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After her recent breakup, popular high school student Momo Ayase shows kindness to socially awkward classmate Ken Takakura by defending him from his bullies. Takakura misinterprets her actions, assuming she is a new friend who shares his obsession with aliens and UFOs. In reality, Momo holds eccentric occult beliefs and firmly believes aliens are nonexistent. This discrepancy sparks a rivalry as both are determined to prove the other wrong. Despite their conflicting beliefs, Momo and Takakura forge an unexpected, intimate friendship through supernatural battles and bizarre encounters with urban legends and paranormal entities. As they develop unique superhuman abilities, they learn to cover each other's weaknesses, leading them to question whether their partnership is about more than just survival.

Adventuring knight Laios Touden guides a small party through an endless dungeon, a subterranean maze teeming with dangerous monsters and precarious traps. Advanced magic allows for resurrection, enabling travelers to learn from mistakes and try again. However, when a powerful dragon consumes Laios’ spellcasting sister, Falin, she sends her brother and companions back to the start to prevent permanent death. With limited funds and equipment, Laios resolves to fight through the dungeon to rescue Falin before she is digested. Although some allies abandon him, elven mage Marcille Donato and halfling locksmith Chilchuck Tims stay. Facing starvation due to their lack of resources, the party finds salvation in Senshi, a dwarven warrior who specializes in cooking and safely eating defeated monsters. Using Senshi’s culinary skills, Laios and his companions endure the dungeon while learning about gourmet dining and each other.

Kazuma Satou, a former NEET turned reincarnated adventurer, heads back home following the events in the Crimson Demon village. He is accompanied by his dependable team: the narcissistic goddess Aqua, the one-trick arch-wizard Megumin, and the masochistic crusader Lalatina Ford "Darkness" Dustiness. Though closer to defeating the Demon King than ever, Kazuma is keen to delay this terrifying duty. Instead, the group finds itself entangled in debt, derailed missions, and self-inflicted traps caused by their reckless and eccentric behavior. While dealing with these ongoing problems, the party receives an invitation from a princess eager to hear stories of their so-called heroic feats. Despite Darkness’ attempts to decline, the others are inspired to accept, launching into another bizarre adventure with unexpected repercussions.

Following his confrontation with Magia Lupus, Mash Burnedead’s secret regarding his lack of magic is exposed. The brief joy of his victory is cut short when the Bureau of Magic convenes before the Divine Visionaries, who unanimously sentence Mash to death. Before the verdict can be carried out, the sinister Innocent Zero organization seizes control of the proceedings, insisting that Mash must remain alive. Although Mash demonstrates his ability to combat Innocent Zero, the death sentence stands unchanged. Fortunately, Divine Visionary Rayne Ames and Headmaster Wahlberg Baigan intervene to support him, successfully suspending the execution until the shadow organization is eliminated. Mash is permitted to live on the condition that he becomes a Divine Visionary candidate by the end of the year.

At the elite Seirei Academy, Alisa Mikhailovna "Alya" Kujou serves as the student council treasurer. A half-Russian, half-Japanese student, she is celebrated for her sharp intellect, breathtaking beauty, and stern demeanor. In stark contrast, her classmate Masachika Kuze appears completely unmotivated, often skipping class and showing no apparent interest in Alya. Though initially annoyed by him, Alya finds herself increasingly drawn to Masachika and begins confessing her romantic feelings in Russian. Unbeknownst to her, Masachika understands every word. His fluency stems from his time studying the language to reconnect with a childhood friend who once stayed in Japan. As their interactions grow more frequent, their dynamic shifts from playful banter to a deeper, more eccentric bond. Both characters must now figure out how to handle the intensifying emotions developing between them.

Following his decisive victory over Demon Lord Clayman, Rimuru Tempest secures Tempest’s dominance with the help of Diablo, bringing the war with the Falmuth Kingdom to a close. As the nation expands through increased migration and the integration of the Jura Forest, it experiences rapid growth. Although Rimuru’s triumph ushers in a new era of peace, its longevity remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Yuuki Kagurazaka and Kazalim plot with the Harlequin Alliance to undermine Rimuru, while the Western Holy Church persists in its intolerant crusade against him and his non-human subordinates. Both sides engage in a strategic game of wits, advancing their goals without disrupting the fragile status quo. However, once the first domino falls, the competition for supremacy truly begins.

First-year high school student Kazuhiko Nukumizu doesn't know much about fleeting teenage romance, but he still wonders what it would be like if his own life became a love story. As someone who considers himself a "background character," he's content to stay an introvert with almost no social life. That changes when he witnesses his popular classmate Anna Yanami get rejected by her childhood friend at a family restaurant. Nukumizu wishes he could forget the incident and move on, but Anna forcefully confides in him, lamenting how childhood friends are destined to lose their beloveds. As he gets pulled into Anna's problems, Nukumizu soon finds himself entangled in the romantic troubles of two other girls: Lemon Yakishio, an outgoing track and field club member, and Chika Komari, a shy literature club member. Forced out of his comfort zone, Nukumizu becomes a major character in the lives of too many losing heroines.

