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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.

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.

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.

High school student Issei Hyoudou is a typical pervert who spends his days peeping on girls and fantasizing about having a harem. Things take a turn when a beautiful girl asks him out, only for her to reveal herself as a fallen angel and brutally murder him. But he gets a second chance when Rias Gremory, a beautiful senior and top-class devil, revives him as her servant and recruits him into the school's Occult Research club. Now adjusting to his new existence, Issei must train and fight to survive the violent world of angels and devils. Each adventure brings hilarious and risqué moments with his new comrades, all while keeping his secret life hidden from his friends and family in High School DxD.

As the Fourth Holy Grail War continues with no decisive winner emerging, the remaining Servants and their Masters are summoned by Church overseer Risei Kotomine to form a temporary alliance against an approaching danger that could disrupt the Holy Grail War and lead to the devastation of Fuyuki City. The fragile ceasefire quickly falls apart as Masters reveal their willingness to resort to any means, however vile, to claim victory. Tension grows between Kiritsugu Emiya and his Servant Saber, as their opposing views on heroism and honor create friction. At the same time, a sinister connection develops between Kirei Kotomine, still searching for his own sense of purpose, and one of the other Servants. As the war's final moments draw near, the price of triumph starts to blur the distinction between success and failure.

A Magi is a sorcerer whose magical aptitude is so vast that they are believed to have the power to shape the world. Wielding this great influence, each Magi selects a worthy individual to become a king, aiding them in conquering strange labyrinths known as "Dungeons" and obtaining the power of mythical djinns within. Above all, the Magi oversees their chosen representative as they build a kingdom that may one day bring the world to its knees. Aladdin is a young Magi wandering the world in search of his true identity. However, his journey is not solitary, as he is accompanied by his friend and mentor Ugo—a djinn he summons using his flute. During his travels, Aladdin also befriends Alibaba Saluja and guides him to a nearby Dungeon. With this new bond, they embark on an epic adventure across the globe, witnessing various anomalies that appear more frequent than ever.

Ryouta Sakamoto is an unemployed young man living with his mother, whose sole notable accomplishment is being Japan's top player of the popular online game Btooom! His ordinary life takes a drastic turn when he awakens on a remote island with a small green crystal embedded in his left hand and no recollection of how he got there. To his horror, someone has turned the game he loves into a real-life death match. Each player is given a bag of unique bombs called "BIM" and must kill seven other participants, taking their green crystals, in order to return home. Though Ryouta initially rejects violence, he is forced to fight when he discovers that many of the other players are far from friendly. Joining forces with Himiko, another Btooom! player, the two work together to escape the island while slowly uncovering the sinister truth behind this deadly contest.

"Kings" are individuals granted immense supernatural powers, along with the ability to recruit others into their clans. A key responsibility of the Kings is to safeguard the lives and honor of their clansmen. When a video showing the brutal murder of a Red Clansman goes viral, the ordinary student Yashiro Isana is accused of the crime. A manhunt for him begins, bringing him into contact with the infamous "Black Dog" Kurou Yatogami—a skilled swordsman and martial artist who is determined to fulfill the last wishes of his deceased master, the Seventh King. At the same time, the current Red King, Mikoto Suou, faces his own impending death as the search for Yashiro intensifies. However, as Yashiro struggles to clear his name, a larger conspiracy unfolds behind the scenes; gaps appear in his memory, and his close friends start to doubt his very identity. What started as a simple murder case is escalating into an all-out war between Kings, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

Haruyuki Arita is an overweight, frequently bullied middle schooler who finds solace in online games. His daily life is upended when he realizes the top scores in his favorite game have been overtaken by Kuroyukihime, the popular vice president of the student council. She calls him to the student lounge and reveals Brain Burst, a program that speeds up brain waves to make time seem to freeze. This software functions as an augmented reality fighting game, where players gain acceleration points by winning battles. Losing all points means permanent removal from Brain Burst. Kuroyukihime explains she chose Haruyuki because she needs help finding the creator to uncover the program's true purpose. This quest is tough, as it demands she defeat the Six Kings of Pure Color, strong faction leaders, and reach level 10, the highest rank. After Kuroyukihime aids Haruyuki in overcoming his bullies, he vows to support her ambition, beginning their shared climb to the top.

