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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.

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.

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.

Two years have elapsed since the CCG's assault on Anteiku. While the atmosphere in Tokyo has shifted considerably with the CCG's heightened presence, ghouls remain a persistent issue as they have grown more cautious, particularly the terrorist syndicate Aogiri Tree, which recognizes the CCG's escalating danger to their survival. The formation of a specialized unit called the Quinx Squad could give the CCG the advantage needed to eliminate Tokyo's unwanted inhabitants. These are humans who have undergone surgery to harness the unique abilities of ghouls, and they take part in missions to eradicate these perilous creatures. The squad's leader, Haise Sasaki, is a half-ghoul, half-human trained by the renowned special class investigator Kishou Arima. Yet there is more to this young man than appears, as buried memories claw at his mind, gradually recalling the person he once was.

Goblins are notorious for their savagery, cleverness, and swift breeding, yet their status as the weakest monsters causes their danger to be ignored. They raid rural settlements to abduct females of other species for reproduction, and these vile creatures continue their rampage unchecked as adventurers prioritize more lucrative quests with bigger rewards. On her first day as a Porcelain-ranked adventurer, the 15-year-old Priestess joins a group of eager, inexperienced rookies to investigate a goblin tribe responsible for the disappearance of several village women. Unprepared and untrained, the party quickly faces a deadly ambush inside a cave. With all her companions fallen, the terrified Priestess resigns herself to death—until the Goblin Slayer suddenly appears, effortlessly saving her and annihilating the entire goblin nest. A Silver-ranked adventurer, the Goblin Slayer allows her to accompany him as he handles all goblin-related requests for the Adventurer's Guild. Together with the Priestess, a High Elf, a Dwarf, and a Lizardman, the armored warrior will not rest until every last goblin in the frontier lands is wiped out for good.

The intense clash between Meliodas, leader of the Seven Deadly Sins, and the Great Holy Knight Hendrickson leaves a trail of ruin. With the fragments needed to revive the Demon Clan in hand, Hendrickson shatters the seal, releasing the Commandments—powerful warriors who answer directly to the Demon King. Through an enigmatic link, Meliodas immediately recognizes them; likewise, the Ten Commandments also become aware of his presence. As the demons leave devastation in their wake, the Seven Deadly Sins must find a way to stop them before the Demon Clan drowns Britannia in blood and terror.

In the coastal city of Naples, corruption thrives—police openly collude with criminals, drugs spread widely among the youth, and the mafia rules the streets with absolute control. Yet, a series of fateful meetings are about to unfold. Enter Giorno Giovanna, a 15-year-old boy with a peculiar link to the Joestar family, who supports himself through odd jobs and pickpocketing. He also possesses a mysterious Stand ability to bestow and generate life—sprouting plants from the earth and transforming lifeless objects into living creatures, an ability he calls "Gold Experience." Drawn to the power of local gangsters, Giorno has aspired to climb their ranks and become a "Gang-Star," a goal made possible when he meets Bruno Bucciarati, a member of the Passione gang who holds his own sense of justice. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze follows Giorno's journey after he joins Bruno's team while operating under Passione, fending off rival gangsters and secretly scheming to overthrow their enigmatic boss.

The Soul Translator is a cutting-edge full-dive interface that interacts directly with a user's Fluctlight—the technological counterpart of a human soul—marking a fundamental departure from conventional brain-signal methods. The private institute Rath seeks to perfect this technology with the help of Sword Art Online survivor Kazuto Kirigaya, who works there part-time to test the system's capabilities within the Underworld, a fantasy realm generated by the Soul Translator. Under a confidentiality agreement, any memories formed in the virtual world are erased upon returning to reality, leaving Kazuto with only a vague recollection of a single name—Alice—which stirs a feeling of unease when mentioned in the real world. One evening, while escorting Asuna Yuuki home, Kazuto encounters a familiar enemy. He is gravely wounded in the ensuing struggle and loses consciousness. Upon awakening, he finds himself fully immersed in the Underworld with no apparent way out. He embarks on a journey, searching for a means to return to the physical world once more.

Ainz Ooal Gown, the undead sorcerer once known as Momonga, has come to terms with his existence in this unfamiliar world. Though it resembles his beloved virtual reality game Yggdrasil, many secrets remain for him to unravel by leveraging his authority as master of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. However, following the catastrophic mental manipulation of one of his servants, Ainz has grown cautious about the looming threats posed by the Slane Theocracy and the potential presence of other former Yggdrasil players. Meanwhile, Albedo, Demiurge, and the rest of Ainz's devoted guardians begin their preparations for Nazarick's next major endeavor: its first war. Overlord II resumes directly after its predecessor, carrying on the tale of Ainz Ooal Gown, his diverse assembly of human-detesting guardians, and the numerous unfortunate humans impacted by the Overlord's emergence.