After a difficult beginning, Makoto Misumi's experience in the other world improves when he encounters additional demihumans who acknowledge his existence. As the head of an expanding demihuman settlement, Makoto aims to foster greater acceptance from human society, so he creates a business that highlights the skills of the demihumans. To broaden his influence, he enrolls at Rotsgard Academy to study magic and grow his enterprise there. Meanwhile, the goddess who summoned and then abandoned Makoto had summoned two other individuals shortly after discarding him, appointing them as heroes of their own countries. Over time, Makoto's journey will cross paths with both heroes, potentially steering the world in a dramatic new direction.

Following an eventful winter break, Kyoutarou Ichikawa and Anna Yamada reconnect with an intensified bond. While Yamada faces more demanding photo shoots and Ichikawa matures physically and emotionally in his handling of his feelings for her, their time spent together outside of school deepens their connection. This closeness makes it harder to ignore their growing romantic attraction. As they navigate these new emotions, the pair recognize that their relationship is inevitably evolving. They are forced to confront whether they will stay close friends or take the leap to become a couple.

Torako Koshi appears to be the ideal student: stunningly beautiful, academically outstanding, and the student council president, making her immensely popular at school. But she has a hidden past—she was a delinquent in middle school—a secret she goes to great lengths to keep buried. Her carefully constructed image is threatened when she encounters Noko Shikanoko, a peculiar deer girl. Shikanoko's bizarre behavior constantly risks exposing Torako's shameful history. To protect her hard-earned reputation, Torako reluctantly goes along with Shikanoko's antics, even agreeing to become the president of the newly formed Deer Club. Torako endures all of this in hopes that she can stop the troublesome deer from accidentally revealing compromising details about her past—details that would unleash Torako's worst nightmare.

Just as the renowned author known as Sensei is on the verge of fulfilling his lifelong ambition—a double suicide alongside his beloved Sacchan—he is struck by a truck and transported to another world. The local priestess Annette designates him an adventurer and charges him with the daunting task of defeating the demon king. Refusing to embrace this role, Sensei instead dedicates his efforts to searching for Sacchan, hoping she may also be somewhere in this new realm. Early in his journey, Sensei encounters the martial artist Tama and inadvertently rescues them from a deadly situation. Out of gratitude, Tama decides to accompany him. Soon after, Annette joins the pair, drawn to the writer's compelling personality and vowing to protect his life. As this unlikely trio traverses dangerous, monster-filled lands, they gradually come to understand that the true threats to the world's peace may be human beings—and that Sensei might be the only one capable of stopping them.

Eiji Kitahama longs for what many high school guys fantasize about: being popular and surrounded by a harem of adoring girls. His wish gets a boost when Rin Nanakura, a new junior in the drama club, offers to help make that dream a reality. Using her remarkable acting talent, she adopts a variety of personas—from teasing to calm and collected—each one playing a different role in Eiji's simulated harem. As Rin grows closer to Eiji, she expands her range of characters, effortlessly switching between them while they enjoy their time together in the club. Through these performances, the real Rin Nanakura does her best to win Eiji's heart.

After relocating from Tokyo to Hokkaido, high school student Tsubasa Shiki sets out to explore the scenic winter landscape he could never experience in the capital. It does not take long for Tsubasa's idealized image of Japan's northernmost prefecture to shatter, as the bitter cold and freezing air quickly overpower him. While searching for the route to his new home, Tsubasa encounters Minami Fuyuki—a chatty and friendly Hokkaido native who, despite the chill, is dressed in a short skirt. She immediately strikes up a conversation, and Tsubasa begins to realize that the winter weather is not the only thing too intense for him. The following day, Tsubasa is stunned to discover that not only is Fuyuki in his class, but she is also seated right next to him. Swept along by Fuyuki's relentless advances, the young man soon becomes captivated by both life in Hokkaido and the beautiful girl determined to get closer to him. As he strengthens his bond with Fuyuki and meets other stylish girls from his school, Tsubasa learns that Hokkaido gals truly are super adorable.

At age eight, Tokiyuki Houjou leads a carefree life as a noble in peaceful Kamakura, paying little attention to the serious duties of eventually taking his father's place as the next shogun. Rather than training hard in swordsmanship or archery, he excels at evasion—deftly avoiding his advisors and finding ideal hiding spots. But his tranquil days end abruptly when a sudden coup massacres his entire clan. Overcome with guilt as the only survivor, Tokiyuki considers ending his own life to rejoin his family. His destiny changes course when the mysterious priest Yorishige Suwa unexpectedly thrusts him onto a battlefield. Yorishige foretells that Tokiyuki will become a great hero, leaving the boy no choice but to make his way through enemy soldiers. As Tokiyuki fights for survival against these opponents, he discovers a new excitement in turning his usual hide-and-seek games into higher-stakes contests. With a fresh sense of purpose and the assurance of strong allies from Yorishige, Tokiyuki swears to avenge his family—not by fighting, but through his remarkable skill at running away.