Yoshino Takigawa, a typical high school student, is secretly in a relationship with Aika, the younger sister of his best friend Mahiro Fuwa. Following Aika's mysterious death, Mahiro vanishes, determined to hunt down and punish her murderer. Yoshino resumes his normal routine, having had no contact with Mahiro for a month, until a strange girl holds him at gunpoint. Mahiro arrives just in time to rescue him. Yoshino discovers that Mahiro has recruited a witch named Hakaze Kusaribe to assist in the investigation. However, Hakaze has been exiled to a deserted island because of conflicts within her clan. Her brother, Samon, selfishly seeks to exploit the power of the Tree of Exodus, ignoring both Hakaze's objections and the looming threat to the world. With Hakaze unavailable, Yoshino and Mahiro must aid her in saving the globe, while gradually uncovering the secrets surrounding Aika's death.

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?

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.

The gods of the world are not just stories or myths—they are real, hidden from human sight, and their battles devastate the land and its people. Humans witness these clashes between Heretic Gods as inexplicable natural disasters. High school student Godou Kusanagi, age sixteen, travels to Italy at his grandfather's request to return a specific tablet to an acquaintance for safekeeping. There, he unexpectedly becomes involved in a fight between two Heretic Gods alongside Erica Blandelli, a self-proclaimed witch who protects people. After defeating the war god in mortal combat, Godou becomes a Campione, or God Slayer, charged with fighting Heretic Gods to save humanity. His new status attracts many gods seeking to challenge him, as well as a group of devoted followers—mostly women—who aid him in battle. Campione!: Matsurowanu Kamigami to Kamigoroshi no Maou follows Godou as he faces off against rival deities in a conflict between Heaven and Earth.

Growing up in a war-torn environment, former child soldier Jonathan "Jonah" Mar despises weapons and the people who trade them. However, when international arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar recruits Jonah as one of her personal bodyguards, he is left with no option but to handle firearms. Alongside Koko's other bodyguards—mostly ex-special forces soldiers—Jonah is now responsible for protecting Koko and her highly idealistic vision of achieving world peace from the many perils inherent to her profession. Jormungand follows Koko, Jonah, and their crew as they traverse the globe, selling weapons under the banner of the international shipping conglomerate HCLI. Because Koko's operations violate international law, she must constantly evade local and global authorities while conducting business with national armies, private military contractors, and insurgent groups. With the CIA constantly on their trail and assassinations lurking at every turn, Jonah and the team must safeguard Koko and her dream of global peace with their lives—or die in the attempt.

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.

On her first day of junior high, Mato Kuroi feels an immediate pull toward the quiet Yomi Takanashi and makes sincere attempts to start a conversation, hoping to become friends. Though Yomi initially keeps her distance, their connection changes when she notices a decorative blue bird on Mato’s phone—a charm from the book "Li'l Birds At Play." Realizing they share the same interest, the two girls form a deep bond. In a parallel world, these girls exist as counterparts: Mato is the warrior Black★Rock Shooter, and Yomi is Dead Master. Events in one realm seem to affect the other, and though they remain unaware of this link, fate intertwines their lives in unforeseen ways.

During Gintoki Sakata's absence, the Yorozuya gang found a new leader in Kintoki, his golden-haired double. To reclaim his former role, Gintoki must rely on those around him—a difficult task when nobody remembers him at all! Between Kintoki and Gintoki, who will ultimately seize the position of main character? Later, the Yorozuya travel back to the red-light district of Yoshiwara to help an elderly courtesan search for her long-lost lover. Though the district is no longer chained beneath the earth's surface, the trio soon uncover the tragic pasts of Yoshiwara's residents that still linger. Through a series of flashbacks, this mission sees the Yorozuya witness everlasting love and protect it with all their hearts and souls.