After the devastating attack on the Re-Estize capital, the Guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick return to their master, Ainz Ooal Gown. Having spent months preparing, they are now poised to execute their plans for world domination. While Ainz’s military power grows, the rest of the world continues its course. Carne Village, which Ainz previously rescued, thrives despite the dangers surrounding it. Meanwhile, in the northeastern Baharuth Empire, the Bloody Emperor targets the expanding influence of Nazarick. Nations rise and heroes fall as blood is spilled. Is there anyone or anything capable of challenging the supreme authority of Ainz Ooal Gown?

Following the Tsukiyama Family Extermination Operation, the Commission of Counter Ghouls (CCG) has become significantly stronger and continues its mission to wipe out all ghouls in Japan. Having left the Quinx Squad, the now apparently emotionless Haise Sasaki takes on increasingly difficult assignments from the CCG without concern for their danger. Despite his blank expression, Ken Kaneki's memories are slowly resurfacing within Haise, causing him inner turmoil. At the same time, his newly cold demeanor affects those around him. The Quinx Squad is left in disarray, struggling to cope with the loss of one of their members while lacking their former mentor's support. Amid this chaos, both the Quinx Squad and Haise must continue carrying out their duties for the CCG, whether they want to or not. However, Haise has become aware of a mysterious group operating behind the CCG, and the Quinx Squad has also caught wind of certain whispers about corruption.

Orphaned and taken in by the notorious mafia don Dino Golzine, seventeen-year-old Aslan Jade Callenreese, better known as Ash Lynx, now leads his own criminal organization. Driven by the cryptic final words of his deceased brother Griffin, who repeated "Banana Fish" after returning from the Iraq War, Ash delves into a dangerous investigation. His search is abruptly interrupted when Dino’s enforcers raid his secret hideout at an underground bar. There, Ash’s friend Skip has just introduced him to Shunichi Ibe and his assistant Eiji Okumura, Japanese photojournalists documenting street gangs. Amidst the chaos of the attack, Shorter Wong alerts Ash to the danger, but Dino’s men manage to abduct Skip and Eiji. Forced into action, Ash must navigate his violent past with the mafia to rescue the kidnapped photographers and uncover the truth behind the elusive Banana Fish.

In the MMORPG Cross Reverie, the Demon King Diablo stands unmatched in power. With the game's most coveted items and a maxed-out player level, he crushes any challenger with ease. Yet behind the screen, Diablo is Takuma Sakamoto—a socially awkward recluse whose only passion is his gaming life, even as he steamrolls endless foes. His routine is broken when a summoning spell drags him into a world that looks just like the game, where he keeps Diablo's form. There, he finds his summoners: Rem Galeu, a small Pantherian adventurer, and Shera L. Greenwood, an Elf summoner. They try to use an Enslavement Ritual to control him, but the magic backfires, making them his slaves instead. Trapped in this awkward situation, Takuma sets out with the girls to find a way to break the contract while adapting to his new life as the feared Demon King.

Clad in desert pink and barely reaching the height of a child, the feared "Pink Devil" mercilessly pursues other players within the gun-focused virtual reality world of Gun Gale Online. But in the real world, this terrifying player killer is nothing like expected. Karen Kohiruimaki is a shy university student in Tokyo, completely different from her in-game avatar. She actually stands much taller than those around her, which causes her considerable distress. Struggling with her insecurities about her height, Karen escapes into virtual worlds. After attempting multiple games to become a cute, small character, she finds her perfect form in Gun Gale Online. Overjoyed with this new appearance, she dedicates herself to the game as LLENN, building a legend as a player killer. Her situation shifts when one of her targets manages to outwit her, bringing her face to face with Pitohui, an extremely talented but unusual woman. Pitohui quickly becomes Karen's friend and pushes LLENN to enter Squad Jam, a battle royale event where squads battle until just one team is left. Thrust into this fierce competition, LLENN must depend on her wits and resolve to survive and win.

Despite the dissolution of the Fairy Tail guild and the dispersion of its members throughout Fiore, Natsu Dragneel is resolute in his mission to bring back the family that he and his companions once considered home. Joined by Happy and Lucy Heartfilia, Natsu is prepared to go to any lengths to safeguard the guild and its lasting legacy. Yet, they face their most daunting trial so far: the assault on Fiore by the Alvarez Empire’s vast forces and its renowned emperor.

After successfully rescuing his master, Rias Gremory, from the Dimensional Gap, Red Dragon Emperor and aspiring Harem King Issei Hyoudou can finally return to his normal high school routine alongside Occult Research Club members Yuuto Kiba, Asia Argento, Xenovia Quarta, and Irina Shidou. The group embarks on a school trip to Kyoto, but their visit to a temple is disrupted by an assault from local youkai. Following the skirmish, the club learns that the mythical nine-tailed fox protecting the city has been abducted and that they are falsely accused of the crime. Issei and his friends must fight to clear their names, save the trip, and protect the city from impending disaster. Meanwhile, Rias, who stayed behind in Tokyo with Akeno Himejima and Koneko Toujou, grows increasingly uneasy about leaving the perverted Issei alone with the other club girls. Beneath her vague anxiety lies a deeper question: what are the true feelings Rias has been struggling with for the past few months?