In the town where Utena Hiiragi lives, a trio of magical girls called Tres Magia serves as its protectors. Utena, like many others, deeply admires these heroic figures who fight for justice. One day, a mysterious black mascot appears before her and offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance: the ability to transform into a magical girl. But the proposal is deceptive—Utena has been enlisted by an evil organization to battle the magical girls she has always looked up to. Forced into a confrontation with Tres Magia, she expects guilt, yet instead discovers an unexpected delight in hurting them. Surrendering to these newfound impulses, Utena wholeheartedly adopts her villainous role, gradually turning her former adoration into a cruel fixation.

A school trip takes a sudden turn when a bus full of students is transported to another world by a sage named Sion. She grants most of the students special powers called Gifts, hoping to recruit them as sages. However, a few students are left out and denied a Gift, causing the others to abandon them. Yogiri Takatou, one of the students who did not receive a Gift, wakes up to find a dragon attacking the bus. In the chaos, he uses his innate ability to instantly kill anything to eliminate the dragon. Together with fellow survivor Tomochika Dannoura, Takatou sets out to find a way back to Earth, all while taking down anyone who dares to underestimate him—including his former classmates.

While training in martial arts during an expedition to China, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma encountered an accident that left them cursed. Now, whenever they are splashed with cold water, Ranma turns into a girl and his father becomes a panda. Only hot water can reverse these transformations, but any new contact with cold water brings the curse back. Unfortunately, the trouble doesn't stop there. Ranma discovers he is betrothed to one of the daughters of Soun Tendou, his father's closest friend. When the families meet for the first time, it is decided that Ranma will marry Akane, the youngest daughter—a decision both parties strongly oppose. The two are clearly incompatible, yet they are forced to live under the same roof. Ranma's unusual condition only adds to the chaos, leading to a series of comedic situations and misunderstandings that, in the end, might be just what he needs to find common ground with Akane.

After losing his entire family in a car crash, Taiyou Asano tries to distance himself from his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura, but she insists she will always stay by his side. As a result, Taiyou becomes socially withdrawn and has difficulty making friends at school, despite his classmates' persistent efforts. One day, the vice principal summons Taiyou to his office, but instead begins threatening his life. Taiyou is whisked away by a stranger and later wakes up to find Mutsumi, who introduces him to her siblings—a family of spies with superhuman abilities. In each generation, one ordinary human is born to become the family head. Mutsumi is that person, and the family's duty is to protect her with their lives. The vice principal's true identity is Kyoichiro Yozakura, the eldest son of the family. Believing Taiyou poses a danger to Mutsumi's life, Kyoichiro forces them into marriage as the only way to keep both safe, since the family has a rule against killing within the Yozakura household. Though hesitant at first, Taiyou agrees to protect Mutsumi. Now, he must train as a Yozakura spy to fend off the constant threats against both their lives.

After a failed romantic confession, Masamune Okumura retreats into the fictional worlds of anime and manga for comfort. Now a second-year high school student and president of the Manga Research Club, he leads a quiet life immersed in the adventures of his favorite character, the angel Liliel. At the start of the new school year, Masamune's routine is disrupted when he meets first-year student Ririsa Amano, an enthusiastic cosplayer. Despite his initial hesitation, the determined girl persuades him to become her personal photographer for a photo collection dedicated to their shared love for Liliel. As Masamune eagerly explores the realms of cosplay and photo editing, he unexpectedly crosses paths with his childhood friend Mikari Tachibana, who has become a model in hopes of catching his attention. Realizing that modeling alone isn't enough to intrigue the devoted otaku, Mikari joins the club and takes up cosplaying herself, all in an effort to win Masamune's heart. Yet, his affection for fictional characters may not extend to those who bring them to life.

Shouzou Saitou and his wife Ine have been married for close to sixty years. Though they never became rich or had the chance to go on a honeymoon, their love has remained unwavering. The couple spend their quiet days taking care of an apple orchard and receiving visits from their devoted family. While looking after the apple tree they planted on their wedding day—which had been broken in half by a typhoon—the pair notice a golden apple growing on one of the branches. They bring the apple home and eat it, and the next morning, Shouzou and Ine wake up to discover they have become young again! In their new yet familiar bodies, the two are able to enjoy experiences they never had before: they take part in a sports festival and play video games together. As they relive the memories of their youthful love, the passion between them is reignited, which in turn stirs similar feelings in the younger members of their family.

