Best Adventure Anime of 2023

Over a ten-year quest to defeat the Demon King, the hero's party—comprising Himmel himself, the priest Heiter, the dwarf warrior Eisen, and the elven mage Frieren—form deep bonds through their adventures and battles, creating unforgettable precious memories for most of them. However, the time Frieren spends with her comrades amounts to merely a fraction of her life, which has spanned more than a thousand years. When the party disbands after their victory, Frieren casually returns to her "usual" routine of collecting spells across the continent. Due to her different sense of time, she appears to hold no strong feelings toward the experiences she went through. As the years pass, Frieren gradually realizes how her days in the hero's party truly impacted her. Witnessing the deaths of two of her former companions, Frieren begins to regret having taken their presence for granted; she vows to better understand humans and create real personal connections. Though the story of that once memorable journey has long ended, a new tale is about to begin.

Convicted ninja Gabimaru the Hollow, weary from a life steeped in violence, feels he deserves his death sentence and remains indifferent to his fate. Yet, every execution attempt inexplicably fails. When Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, a young member of a renowned executioner family, is assigned to end Gabimaru’s life, she refuses. Citing his lingering love for his wife as the reason he cannot die, Sagiri proposes a deal: Gabimaru can earn a full pardon if he retrieves the Elixir of Life from the mysterious island of Shinsekyo for the shogun. Despite the fact that no previous expedition has returned sane, let alone alive, Gabimaru joins ten other death row inmates in accepting this perilous mission, driven by the hope of finally reuniting with his wife in peace.

After losing his father and seeing his village burned by English raiders, Einar hopes to live peacefully with his family on their restored farms. But fate intervenes once more: his village is attacked again. Einar can only watch as Danish marauders set his lands ablaze and kill his relatives. He is taken captive and brought to Denmark as a slave. Clutching his mother's last words to stay alive, Einar is bought by Ketil, a benevolent slave owner and farmer who tells Einar he can earn his freedom by working the fields. There, Einar meets his new partner in farm labor—Thorfinn, a listless and sorrowful slave. As Einar and Thorfinn toil together toward their liberation, they are tormented by past wrongs and current schemes. Still, they press on, reaching for a faint spark of hope, redemption, and calm in a world that offers nothing but cruelty and despair.

After his relationship with Eris Boreas Greyrat escalates to a new level, Rudeus Greyrat is overjoyed. However, his happiness is fleeting when Eris suddenly departs to pursue her own path. Convinced that Eris has lost all affection for him, a devastated and despondent Rudeus travels toward the Northern Territories. With his only aim being to find his mother across the vast continent, he questions whether continuing to live each day is worth the anguish, falling into a mechanical routine as he endlessly broods over his lost romance. But the perils of the North soon make it clear that a dulled mind cannot survive. While on a mission with the party Counter Arrow, which he recently joined, Rudeus narrowly escapes death—an incident that finally forces him to break free from his despair. Alongside his new companions, he rediscovers the joy of everyday adventuring and presses on toward his original ambition of making the most of his second chance at life.

A decade and a half ago, civilization collapsed, unleashing flesh-eating monsters upon the ruined world and threatening the lives of the few survivors left. Inside a secluded sanctuary, children are raised in safety, unaware of the dangers outside. Yet, as some of them uncover the truth beyond the facility's walls, their curiosity about the outside world begins to bloom. In the wasteland beyond, Maru and Kiruko journey together toward a mythical location known as Heaven, driven by their own distinct motivations. Haunted by painful pasts and hidden secrets, they seek solace and answers for the suffering they have endured in a broken world.

After recruiting the ambitious Ryuusui Nanami, Senkuu Ishigami and his group are nearly set to cross the ocean and reach the far side of the world—the place where the strange green light that turned all of humanity to stone first appeared. By bringing a talented chef back to life, they are now able to produce ample provisions for the whole crew, and the remarkable re-creation of GPS technology promises to guarantee navigation safety on the open seas. The voyage preparations move forward smoothly until Senkuu receives a strange communication from an unknown sender. Fueled by even greater determination, the scientist embarks on an expedition to the new world, seeking whatever it may hold for his scientific mission. Although the unknown lands might conceal harsh surprises, Senkuu, with science backing him, is prepared to face any obstacle.

