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Ten years ago, the first gates appeared around the world—portals connecting to other dimensions filled with monsters resistant to normal weapons. At the same time, some humans gained superhuman abilities and became known as hunters. These hunters are tasked with entering gates and clearing the dungeons inside, with many forming guilds to make a living. Sung Jin-Woo is an E-rank hunter, often called the weakest hunter of all mankind. While exploring what was supposed to be a safe dungeon, Jin-Woo and his party discover an unusual tunnel leading further in. Tempted by possible treasure, they continue onward, only to face unimaginable horrors. Jin-Woo miraculously survives the ordeal and soon realizes he now has access to a mysterious interface that only he can see. This system offers him the power he has always wanted—but nothing is without a cost.

Childhood friends Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro swore to become officers in the Defense Force—a military group that defends Japan from colossal monsters known as kaijuu—after their hometown was ruined. Decades later, the 32-year-old Kafka has abandoned his heroic dreams. He now cleans up the leftover remains of slain kaijuu after brave soldiers defeat them, including Mina, who has achieved their shared objective. When Kafka meets his new coworker Reno Ichikawa, he sees a reflection of his younger self: an ambitious young man whose only wish is to fight in the Defense Force. Unfortunately, the two soon get caught in a strange incident with a rogue kaijuu. Kafka saves Reno from certain death, revealing his natural heroic instincts, but is left badly injured. While both recover in a hospital, Kafka appears to be attacked by another kaijuu. This event gives him the ability to transform into a humanoid kaijuu, possessing the strength and powers of the massive monsters that threaten Japan. The military labels him "Kaijuu No. 8," and Kafka decides to use his new abilities for the common good. Bound by mutual respect, Kafka and Reno set out to fight alongside warriors like Mina on the front lines of the Defense Force.

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.

It appears that following the guidance of the faceless deity Hitogami has yielded excellent results for Rudeus Greyrat. After enrolling in the University of Magic as instructed, Rudeus is reunited with his childhood friend Sylphiette, who worked tirelessly to heal his condition. As their bond deepens, the pair plans a wedding celebration, inviting friends from across the years to officially formalize their union. However, Rudeus’s recent good fortune does not mean his troubles are finished. The research he is assisting Shizuka Nanahoshi with reaches an impasse, causing her to fall into a severe depression reminiscent of his past life. Additionally, a letter from his father, Paul, introduces complications to Rudeus’s relationships, while Sylphiette remains largely unaware of his true history. Confronted with these obstacles, Rudeus must apply the wisdom he has gained in this new world to overcome the challenges inherent in living life to its fullest.

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.

Twelve months have passed since the Sanctuary arc, during which Subaru Natsuki has trained rigorously to prepare for upcoming trials. This period of tranquility is shattered when Emilia accepts an invitation from Anastasia Hoshin, a rival in the royal selection, to attend a gathering in the Watergate City of Priestella. Given the high stakes and potential risks, Subaru and his companions travel with her to ensure her safety. Upon reuniting with old acquaintances in Priestella, Subaru encounters new, powerful adversaries who employ ruthless tactics driven by fanaticism. These enemies specifically target Emilia and endanger the city's very existence. Subaru must mobilize his allies and fight with everything he has to prevent their sinister plans from coming to fruition.

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.

In an age when mysterious enemies called the Celestial Hosts oppressed humanity, five extraordinary mages banded together to vanquish them. Fearing these fearsome foes might return, the five most powerful mages—known as the Magia Vander—constructed a magical dome and a tower to imprison them. Ever since, each generation's five strongest mages are charged with monitoring the dome from the summit of the Wizard's Tower. Inspired by this legend, childhood friends Will Serfort and Elfaria Albis Serfort vowed to one day reach the top of the Wizard's Tower together. But now, as a sixth-year student at Regarden Magic Academy, Will's prospects appear grim. While Elfaria ascended to the Magia Vander five years ago thanks to her unmatched magical prowess, Will possesses no magical ability whatsoever, drawing scorn from both teachers and peers. Yet, gifted with an extraordinary physique, Will can slay monsters in the labyrinth and overcome skilled mages using only his sword and a handful of magical items. Resolute in his determination to climb the Wizard's Tower no matter the cost, Will refuses to let anyone or anything stop him from fulfilling the promise he made to Elfaria.

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.