The demons of Hell are losing their war against Heaven's angel army and are on the verge of collapse. In a desperate attempt to turn the tide, they send Akutsu Masatora to Earth, disguised as a high school student, to find someone capable of leading the demons to victory. Akutsu doesn't have to search far: among his classmates is the stunning Lily Amane, a transfer student who seems perfect for his plans. However, as luck would have it, Lily is one of the very angels Akutsu is supposed to fight, and his attempt to recruit her might become the biggest mistake in the failing war. To make matters worse, Akutsu may fall in love with his own worst enemy.

One morning, Hitoyoshi Yokoya is startled by the ring of his doorbell, where a silent girl in a maid uniform stands, requesting to become his servant. Sent by her previous employer to join the Yokoya household, she declares her specialization as an assassin. Unsettled by her deadly background, Hitoyoshi attempts to dismiss her; however, after she departs and forgets something, he chases after her to return it, only to almost get hit by a truck. The maid's quick reflexes save him just in time, convincing Hitoyoshi to let her stay. Ironically, the girl possesses no abilities beyond the lethal arts she honed from a young age. Even so, Hitoyoshi welcomes her warmly, urging her to abandon her bleak, colorless past and embrace an ordinary life. To seal their bond, he gives her the name Yuki, setting her on a journey toward redemption and happiness.

After saving the world from the destructive might of Majin Buu, Gokuu Son and his allies look forward to a well-earned rest. However, unbeknownst to them, their battle was recorded and observed by Gomah, an evil being who assumes the title of King in the Demon Realm, filling the void left behind by the death of former ruler Dabura. At Gomah's side is Degesu, the younger brother of Higashi no Kaioshin, a being who lords over the universe. Jealous of his brother's power, Degesu works alongside Gomah to steal Earth's Dragon Balls and preemptively subdue any potential future enemies. Calling upon the power of the legendary dragon Shenron, Gomah wishes for Gokuu and his friends to be reverted into children, intending to rob them of the limitless power that defeated Buu. With Earth's greatest warriors shrunken down, Gomah abducts Dende, the planet's acting god. But Gokuu refuses to be set back by his new body, working to master his younger form to fight as proficiently as he could as an adult. Joined by Kaioshin and Glorio—a mysterious but seemingly rebellious demon—Gokuu pursues Gomah to the Demon Realm in order to rescue Dende and restore his friends to their natural ages.

While the kind and compassionate heroine of an otome game is as flawless as she is admirable, a certain young woman from Japan much prefers the villainess, Alicia Williams. She sees reason in Alicia's ruthless verbal abuse and values her discipline and fortitude. On the flip side, aside from always toying with Prince Duke Seeker's feelings, the commoner heroine seems to only spout empty words. Given the choice, the young woman would love to be reborn as Alicia—and her wish suddenly comes true! Seven-year-old Alicia awakens with the memories of her past life, now conscious of all the future events, outcomes, and the world's secrets. She has no fear; to outsmart the heroine and avoid a bad ending, all Alicia needs is hard work, mastery of her noble family's dark magic, and the determination to become the greatest villainess in history.

Sasaki is a 39-year-old office worker who has resigned himself to a peaceful, unambitious life free of excitement or peril. That changes abruptly when he takes in a Java sparrow he names Pii-chan. The bird can talk and is actually the reincarnation of a famous wizard from another world, and it decides to share its magical abilities with Sasaki—along with the power to travel between dimensions. Sasaki begins a profitable side business selling modern goods from his world to the less advanced society in the other. But his life grows far more complicated when he uses his new powers to foil an assassination attempt. The woman he saves turns out to be a government agent named Hoshizaki, whose job is to locate gifted individuals like him. Forced into her secret agency, Sasaki takes on dangerous missions to apprehend other superpowered criminals. He cannot even escape to the other world, where a war is on the verge of erupting. To safeguard peace in both realms, Sasaki must become the unlikely hero he never imagined he'd be.

At Ichizu High School, two rival gangs—Minato Kai and Siguma Squad—are locked in a fierce struggle for dominance. Transfer student Arajin Tomoshibi wants nothing to do with their conflict; his sole focus is finding a girlfriend. He gets lucky when he's seated next to Mahoro Jin, the most popular girl in class, who appears to have feelings for him. But her older brother, Marito, the aggressive leader of Siguma Squad, is fiercely protective. Matters worsen when Arajin reunites with his childhood friend, Matakara Asamine, who happens to be a member of Minato Kai. Compounding his bad luck, Arajin accidentally awakens the genie Senya, a legendary Honki Person. Senya takes an interest in him because of Arajin's burning desire—though it's merely losing his virginity. While Arajin would typically flee from any fight, Senya's borrowed power lets the lovestruck boy hold his own against opponents like Marito. This only intrigues both gangs, who want to recruit him. As the territory dispute escalates with the arrival of a third gang, Arajin may find it impossible to stay out of the fray.