Forty-one years ago on Planet Vegeta, the homeworld of the fearsome Saiyan warrior race, King Vegeta took notice of an infant named Broly, whose latent power exceeded that of his own son. Fearing that Broly's strength would one day outstrip his child Vegeta's, the king banished the baby to the barren planet Vampa. Broly's father Paragus followed in an attempt to rescue his son, but his ship was damaged, trapping both of them on the desolate world for years—unaware that salvation would eventually arrive from an unlikely source. Years later on Earth, Gokuu Son and Prince Vegeta—thought to be the last surviving Saiyans—train together on a remote island. Their sparring is cut short when the arrival of their old enemy Frieza forces them to search for the final wish-granting Dragon Ball on a frozen continent. There, Frieza reveals his new allies: Paragus and the now immensely powerful Broly. A legendary battle erupts, shaking the very foundations of the world as Gokuu and Vegeta face off against Broly, a warrior without equal whose fury is only waiting to be unleashed.

In early 1900s Hokkaido after the Russo-Japanese War, Saichi Sugimoto tirelessly pans for gold. Called "Sugimoto the Immortal" for his death-defying acts on the battlefield, the former soldier seeks wealth to fulfill a promise made to his best friend before he was killed in action: to support his family, especially his widow, who needs overseas treatment for her failing eyesight. One day, a drunken acquaintance tells Sugimoto the story of a man who murdered a group of Ainu and stole a fortune in gold. Before the police arrested him, he hid the gold somewhere in Hokkaido. The only clue to its location is the coded map he tattooed onto the bodies of his cellmates in exchange for a share of the treasure, should they manage to escape and find it. Sugimoto thinks little of the tale until he discovers the drunken man's corpse bearing the same tattoos described in the story. But before he can collect his thoughts, a grizzly bear—the cause of the man's death—approaches Sugimoto, intent on finishing her meal. He is saved by a young Ainu girl named Asirpa, whose father happened to be one of the murdered Ainu. With Asirpa's hunting skills and Sugimoto's survival instincts, the pair agree to join forces and find the hidden treasure—one to reclaim what was rightfully her people's, and the other to fulfill his friend's dying wish.

At Dahlia Academy, students from two rivaling nations—the Eastern Nation of Touwa's "Black Doggies" and the Principality of West's "White Cats"—come together despite their long-standing feud. Romio Inuzuka and Juliet Persia, the leaders of their respective dormitories, appear to be bitter enemies. In truth, however, Romio and Juliet are deeply in love, but revealing their relationship would incur the wrath of their comrades. They conceal their affection to preserve peace, yet their secret romance prevents them from enjoying many typical couple activities. As their bond strengthens, Romio and Juliet must confront the reality that keeping their love hidden may become an impossible task.

The continent of Atlatan has fallen into turmoil after the Great Hall Tragedy, a catastrophic incident that destroyed the fragile peace between the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance. The wedding of Sir Alexis Douse and Lady Marrine Kreische, meant to unite the two factions, was overtaken by a surge of "Chaos," a dark dimensional energy that summons monsters and demons. From this corruption emerged the Demon Lord of Diabolos, who killed the archdukes of both sides, crushing all hope for reconciliation. Siluca Meletes, a mage from the Alliance, journeys through the ravaged countryside to study under a master magician. On her way, she is rescued from Federation soldiers by Theo Cornaro, a young warrior wielding a mysterious "Crest" that can repel Chaos. Sworn to no particular domain, Theo aspires to become a Lord and liberate his hometown, Sistina, from its tyrant and the spreading corruption. Inspired by his noble ambition, Siluca enters a magical pact with Theo, and together they set out to restore balance to their fractured world.

Vampires live among humans, hidden within the fringes of society. Though they do not need blood to survive, strong emotions can trigger an overwhelming bloodlust, transforming them into uncontrollable beasts. Twenty-two-year-old university student Tsukasa Taira discovers the reality of vampires when her childhood friend is revealed to be one during a tense encounter with Yuuki Anzai—a hybrid of human and vampire. After her friend is taken into custody, Tsukasa finds herself increasingly drawn to Anzai, who reluctantly returns her feelings. Yet this unusual relationship faces immense challenges, as Anzai must constantly fight the part of him that longs to consume Tsukasa.