Sakura Sakurakouji seems sweet and fragile, but she is actually a powerful martial artist with a strong sense of justice. Her perspective on the world changes when she sees people being engulfed in blue flames on the bus ride home, yet the police find no evidence of any crime. Her disbelief fades the next day when Rei Oogami, the boy she witnessed committing murder, shows up as a new transfer student in her class. Although his kind and gentle personality makes him popular, contradicting Sakura’s suspicions, she eventually discovers his hidden truth: he is a Code Breaker, a being that is not supposed to exist. With mysterious powers, Rei enforces his own brand of vigilante justice. Unwilling to accept his methods, Sakura stays close to him, hoping to change him and stop more harm before it is too late.

Senshadou, a traditional sport that uses World War II-era tanks in elimination matches, is widely practiced by women and girls. Marketed as an art form intended to enhance women's cultural prominence and appeal to men, it has grown into a global phenomenon, leading to a world championship set to be held in Japan. Miho Nishizumi comes from a family of respected senshadou specialists, but a traumatic event caused her to quit the sport, creating a rift with her family. To avoid senshadou, she transfers to Ooarai Girls Academy, where the program had been discontinued. However, with the championship approaching, the school revives its tankery program, and Miho is pressured to join. With the help of new friends, she must overcome her past and once again command a tank squadron to save her school from closure, all while proving to her family that the Nishizumi style of senshadou is about more than just winning.

High schooler Yoshiharu Sagara awakens amidst a chaotic Sengoku period battle and is saved by the legendary Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who dies in the process, begging Yoshiharu to assume his role as a feudal lord. Determined to prevent further deviation from history, Yoshiharu rescues Nobuna Oda, only to discover she is the female version of the famed Nobunaga Oda. He realizes he has been transported to an alternate reality where Japan’s historical warlords are all cute girls. To restore the timeline and find a way home, Yoshiharu becomes Nobuna’s retainer, helping her conquer Japan. Leveraging his knowledge of the video game Nobunaga's Ambition to predict events and sway battles, he aids the Oda clan’s beautiful generals. With this advantage, Yoshiharu aims to help his lord achieve her dreams and win the affection of women everywhere.

Medaka Kurokami embodies perfection in every sense—she is stunning, brilliant, and athletically gifted, with a heartfelt ambition to bring happiness to others. When she runs for Student Council President at the elite Hakoniwa Academy, her victory with 98% of the votes comes as no surprise. Immediately after taking office, the exuberant president establishes the "Medaka Box," a suggestion box where students can submit any request for help. Alongside her cynical childhood friend Zenkichi Hitoyoshi, who is reluctantly roped into assisting her, Medaka tackles these tasks at an astonishing pace. For every completed job, she places a flower in the student council room, aiming to eventually cover the entire school with blooms. But as they delve deeper, the duo soon discovers that aiding others may prove far more challenging than anticipated, uncovering a sinister scheme that targets both the academy and Medaka herself.

During China's Warring States period—a five-hundred-year-long era of chaos likened to a rampaging dragon—numerous kingdoms rose and fell, clearing the way for new kings and generals to vie for dominance. In time, seven powerful states emerged from this unending cycle of conflict. In the state of Qin, Xin, a slave orphaned by war, trains relentlessly alongside his best friend and fellow slave, Piao. The two share a proud ambition: to one day become a Great General of the Heavens. Their bond is suddenly broken when Piao is recruited by a royal retainer to work in the palace. Following a violent coup d'état, Piao returns to Xin, barely alive, and entrusts him with a mission that leads to a meeting with Ying Zheng, the young king of Qin, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Piao. Kingdom follows Xin as he takes his first steps into the blood-soaked annals of China's history, determined to forge his own path to glory in his long quest to become a Great General of the historic Seven Warring States.

On the island of Regalo, a group of supernaturally empowered mafia-like guardians known as the Arcana Famiglia protects the populace from any who might threaten them. The members of this organization, having formed contracts with tarot cards, each wield distinct abilities, such as immense strength, invisibility, or the power to perceive someone's innermost thoughts. Mondo, their leader and the "Papa" of their family, declares at his birthday celebration that he will soon step down. He intends to host the Arcana Duello, a tournament where the victor will earn the title of Papa and any wish they desire. However, more than just a title is at stake: Mondo also decrees that the winner will marry his daughter, Felicità. Furious at this decision, the determined Felicità chooses to join the competition herself, seeking to forge her own path. As Felicità fights for her independence, her rivals compete for her affection.

