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High schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his free time either in the Occult Club, casually indulging in baseless paranormal activities, or at the hospital visiting his bedridden grandfather. This easygoing routine takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a cursed item. A chain of supernatural events is set off after Yuuji swallows the object, which turns out to be a finger belonging to Sukuna Ryoumen, the King of Curses. Thrust into the world of Curses—beings born from human malice and negativity—he quickly learns the threat they pose to society as he discovers his own new abilities. Introduced to the Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School, Yuuji begins to follow a path from which there is no return: the path of a jujutsu sorcerer.

Following a series of unexplained vanishings on a train, the Demon Slayer Corps fails to resolve the issue, prompting Flame Pillar Kyoujurou Rengoku to personally intervene and eradicate the danger. He is joined by promising new recruits Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira, who eagerly anticipate witnessing the legendary feats of their superior. Unaware that the demons behind the disappearances have already enacted their sinister scheme, the group must summon their full strength and wield their blades to protect the two hundred passengers on board. As the situation deteriorates, Tanjirou’s determination and sense of duty face a severe trial.

A tower exists that summons selected individuals, referred to as Regulars, with the promise of fulfilling their deepest desires. Whether those desires are wealth, fame, power, or something beyond all of that—everything awaits those who reach its summit. Twenty-Fifth Bam had spent his entire life knowing only a dark cave, a ragged cloth, and a distant, unreachable light. Then a girl named Rachel appeared to him through that light, and his whole world changed. They became close friends, and Rachel taught him many things about the world outside. But when she told him she had to leave to climb the Tower, his world fell apart. Vowing to pursue her no matter the cost, he fixed his gaze upon the Tower—and a miracle took place. This is how the journey of Bam begins: a boy not chosen by the Tower, but who opened its doors on his own. Such beings are called Irregulars—entities that have shaken the very foundations of the Tower every time they have entered it.

The God of High School tournament is announced, aiming to find the strongest fighter among Korean high school students. All fighting styles, weapons, techniques, and methods are allowed. The grand prize? The winner gets to have any one wish granted. Taekwondo practitioner Jin Mo-Ri is invited to join the competition. There he becomes friends with karate user Han Dae-Wi and swordswoman Yu Mi-Ra, each of whom has their own reasons for entering. Mo-Ri understands that every opponent will be different and that the matches will be the most brutal he has ever faced. Yet rather than being afraid, this thought fills him with excitement. Hidden beneath the tournament's seemingly straightforward test of fighting skill lies a secret—one that Korean political candidate Park Mu-Jin watches with eager, hungry eyes. Mo-Ri, Dae-Wi, and Mi-Ra are about to learn what it truly means to become the God of High School.

After his clash with his younger brother Shou in the Nether, Shinra Kusakabe's determination to become a hero who rescues people from the flame terror grows stronger. He aims to find a method to revert Infernals back to humans, solve the mysteries of the Evangelist and the Adolla Burst, and save both his mother and Shou. Yet Shinra now understands that achieving these objectives will prove difficult, especially given the immediate threat the Evangelist presents. The Evangelist's intention is evident: to collect the eight pillars—those who possess the Adolla Burst—and offer them as a sacrifice to recreate the Great Cataclysm that occurred 250 years ago. With the First Pillar revealing that a new pillar is about to emerge, Shinra is resolved to safeguard his fellow pillars from the Evangelist. Consequently, the fiery conflict between the Special Fire Force and the Evangelist ignites. Alongside the Special Fire Force, Shinra continues his battle, uncovering the truth behind the Great Cataclysm, the nature of Adolla Bursts, and the enigmas surrounding human combustion.

An ancient, bloody conflict between humanity and demons once ravaged the world. To end this perpetual war, Demon King Anos Voldigoad sacrificed himself, hoping to be reborn during a time of tranquility. In anticipation of his return, demons founded the Demon King Academy, a renowned institution created to confirm his true identity when he reemerged. Two millennia later, Anos is reincarnated, but he finds that magical prowess has waned considerably. After enrolling to reclaim his throne, he uncovers that his history has been altered by a pretender, warping his reputation, deeds, and legacy. This manipulation renders him an outsider at the academy, marking him as a genuine misfit. Unperturbed by these challenges, Anos intends to reveal the truth behind the forged history and compel his descendants to recognize their legitimate ruler’s return.