Despite stopping the latest Wave of Catastrophe, Naofumi Iwatani, the Shield Hero, cannot let his guard down. Queen Mirelia Q Melromarc reactivates his responsibilities by notifying him that the other three Cardinal Heroes have vanished without a trace and commanding him to track them down. With no clues regarding their whereabouts, Naofumi redirects his attention to a more pressing issue: the growing demi-human slave trade. Determined to fix this injustice, he and his companions travel to Zeltoble, a nation of mercenaries where the illegal trafficking of demi-humans has become very profitable. To raise the money needed to free the enslaved, Naofumi and his allies wear disguises and participate in underground coliseum matches, deliberately throwing fights to manipulate the betting odds and secure a huge reward. Yet, as the threat of another Wave of Catastrophe looms, the Shield Hero must stay devoted to his mission to find the missing heroes in order to protect the people he holds dear.

High school student Rakurou Hizutome has a unique pastime: he enjoys playing terrible games—those that are unbalanced or riddled with bugs to the point of being nearly unplayable. Those few who share this hobby might recognize him by his in-game name, Sunraku. For his next game, Rakurou is recommended Shangri-La Frontier, a popular and well-crafted virtual reality game, as a break from the awful games he has been playing lately. Once he starts the game, Rakurou decides to sell off most of his starting equipment for extra cash, leaving himself with only a pair of boxers, a bird mask, and some weapons. He quickly becomes hooked as he carefully levels up his avatar. However, after encountering some fearsome monsters, he realizes that he may have underestimated the challenge a mainstream game can offer. As Rakurou progresses, he must rely on all the skills he has honed through his previous gaming experience. Before long, Sunraku's eccentric playstyle takes Shangri-La Frontier by storm.

Years ago, astronaut Byakuya left behind valuable resources, confident that his scientifically brilliant son Senkuu would eventually discover them. In the present, the Kingdom of Science's Kohaku and Ginrou have infiltrated the harem of the Petrification Kingdom’s leader with assistance from a local girl named Amaryllis. Initially, their operation proceeds without any issues. However, a mistake by Kohaku and Ginrou causes Minister Ibara and the island’s strongest fighter, Moz, to recognize the two intruders as enemies. Worse still, Moz follows Amaryllis as she returns to update Senkuu, uncovering the scientist’s hidden base. Yet Moz’s goals differ from Ibara’s—he aims to overthrow the minister and claim the petrification device for himself. If Senkuu plays his cards wisely, he could secure a formidable ally and end the war once and for all.

After a devastating surprise assault from the Quincy King Yhwach and his army, the Soul Society's reapers tend to their injuries and grieve their fallen. Many of the surviving Soul Reaper captains undergo training to fight without their Bankai, the ultimate ability of their strongest fighters. During the earlier attack, Ichigo Kurosaki just managed to assist in holding back Yhwach's terrifying power. But to finally overcome his divine opponent and rescue his comrades, Ichigo must now endure intense training that will test his physical, emotional, and mental boundaries. Even though Yhwach already commands an advantage in this ongoing conflict, he also successfully brings Uryuu Ishida, Ichigo's close friend and rival, into his fold as his heir. Yhwach strikes the weakened Soul Society once more, determined to annihilate his ancient foes for good. As Ichigo struggles to unlock new strength, the Soul Reaper captains fight for survival and precious time.

Second season of Goblin Slayer.