Ren Amamiya transfers to Shujin Academy after being placed on probation for a crime he did not commit—intervening to protect a woman from sexual assault. He moves to Tokyo to stay with Sojiro Sakura, a family friend. On his way to his first day at the new school, a strange app appears on his phone, pulling him into the Metaverse, a realm where people's "shadows"—distorted reflections of their true selves—dwell. There, he awakens his Persona, an inner power that enables him to battle shadows. Joined by other students with their own troubles, he establishes the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, a group dedicated to saving people from their corrupt desires by "taking their heart," forcing wrongdoers to repent and reform. As their fame skyrockets, they attract both admiration and notoriety. But at the height of their popularity, Ren is captured and taken into custody. He regains consciousness in the middle of a harsh interrogation, which is interrupted by the arrival of prosecutor Sae Niijima, who is seeking answers. How will she respond to his story, and what fate awaits the Phantom Thieves?

Touma Kamijou just can't get a break. Following the attack on Academy City, political tensions keep escalating as the science and magic sides clash head-on. It looks like Academy City is getting ready to declare war on the Roman Catholic Church, which would throw the entire world into global conflict. Once again, Touma finds himself on the front lines, fighting to protect his friends and allies. Toaru Majutsu no Index III is the final installment of the original franchise, following Touma, Accelerator, and the true Level 0 Shiage Hamazura on their separate paths, building toward the conclusion of the original light novel series.

In the year 1930, vampires secretly enter Tokyo to prey on its unaware inhabitants. With the number of attacks climbing steadily, the city's officials turn to the Jaegers—an unusual and varied band of mercenaries employed by the V Shipping Company to eliminate vampires across the globe. Concealing their weapons inside musical instrument cases, the Jaegers confront the vampires with the same brutality their enemies display. Yuliy, the Jaegers' most proficient fighter, is the lone survivor of a vampire assault that destroyed his hometown. Drawing on the power of his werewolf lineage, he collaborates with his comrades to aid Tokyo's police force in dealing with the vampire menace. Although they appear to be working for law enforcement, the Jaegers are actually locked in a battle with the vampires over the mysterious Ark of Sirius. Possessing the ability to reshape the world's destiny, Yuliy and his allies must find the relic before the vampires can harness it for their ruinous aims.

Every day, Aya Asagiri contemplates suicide. She faces relentless bullying at school, and at home, her older brother Kaname physically abuses her to vent the academic pressure their father places on him. One night, while lying awake wishing for death, a mysterious website named Magical Girl Site appears on her laptop, offering to grant her magical powers. Initially, she dismisses it as a creepy prank, but when she discovers a magical gun in her shoe locker the next day, she is uncertain what to believe. Deciding to take it with her, she soon encounters her bullies again. This time, desperate for anything to rescue her, she uses the gun—and her attackers are teleported to a nearby railroad crossing, where they are struck by a train. Aya's conscience cannot bear the fact that she killed two of her classmates with magic, and she frantically tries to make sense of the situation. However, when she finds herself in danger once more, she is rescued by Tsuyuno Yatsumura, a classmate who can stop time using magic. This duo has much to accomplish: not only must they fight alongside and against other magical girls, but they also need to uncover the truth behind the website and the impending apocalyptic event known as "The Tempest."

Xian is the state of immortality that every cultivator aspires to reach. Yet beneath it lurks a forbidden dark force known as Mo Dao, the demonic path. Due to a string of tragic events, cultivator Wei Wuxian begins experimenting with this path during his training. His growing power brings chaos and destruction, but his reign of terror ends abruptly when the cultivation clans overpower him and his closest ally kills him. Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn into the body of a madman and reunites with Lan Wangji, a former classmate. This encounter sets off a supernatural mystery that haunts the clans and threatens to upend their daily lives. Mo Dao Zu Shi follows these two men as they work to uncover the secrets of the spiritual world. Battling demons, ghosts, and fellow cultivators, the two forge an unexpected bond.

Rumors persist in Hokkaido about a hidden cache of gold. The gold was allegedly taken by a man who murdered its original Ainu owners. Before being arrested and jailed by the police, he concealed it in an unknown spot. To pass the location to his allies outside, he inked a map onto the bodies of his fellow inmates and promised them a portion of the gold if they could escape and locate it. First Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi seeks to secure an edge for the 7th Division in the battle over the tattoos by commissioning a taxidermist to produce fake skins that only he can identify. Meanwhile, Saichi Sugimoto, Asirpa, and their group continue pursuing the skins based on a peculiar rumor: a burglar who broke into a house in Yubari discovered taxidermied human remains, including a torso marked with strange tattoos.

After the intense battle on Rakuyou, the hidden past and genuine objective of the immortal Naraku leader, Utsuro, come to light. By corrupting the Altana reserves of multiple planets, Utsuro has provoked the intervention of the Tendoshuu's foremost adversary: the Altana Liberation Army. With Earth serving as the primary battlefield in this interplanetary conflict, Utsuro's scheme to annihilate the planet—and himself—is nearly achieved. An assault on the O-Edo Central Terminal signals the start of the final battle to reclaim the land of the samurai. With the Yorozuya absent, the bakufu in near ruin, and the Shogun missing, the populace is left utterly defenseless as the Liberation Army begins looting Edo under the pretext of freeing them from the Tendoshuu's dominion. Stuck between two equally formidable factions, can Gintoki, Kagura, Shinpachi, and the former disciples of Shouyou Yoshida set aside their differences and rally their allies to safeguard what they cherish?