Having lost his mother at a young age, Uryuu Kamihate became cynical about gods and religion, seeing faith as meaningless. Determined to become a doctor, he devotes himself to studying so he can get into Kyoto University. Looking for a quiet place to live away from the noisy orphanage he grew up in, Uryuu finds a new home offered by Chidori Amagami, the head priest of Amagami Shrine. The catch is that he must live with Chidori's three granddaughters—Yae, Yuna, and Asahi—who work as shrine maidens. There is an additional condition: Uryuu must marry one of the sisters to secure the shrine's future and eventually take it over. With Uryuu's ambitions and worldview constantly at odds with the sisters' beliefs, this already difficult task seems nearly impossible.

Fable, an assassin working within organized crime, has earned a legendary reputation as a ruthless killer capable of taking down any target in six seconds. Six years after his debut, his boss becomes concerned that Fable has begun drawing too much attention from law enforcement and orders him to lay low in Osaka for a year. Accompanied by a driver who poses as his sister, Fable is bound by a strict condition: he must live as an ordinary civilian and refrain from killing anyone, or else both he and his partner will be killed. But this seemingly well-earned vacation quickly takes a dark turn. Takeshi Ebihara, the second-in-command of the Osaka yakuza who officially shield the assassin, views Fable as a threat and seeks to eliminate him. Under constant surveillance by the mafia and repeatedly thrown into life-threatening situations, Fable has no choice but to outsmart Takeshi's plots if he wishes to survive.

Jill Savelle, the fiancée of Crown Prince Gerald der Kratos and known as the "Lady Goddess of War," finds herself hunted by the very kingdom she once defended. Betrayed by her betrothed, she is falsely accused of treason and thrown into prison. In her final moments, regret consumes her—but as death closes in, she wakes up six years in the past. This time, she refuses to be a mere tool. Now a ten-year-old girl, Jill is determined to escape her upcoming engagement to the prince. To achieve this, she jokingly declares her love for the nineteen-year-old dragon emperor Hadis Teos Rave—the same man who, in her memories, will one day plunge the world into bloody madness. Yet, to her shock, he accepts her proposal. Unlike the tyrant Jill remembers, this era’s Hadis is a kind but unfortunate ruler. Can Jill prevent him from walking the same dark, villainous path, or is his future already sealed?

An invading evil army is launching a ground assault on Earth, and their Lieutenant, Shun Miller, is determined to wreak chaos among the people. Miller's merciless reputation terrifies even his own troops, making him the ideal commander for an attack on a city defended by the powerful magical girl Byakuya Mimori. But his advance halts the moment they first meet—because he unexpectedly falls for Byakuya at first sight! Overwhelmed by Byakuya's endearing, delicate innocence, Miller begins showering her with gifts and kindness. However, Miller soon discovers that Byakuya's Angel—the cat-like familiar that turned her into a magical girl—has been exploiting and manipulating her all along. This revelation strengthens Miller's resolve to help Byakuya lead a happier life, but as the war drags on, they both wonder if their budding romance can survive the reality of their opposing sides.

Koyomi Araragi once used his final year in high school to assist various young women in his town with supernatural problems. Now that Araragi has moved on to college, his friends must handle new curses and difficulties on their own. Yotsugi Ononoki, formerly a human corpse and now a living doll, moves into Araragi's household to watch over his sister Tsukihi, a girl who conceals a mystical secret. In this new role, Yotsugi takes over Araragi's position as an occult specialist, aiding other townspeople with their troubles. One such person is middle-schooler Nadeko Sengoku, who is gradually healing from her own recent encounters with the paranormal. She avoids going back to school and instead stays shut in her room, chasing her ambition to become a professional manga artist. To help Nadeko advance more quickly in her art, Yotsugi talks her into making four duplicates of herself, each embodying a different facet of Nadeko's personality. But the clones refuse to assist her, fleeing into the town and causing chaos. Forced to confront her own fragmented identity, Nadeko sets out to recapture them and settle her inner turmoil.

When ordinary office worker Kiyoshi Adachi turns 30, he gains the ability to read minds purely from having remained a virgin his whole life. The catch is that he must touch someone physically to hear their thoughts. Adachi thinks this power is useless until he accidentally picks up the thoughts of his colleague Yuuichi Kurosawa. Charming and reliable, Kurosawa is the standout member of Adachi's team at work, earning respect and admiration from everyone in the office. Yet inwardly, Kurosawa nurtures an intense secret crush on the gloomy Adachi—a fact Adachi only discovers through his ability, knowledge he tries to politely set aside. As Kurosawa treats Adachi with kindness and warmth he has never known, Adachi finds it harder and harder to ignore his coworker's genuine feelings.

Shintarou Tokumitsu lives a normal high school existence in a studio apartment he has to himself. That routine changes dramatically one morning when he discovers something odd on his balcony—an angel from Heaven. The pure and gentle girl, Towa, was dispatched to Earth by God to gain understanding of humans and how they interact. She quickly becomes attached to Shintarou, and he eventually permits her to reside with him. Yet the cramped apartment leaves little space or privacy, and concealing Towa's true nature from others turns out to be challenging. As Shintarou adjusts to his new situation alongside Towa, his run-ins with other girls could make matters even more complicated.