After a series of misfortunes, Makoto Edamura turns to a life of crime, making a living through pickpocketing and swindling. But when he targets a seemingly oblivious tourist, he ends up being the one conned—and to add to his troubles, the police are now chasing him. Fleeing the scene, he encounters the tourist again, who is actually a fellow con artist named Laurent Thierry. Makoto ends up following him to Los Angeles. Determined to defend his reputation as "Japan's Greatest Swindler," he challenges his rival to a contest to see who is the better scammer. Accepting the challenge, Laurent drops them off in front of a massive mansion, claiming their mark is the biggest mafia boss on the West Coast. As Makoto gets drawn deeper into the schemes of the cunning Laurent, his colorful crew, and the world of international high-stakes fraud, he quickly realizes he has taken on more than he bargained for—his self-proclaimed skills are constantly put to the test.

The ongoing conflict against the Dark Territory continues as gamers from around the world pour into the Underworld's servers, sending the Human Empire into total chaos. Asuna Yuuki and her allies fight with all their strength to defend their newfound friends, but their forces are steadily shrinking. Meanwhile, Alice Zuberg pushes toward the World's End Altar while Gabriel "Vecta" Miller chases her without mercy. At the same time, members of Rath work on a plan to repair Kirito's damaged fluctlight. But the intruders who have taken over the main control room have their own agenda. Surrounded by death and despair, when every hope seems lost, one voice reaches Kirito—a familiar one that says, "I will always be by your side." Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld 2nd Season is the grand finale to Akihiko Kayaba's vision of creating artificial human intelligence. Now Kirito and his friends must protect this collapsing world from those who still see it only as a game.

After encountering a Vouivre—a monster known for being extremely dangerous—Hestia Familia's captain Bell Cranel is left bewildered. Contrary to its fearsome reputation, the supposedly vicious creature is crying and running away from a group of adventurers. When the monster appears as a frightened little girl, Bell quickly decides to conceal her. Unaware of the consequences, this compassionate act sets off major repercussions that will soon reverberate throughout the entire city of Orario.

Hole is a dark, decaying, and chaotic district where the strong exploit the weak and death is a routine event—a name that perfectly suits this lawless realm. Cut off from morality and justice, it serves as a playground for the magic users who rule over it. As a race at the top of society, magic users view Hole’s inhabitants as nothing more than insects. Murdered, mutilated, and used in experiments without a second thought, the powerless residents of Hole fill the hospital’s halls every day. With free access to and from this cesspool and little resistance to their dominance, the magic users seem unstoppable to most—except for a few. Caiman, more reptile than human, is one such exception. He hunts them on a reckless quest for answers, armed only with a trusted pair of bayonets and his immunity to magic. Cursed by his appearance and tormented by nightmares, magic users are his only lead to restoring his life to normal. With his biggest obstacle being his stomach, his female companion Nikaidou, who runs the Hungry Bug restaurant, is his greatest ally.

After high school student Kaname Sudou accepts a peer’s offer to test out Darwin’s Game, a mysterious mobile app, his curiosity drives him to install it. The moment he launches the program, a digital green snake jumps from the display to bite his neck, rendering him unconscious. He regains consciousness in the school clinic without any visible injuries, and upon being told to rest, he rationalizes the incident as a hallucination before going home. Yet, unable to shake his intrigue, Kaname reopens the application. What begins as a presumed standard fighting game takes a terrifying turn when his virtual opponent appears in the real world and assaults him with a blade. As he runs for his life, Kaname realizes that Darwin’s Game is not a casual hobby, but a lethal battle royale.

After her friend enthusiastically invited her, Kaede Honjou reluctantly decides to give New World Online a try—a hugely popular VRMMO played by thousands across Japan. She names her in-game character Maple and begins her adventure. Being a complete beginner to this type of game, she puts all her stat points into vitality because she doesn't want to get hurt. With zero points in any other stat, Maple has incredibly high defense but moves slowly and deals little damage. This doesn't turn out badly for her, though. Thanks to her immense defense, Maple obtains ridiculously strong skills like Total Defense, Poison Immunity, and Devour. These abilities, combined with the extremely powerful items she finds, let her wipe out most enemies with a single hit. Within just a few days of playing, Maple takes third place in a server-wide event, earning a reputation as a player who is both impossible to kill and overwhelmingly strong. Despite her overpowered character, Kaede still has a lot to learn. As she moves through the game, she makes new friends and allies who help her clear new levels and events. Along the way, she might even pick up some other crazy skills that go beyond anyone's expectations.