Salaryman Tsuyoshi Mukouda gets accidentally summoned as a hero to the Kingdom of Reijseger in another world, meant to help defend against their enemies. Suspicious of the royal family's true motives, Mukouda manages to talk his way out of the situation thanks to his non-combat skill, "Online Supermarket," which is dismissed as worthless. But this power proves to be far from useless. With this ability, Mukouda can purchase food products and utensils from Japan at low cost—most of which are considered luxuries in this world. As Mukouda cooks up a storm using his skill, he catches the attention of the fearsome mythical wolf Fel. The legendary beast quickly negotiates a contract to become Mukouda's familiar, unable to resist the delicious dishes. With Fel by his side, Mukouda travels the world, earning his living as an adventurer and merchant while enjoying delectable meals.

Second part of Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV.

Standing at the pinnacle as the ultimate exorcist, Haruyoshi Kuga craved even greater strength, only to be killed by those jealous of his power. In his final moments, he uses a spell to reincarnate, vowing to be more cunning so his efforts will serve him in his next life. He is reborn in a different world as Seika Lamprogue, the illegitimate son of a noble family that values magic. His family largely ignores him because of his lowborn status and lack of magical talent. Unfazed, Seika uses his past life's knowledge to form strong alliances. As he tests the true extent of his abilities, he must stay alert to the same pitfalls that ruined his previous existence and avoid repeating his old mistakes.

After making significant progress in New World Online's past events, the now well-known Maple Tree guild eagerly looks forward to exploring the newly unlocked floors. Even though their guild is already quite intimidating, each member is determined to acquire even more powerful skills to broaden their tactical options in upcoming encounters. Recognizing the value of building connections, the guild also establishes friendly ties with other prominent guilds like the Kingdom of the Flame Emperor and the Congregation of the Holy Swords. Led by their eccentric guild master Maple, the members of Maple Tree keep finding inventive ways to utilize their abilities, much to the frustration of the game developers.

Fate Graphite leads a miserable existence working as a gatekeeper in a world where a person's entire life is determined by the skill they are born with. Cursed with the seemingly detrimental skill Gluttony, which leaves him constantly hungry, he is mistreated by the holy knights—the very people meant to protect the citizens—who see him as worthless because of his skill. But Fate's fate shifts dramatically when he kills an injured thief trying to escape. To his shock, Gluttony activates, boosting his stats and granting him new abilities. After this eye-opening event, Fate gets a job offer from Roxy Hart, the only kind-hearted holy knight in the city, which he gladly accepts. Eager to uncover Gluttony's true power, he teams up with a mysterious sentient sword named Greed, who cautions him that Gluttony is a forbidden skill that defies the world's natural order. Forced to lead a double life, Fate must slay monsters each night to sate his awakened hunger for souls, or else risk losing control and forfeiting any chance at happiness.

On the desert planet Noman's Land, journalists Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro search for the notorious outlaw Vash the Stampede. However, the person they encounter near the barren settlement of Jeneora Rock is nothing like the deadly terrorist they anticipated. Instead, Vash is a gentle and easygoing wanderer who advocates for peace and is cherished by the locals. His false notoriety comes from the terrible acts carried out by his twin brother, Millions Knives. Nonetheless, Vash is known as "The Humanoid Typhoon" because violent chaos often seems to trail behind him. Trouble does come when bounty hunters arrive, chasing the large reward on Vash's head. Their aggressive hunt endangers the town and its vital power plant. With his exceptional skill with a gun, Vash manages to fend off most of these hostile forces. However, he must eventually confront the greatest threat: the overwhelming destructive might of his wicked brother.

Despite possessing a broad set of skills as a handyman, Saitou finds himself constantly undervalued and poorly compensated. After voicing his complaints, he is dismissed by his boss, who asserts that he can be replaced without difficulty. As if his misfortune weren't already severe enough, Saitou soon finds himself nearly struck by a truck while walking home. Surprisingly, Saitou does not perish; instead, he is whisked away to a different world. There, he encounters a party consisting of the female knight Raelza, the moonlit fairy Lafanpan, and the mage Morlock. By coincidence, they are searching for a new member whose abilities align with Saitou's talents. During their adventures together, Saitou applies his know-how to aid his companions and gradually gains the appreciation he had never imagined possible. Yet his arrival may prove to be the spark that links a varied group of individuals from various backgrounds, slowly revealing a destiny that could usher in a profound transformation for this realm.