As the commander of the Imperial Army's Third Legion, the princess of the Royal Empire has guided humanity to countless triumphs against the demonic Hellhorde. Yet now she finds herself captured by the enemy and locked away in the dungeons, with only her sentient sword, Ex, for company. Because of her royal lineage, the princess holds invaluable secrets that would allow the Hellhorde to seize control. To extract all the information they need, the demons waste no time in subjecting the princess to the most cruel forms of torture—namely, tempting her with delicious food, lasting friendships, adorable animals, and the most delightful experiences imaginable.

Several months have passed since Hayato Kasukabe stepped in to prevent his late grandmother's café, Familia Café Terrace, from shutting down for good. Alongside the five "goddesses" who act as the café's mascots—Ouka Makuzawa, Akane Hououji, Riho Tsukishima, Shiragiku Ono, and Ami Tsuruga—he endures the many challenges of running a business, striving to keep the establishment afloat as long as possible. Tougher times lie ahead when a rival café called Family opens with the sole goal of bringing Familia down. To prevail in this business competition, Hayato must rely on his cleverness, strengthen the trust he has with the girls, and figure out how to draw customers in to keep supporting Familia. Complicating matters further, the girls gradually start to develop feelings for Hayato, creating friction within the group. Since this could pose an even greater threat to Familia's survival, the five goddesses must find a way to compromise and come together at any cost.

Third-generation VTuber Awayuki Kokorone is known to her fans as a proper, graceful idol. Though her follower count is noticeably lower than other VTubers at the Live-On agency, her dedicated fanbase supports her through everything. One night, Awayuki forgets to end her livestream—a mistake that forever alters the course of her online career. Instead of her usual angelic persona, her true rough personality is exposed to over ten thousand viewers. Awayuki reveals herself to be a heavy drinker who constantly swears and gazes at her fellow VTubers with lustful admiration. However, rather than facing punishment from her agency, Awayuki is praised: her chaotic and unrestrained behavior was exactly what Live-On had expected from her. With her big break now secured and permission to stream without holding back, the once-unpopular VTuber begins her climb to stardom.

Jun Shirasaki grew up alongside the Jinguuji sisters as both childhood friends and next-door neighbors. After Jun's initial romantic relationship with Rumi, the elder sister, comes to an end, she makes a remark that throws the dynamic between the three of them into disarray, affecting their first loves and the course of their romance.

College student Tokiwa is invited to a mixer by his female classmate Suo. However, when he shows up with his friends, they are met by three incredibly handsome men instead.

Private detective Sousuke Kaburaya is struggling to get by until Sara da Odin, an imperial princess from another realm, crashes through a portal onto him. Ignorant of the fact that her world lacks magic, Sara casts powerful spells in public, creating chaos and compelling Sousuke to bring her home. Using manga, the internet, and everyday Japanese conveniences, she adjusts to life in Japan and eventually becomes his assistant. Concurrently, Livia de Udis, Sara’s personal knight, arrives through the same portal but ends up elsewhere. She encounters a homeless man who embraces her unusual nature and background. Livia adapts swiftly, settling into a homeless existence that stands in stark contrast to her former noble status. Although Sara and Livia navigate different paths, their optimistic and driven spirits profoundly influence those around them as they navigate the highs and lows of Japanese society.

Despite the fact that everything the young Duke touches perishes, his life is far from isolated. His lively siblings Viola and Walter, his steadfast butler Rob, and the quirky witches Cuff and Zain constantly enliven his reclusive mansion. Yet, it is his charming maid, Alice Lendrott, who instills in him hope for a bright future and the resolve to shatter the cursed fate that surrounds him. Thanks to Zain’s special magic and assistance from Daleth, the ruler of the underworld, the identity of the witch who placed the curse on the Duke has been revealed. However, the antagonist is a notoriously terrifying and potent sorceress who, furious over the Duke and his friends’ journey through time, continues to torment them even from beyond the grave. Furthermore, the sudden return of a cherished individual bolsters the Duke and Alice’s determination to lift the curse and finally bridge the gap between their hearts.

The happiest moments of Keisuke Niijima's life were those he spent with his wife, Takae. They first met as coworkers, gradually grew closer, married, and soon welcomed a daughter named Mai. But after Takae passed away, time seemed to freeze for Keisuke, leaving him unable to form a proper bond with his child. A decade later, the gloomy Niijima household is on the verge of change when a little girl appears at the door—claiming to be the reincarnation of Takae. Once Keisuke confirms her identity, his world brightens as he looks forward to creating new memories with his beloved family. However, this fortunate miracle carries obvious risks, and a single mistake will lead to further tragic consequences for Keisuke and everyone around him.