Shuuichi Kagaya seems like an ordinary high school student, but he harbors a strange secret: he can transform into a monster. Not knowing where his powers come from or what they are for, he tries his best to keep them a secret. During a fire, he shifts into his monster form to save a trapped girl, but in the chaos, he drops his phone. The next day, the girl he saved, Claire Aoki, finds him and accuses him of being a monster. After he denies it, she pushes him off the school roof to prove her suspicion. To avoid hitting the ground, Shuuichi transforms, giving Claire the chance to take a picture. She uses the photo to blackmail him into sharing what he knows about monsters, even though he does not know much. Claire has her own agenda: she is searching for her sister, who also transformed into a monster. She enlists Shuuichi’s help, but they are not the only ones looking for answers.

In Alcia, every citizen is marked by a Count that determines their social rank and capabilities. If someone's Count reaches zero, they are sent to the Abyss—a horrifying place considered worse than death. Hina, a traveler whose Count reflects her journey's distance, is motivated by a promise to fulfill her mother's final wishes after watching her be dragged into the Abyss. She searches for the legendary Aces, warriors from a war three centuries ago who bear a white star beside their Count. On her path, Hina encounters Licht Bach, a masked man with a negative Count, and Nana, a tavern keeper. When a military soldier forces Hina into a fight, Licht steps in to save her, revealing that he has a second Count marked with a white star—proving he is one of the Aces. The story follows Hina and others as they uncover the hidden truths behind Alcia, the Abyss, and the Aces' legacy.

In the neon-drenched metropolis of Kansai, cybernetic displays dominate the landscape, creating an illusion of a technological paradise. Yet lurking in the shadowy alleys behind the gleaming buildings, a ruthless criminal underworld thrives, inhabited by fugitives labeled "Akudama." The Kansai police, well-acquainted with these criminals, initiate the countdown for the public execution of the notorious Akudama known as "Cutthroat," who has slain 999 people. But a cryptic message reaches several elite Akudama, offering them a hefty reward to break Cutthroat free. An unseen force orchestrates the gathering of these dangerous individuals, ensuring that the execution rapidly spirals into a bloody chaos.

The Fifth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City has reached a critical juncture, with the lives of every participant endangered as the concealed enemy finally emerges. As Shirou Emiya, Rin Toosaka, and Illyasviel von Einzbern uncover the shadow's true, corrupt essence that has been wreaking havoc across the city, they grasp the severity of their situation. To safeguard those they care for, the group must hold their ground against an overwhelmingly powerful enemy—even if some of those adversaries were once comrades, or perhaps, something closer. As the final stage of this chaotic war unfolds, Shirou's deeply held ideals face a painful test: can one truly save a world where everything appears to have gone irreparably wrong?

Historically, humans and Beastmen have been locked in conflict because Beastmen can transform using their genetic "Beast Factor," which forced them into hiding. Anima City was founded as a sanctuary where these oppressed individuals could live without human interference. However, during a festival celebrating the city's tenth anniversary, Michiru Kagemori—a human who recently turned into a tanuki—realizes the city is far from the utopia she expected. After an explosion in the town square, she is intercepted by Shirou Ogami, an invulnerable wolf who serves as the sworn protector of all Beastmen. Together, they hunt down those responsible for the attack and uncover that Michiru has strange abilities and a hidden past, raising the question of whether she might be the crucial missing link between humans and Beastmen.

After the Scorched Halloween incident, the world learns of a Strategic-class magician with extraordinary power. To track down this individual, the United States of the North American Continent sends its elite magician unit, Stars, led by commander Angie Sirius, on a secret mission to Japan. At First High School, Tatsuya Shiba and his friends hold a farewell party for Shizuku Kitayama, who is leaving for an exchange program in the USNA. Her replacement is the striking Angelina Kudou Shields, also known as Lina. Around this time, Tatsuya discovers that the USNA is trying to uncover his true identity. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, a series of bodies drained of blood are found, blamed on a vampire. Tatsuya quickly connects the clues and concludes that these attacks are unlikely to be coincidental.

The world is powered by astral energy, harnessed by astral mages. Due to the threat this poses, the Empire persecutes anyone exhibiting such abilities. In retaliation, oppressed mages founded the Nebulis Sovereignty to escape this persecution, igniting a century-long conflict between the two sides. Iska, a talented knight, was jailed for freeing a witch. After a year, the Empire frees him on the promise that he capture the dreaded Ice Calamity Witch. Hoping this mission could bring the war to an end, Iska agrees. The Ice Calamity Witch, Aliceliese Alice Lou Nebulis XI, likewise yearns for peace and is prepared to dismantle the Empire. Both Iska and Alice strive for a crusade to forge a world without pain and hardship. Destiny brings them together, forming a bond that goes beyond simple coincidence.