A twenty-year-old recluse is teleported from his room and ends up before a goddess, who gives him a new chance at life. She bestows incredibly strong magical powers upon him in this new realm, but when he is reborn as the infant Prince Reinhardt, his abilities are ranked at just Level 2. Believing their child to be a total disappointment, his royal parents abandon him in a forest. There, the prince—who later calls himself Haruto—meets Flay, a Flame Fenrir who chooses to dedicate their life to serving him. Haruto's relative, Gold Zenfis, comes across the two in the woods and decides to take the boy in as his own. Nine years go by as Haruto grows up with the Zenfis family. His command of his immensely powerful barrier magic improves each day, although Haruto would prefer not to employ it for others. He trains his magic secretly, wanting his family to think he is weak. Yet his younger sister, Charlotte, uncovers his true strength, and with Flay's aid, Haruto defends her and the rest of the Zenfis household from danger. A shady conspiracy is brewing in the kingdom; Haruto only wishes to stay indoors and watch anime, but it appears he will need to use his magic to protect the family that took him in.

Veteran adventurer Nick, mage Tiana, cleric Zem, and half-dragon Curran each arrive alone at a tavern, ending up seated together at the same table. As the evening progresses, they take turns sharing their complaints and the hobbies they've adopted to cope. Though their stories differ greatly, they share one thing in common: betrayal. Each of the four, having been deeply betrayed by someone they cherished, has developed a profound distrust of humanity. Beyond their similar outlooks, the four also share another problem: a severe shortage of funds. Realizing they can't continue like this, they decide to form a party, raise their rank, and earn as much money as possible to fund their respective hobbies. What these disillusioned adventurers don't realize, however, is that they will eventually save the world from unimaginable danger.

A man was once summoned to another world and saved it. Naturally, he became extremely popular there, turning into an isekai-normie. But he fell into a "trap" and was forcibly sent back to his original world, where he had to start over as a baby! This tale follows the overly fantastic ex-hero, now living as a gloomy high schooler, as he gets summoned once more to that same other world in a completely unexpected turn of events!

Touya Mochizuki has settled into his existence in a different world. With his dependable smartphone, the young man takes on minor tasks at his own pace, enjoying time with his betrothed companions: Yumina Urnea Belfast, Yae Kokonoe, and the twin sisters Linse and Elze Shileska. Yet, even in a peaceful setting, Touya is only starting to grasp the weight of the commitments tied to these engagements. Beyond his romantic complications, the elder fairy Lean seeks to find the missing fragments of Babylon, the floating isle created by the enigmatic Professor Regina Babylon five millennia ago. Touya reluctantly agrees to her plea and searches for the teleportation circles leading to those islands. But strange monsters have appeared—ones potentially capable of destroying the world. To protect the second life granted to him, Touya must harness ancient technologies to fight these creatures, all while juggling his overwhelming number of relationships.

The special is a collection of short stories that reveal earlier moments of bravery and self-improvement among the characters of Ranking of Kings.

Ryouta Satou spent his life as a corporate drone, enduring relentless stress, overwork, and isolation. Even after being hospitalized from exhaustion, his grueling days only grew worse. Before long, sheer fatigue caught up with him, and he died in his sleep. But Ryouta was granted a second chance: he awoke in another world as a slime drop—much to the shock of Emily Brown, a petite blonde girl who had just defeated that same slime. Learning the rules of this RPG-like world, Ryouta discovered he could never rise past level 1. However, he also realized one of his skills was already maxed out: the skill that determines the rarity of monster drops. This let him obtain not only the finest quality items but also some that had never been heard of. Ryouta set out to make the most of his ability—meeting new friends, grinding through dungeons, and collecting unique items along the way. Reveling in his new life felt like the long-awaited, well-earned reward for all the hardships he had endured.