Still chasing her ambitious objective, inventive arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar, expressionless child soldier Jonathan “Jonah” Mar, and the rest of their team continue their mercenary operations. From hired killers to private armies, their assignments constantly expose them to peril. However, internal strife emerges when Renato "R" Socci, one of Koko's protectors, is exposed as a covert operative for "Operation Undershaft"—a CIA scheme to penetrate HCLI and use Koko as a pawn. Stunned by his treachery, Koko must exert strong leadership to unite her team and restore their trust before they fracture. Jormungand: Perfect Order chronicles Koko and her crew as they confront persistent enemies, surmount internal conflicts, and realize Koko's dream of global peace—a state of perfect order.

After securing a string of hard-fought victories across Tochigi, Saitama, and Ibaraki prefectures, the members of Project D—an amateur street racing team founded by former driver and strategic mastermind Ryousuke Takahashi, featuring Takumi Fujiwara and Keisuke Takahashi—must now elevate their challenge to Kanagawa prefecture, widely regarded as the sacred ground of street racing. Their rivals, drawn from Kanagawa's three premier street racing crews, devise a cunning plan known as the "Four Lines of Defense" aimed at crushing Project D's ambitions once and for all. Meanwhile, Takumi senses he needs to hone his driving abilities further after barely clinching his previous victory over Toshiya Joushima. The decisive moment has arrived for Project D, which carries the pride of Gunma Prefecture on its shoulders; can they overcome the unexpected strategies of Kanagawa's elite street racers?

Following Medaka Kurokami and her Student Council's victory over Myouri Unzen, Hakoniwa Academy briefly enjoyed peace—but it does not last long. Medaka, Zenkichi Hitoyoshi, Kouki Akune, and Mogana Kikaijima soon become entangled in a new sinister plot called the "Flask Plan," orchestrated by the school's principal himself. Before they can confront that, the council must first deal with a fresh batch of superhuman students who call themselves the "Thirteen Party," led by the arrogant yet formidable Oudo Miyakonojou. Between the mysterious Flask Plan, Oudo's tyranny, and the return of an old adversary, Hakoniwa Academy remains far from calm, leaving Medaka and her friends overwhelmed as matters grow even more abnormal.

Isanami, a young shrine maiden from Izumo, is compelled to witness as a band of evil ninja set her temple ablaze and massacre everyone inside, forcing her to escape into the forest to avoid a similar death. By chance, she encounters Saizou Kirigakure, a rogue ninja from the Iga school. Together, they journey to Ueda Castle to seek aid from Yukimura Sanada. When Isanami's mysterious and destructive power is uncovered, Sanada readily agrees to support her, assembling ten brave warriors to stand by her side. Thus begins Brave 10, a tale set during the Warring States period. It follows Saizou and Isanami's travels across war-torn lands in search of formidable warriors to join Yukimura's cause, each possessing their own unique and powerful abilities. They must venture far and wide while also defending against those who pursue the dark power within Isanami, hoping to claim it for themselves.

The narrative begins with a confrontation between two opposing heroes, ZET and ALPHAS, before delving into their backstories—Jin Kanzaki, a youth possessing the power to become the superhuman entity called ZET, and Kouga Amagi, a young man driven by a powerful sense of justice who employs technology to battle as ALPHAS. The destinies of these two individuals and the people connected to them become intertwined as they struggle to safeguard humanity and eliminate monstrous horrors referred to as Players.

Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amou perform as the idol duo Zwei Wing, using their singing to power ancient weapons called symphogears in their fight against the alien menace known as the Noise. The public knows about the Noise, but the existence of the symphogears remains hidden. During one of Zwei Wing's concerts, the Noise attack, and Kanade sacrifices herself to save a young girl named Hibiki Tachibana, leaving Tsubasa heartbroken and a piece of Kanade's symphogear embedded in Hibiki. Two years later, Hibiki is caught in another Noise attack. While rescuing a young girl left behind during the evacuation, she awakens the power of Kanade's symphogear inside her. Though Tsubasa still mourns Kanade, both girls must learn to cooperate and use their abilities to protect humanity from the Noise.