Yuusuke Yotsuya has always disliked Tokyo, but he holds a particular resentment for the people living there. He would rather thrive in a virtual world than attempt to get along with those around him. One day after school, he notices the popular athlete Iu Shindou talking to Kusue Hakozaki, a girl who rarely attends school due to illness. However, when he looks away from the pair and then back, they have seemingly vanished. Moments later, Yotsuya finds himself falling through the air, and the world around him starts to transform. Plunging into a vast pool of water, the first thing he sees upon regaining his senses is an array of enormous monsters. He soon learns that Shindou and Hakozaki have pulled him into a game world, and he must complete a quest within 14 days. One key difference sets this world apart from the real one: as long as one party member remains alive, any dead member will be resurrected after 30 seconds. Faced with a series of quests that grow progressively harder over time, Yotsuya, Shindou, and Hakozaki struggle to uncover the mystery behind this baffling game world.

Cadis Etrama di Raizel, the Noblesse known as Rai, is enrolled in Ye Ran High School by his servant Frankenstein so he can remain out of sight from the Union—a mysterious group seeking to capture Rai. Rai starts his student life, growing accustomed to his classmates and human daily routines. However, his new existence is far from tranquil, and Rai soon must rescue his friends after the Union abducts them. Meanwhile, M-21, a Union agent who went rogue during Rai's rescue operation, joins the Ye Ran High School security staff following an offer from the school's director—who is none other than Frankenstein himself. On the surface, M-21 appears to be a proper employee, but in truth, he is burdened by his former ties to the Union and the inevitable fallout from betraying the organization. To further complicate matters, the Nobles Regis K. Landegre and Seira J. Loyard enroll at the same school to investigate the Noblesse. While the Union hunts for M-21 to extract information about their missing agents, Rai must keep his identity concealed while protecting everything dear to him.

In the distant future, the sudden emergence of creatures called Gadoll threatens humanity. The last humans on Earth confine themselves to the Tank, a lower district within the colossal mobile fortress Deca-Dence. The Gears living on the upper floors serve as warriors who go out to fight as part of the Power, while most Tankers are content to provide support from the rear—processing Gadoll meat and reinforcing defenses. Natsume is one of those who would rather be on the front lines; undeterred by her prosthetic right arm, she aims to join the small number of Tanker soldiers who fight alongside the Gears. However, despite the other children at the orphanage each receiving their work assignments, Natsume’s enlistment in the Power remains unapproved. In the meantime, she starts a job as a cleaner on an armor repair team led by the stern and indifferent Kaburagi, who seems to be more than he appears. Though initially cold to his idealistic subordinate, he soon recognizes in her the potential to disrupt the world’s established order. As her new mentor, Kaburagi prepares Natsume for the special and unique role of a game-changing bug in the system.

A 25-year-old man named Shingo Ichinomiya wakes up in a different world, finding himself inside the body of a six-year-old. Still carrying the memories of his stressful job at a large corporation, Shingo discovers that the person he now inhabits is Wendelin Von Benno Baumeister, the eighth son of a destitute noble household living in the countryside. Faced with this strange predicament, Wendelin sets out to better his financial and social position. His recently uncovered immense magical potential might be the key to achieving that goal.

The Daihasei Festival is underway, which naturally means Tokiwadai Middle School—a prestigious all-girls' school—is also taking part. Even with the "Ace of Tokiwadai," Mikoto Misaka, in the competition, the other participating students are still giving their all to win, no matter how hopeless it seems against her overwhelming power. But it's not all just fun and games. Because of the festival, Academy City opens its doors to the outside world, and various groups start plotting ways to infiltrate the city. Misaka appears to be a target, and as the festival goes on, people hiding in the shadows begin to surface. Toaru Kagaku no Railgun T brings back the Tokiwadai Ace and her friends as they delve deeper into the dark side of Academy City. From terrorist attacks to ruthless underground projects, anything is possible in this city.

After obtaining information about Asirpa from the foreteller Inkarmat, Saichi Sugimoto, Genjirou Tanigaki, and Cikapasi team up with the Seventh Division's Otonoshin Koito and Hajime Tsukishima to travel to Karafuto. Pushing deeper into the freezing Russian territory, they gather any clues they can find about Asirpa's location and hurry after her. Meanwhile, Asirpa remains ignorant of what actually happened at Abashiri Prison. Deeply unsettled and confused by her father Wilk's past actions, she follows his old friend Kiroranke to the place where Wilk was born and raised, hoping to understand his motives. But Kiroranke and master sniper Hyakunosuke Ogata are plotting behind her back. Even if the various factions searching for it were to collect all twenty-four tattooed skins that form a map to the lost Ainu gold, they now realize the map is useless without Asirpa. Aware of the danger she faces, Sugimoto desperately hopes to reach Asirpa first and shield her from the greedy hands of those who intend to drag her into their sins.