Ken Usato is an ordinary high school student who has always wished for something extraordinary to disrupt his mundane life. That wish is granted when he is suddenly transported to another world along with Kazuki Ryuusen and Suzune Inukami, two outstanding members of his school's student council. Upon arriving in the Llinger Kingdom, the three are believed to be the heroes destined to stop the Demon Lord's army from invading. However, this is a mistake—Usato was summoned by accident and, unlike his companions, is not a true hero. Despite this disappointing truth, Usato discovers he possesses an affinity for the extremely rare healing magic. This power draws the attention of Rose, the formidable captain of the kingdom's Rescue Team, who forcefully takes Usato under her wing to train him into a proper healer. Enduring brutal training sessions under Rose's strict supervision, Usato resolves to become strong enough to protect his friends from the perils of this new world.

On the 20th floor of the Tower, the "Regulars" allowed entry must undergo grueling and highly costly tests to move up. Most give up hope and settle where they are—but Ja Wangnan is different. Wangnan is determined to reach the summit and become the king of the Tower. Yet he is weak, has repeatedly failed the exam, and is pursued by debt collectors. In desperation, he tries the exam once more, only to come across a mysterious and formidable figure: Jyu Viole Grace, a member of the criminal organization FUG. Cursing his bad luck, Wangnan has no choice but to build alliances with strong individuals, including Viole—who still refuses to join any team. In a critical situation, Wangnan must find a way to change Viole's mind to finally move beyond the 20th floor, or he will never have a chance to forge his legacy.

With his school days coming to a close, Yuuki Wakura is anxious about what lies ahead. As he laments the thought of leading an ordinary life, he is abruptly pulled into Mato, an alternate dimension teeming with dangerous monsters known as Shuuki. Since Mato's discovery, incidents of people accidentally crossing over have become frequent. To counter the Shuuki threat and rescue those like Yuuki, the all-female Demon Defense Force was created. Its members are empowered by "Peaches," Mato fruits that bestow supernatural abilities exclusively on women. Though Yuuki's predicament is perilous, he is rescued just in time by Kyouka Uzen, the commander of the Demon Defense Force's seventh unit. Despite Kyouka's exceptional combat prowess, she has been hindered by her Peach-granted ability, Slave. This power allows her to control a living being and harness its strength, but the Shuuki she has enslaved so far have all proven disappointingly weak. When Yuuki and Kyouka are cornered by a swarm of Shuuki, Kyouka resorts to an untried tactic: using her ability on a man. To her astonishment, Yuuki's slave form is far more powerful than she ever anticipated. Convinced that the young man is the key to unlocking her full potential, Kyouka invites Yuuki to join the Demon Defense Force—though not as an ordinary member.

In his previous life, Prince Lloyd de Saloum was an ordinary person who could never master magic, no matter how deeply he studied or obsessed over it. After being reborn into his current royal family, he gains a body overflowing with mana, making his dream of perfecting every magical art achievable. As the seventh prince of the kingdom, Lloyd has no right to the throne, which lets him cultivate his abilities without any restrictions. However, trouble arises when ancient seals confining powerful demons start to break, unleashing the horrors within and threatening peace. With these monsters on the loose, Lloyd's immense magical power becomes the ultimate tool to stop them before everything falls into chaos.

Ever since Rakurou "Sunraku" Hizutome began playing the massively popular VR game Shangri-La Frontier, he has developed a genuine passion for it. Sunraku quickly earned a major reputation by defeating two of the seven unique, nearly invincible monsters—a feat most players consider impossible. To advance the game's storyline, he embarks on a journey with his rabbit-like guide, Emul, to obtain a magical operation unit from an ancient workshop. Although Sunraku easily completes this quest alongside his clanmates Towa "Arthur Pencilgon" Amane and Kei "OiKatzo" Uomi, there appears to be a hidden reason why the two of them chose to assist him in the first place. Nonetheless, Sunraku acquires crucial knowledge and allies, essential for his progress in the game. By confronting powerful foes and uncovering the deeper mechanics of the game's world, Sunraku might just alter Shangri-La Frontier forever.