A technological hell disguised as a paradise, Tsukimihara Academy is an artificial high school built to host the next Holy Grail War. Constructed by the Moon Cell computer, the school houses souls projected from Earth who possess even the faintest potential to become a "Master." Among these 256 souls, 128 are selected to participate in the main tournament and receive a Servant. Once all Masters are chosen, the Academy initiates a purge to eliminate the remaining lifeforms. Waking up in a pool of his own blood, Hakuno Kishinami refuses to die. Driven by an inexplicable hatred, he swears to fight for survival. While trying to escape a relentless pursuer, he discovers a crimson blade stuck in the ground; pulling it out summons his own Servant, Saber, who instantly destroys the enemy amid a shower of rose petals. Armed with his newfound power, Hakuno must now journey to the Moon Cell's core, the Angelica Cage. There, he will uncover the truth behind this artificial world and the mysteries of his own bloodstained past.

Mysterious demonic entities called Nemeses descend from the sky and disintegrate everything they touch. Only Sorcerers—people who have survived an encounter with a Nemesis but became infected in the process—can fight these creatures. Seth, a Sorcerer from Pompo Hills, embarks on a journey to eliminate every Nemesis. He is joined by Doc and Mélie, fellow Sorcerers who share his goal. Their mission is to create a world where Sorcerers are no longer persecuted for their infection, and to achieve that, they seek to destroy the source of the Nemeses: the legendary Radiant.

After the Altana Liberation Army temporarily pulled back from the Kabuki District, the war situation seemed to be improving. But while the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and local residents fight the remaining enemy forces, Edo's greatest inventor, Gengai Hiraga, is kidnapped. Since his nanomachine virus was responsible for forcing the enemy's retreat by disabling their weapons, there is now a risk that the virus will be shut down. Meanwhile, a planet-destroying laser is activated on the Liberation Army's mother ship in Earth's orbit. Shinsuke Takasugi and the Kiheitai arrive on the vessel to stop the weapon from firing, sparking another battle. Forced to fight on two fronts, the Yorozuya and their allies must win both battles to save Edo and the entire world.

Yuuto Suou never expected urban legends to be real, but when he follows his childhood friend Mitsuki Shimoya in testing one out, reality shifts. After snapping a photo of himself with the shrine's sacred mirror using his phone, he is pulled into a parallel world built on ancient Norse mythology. Armed with the knowledge from his studies and his solar-powered smartphone, Yuuto works to elevate the Wolf Clan—the people who took him in—to greatness, all while winning the devotion of the Einherjar, a band of warrior maidens who wield magic.

College student Yuuya Nomoto gets swept into a kidnapping scheme without realizing it, only to witness his companions slain by Hitomi Uzaki—the very high school girl they meant to abduct. Pressured into driving her to a secret location, he discovers he has been placed as the stake in a lethal confrontation between two Therianthropes, genetically enhanced hybrids of humans and animals. One of these hybrids, Hitomi, exploits the speed and audacity bestowed by her ratel DNA to ruthlessly eliminate her opponent and spare Yuuya from death. Hours later, Yuuya awakens desperately wishing it was all a nightmare, but he soon grasps that he is now trapped in a covert proxy conflict among four major Japanese business groups, where the victor will seize economic dominance. As her lone—and reluctant—backer, his own existence hinges on Hitomi's participation in clandestine death matches referred to solely as Killing Bites.

As technology continues to advance rapidly, humanity develops hIEs—human-like robots serving as both public and personal assistants in society. The compassionate high school student Arato Endou treats these androids as equals, though his limited finances prevent him from ever owning one. His ordinary life is disrupted when a simple trip to the grocery store takes a terrible turn. Attacked violently by a rogue hIE, Arato finds himself near death, but he is rescued by an unusual hIE carrying a coffin-like weapon. Her name is Lacia, one of five exceptionally advanced hIEs that have recently escaped from the mysterious MemeFrame Corporation. When a hacked car threatens to run them over, Lacia proposes a deal to Arato: in return for saving his life, he must register as her new owner, assuming full responsibility for her actions. With no real alternative, he agrees to trust this artificial girl and lets her live in his home. As Lacia grows accustomed to her newfound peaceful life, she warns the fascinated Arato of one important fact—she does not possess a soul.