In 2043, the world's first full-dive VRMMO, <Infinite Dendrogram>, was released. Along with perfectly simulating all five senses and numerous other impressive features, the game promised players a world of boundless possibilities. Almost two years later, Reiji Mukudori, a soon-to-be college freshman, finally gets a copy and begins playing. With guidance from his experienced older brother Shuu and his partner Embryo, Reiji sets out on an adventure within <Infinite Dendrogram>. What will he discover and encounter in a game world renowned for its stunning realism and endless possibilities?

The heavens tremble, thunder roars, and Xie Lian returns with an apologetic smile—once more! Eight hundred years ago, he was a revered martial god, the Crown Prince of Xianle. Now, he ascends to the heavenly realm for a third time, reduced to a lowly scrap-collecting deity with no devotees. On his first assignment, Xie Lian wanders alone under a dark, moonlit sky. A gentle figure in red guides him through the woods. But as suddenly as he appears, the man dissolves into a cloud of silver butterflies. Xie Lian later discovers this mysterious stranger is Hua Cheng, the Crimson Rain Sought Flower, a Ghost King feared by both gods and demons. Before Xie Lian can unravel why Hua Cheng would aid a heavenly official, he encounters San Lang—a young man who knows much about the Ghost King and the forgotten Crown Prince. San Lang chooses to accompany Xie Lian on his quest to uncover the secrets of the past.

Five years ago, Earth was invaded by alien parasites called the "Kiseichuu." With their own species on the brink of extinction, the Kiseichuu aim to wipe out humanity by systematically destroying their sexual desire, causing the human race to die off naturally. To counter this threat, the HxEros device was created—a powerful weapon that can only be fully wielded by individuals with high levels of erotic energy. High school student Retto Enjou, who holds a deep grudge against the Kiseichuu, joins a team of HxEros users to fight back and protect humanity. Since their gear relies on erotic energy as a power source, the team must keep their libido levels high to stay battle-ready at all times. Living in a house full of passionate girls, Enjou won't have to worry about running out of power anytime soon.

After the successful Sanyou campaign, the Qin army—including 1,000-Man Commander Xin—moves closer to realizing King Ying Zheng's ambition to unify China. With a key foothold in the state of Wei now secured, Qin directs its focus eastward toward the remaining warring states. Meanwhile, Li Mu, a brilliant strategist and newly appointed prime minister of Zhao, exploits the temporary ceasefire between Zhao and Qin to negotiate with the other states without interference. Suddenly, Ying Zheng receives word that armies from Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi have invaded Qin territory. Realizing too late the true intent behind Li Mu's truce, Zheng hastily convenes his advisors to formulate a response to the six-state coalition at their borders. For the first time, the state of Qin faces total annihilation and must deploy every resource and tactic to avoid being erased from existence.

Half-demon twins Towa and Setsuna once lived happily together in Feudal Japan. Their joyful days ended abruptly when a forest fire separated them, and Towa was pulled through a portal into modern-day Japan. There, Souta Higurashi found her and raised her as his daughter after she discovered she could not return to her own time. Ten years later, 14-year-old Towa is a relatively well-adjusted student, despite her frequent fights. Unexpected trouble arrives in the form of three visitors from Feudal Japan: Moroha, a bounty hunter; Setsuna, a demon slayer and Towa's long-lost twin sister; and Mistress Three-Eyes, a demon searching for a mystical object. The girls work together to defeat their enemy, but Towa is horrified to learn that Setsuna has no memory of her at all. Hanyou no Yashahime: Sengoku Otogizoushi follows the three girls as they strive to fix Setsuna's memory loss and uncover the truth about their intertwined fates.

Ordinary boy Kagami Kazuya's life is completely turned around when he meets Kiriha, a beautiful tsukumogami. As a Taboo Child who naturally attracts supernatural beings, he is commanded by the land's god, Kukuri, to become an exorcist and vanquish these malevolent forces. Thus, he and Kiriha engage in battle. To gather intelligence about these supernatural entities, Kazuya and his friends establish a counselor's club at school. However, beneath the ordinary-seeming problems he listens to, he discovers a large-scale conspiracy targeting Kukuri... Beyond the sadistic yet beautiful tsukumogami Kiriha, this situation draws other girls to Kazuya, who also join the fight!