Office worker Takuma Kosugi lacks the time to manage his household chores, so he buys a used housekeeping robot named Mina, who quickly demonstrates her value. After a long day at work and a few too many beers, Takuma jokingly suggests that she should become his wife. To his astonishment, Mina interprets this literally, and the pair slowly begin cohabitating as a married couple. As they spend more time together, engaging in activities like picnics and beach outings, their bond deepens. However, because society still views human-robot relationships as strange, the couple must determine if their union can work and find ways to prove their genuine feelings to those around them.

Shortly after Ron Kamonohashi and Totomaru Isshiki established their partnership, the duo demonstrated remarkable skill in resolving numerous cases. Their resolve to keep working intensifies when they uncover evidence that the House of M, a notorious criminal organization, was responsible for Ron’s expulsion from the elite Detective Training Academy BLUE five years ago. This group also seems connected to Ron’s cursed ability, which triggers fatal accidents for those nearby, a phenomenon he is eager to control. A member of the House of M begins committing arrogant serial murders throughout Shibuya to provoke Ron. Driven by a desire for justice and a need to understand Ron’s troubling history and current state, the investigative team strives to capture the murderer.

Masaki’s NewTube career comes to an abrupt halt when the Harikiri Sisters eject her from their group during a live broadcast. Plagued by hate comments and a tarnished reputation, her prospects for reviving her popularity with a solo channel seem dim. However, her fortunes change when she encounters Live, a vampire who awakened from a slumber in which she dreamed of Masaki and became obsessed with her. Viewing this meeting as the key to the next internet phenomenon, Masaki strikes a deal with Live: in exchange for her blood, Live will assist her in reaching one million subscribers. Supported by the other vampires residing in Live’s house, the pair collaborates on filming videos to restore Masaki to her former glory.

Veteran voice actor Yasumi Utatane strives to uphold her wholesome idol image to satisfy her fanbase, despite facing difficulty securing more work. However, she harbors a secret identity as Yumiko Satou, a high school student who favors baggy attire and bold accessories, standing in stark contrast to her polished professional facade. Yasumi is eventually cast in a radio show with Yuuhi Yuugure, an aspiring talent she deeply respects for their charm and skill. Upon meeting at the studio, Yumiko discovers that Yuuhi is actually her gloomy classmate, Chika Watanabe. As the duo navigates their broadcast, they slowly let their guards down. Through mutual support, Yumiko and Chika discover the courage to embrace their authentic selves.

Second season of Urusei Yatsura (2022).

For three years, Clay has trained intensely to locate her father, who vanished while exploring a dungeon. Although dungeon delving is arduous for ordinary adventurers, Clay knows her father, a thief who relied on skill rather than brute strength or magic, reached depths no one else had. She follows his path until she discovers a furnished room hidden behind a dungeon wall. Inside, she finds talking monsters and a girl claiming to be the dungeon’s administrator. Since this chamber is meant to remain secret from explorers, Clay is recruited to join their staff. Although she did not anticipate finding employment during her journey, this role may provide the key to solving the mystery of her father’s disappearance.

Tomoatsu Naoe works as a massage therapist, living a routine life until a strange client named Erufuda appears at his clinic. During her session, Naoe learns the truth: Erufuda is actually an elf from another world. After crossing over, she developed an addiction to junk food, which caused her to gain so much weight that she can no longer return home. Naoe agrees to help the elf slim down so she can go back to her world. Erufuda makes progress and reaches her target weight, but soon afterward Naoe finds her again—and she has put all the weight back on. As he continues guiding her, they start meeting other people from different worlds who share the same struggle: they all want to shed extra pounds.

Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname were once hailed as the most unstoppable pitcher-catcher duo in middle school baseball. Known as the "General," Kaname combined his sharp tactical mind with Kiyomine's devastating pitches, shattering the aspirations of countless hopeful players who dreamed of reaching the professional level. High school freshman Tarou Yamada is one of those former players. After giving up on the sport, he enters Kotesashi High School—an entirely ordinary public school that doesn't even have a baseball team—only to find that his new classmates are the legendary pair who once crushed his dreams. To make matters worse, he learns that amnesia has turned the once composed General into a crude class clown. Having lost all passion for baseball, Kaname dragged a reluctant Kiyomine to Kotesashi simply because it was the closest school to their home. As Kotesashi starts up a fledgling baseball club, Yamada encounters other players he once looked up to who have also abandoned the game. Though they are currently uninterested, Yamada believes that if he can persuade such gifted athletes to pick up the sport again, they might be able to fulfill their dreams and capture the national championship—provided they can tolerate Kaname's endless jokes.

After a traumatic stint at a public high school forced him to take a break from teaching, Haruaki Abe jumps at the chance to work at Hyakki Academy, determined to prove himself this time. His confidence quickly evaporates, however, when he discovers that every student and staff member is a youkai, making him the sole human in a school teeming with supernatural beings. As the new homeroom teacher, Abe’s timid nature makes him an easy target for the students’ mischief. Yet, as he grows to understand both the creatures and himself, he finds that connecting with the chaotic group may be easier than expected, leading to increasingly lively school days.