While Fukuoka may appear calm on the surface, it secretly teems with dangerous individuals, including killers, detectives, and professional revenge seekers operating just beneath the surface. Among them is Zenji Banba, a relaxed and observant detective investigating the activities of hitman companies in the area. But Banba may not be the only one with a grudge against these organizations, as Xianming Lin—a crossdressing male hitman working for one such company—grows tired of receiving few jobs and low pay. One day, after Lin’s target commits suicide before he can reach him, his company refuses to pay him even half the agreed amount for the assassination. Frustrated, Lin requests another mission and is assigned to eliminate Banba, whom his organization believes has been interfering with their business. However, when Banba arrives home to find the hitman inside, Lin surprisingly makes no attempt to kill him. Instead, he offers the detective an alternative: join him and form a team. With this proposition on the table, how will Banba respond, and what plans does Lin have for Fukuoka’s underworld?

Asahi's real life ended the moment she died while playing Union, a globally famous online RPG. Following her death, Union shut down, and the members of the Subaru guild went their separate ways. Six years later, Haruto logs into a revived version of Re'Union and encounters Asahi, who had died. Is it really her, or just an electronic ghost? The former team members reunite and enter the mysterious, deadly online game to uncover the truth.

Narumi Katou, a middle-aged man, suffers from the rare and unexplained ZONAPHA Syndrome, which causes random, severe seizures that can only be alleviated by witnessing someone laugh. While working a part-time job, he encounters a young boy carrying a large suitcase, fleeing from three adults. The boy, Masaru Saiga, reveals he is the new heir to the vast Saiga Enterprises after his father's recent death, and that other family members are plotting to kill him to seize the inheritance. Determined to protect the child, Narumi helps Masaru escape and battles their pursuers, only to discover they are sentient humanoid puppets with superhuman strength. As Narumi is on the verge of defeat, a white-haired girl appears and summons another puppet from the boy's suitcase, introducing herself as Shirogane, Masaru's guardian. Karakuri Circus follows three individuals from different walks of life whose fates become intertwined and diverge as they uncover the secrets of an ancient story of love and betrayal, and the long-standing conflict between humans and puppets.

On the day of his high school graduation, Itsuki's cousin Mahiru informs him that she is pregnant. Suddenly, a luminous gateway appears and pulls them both into the realm of Granvania. In this world, "Impurities" have been disrupting the Stars, throwing Granvania into chaos and turmoil. Itsuki, revealed to be destined to encounter the "Star Maidens," is hailed as Granvania's final hope and entrusted with the mission to create "Star Children" to fight the impurities. Until this task is finished, Itsuki might not be able to go back home.

Set in the 15th century amid the Hundred Years' War between France and England over the French throne, the story follows Montmorency, a noble's son devoted to studying magic and alchemy at a royal knight academy. After France's devastating loss at Agincourt, the school is disbanded. Left with nothing and now a fugitive, Montmorency, newly an alchemist, meets a mysterious village girl named Jehanne.

Throughout history, a select group of shrine maidens called "Toji" have protected the world from "Aratama," strange and malevolent beings intent on destroying humanity. In the present day, these warriors have been assigned to a special police unit to eliminate Aratama. The government has also established five elite schools across the nation to train young girls in the necessary sword-fighting skills to defeat these monsters and eventually join their fellow Toji in safeguarding the world. Kanami Etou, a student at one of these five schools, is chosen to represent Minoseki Academy in a sword fighting tournament, where she encounters the enigmatic Hiyori Juujou. Although Kanami and Hiyori advance to the top of the tournament, their match takes an unexpected turn, plunging the world of the Toji into turmoil. Suspecting that the Toji face betrayal from within, the two are forced to flee the tournament, clashing with former comrades along the way.

After conquering the six lower levels and defeating their Floor Masters, Hakuno Kishinami and Saber ascend to the highest tier of the Moon Cell. Their final adversary is Leonardo B. Harwey, the most powerful Master in Holy Grail War history and the reigning champion, beloved by the masses. Arriving at a meadow of flowers scattered across floating islands, Hakuno, Saber, and Rin Toosaka encounter a hooded figure tending to the blooms. Saber instantly readies her weapon against the cloaked man, who identifies himself as Prince Gawain, the Platinum Saber and Knight of the Round Table. Yet Gawain declares he has no desire for combat, prompting the group to deliberate on the countless possibilities of the Holy Grail. Hakuno resolves to restore the Moon Cell to its original state. Their conversation is cut short by a distant clangor echoing through the sky. The tattered Gawain, recognizing its meaning, warns them that their time is running short. He guides them toward the final arena, where the two Sabers will clash once more to decide humanity's fate.

What defines happiness? As a psychology enthusiast, high school student Ritsu Shikishima often contemplates such questions while enjoying tranquil days alongside his companions. Yet his flawless world begins to crack when he detects a strange voice buried in static, urgently calling for aid. This voice belongs to μ, a cherished pop star whose songs start distorting reality. Before Ritsu's eyes, the faces of his friends and family warp with digital glitches as μ's melody turns them into Digiheads—raging monsters determined to eradicate anyone awakening to their true predicament. Realizing he is imprisoned within a simulated realm called Mobius, crafted by μ, Ritsu must assemble others who have also recognized the deception before they are wiped out. Uniting, they harness newfound abilities and weapons born from their emotions—the Catharsis Effect—to battle the enigmatic Ostinato Musicians while striving to break free.