Two kingdoms exist in this world: the Kingdom of White, floating in the heavens under Queen Iris's rule, and the Kingdom of Black, set on barren land below, governed by the King of Darkness. Recently, evil forces have grown immensely powerful, endangering the entire world. As the primary representative of Light, Iris is responsible for preserving global balance and combating the darkness within her realm. In the Kingdom of Black, rampaging monsters destroy a boy's village, leaving him the only survivor. As he despairs helplessly, an armored man named Skeer notices him and offers comfort. Skeer soon recognizes the boy's potential to alter the kingdom's current order, making him his heir before dying. The boy then pledges to become the Prince of Darkness—the one who will supplant the King—in order to steer the world back onto its correct course. As Iris and the Prince of Darkness each confront the approaching calamity in their own distinct ways, their paths are destined to cross, and their connection may ultimately decide the world's fate.

Decades ago, the world was shaken by the sudden appearance of the Huge, monstrous entities that threatened human existence. Humanity’s defense rests on the Lilies, teenage girls who harness internal energy known as Magie to operate specialized weaponry called Counter Huge ARMS, or CHARMS. Two years prior to the current events, Riri Hitotsuyanagi was rescued from a Huge attack by a Lily, an act that inspired her to pursue the same path. She joins the elite Yurigaoka academy, the primary training facility for Lilies, only to find that her savior, Yuyu Shirai, is among her peers. Contrary to Riri’s expectations of a cheerful comrade, Yuyu is antisocial and favors fighting in isolation. Undeterred, Riri remains determined to bond with Yuyu and will go to great lengths to achieve this goal. Supported by Yuyu and her fellow Lilies, Riri’s quest to join their ranks has only just begun.

Continuing directly from the first season, Juzo Inui, also known as Gun Slave Unit Device 13, now possesses Rosa's data. While it appears that various parties want it—either to expose its contents or eliminate it—the truth is that nobody actually cares about it. Wachowski, the head of the anti-Extremist terrorist group Spitzbergen, pressures Tetsurō into using Harmony to force Juzo to eliminate Gun Slave Unit Device 7, an operative working for Berühren. Juzo does eventually clash with Seven, but amid the corruption and betrayals, Berühren remains the one pulling all the strings.

Many years ago, a courageous swordsman earned the title "the hero." A demon had been tormenting humanity. The hero, alongside his allies, confronted this demon in combat, and through their united strength, they quickly ended the struggle. With no source of strife remaining, the island settled into a tranquil existence where all inhabitants coexisted harmoniously. Time passes, and the demon is resurrected. In the present day, the main character Dai resides on a secluded southern island, aspiring to become a mighty hero. Upon learning of the demon's return, Dai and his companions decide to thwart both the demon and the malevolent entity responsible for his revival. On their journey, Dai uncovers the true identity of "the hero," the reality behind the villainous power that brought the demon back, and his own latent abilities that emerge during moments of crisis.

A century ago, King Kyle of Orvelia defeated the demon lord Angmund and brought an era of peace to the world. But now, demons have reappeared in the forests, threatening humanity once more. A scouting party is sent to investigate, yet only a single soldier returns alive. Meanwhile, Riheet, the leader of a dark elf mercenary group, schemes to seize Orvelia as vengeance against the humans who abandoned his race a hundred years earlier. Knight apprentice Kasel, accompanied by the priestess Frey, sets off to rescue Clause, an old friend who vanished during the ill-fated mission. Along the way, Kasel learns that he is the son of the legendary King Kyle and the only one capable of wielding the holy sword Aea—the very blade that slew the demon king. To fulfill his destiny, the young knight must embark on a dangerous journey, unseal the sword, and put an end to the terror the demons have unleashed. As Kasel's quest to restore hope to humanity and Riheet's path of revenge converge, what fate awaits them?

In a realm filled with magic and monstrous creatures, Krylancelo Finrandi and his foster sister Azalie Cait-Sith were once brilliant sorcery students, child prodigies at the renowned Tower of Fangs. But a catastrophic experiment twists Azalie's body, leaving her trapped in the shape of a dragon. The Tower's elders—more concerned with protecting their own reputation than the safety of their pupils—drive the transformed Azalie away and conceal the event. Furious, Krylancelo leaves on his own, adopting the alias "Orphen" and swearing to restore Azalie to her original form. Five years later, Orphen's mission has hit a dead end. A sudden meeting brings him face-to-face with Azalie once more, yet he still lacks the means to change her back. And with a hostile band of sorcerers pursuing her, he may be running short on time. The past and present converge as Orphen searches for a way to rescue Azalie from their former mentors and comrades.