Second part of Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun.

In a world where combat employs humanoid armored weapons called Titatonostrider—abbreviated as "TS"—soldiers from multiple nations gather on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, among them Ao Isami of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Lewis Smith of the United States Marine Corps. Isami and Smith encounter each other during combat, but suddenly their units are struck by an unidentified foe, scattering the troops and throwing the forces into chaos. To rescue their comrades and survive the lethal battlefield, they must fight using every bit of courage and pride they can summon.

Takumi Miyasaka shows up at Astro Lodge expecting to interview for a head chef position, only to find a dilapidated boarding house rather than an upscale restaurant. Despite his disappointment, he still showcases his culinary abilities, impressing the quirky residents. The most delighted among them is the lovely landlady, Mira Gotokuji, who adores his food. Meanwhile, Takumi develops feelings for Mira. He accepts the role of breakfast chef at Astro Lodge and settles into Room 5. Soon, Takumi picks up on oddities about Mira: she has no grasp of modern technology or Japanese cuisine. He also catches an unfamiliar voice coming from her room. What he remains unaware of is that Mira is an alien, having just arrived from another world with a crucial secret assignment.

Because of her mother's job, Chizuko Date has never stayed in one place long or formed attachments to anything. But while temporarily living with her grandfather Suikyou, she sees something amazing: a magical girl named Berry Blossom fighting Chroma, a member of the evil organization Fossa Magna. Watching Berry Blossom save the day sparks a deep passion in Chizuko, and she vows to be a fan of the new magical girl from then on. As time goes by, Berry Blossom's popularity declines because her opponent is so incompetent. When Chizuko happens to run into Chroma himself, she doesn't hold back her complaints. For his part, Chroma doesn't enjoy being defeated over and over; plus, Fossa Magna will force him to resign if he keeps losing. In desperation, Chroma begs Chizuko to become his second-in-command and help him with his evil schemes. For Berry Blossom to regain the spotlight, Chizuko must decide whether it's right to team up with the magical girl's sworn enemy.

To locate his beloved partner, Wu Liuqi travels back to Xuanwu Country and confronts the pieces of his past he had long forgotten. While the uncovered truth stirs up pain and rage, he no longer has to face it by himself. He must now consider what the true meaning of power is, forcing Wu Liuqi to make a fresh decision regarding his future.

A cat-operated restaurant named Red Cat Ramen thrives under the management of Bunzou and his fellow feline staff—Sabu, Hana, Sasaki, and Krishna—who ensure every customer leaves happy. One day, a timid human woman, Tamako Yashiro, arrives for an interview. To her surprise, Bunzou hires her immediately after learning she prefers dogs to cats. However, instead of cooking or serving, her task is to groom her feline coworkers. Despite lingering trauma from her previous job, this new position may be where Tamako finally finds her place.

The story follows Puniru the slime and Kotarou, a middle schooler, up until the moment they stop being friends. Kotarou Kawaii is a second-year middle school boy. Back in elementary school, a slime he made came to life, and for the past seven years, he has spent his days alongside the slime named Puniru as his "friend." But there is one issue for Kotarou... Over those seven years, both of them have changed a lot, and Puniru has turned into an absolutely gorgeous girl! In addition to her stunning looks, Puniru freely shifts into all sorts of cute forms as a slime, leaving Kotarou both thrilled and confused by her carefree attitude every single day. Can Puniru and Kotarou keep spending time together as "friends" through these tough days ahead?

The story of Gekkan Mousou Kagaku takes place in Most City, located in an unnamed country, within a small publishing company that produces a monthly magazine dedicated to the most bizarre and improbable subjects. The routine is disrupted when the magazine's staff—editor-in-chief Tarou, his assistant Jirou, and their dog Saburou—encounter the scientist Gorou Satou.

Five stations from Susukino, Hokkaido's largest downtown area, there is a fun shop called Snack Busue run by mama Basue and mama Akemi. With the laughter of the girls and their unusual regulars filling the place, you will find yourself smiling along before you know it.

After a massive series of intense battles among numerous Choujin factions—supernatural beings with extraordinary physical powers from across the universe—the former adversaries of the victorious Seigi Choujin agree to a tenuous truce. But peace does not last long. A team of seven Perfect Choujin, headed by Strong the Budo and known as the Perfect Large Numbers, attacks Japan, overcoming multiple Seigi Choujin and setting the peace treaty ablaze. Resolved to safeguard peace at any expense, Terryman, now the leader of the Seigi Choujin, confronts the seven Perfect Large Numbers in a contest for dominance. Even though the odds are stacked against him, Terryman trusts that Suguru Kinnikuman, the foremost Seigi Choujin, will ensure that justice triumphs.