Shy teenager Momo Minamoto strives to uphold justice, hoping to emulate her police officer father. She possesses heightened senses, allowing her to discern emotions by tasting what others have consumed. When she spots suspicious figures one night, she discovers they are spies and is subsequently recruited by Yuki Hanzoumon, her school’s senior and agency captain. The secret organization Tsukikage grants its members enhanced strength through the consumption of spices. This action-oriented series follows the Tsukikage as they balance their high school routines with shadowy missions to protect the city from criminal threats.

In 1274, the Mongol Empire, having subdued much of the known world, shifts its focus toward Japan, starting with Tsushima Island as the initial step toward a full-scale invasion. At the request of Princess Teruhi, the Kamakura Shogunate sends Kuchii Jinzaburou and a group of exiles to the island. There, they will confront immense odds, and the fate of Tsushima hangs in the balance.

In a world filled with dragons and Jushiki sorcerers, Jushiki is an immensely powerful formula that can rewrite the laws of physics, generating massive TNT explosions or poisonous gas through plasma and nuclear fusion. A struggling sorcerer named Gayus teams up with the stunning yet ruthless Jushiki user Gigina, working together as bounty hunters who track and capture dragons. One day, they receive an unusual assignment: to act as security guards for a grand festival organized by Mouldeen, the ruler of their kingdom. Soon after, a mysterious series of murders targeting Jushiki sorcerers begins.

This new season delves into the history of Tanmoki, revealing the identity of his ancestor Rakugetsu through flashbacks to his memories.

In contemporary London, the narrative unfolds in a reality where "Shadows" emerge from human fear and anxiety. A young girl arrives to pursue her studies abroad, but becomes entangled in a strange incident upon entering the university. Alone in a city where she knows no one, the lost girl stumbles into "Café Forbidden," an enigmatic café that opens only at midnight. There, she encounters a group of handsome men who work there—guardians tasked with maintaining the boundary between humans and shadows.

At institutions dedicated to training modern shinobi, young women devote their youth to mastering their craft and honing their abilities through intense competition. This rigorous path is interrupted when Asuka, a student whose grandfather is a legendary ninja, encounters a malevolent entity known as a Youma in the snowy backstreets of Tokyo during the Christmas season. The clash between light and shadow sets the stage for a historic confrontation, pitting over 28 of the most powerful and voluptuous ninjas from both good and evil factions against one another in a struggle to define true justice. The deadly conflict ignites immediately.

In modern-day France, the brilliant thief Arsene Lupin III, accompanied by his loyal companions Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Daisuke Jigen, crosses paths with both familiar and novel foes while Inspector Kouichi Zenigata remains relentlessly in pursuit. As the group targets sinister organizations, they must navigate the challenges of contemporary technology and confront lingering shadows from their history. Yet, unlike previous adventures, Lupin's past decisions now converge, forcing him to face pursuers who are employing every available resource to finally bring him to justice.

On January 29, 2030, in Tokyo, a high-frequency resonance is detected near the city, and a red fog rolls in. Everyone—humans and animals alike—who hears the sound collapses, losing consciousness. Tokyo shuts down as people believe the fog carries an unknown virus causing an epidemic. However, six days later, everyone wakes as if nothing happened. The sealed-off sections of the city gradually return to normal. But since the resonance, bizarre events begin to occur, pulling people deeper into mysteries. Meanwhile, young people start to awaken, releasing the power hidden in their blood, discovering themselves as "vessel of wisdom blood." Guided by something unknown, they meet, communicate, and face the unavoidable circle of fate, sacrificing their own lives.

Ancient legends tell of Excalibur, a holy blade that grants its worthy wielder immense power and the title of Arthur. Yet, a divine anomaly creates countless copies of the sword, twisting the timeline. To set history right, six Arthurs—Danchou, Renkin, Kakka, Yamaneko, Tekken, and Rurou—are sent back to the moment the distorted blades appeared. Their singular mission is to destroy all one million anomalous Excaliburs from the past.

A decade has passed since the hostilities between the Iga and Kouga ninja clans ceased. The two factions have since achieved a truce, seemingly dissolving the old hatred that divided them. Hachirou Kouga and Hibiki Iga, the heirs to their respective families, appear to have ideal circumstances for their romance to flourish—yet not everyone is content with the outcome of the ancient conflict. Conflicting accounts of the final confrontation between Gennosuke Kouga and Oboro Iga have circulated, leaving Tadanaga Tokugawa—the lord whom the Kouga once served—displeased. As friction between the two clans reignites, the evolving political situation threatens to drive the two destined lovers apart, mirroring the fate of the previous generation.