While playing an MMORPG, Kon Hokaze receives a message from a female avatar, leading him to believe he has found an online romance. Suddenly, he is summoned to the world of Mira, where he inadvertently rescues a young princess by crashing into her attacker with his swivel chair. Unsure of how he arrived or how to return home, Kon joins the princess’s honor guard as a hostile militant faction within her homeland attempts to capture her prior to her arranged marriage.

Cinque returns to Flonyard in Dog Days', picking up his role as the Biscotti Republic's hero as if no time has passed at all. This time, however, he brings along two companions who become heroes in their own right: his childhood best friend Rebecca Anderson, who is persuaded by Princess Couvert Eschenbach Pastillage to serve as the hero for the Principality of Pastillage, and his cousin Nanami Takatsuki, who takes on the hero role for the Galette Lion Dominion. Just like in the first season, with countless secrets to uncover and mysteries to solve, will there even be room for the athletic competitions these three energetic teenagers love so dearly?

The fierce world of shinobi has been tough on Rock Lee, as he lacks the usual talents needed. To make up for this shortcoming, the young ninja stubbornly pushes through grueling training to sharpen his close-quarters fighting abilities. When the situation calls for it, he also employs inventive combat methods. Backed by the steady encouragement of his comrades Neji Hyuuga and Tenten, Lee eagerly takes on bold missions as chances to progress on his journey toward greatness.

Using the chance created by the Mikawa Conflict, Tori and his allies try to rescue Horizon from the Testament Union. While the Floating City Musashi speeds toward its next destination, the Floating Island England, Tres España assembles its fleet for war with the British Islanders. As the search for Horizon's emotions reaches its peak, Tori's next fight is set to start in the land ruled by the Fairy Queen. The reenactment of the history recorded in the mysterious Testament goes on as the secret of the Armor of Deadly Sins is revealed in the stunning second season of Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere!

Satoshi, Iris, and Dent keep journeying across the Isshu region. Following his successful acquisition of his eighth Gym Badge from Homika in Tachiwaki City, Shirona invites the group to her villa in eastern Isshu, where their old friend Hikari is also a guest, and to take part in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup prior to Satoshi's entry into the Isshu League. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches its ultimate scheme for the Isshu region. What drives their quest for the legendary Pokémon Meloetta?

A growing number of individuals are succumbing to a dubious new faith. Lupin III infiltrates the cult with the intention of stealing the treasure concealed by its leader. During this mission, he encounters a captivating and alluring woman who holds the leader in her thrall. This narrative recounts the initial meeting between Lupin III, the most renowned thief of his era, and the stylish female burglar known as Fujiko Mine.

Stripped of his possessions and left for dead, Ryuunosuke Ibuki is taken in by Kamo Serizawa, who offers him a position as a personal assistant. Though Ibuki believes he has escaped his grief, he quickly discovers that this new existence reduces him to a mere servant for one of Kyoto’s most powerful figures. As ronin attacks against civilians increase, the shogunate dispatches the Roshigumi to Kyoto to restore order. Led by the gentle yet honorable Isami Kondou, the group consists of capable samurai but lacks the political influence needed to establish themselves in the crime-ridden city. With no other option, Kondou forms an alliance with the arrogant Serizawa, trading his men's combat prowess for political backing. Despite his deep-seated hatred for the samurai class, Ibuki becomes entangled in the Roshigumi’s affairs. Through his interactions with Kondou’s team, he gradually comes to realize that not all samurai are as cruel or dishonorable as he previously believed. Hakuouki Reimeiroku delves into the period preceding the formation of the Shinsengumi, highlighting the instability and uncertainty fueled by political tensions in Kyoto.

