party's archpriest, but the pair also needs to earn enough money for living expenses. Compounding their troubles, their group keeps expanding as more problematic adventurers join their ranks. Their token spellcaster, Megumin, is an explosion magic specialist capable of casting only one spell per day and refuses to learn anything else. There is also their stalwart crusader, Lalatina Ford "Darkness" Dustiness, a helpless masochist who makes Kazuma look pure by comparison. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 2 continues to follow Kazuma and the rest of his party through countless further adventures as they struggle to earn money and deal with one another's problematic personalities. However, things rarely go as planned, and they are often sidetracked by their own idiotic tendencies.

In the vibrant metropolis of Orario, life is anything but ordinary, particularly for Bell Cranel, an innocent youth striving to become the realm's premier adventurer. A serendipitous meeting with the isolated goddess Hestia brings his ambitions within reach. Bolstered by her aid, Bell dives into the perilous "Dungeon," a labyrinthine network of catacombs teeming with monsters beneath the city. Danger is omnipresent in these dark depths, and an enigmatic force stirs in the shadows. Even above ground, existence is precarious. The coexistence of deities and mortals is fraught with tension, making stability elusive. Regardless, the relentlessly hopeful hero is bound to experience a journey filled with mistakes, victories, and bonds in this epic saga.

Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old office worker, leads an ordinary life in Tokyo, satisfied with his routine despite never having had a girlfriend. During a casual chat with a coworker, he is suddenly stabbed by a random attacker on the street. As he loses consciousness, a strange voice speaks in his mind, reciting a series of commands that the dying man cannot understand. When Satoru wakes up, he finds himself reborn as a blob of slime in an unknown world. Along with this new form, he gains unique abilities—most importantly, the power to consume anything and copy its appearance and skills. He soon encounters the sealed Catastrophe-level monster known as the "Storm Dragon" Veldora, who has been trapped for 300 years after destroying a town. Feeling sympathy for the dragon, Satoru becomes friends with him and vows to help break the seal. In exchange, Veldora gives him the name Rimuru Tempest, granting him divine protection. Freed from the tedium of his former life, Rimuru sets off on a new journey with a clear purpose. As he adapts to his new body, his slimy adventures begin to affect the world around him, gradually shaping his fate.

At Hyakkaou Private Academy, the curriculum goes beyond standard academics to prepare students for the real world. With many pupils hailing from the wealthiest families globally, the school operates with a unique dual nature: daytime classes cover history, languages, and other subjects, but nights transform into a gambling arena where students learn to handle money and manipulate others. Financial success determines social standing, and those who dominate the games reign at the top of the hierarchy. Enter Yumeko Jabami, a seemingly innocent and attractive transfer student eager to participate in Hyakkaou's distinctive program. Unlike others, she does not gamble to win—she seeks the sheer excitement of the bet, and her almost insane approach to gambling may introduce unpredictable elements to the school's power dynamics.

It all began without warning: the dead rose from their graves, plunging Japan into utter chaos. When these creatures invade a high school, Takashi Kimuro is forced to kill his best friend after he is bitten and becomes one of the walking dead. Swearing to protect Rei Miyamoto, the girlfriend of the man he just put down, they manage to escape their school-turned-deathtrap, only to find a society that has already collapsed. Takashi and Rei soon join forces with other students, embarking on a journey to locate their families and discover the source of this overwhelming outbreak. Their group includes Saeko Busujima, the refined president of the Kendo Club; Kouta Hirano, an otaku obsessed with firearms; Saya Takagi, the daughter of a powerful politician; and Shizuka Marikawa, their attractive school nurse. Yet even with their combined strength, they must question if it will be enough to survive the undead apocalypse.

The omnipotent Holy Grail, rumored to grant any wish, previously incited three brutal conflicts that ended in total devastation. Despite this grim history, the wealthy Einzbern family remains convinced the Fourth Holy Grail War will yield a victor, largely because they now possess a suitable vessel for the Grail. To ensure this victory, they hire the despised "Magus Killer" Kiritsugu Emiya, binding their agreement with his marriage to their sole daughter, Irisviel. Kiritsugu is thrust into a deadly competition involving seven participants, each commanding an ancient familiar and driven by distinct motivations. Alongside his own Servant, Saber, the notorious mercenary encounters his most formidable rival in Kirei Kotomine, a priest searching for personal salvation by hunting Kiritsugu. Adapted from Gen Urobuchi’s light novel, Fate/Zero chronicles the events of the Fourth Holy Grail War, set ten years before Fate/stay night. This narrative presents a ruthless battle royale where survival is far from guaranteed.