In 2030, Japan has been entirely consumed by a viral outbreak called "Gibia," which transforms those infected into a variety of monsters depending on their age, gender, and ethnicity. A samurai and a ninja from the early Edo period are transported through time to a devastated Japan, where they join a professor who is searching for a cure to the virus. As a team, they battle countless Gibia creatures, criminals, and other dangerous enemies on their quest to rescue humanity.

While the Chosen Children and their Digimon partners enjoy a peaceful life in the human world, Taichi Yagami and Yamato Ishida, along with their friends, work to preserve this hard-won tranquility. Bound by this shared duty, they each begin moving toward a future that lies beyond their roles as Chosen Children. Yet, this transition is halted by the arrival of Menoa Bellucci, an American professor specializing in Digimon research. She reports that numerous Chosen Children worldwide have fallen into comas, with their Digimon partners missing. Menoa’s findings suggest that a new type of Digimon is responsible: Eosmon, which lurks within the depths of the internet. To overcome this threat, the group must bridge the growing distance between them and unite for one final mission.

By 2020, technology permeates every aspect of life, linking all digital devices worldwide through a single data network. Unbeknownst to humanity, this network has become the habitat for beings called Digimon. Taichi Yagami, a fifth-grader getting ready for summer camp, witnesses strange phenomena in Tokyo as electronic systems malfunction. After finding his mother and sister trapped on a runaway train, he heads to the station and is suddenly transported to another world. There, he encounters Agumon, a creature who already knows his name, and receives a Digivice that connects him to the undigitized realm. Taichi realizes he is in the Network, where virus-like Digimon are attacking the infrastructure supporting Tokyo’s electronics. Taichi and Agumon must stop these cyberattacks to prevent mischievous Digimon from threatening the entire world.

Pushed to the edge of extinction by an extraterrestrial menace known as the Pillars, humanity finds hope when a self-styled deity named Odin grants them the abilities of Valkyries, elite warrior maidens who command vintage aircraft called Hero Wings. Claudia Bruford, known by the callsign Schwertleite, is the ace pilot of the European Valkyrie Wing. Following the death of Japan's S-class Valkyrie in combat, Claudia is transferred to Japan to fill the vacant position. However, burdened by a dark reputation as the sole survivor of every mission, earning her the moniker Grim Reaper, she anticipates the reason for her selection. Bracing for rejection, she reports to the Tateyama Valkyrie Wing, only to discover that her new squad consists of eccentrics who refuse to accept her grim reputation.

In the distant past, a goddess descended from the heavens to bless the barren land of Gatepia, causing massive gates to emerge that lead to dungeons rich in kirakuri, crystals holding the vital energy required to sustain the world. This discovery gave rise to numerous adventurer companies dedicated to harvesting these resources. After his father vanished within one of Gatepia’s largest gates, Minato is persuaded by his childhood friend Yutoria to take over as president of his father’s treasure-hunting firm, the Kibou Company. Though hesitant, he accepts the role and joins his colleagues: the priest Makoto, the soldier Akari, and the accountant Guide. As Minato settles into his new position, he and his team work together to complete various missions and handle daily tasks to ensure the survival of their small enterprise, all while gradually revealing the secrets behind the former leader’s abrupt disappearance.

Within the technologically and magically sophisticated Wahrheit Empire, whispers of a looming disaster called the "light" stir unrest among the populace. In the capital, transporter Innumael Grauer struggles to support himself and his sister while managing his daily routes. During a commute, he is aided by Leocadio Wöhler, a fresh recruit soldier, who inadvertently loads a hidden contraband artillery piece belonging to a criminal syndicate. Innumael is falsely accused of smuggling this item, risking execution under the Empire’s stringent weapons laws amid growing chaos. Paradoxically, the very syndicate that framed him might rescue him, albeit briefly. Meanwhile, Leocadio receives his first assignment: to capture the "Headkeeper" group, suspected of moving illegal arms. Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst chronicles these two young men’s journey across the Empire, setting off a sequence of events that will irrevocably change their destinies and reshape the fate of the Wahrheit Empire.

Efforts to launch a fresh assault on the Neuroi, an enigmatic species of extraterrestrial invaders, are in full swing. The primary goal is to seize Berlin, the capital of the Empire of Karlsland, a strategic move essential for eradicating the Neuroi menace from Europe. Yet, given the enemy’s ability to adapt to combat conditions daily, the combined might of the allied forces and the existing Striker technology may fall short of securing a decisive win. At the same time, Yoshika Miyafuji, a Witch hailing from Fuso, is pursuing medical studies in Lausanne. After regaining her magical abilities following a recent episode that stripped them away, she is keen to contribute to the war. The summons to battle arrives promptly, requiring the dispersed members of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing to reunite for one last offensive against the foe.