Mars, the war god and guardian of his namesake planet, was previously sealed away by Seiya, but as time moves forward, his resurrection approaches. In the meantime, Saori Kido (Athena) is raising Kouga, a boy whose life Seiya had spared, and he trains daily to become a Saint in preparation for the impending disaster. Ignorant of his fate, Kouga awakens to the hidden power of his Cosmo, unveiling the legend of a new Saint.

For teenager Miyuki Hoshizora, fairy tales represent a realm of magical meetings and joyous conclusions. Driven by her passion for these narratives, she spends each day pursuing her own happiness. During a rushed morning on her initial day as a transfer student, she encounters Candy, an enigmatic fairy from the fairy tale dimension known as Märchenland. Yet, once Candy vanishes just as suddenly as she arrived, Miyuki assumes the meeting was merely a dream. Following a chaotic first day, Miyuki stumbles upon a mysterious library at school. While browsing the shelves, she is whisked away to stand beside Candy, who reveals she is seeking the fabled Precure warriors. When compelled to safeguard the happiness of Candy and all others, Miyuki undergoes a transformation into "Cure Happy," one of the Precure fighters. As Cure Happy, she must now locate the remaining legendary warriors and shield the world from ruin, all while potentially uncovering her own personal happy ending.

The challenges intensify and become lethal as Kaito Daimon faces off against the avaricious Givers of the POG. With a teammate defecting to the enemy side, can Kaito overcome the deadly puzzle traps and uncover the legendary Puzzle of God? Even more critical is whether he can solve the riddles without losing his mind.

Toushirou Hijikata, the demonic vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, comes into possession of a cursed blade that completely alters his personality, transforming him from a tough, no-nonsense officer into a hopeless otaku. While he fights to break the curse, a ambitious new police recruit named Itou Kamotarou seizes the chance to oust Hijikata in his quest for power within the organization. Yet Itou's plan proves far more sinister than anyone expects, and the very survival of the Shinsengumi is placed in jeopardy. Elsewhere in a different time and place, the Yorozuya team is unexpectedly approached by a potential new member. They meet a mysterious young woman named Pirako Doromizu, who hides a tendency for extreme brutality beneath her smiling and enthusiastic demeanor. However, unknown to Gintoki and his friends, Pirako has strong connections to one of the ruling figures of Edo's Kabuki district, and her appearance triggers a series of events that plunges the district's inhabitants into civil war.

A great storm washes the mysterious girl Kaguya onto the shores of Wyndaria, where she crosses paths with Rick, a swordsman employed at a local bakery. Kaguya suffers from amnesia and has lost her emotions, while the island’s usual tranquility is shattered by pirates searching for the unique spirit stone hanging around her neck. Determined to restore order and help Kaguya recover her memories and feelings, Rick teams up with his colleagues Nellis, Amyl, and Aerie to protect the island.

When Queen Claudette’s rule shifts from nobility to oppression and heretical persecution, a new generation of warriors rises to challenge her. Facing off against the Amazonian ranks backed by her power and assassins, these rebels must rely on their wits and assets. The daring damsels, willing to risk their bodies and beauty, seek to expose the unexpected weaknesses in the queen’s formidable support.

Following the defeat of a mysterious foe, Yuma Tsukumo, aided by Kaito Tenjou and Ryouga "Shark" Kamishiro, successfully thwarts the Barian's schemes. Yet, Yuma remains dedicated to gathering the Number Cards to help Astral recover his memories. The Seven Barian Emperors learn of Yuma and Astral's mission and start hunting for the cards themselves, aiming to destroy Astral's dimension in exchange for saving their own. Although only five emperors appear, they unanimously resolve to eliminate Astral and Yuma once and for all. Meanwhile, empowered by their new ZEXAL abilities, Astral and Yuma strive to defeat the enemy force threatening Earth and the wider universe. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second reveals the mysteries and unwelcome surprises following Yuma's hardships. As Astral grapples with accepting his past and its potential consequences, will the gods continue to bless Yuma with good fortune during this next dangerous journey?