"Period" is the name given to magic users who defeat "Spiral"—monsters summoned from isolation. Because these beings are on the rise, 14-year-old apprentice Period Haru, a member of the Eighth Arc-end Division, is called upon to break the cycle and throw himself into an endless battle. But a mysterious theft bankrupts the division, forcing Haru and his comrades to leave their headquarters. To rebuild a branch, they must overcome quest after quest.

In the year 2050, young engineer Derrida Yvain gains renown for his work on the "Autonomous Machine DZ" at Rebuild, the enterprise established by his father. When Derrida and his coworker Nathan uncover a critical defect in the DZ units and attempt to alert their superiors, their warnings are dismissed. Aware of the impending threat, they delay action and attend a birthday celebration for Nathan’s daughter, Mage. Following a tranquil day, the pair is ambushed by mysterious assailants. During their flight, Derrida is forced into a cryogenic pod and remains in suspended animation for a decade. He awakens to find the world ravaged by conflict. As he battles a swarm of rogue DZs and contemplates surrender, he remembers Nathan’s final request to "Take care of Mage." Resolute despite his dire circumstances, Derrida embarks on a journey to find her.

Arato Endou and his loyal hIE, Lacia, reunite to demonstrate that artificial intelligence can be safely neutralized, regardless of its brilliance. As they infiltrate the facility to face Higgins, Lacia’s creator, they must battle foes on multiple fronts. These include Snowdrop, an out-of-control hIE determined to consume Higgins, and Methode, a hIE seeking revenge against Lacia. Furthermore, the world’s super-intelligent AIs have unanimously agreed to eliminate Lacia, viewing her as a danger to humankind. With time running out and the odds heavily stacked against them, can Arato and Lacia achieve their goal of a peaceful coexistence between humans and hIEs?

The urban legend surrounding the 4:44 ritual involves using a radio to emit specific frequencies before the Akeyuki Sacred Tree at precisely 4:44, a process said to transport participants to another dimension. When Asuka Tsuchimiya and her friends—Nana Nanase, Mia Silverstone, Yuu Tounaka, and Chloe Morisu—attempt this ritual as part of the Crystal Radio Research Club's activities, they are stunned to find it actually works. The group ends up in a parallel world referred to as a fragment, where they encounter an eerily familiar girl: Asuka’s counterpart from that reality. This alternate Asuka is known as Seriouska, named for her grave demeanor and combat prowess. Seriouska explains the severe threat known as the Twilight, which is consuming all parallel worlds by erasing their possibilities. She is driven to kill the Twilight King, the man responsible for the Twilight’s expansion across the multiverse. Akanesasu Shoujo chronicles the five girls’ journey as they strive to embrace their authentic identities while hunting for the Twilight King. Yet, the answer to stopping the encroaching Twilight may lie nearer than they realize.

The once peaceful city of Lisvalletta now faces a dangerous new drug called Anthem. Its side effects enable users to enter an Overdrive state, transforming them into superpowered beasts with inhuman abilities. The police are powerless against this threat, so the Special Crime Investigation Unit SEVEN-O takes charge. To mitigate the dangers, investigators operate under the patented "Double Decker" system, working in "buddy cop" pairs. As a child, ordinary police officer Kirill Vrubel dreamed of becoming a hero by saving a school from a random terrorist attack. That chance arrives when the landlady blackmails Kirill into searching for her lost cat. After arriving at an abandoned warehouse and falling asleep, Kirill wakes up in the middle of a hostage crisis involving an Anthem user. By teaming up with SEVEN-O detective Douglas "Doug" Bilingam, Kirill secures a spot as the newest SEVEN-O member. Now, with help from this secret organization, Kirill may finally realize the dream of becoming a hero.

In a realm where humanity and monsters live side by side, Yuu, a healer apprentice with the unique power to tame beasts, sets out to recover the memories of Merc, a girl sealed inside a bottle, as they journey together.

Sequel of Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru.

On her first day at a new school, the energetic Hana Nono hopes to leave her childish ways behind and appear mature and dependable. Despite a clumsy start, she quickly bonds with two classmates: the kind and academic class rep Saaya Yakushiji, and the enigmatic Homare Kagayaki. That evening, a magical infant tumbles from the sky onto Hana’s balcony. Hana instantly adores her, naming her Hug-tan. They are accompanied by a sarcastic talking hamster named Hariham Harry, who claims Hana is not the chosen one before disappearing with the baby. The following day, Hana assumes the event was a dream until citizens across the city begin fainting and a massive monster emerges, draining their energy. While fleeing, Hana sees Hug-tan and Harry under attack. Stepping forward to defend them, both Hana and Hug-tan radiate power as a heart-shaped gem appears. Empowered by the crystal, Hana transforms into the heroine Cure Yell and vanquishes the beast. A stunned Harry reveals that he and Hug-tan originated from a future halted by the Criasu Corporation, the same entity behind the monster. He explains that only the Future Crystals, which embody hopes and dreams, and the Precure they generate can stand against Criasu and restore the future.