In the kingdom of Highland, fairies once lived freely until humans betrayed them. When a fairy loses a wing, whoever possesses it gains complete control over that fairy's life. Exploiting this, humans have enslaved fairies, yet 15-year-old Ann Halford dreams of a future where fairies and humans are treated equally. Aspiring to become a confectioner, Ann aims to achieve the rank of Silver Sugar Master, following in the footsteps of her late mother. To reach this ambitious goal, she travels to the capital city of Lewiston, where the annual Royal Candy Fair is held. However, to earn the prestigious title, her silver sugar confection must receive a royal medal at the competition. Ann hires a sharp-tongued warrior fairy named Shall Fen Shall to serve as her bodyguard on the dangerous journey. After rescuing him from a cruel fairy trader, she promises to return Shall's wing once they reach the capital—a pledge that leaves him perplexed. As the two continue traveling together, their time spent side by side deepens, and they begin to understand more about each other and their own true aspirations.

Just as he is about to receive a promotion, a salaryman dies unexpectedly. A mysterious being takes pity on him and grants him a second chance at life in the world of Galdardia, reincarnated as a teenager. Naming himself Luciel and choosing to become a healer, he heads to the nearby town of Merratoni. There, he discovers that healers are highly sought after but often exploit others for profit. Determined to be different, Luciel joins the local Healers' Guild and starts unlocking his magical abilities. After failing to save someone with his magic, Luciel becomes resolved to grow stronger. To enhance his physical prowess and refine his magical skills, he registers as an adventurer and undergoes intense training under Brod, the chief instructor of the Adventurers' Guild. Over time, Luciel finds his way through Galdardia, building a reputation as a selfless healer who helps others without concern for cost.

Two years had passed since Will left the City of the Dead, and he had turned seventeen. As a lord, he had built up "Torch Port, a river port of light," gradually bringing back the people's activities and smiles to the Beast Woods. Yet, out-of-season flowers were blooming in abundance, and an abnormality was detected in the forest. To solve this mystery, Will and his companions ventured deep into the woods, where they received an ominous prophecy from the forest king. "In the Iron Rust Mountains, the 'Fire of Black Calamity' will awaken. The fire will spread, or it will consume everything in this land." What is the calamity slumbering within the ruined dwarven city of Tetsusabi Sanmyaku...!?

After eating the Fruit of Evolution, Seiichi Hiiragi's new existence in another world grants him trustworthy companions and the ability to craft powerful magic. His talents draw the notice of Barnabus Ablitt, head of the Barbador Academy of Magic, who asks Seiichi to join the faculty. By chance, Seiichi's old Earth classmates are now students there, setting up an awkward encounter if they cross paths. Meanwhile, a mysterious group known as The Great Devil Order plots in secret to revive their god, using the students of Barbador as sacrifices to speed up the ritual. Since Seiichi possesses unrivaled strength, he must shield not just his friends but the entire world from the approaching threat.

While running an errand in the forest, retired E-rank adventurer Belgrieve finds a basket containing an abandoned baby girl. Taking pity on her, he decides to adopt the infant and names her Angeline. As she grows up, Angeline idolizes her father, particularly admiring his swordsmanship and aspiring to become an adventurer like Belgrieve once was. To pursue this dream, she sets out for the royal capital. Over the years, she climbs the ranks to become an S-rank adventurer, earning the title of the Black-Haired Valkyrie. Despite surpassing her father, she boasts about him and exaggerates his deeds, affectionately calling him the Red Ogre. Now, the time has come for Angeline to return home, but she soon discovers that various evil forces keep conspiring to prevent her from reuniting with her beloved father.

A new VRMMO titled "One More Free Life Online" has been released. Taichi Tanaka (38, single) works a typical office job and spends his leisure time playing video games. He logs into the game as a young boy avatar named "Earth." In a world where players are free to do whatever they want, he chooses to master a skill that has been labeled useless. He brews potions that are too troublesome to create, cooks food that is excessively delicious, and uses strange original weapons to hunt monsters.