After their fierce clash in the national tournament, Team Q4 breaks up and each member goes back to their daily routines. When Aichi Sendou stops by Card Capital, he spots a customer he does not recognize. After showing this mysterious boy how to play Cardfight Vanguard, Aichi finds that his own deck has changed completely. The deck now contains many unfamiliar units he has never seen, yet everyone tells him these are the same cards he always used. The strange boy then vanishes without a trace, deepening Aichi's confusion. As Aichi grows used to his odd new deck, he sets out to solve the riddle of what happened and who that peculiar boy really is.

Months after the Jewel Seed incident, Nanoha Takamachi prepares to welcome Fate Testarossa back from her trial with the Administrative Bureau. Fate received conditional clemency for her role in stopping the crisis and has been permitted to attend school alongside Nanoha. But before the two girls can settle into their routine together, a band of dark mages suddenly attacks. Overwhelmed by the unknown assailants, Nanoha and Fate have their mana drained into a sinister grimoire, and both Raising Heart and Bardiche are damaged. The attackers are the Wolkenritter, a group of four—Vita, Signum, Shamal, and the familiar Zafila—summoned by the Book of Darkness to carry out its evil agenda. The book's current owner is a young girl named Hayate Yagami, who remains unaware of its true nature while the Wolkenritter, compelled to charge its power with forcibly stolen mana, are bound to complete the tome. Left exhausted and without their Devices, Nanoha and Fate must quickly regain their strength and face the Wolkenritter, hoping to stop them from finishing the Book of Darkness and unleashing its devastating magic upon the world.

In a distant future, the Earth's environment has been devastated by heightened solar radiation, leading to a drastic decline in human birth rates. Society is controlled by the government through an army of cloned soldiers known as "Ideal Children (IC)." Sam Coyne, a trader operating in the desert, comes across a beautiful woman named Maya who is being pursued by Theseus, a unit of IC. He offers her refuge aboard his trade ship, but soon, destroyers from Theseus close in on both Sam and Maya.

Chase Suno, along with his companions Jinja and Bren, is searching for his father, Jeredy Suno. But after arriving at Jeredy's lab and encountering a life-form called Monsuno, they get pulled into something bigger. Choosing to support his father's research, Chase refuses to hand over the Monsuno to S.T.O.R.M. and flees. Now on the run from that military organization while still trying to locate his father, the group also draws the attention of a shadowy group with its own designs on Chase and their Monsuno.

Bakugan serves as the card game tailored for a new generation. Within the high-stakes world of Baku TECH, fervent warriors clash against one another, gambling their very lives for the sake of Bakugan.

The Gon series follows the wordless exploits of its irascible tiny dinosaur protagonist, a fictional creature who survived the extinction event that wiped out his kind. He roams a prehistoric world, interacting with the animals of the Paleolithic era.

Following the collapse of the Mechanical City and the near-destruction of the Mohists, the Qin Empire seeks peace and prosperity, employing vast labor forces to construct the Great Wall and initiate advanced projects. Tension rises in the city regarding the mysterious giant vessel, the Mirage, appearing offshore. Rebel factions unite in Shanghai to thwart the Emperor’s ambitions. The Emperor and his forces, including the Quicksand group, the Yin-Yang School, the Net Trap Organization, and swordsman Shengqi, oppose a rebel coalition comprising the Mohists, Confucianists, and Taoists. As Tianming faces increasing challenges as the Mohist leader, his education and training continue.

Dawn and Athas discover a mysterious boy named Pandora, who is sleeping and later wakes up with amnesia. When Pandora arrives in Freewheel Town, he becomes the target of an organization called the Ancient Hunter Group, which insists he must fulfill the "Great Mission." After an attack by Jin and his allies, the Ancient Hunter Group is temporarily driven off. With help from Jin and his friends, Pandora slowly adapts to his new surroundings and greatly improves his top-level skills. Will Pandora recover his memories? What is his "Great Mission"? The story will reveal the answers...

The story follows Katta Kirifuda, Bucyake, and Yohdel as they continue their school season, meeting new classmates like Leo for dueling matches.

As a young child, Nian Chi watched helplessly as his older sister was abducted right in front of him, an event that has haunted him ever since. Ten years later, he is determined to rescue her and embarks on his quest.