In the expanding realm of Duel Monsters, duels grow more intricate as players climb the ranks and refine their abilities. Strict adherence to established rules and learned tactics is the traditional path to becoming a powerful duelist. Yet Yuuga Oudou, an elementary school student passionate about inventions and exploring new possibilities, views this conventional approach as predictable and rigid, finding it utterly boring. He seeks to forge a fresh path in dueling through his innovative creation, Rush Duels. His ambition draws the notice of Tatsuhisa Kamijou, another elementary schooler, who takes Yuuga to a secret location to test the potential of this new system. Driven by the desire to replace the existing standard and break away from tradition, Yuuga opens the door to his true objective: restoring excitement to the game of dueling.

Nodoka Hanadera, a middle school student who is often ill but remains optimistic, has recently moved to Sukoyaka City, a location renowned for its refreshing and healthful environment. She quickly becomes close friends with two classmates: Chiyu Sawaizumi, a gentle yet sporty girl whose family runs a hot spring inn, and Hinata Hiramitsu, a lively and trend-conscious girl who is the daughter of a veterinarian. Not long after her arrival, Nodoka discovers a sick puppy in the woods, accompanied by three magical talking animals: Rabbirin, Penguitan, and Nyatoran. They inform her that the puppy, Princess Latte, can only be healed if they defeat a nearby monster called a "Mega Byogen" and cleanse the land that the monster has tainted. Even though she has no powers, Nodoka refuses to give up and let Latte suffer. Touched by her unwavering spirit, Rabbirin forms a pact with Nodoka, enabling her to transform into a hero known as a Precure. Assuming the identity of "Cure Grace," the revitalized Nodoka fights the Byogen and restores the land, thereby curing Latte. As the Byogen and their commanders keep launching attacks, Penguitan and Nyatoran also find their partners in Chiyu and Hinata, granting them the abilities of "Cure Fontaine" and "Cure Sparkle." Now, the three Precure and their animal companions must work together to halt the Byogen and safeguard the planet from their corrupting influence.

After the Vanguard High School Koshien ends, Kouji Ibuki starts experiencing fresh nightmares. Nome Tatsunagi has Suiko summon him to a mansion, where they discover he can see a Dark Tower named Sanctuary. This structure is warping history across timelines, and the only way to fix it is for Kouji to rectify a mistake he is destined to make in the future. Consequently, Kouji and Suiko must journey through the parallel world -if- while observing Magical Girls Emi Sendou and Shuka summoning Vanguard units to aid in restoring history. Unfortunately, their assistance is limited, as engaging in Cardfight against actual monsters proves largely ineffective.

Second season of Bakugan: Battle Planet.

In a world where only the mightiest may rule, ancient alchemy threatens to tear a hole in the universe itself, while the flaming sword of heaven aims to bring the cycle of lives to an end. The rulers of thousands of realms are slain by a single individual with the bloodline of Titan. Qin Nan, the chosen one, has trained in an invincible martial art and set out on the road to eternity, defeating countless geniuses and dominating the heavens.

On the War Souls continent, top-spinning prodigy Ye Xingyun heads to Hurricane Academy to uncover the truth about his past. There he encounters Yan, Yi Wenxuan, and Lin Xiaoxi, setting off together on a quest to locate the "Star Soul." Yet in the realm of spinning tops, claiming the Star Soul is merely the first chapter. Ye Xingyun and his allies struggle to reach the Illusionary Realm and start guarding the Star Soul side by side with Bai Ye. Soon, they endure relentless provocation and opposition from power-hungry foes, threatening to turn the once-peaceful Illusionary Realm into a battleground. To safeguard the Star Soul's enigma and keep the Illusionary Realm from erupting into war, Ye Xingyun and Bai Ye must set out on an uncharted expedition to discover the solutions to every mystery.

Lin Chen was betrayed and his martial arts were crippled however, he had unexpectedly made a fateful encounter with the sacred engulfing star map, which led to the awakening of the Holy Vein constitution, and reaching the pinnacle of cultivation!

Within the confines of our pocket-sized gadgets lies a realm mirroring our own, populated by countless Appmen striving to keep applications running seamlessly. Our casual swipes and curated selfies can plunge the Smart World into disarray, just as smartphone glitches can shatter our daily routines. In this precarious tug-of-war, where trivial actions in one reality carry massive consequences in the other, lie our protagonists, Jackie and Robin. The duo clashes rather than cooperates, operating as a team with zero synergy. Their lack of dependability makes them poor choices for managing our devices, yet they prove that both their existence and our Smart Life are ripe for comedic chaos.