Percival spent his entire childhood living with his grandfather on God's Finger, a far-off sanctuary floating high above the clouds. Even though he was content with his peaceful life, he secretly yearned for adventure. Everything changed when an intruder with a startling link to Percival destroyed the world he knew. With no other option, Percival embarks on a quest to pursue the one who took everything from him. Along the way, the inexperienced boy learns many things about the ordinary world he never knew. Fortunately, he encounters companions who assist him in adapting. But how will they react when they uncover Percival's fate—and how it ties into the apocalypse?

After countless hours of grinding in a VRMMO, Yuna ended up in an in-game world and now considers Crimonia—the city where she first started—her home. Keeping up her image as a celebrated adventurer, she also looks after her various enterprises; yet above all, Yuna values the moments she shares with the people she has come to cherish. Still, this world still holds many more experiences for the carefree adventurer. It is Yuna's role to explore these marvels and maybe assist others in need as she faces their diverse challenges.

Now in command of the Edens Zero, Shiki Granbell has assembled the Four Shining Stars. With his new companions' support, Shiki can break through Dragonfall—the barrier of the Sakura Cosmos infested with mechanical dragons. Once that's accomplished, he can resume his search for the goddess Mother. Before the Edens Zero crew can proceed, they notice a mysterious warship tailing them. Discovering that the vessel—the Belial Gore—belongs to Drakken Joe, Shiki and his team try to infiltrate it to uncover why the Dark Alchemist is targeting them. In the process, Drakken's underlings take the Edens Zero hostage. Though trapped in a dire situation, Shiki refuses to surrender. Teaming up with his friends, Shiki must defeat the Dark Alchemist if he wants to escape the Belial Gore alive.

After realizing her lifelong ambition, Ann Halford still confronts new obstacles. Bridget Paige, the daughter of the Paige Workshop's proprietor, continues to hold onto the wing of Shall Fen Shall, Ann's previous fairy companion. Determined to rescue Shall from Bridget's obsessive grasp, Ann chooses to join the Paige Workshop, while also hoping to possibly reconnect with her close friend. Appointed as the workshop's head, Ann is tasked with restoring it to its former prestige. She soon realizes that the Paige Workshop emphasizes tradition and individuality, and understands that she must get to know her staff and completely overhaul the workshop to achieve success. Driven by her intense wish to free Shall and her duties as a sugar artisan, Ann throws herself fully into her new role.

From her everyday life on Kurken Island to her small hometown, everything surrounding Reisalin "Ryza" Stout feels utterly dull. Though she is the child of a diligent farmer, she much prefers embarking on imaginary adventures, exploring nearly every inch of the island. Still, the local rule forbidding anyone from leaving Kurken Island frustrates her greatly. One day, desperate for something exciting to occur, Ryza sneaks away on a boat together with her two close friends: the studious Tao Mongarten and the aspiring fighter Lent Marslink. When they reach a nearby forest, the trio stumbles upon Klaudia Valentz, the daughter of a traveling merchant who has also wandered off into the woods. As the inexperienced and ill-prepared group pushes deeper, they encounter dangerous creatures. Fortunately, the alchemist Empel Vollmer and his capable bodyguard Lila Decyrus come to their rescue. This chance meeting leads Ryza to the discovery that will transform her life forever—the imaginative and wondrous realm of alchemy.

While most deities in the celestial realm shun the forgotten Xie Lian, Heavenly Emperor Jun Wu maintains a favorable view of him. Xie Lian’s fortune remains abysmal, and his troubles are compounded by suspicions that his recent companion was the dreaded Ghost King Hua Cheng. Ignoring the doubts of others, Xie Lian cherishes Hua Cheng’s vow that their next meeting would reveal his true form. Jun Wu then delivers disturbing news: a distress signal originated from the Ghost City, the most thriving domain in the underworld where Hua Cheng is the sole authority. Unhesitatingly, Xie Lian enters this territory to find the missing deity. There, the real Hua Cheng awaits. Though he is the most terrifying entity across the three realms, his arrogance dissolves before Xie Lian. Without explaining his motives, Hua Cheng exhausts all resources to alleviate the hardships of Xie Lian’s perpetually unlucky life.

During a night out with friends, Kaoru Nagase drops dead after a deity responsible for maintaining the space-time continuum on Earth commits a critical blunder. Rather than letting her spirit fade, the god salvages her consciousness and soul, offering her a fresh start in the fantasy realm of Verny. To compensate for this heavenly mishap, Celestine, the goddess of Verny, bestows upon Kaoru a series of divine gifts, including a rejuvenated physique, fluency in every language, an item box with boundless capacity, and the unique power to fabricate any potion imaginable. Yet, her modern knowledge and magical capabilities are ill-suited for Verny’s medieval setting. As Kaoru seeks to live peacefully while evading those who wish to exploit her talents, she journeys through various countries, unaware that the subtle changes she introduces may eventually spiral into an uncontrollable force.

Humanity teeters on the brink of extinction in a frozen world where water is scarce. The only habitable zones are found at the base of massive Orbital Trees scattered across the desolate Earth. Legend speaks of a sage who holds the key to generating abundant water to save the human race. Ririha, a princess of Atland, travels in an organic hot-air balloon to the summit of an Orbital Tree to meet this savior. Upon reaching the Canopy, a region resembling an infinite pane of clear ice, she encounters Kaina, one of the few men remaining there. However, he is not the prophesied figure she sought. Stranded and unable to return alone, Ririha receives assistance from Kaina, who is keen to explore the surface world he believed to be uninhabited. As Kaina learns about the conflict between Ririha’s nation and the technologically superior, antagonistic empire of Valghia, along with other surface dangers, he discovers that his role as her escort will be far more challenging than anticipated.

Aha, an arrogant scientist finds himself waking up in a muddy pigpen, with his final memory being eating raw pig liver and passing out on the subway. He soon realizes he has transformed into a pig and is now in a fantasy world. As he tries to make sense of his situation, a young girl named Jess helps him out. Jess is a Yesma, a servant class that faces discrimination because of their telepathic powers and the silver collars they wear. Even though he has inappropriate thoughts about her, Jess goes out of her way to help him, and the pig decides to repay her as best he can given his new form. However, Jess's kindness doesn't protect her from the prejudice Yesmas face every day, and the pig starts to worry that she is in more danger than she admits. While he initially wants to go to the royal capital and ask the king to turn him back into a human, he comes to realize that he can't just abandon his generous savior.

Human society no longer revolves around fire but instead lives in fear of it. Repeated conflicts have altered human biology, causing people to spontaneously ignite when they come near natural flame. A stone-like material found inside monsters that infest countless forests provides a new energy source that prevents total societal collapse, producing light and steam. Those who gather this precious resource are known as fire hunters. Touko, a girl from a village, is rescued from a forest monster by a fire hunter who dies in the act. Once the hunter's dog, Kanata, recovers from his own injury, Touko's family sends her to the capital to return Kanata and the hunter's fire sickle to his relatives. Meanwhile, the fire hunter's son, Koushi, and his sister are adopted by a wealthy family. Koushi uncovers disturbing truths connected to the country's ruling royal family. He conducts secret research on a special fire stone discovered by his late father, setting off a race between the nation's leaders and those striving to save humanity from its final destruction.

In the world of Ars, humans have been locked in a decades-long conflict with giant beasts that devastate the land and devour its resources. Those who fight these monsters are known as Paladins, and they harness the destructive energy of Clerics—beings who possess uncontrollable magical powers. While mourning the death of his former war partner, ex-Paladin Jiiro meets Kuumi, a young woman whose magical abilities have just awakened. After they form a contract to save a city from a giant beast attack, Jiiro learns that Kuumi escaped from a laboratory and is being hunted by agents of Mezami, the head of the research facility. Reluctantly agreeing to help Kuumi flee her pursuers, Jiiro sets out traveling with his new partner and her friend Myaa, a young girl who wears a cat headdress. As this unlikely trio wanders across the lands of Ars, high-ranking officials begin putting their schemes into motion—and the group soon discovers that humans can be more terrifying than the monsters.

In a world inhabited by wondrous and majestic creatures called Pokémon, a fresh journey begins! Hailing from the pristine Paldea region, the timid Liko travels to Kanto to enroll at Indigo Academy and become a Pokémon trainer—someone who builds bonds with Pokémon and trains them for battles. Soon, Liko obtains Nyahoja, a capricious Grass-type cat Pokémon, as a first partner. Before Liko's transfer to Kanto, her grandmother gives her a gleaming pendant with a unique pattern as a protective charm. But a mysterious group known as The Explorers appears to know a secret about the pendant and nearly steals it from Liko. Fortunately, Liko is rescued by the Rising Volt Tacklers, a band of adventurers led by a Lizardon-riding trainer named Friede. After multiple run-ins with The Explorers, Liko decides to join Friede's team, traveling with the crew on a grand journey across the regions. Along the way, they aim to uncover not only the mysteries of the Pokémon world, but also the power hidden within her pendant.

The protagonist Wu Liuqi once lived a carefree existence on Xiaoji Island, but his background became unclear because of amnesia. When outsiders arrived on the island and identified Wu Liuqi, a series of schemes started to envelop Xiaoji Island. To protect his comrades and their home, Wu Liuqi chose to go back to Xuanwu Kingdom and face his destiny.

By taking on challenges, learning from mistakes, overcoming hurdles, and defeating the strongest opponents, Satoshi finally reaches the goal he had pursued for so long. Yet his passion for adventure remains undiminished as he keeps traveling to unknown regions, discovering new Pokémon, and forming unexpected bonds with friends and rivals. As the world reveals its vast possibilities to Satoshi, he once again meets the people who helped shape his remarkable journey toward success. A legendary adventure draws to a close just as a brand-new one begins, with the connection between humans and Pokémon lasting forever.

Following the Kimluck incident, Orphen embarks on a journey to locate Azalie, only to become entangled in a conflict between celestial beings and humanity.

Having exhausted all alternatives, Orphen is guided by Winona to encounter the ruler of the Imminent Domain, Almagest. What mysteries does he conceal?

At the core of X City stands the imposing X Tower, a connected pair of skyscrapers that represents the ultimate aspiration of every Beyblade player. This building is the official home of professional Beybattles, where competitors aim to climb all one hundred floors; at the top, the current champions, Team Pendragon, wait for those worthy enough to challenge their reign. Bird Kazami, an amateur Blader, comes to the city hoping to go pro. But he and his team are defeated badly in their first qualifying match, leading his teammates to quit and break up the group. Luckily, Bird is soon contacted by the laid-back Ekusu Kurosu. Under the alias "Kamen X" to conceal his past as a former member of the undefeated Team Pendragon, Ekusu wants to ascend the tower once more from the beginning. To finish their new squad, they bring in talented Beyblade expert and savvy social media influencer Multi Nanairo. Driven by their own separate ambitions, the trio wins their initial rounds, starting their professional journey as Team Persona. Bird and his new friends must handle the world of company sponsorships, win over the fickle public's approval, and beat a host of tough rivals—all while chasing their goal of reaching the top of X Tower.

Third season of Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan.

Heroes can emerge from their comic books whenever someone calls them in this comedic action-adventure series. Cartoonist Scott vanishes without a trace, leaving behind 100 volumes of superhero comic books that scatter across San Francisco. The main character, Mike, accidentally discovers "Crying Man" and summons the superhero from the book, altering his life forever. However, Mike isn't the only one—many others start summoning heroes from these comic books, triggering a chain of events that unfolds throughout San Francisco.

Shasha and Milo have just become the newly activated Crescent Moon Guardians. Gifted with the ability to shift between human, cat, and a powerful hybrid form, they are charged with defending Crescent Island from the sinister forces hiding below its surface, all while managing the everyday challenges of being preteens.

Seventh season of Chuldong! Super Wings.