A modest merchant named Banaza is summoned to the magical kingdom of Klyrode in another world, where the citizens hope he will become the hero capable of defeating the looming Dark Army. However, Banaza fails to acquire any extraordinary abilities at level one, unlike typical hero candidates, and he has no means of returning to his original world. As recompense, he is exiled to a distant forest. Upon arriving, Banaza levels up just once and suddenly gains boundless powers—leaving him unsure what to do with them. To avoid unwanted attention, Banaza alters his appearance and adopts the alias Flio. While out and about, he encounters a young demi-human girl named Fenrys, who appears to be seeking the same forest Flio was sent to. But she attacks him, revealing her true form as a lupine demon. Fortunately, Flio's unmatched magic overwhelms Fenrys, and she pledges eternal loyalty to him. Yet Flio refuses to hold authority over her; instead, the two begin acting as a married couple and set off on a new life together.

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.

When loner Touka Mimori is summoned to another world along with his classmates, he receives the ability to inflict status ailments like paralysis or poison on his foes. However, skills of this kind are deemed useless due to their low success rate, so Touka is labeled an E-rank hero. The situation grows worse when the goddess Vicius, who summoned the class, announces that the lowest-ranked hero will be eliminated to avoid hindering those with greater potential. Cast out into a notoriously perilous region, Touka faces death after being trapped by a minotaur-like monster. In a last-ditch effort to survive, he employs his supposedly worthless skill—only to discover it works almost every time. Now equipped with the power to render any monster in his path utterly helpless, Touka resolves to hunt down the goddess who discarded him and take his revenge.

While exploring a labyrinth, Rentt Faina, a seasoned adventurer with little to show for his experience, is killed by a dragon after stumbling upon its lair. To his astonishment, he awakens transformed into a skeleton, the lowest tier of undead monsters. As Rentt battles the other creatures within the labyrinth, he learns that defeating them grants him experience toward higher stages of undead evolution—including forms with flesh! Armed with this discovery, Rentt gains a new purpose in his undead state: to keep evolving in the hope of eventually becoming a vampire, the highest undead form, nearly indistinguishable from humans. Forced to conceal his past identity and monstrous nature beneath an unremovable mask, Rentt manages to reclaim a semblance of his former life. Given shelter by Lorraine Vivier, a top-tier researcher and retired adventurer, Rentt adopts her surname and restarts as a novice. Determined to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a mithril-class adventurer, Rentt must be careful not to reveal his new physical condition, lest the adventurers' guild seek to eliminate the monster he has become.

The Goddess Festival is a fruit celebration that brings the labyrinth city of Orario to life. Goddesses representing fertility are placed on the altar, including the Goddess of Beauty. Bell Cranel, having survived his journey into the deadly depths of the dungeon, has returned to his normal routine and is eager to soak in the festival's excitement—until he receives a letter from a girl at a small tavern tucked away in a corner of Orario. It reads: "To Mr. Bell, please go on a date with just the two of us at the upcoming Goddess Festival. From Syr." Syr's unwavering resolve will drive both Bell and the entire labyrinth city into chaos. Meanwhile, the Einherjar—warriors who call themselves the "strongest"—suddenly begin their move.

The Kingdom of Clays is in grave danger: an assassination attempt has been made on Princess Lynneburg, and neighboring nations watch the chaos like hungry predators, scheming to bring the kingdom to ruin. The war that follows will reshape the continent for generations—but Noor has no idea any of this is happening! After spending over a decade training alone in the mountains, he has just arrived in the royal capital, determined to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming an adventurer. Unfortunately, the only skill he has is completely useless. Sure, he can "Parry" a thousand swords in a single breath, but everyone knows that's not enough to be an adventurer! The path to achieving his dream will be long and difficult—but if there's one thing Noor isn't afraid of, it's good old-fashioned hard work!

The young but feared sorcerer Zagan is a candidate to become one of the 13 Archdemons—the most powerful sorcerers in the world—after the death of their eldest member, Marchosias. At the deceased Archdemon's estate auction, Zagan experiences something unexpected: love at first sight. He impulsively spends his entire fortune to acquire Nephelia, a rare elf slave, and brings her to his castle. Given the girl's mysterious and troubled past, Zagan has much to uncover about his new companion. However, Zagan's inexperience with the unfamiliar emotion of love leads to many awkward moments between him and Nephelia, whom he nicknames "Nephy." As they grow closer and more comfortable with each other, it becomes increasingly clear that Nephy's feelings might not be so different from Zagan's.

Thirty-year-old Rick Gladiatol, a lowly clerk at the adventurers' guild, has never given up on his childhood dream of becoming a hero. When he crosses paths with the dark elf Reanette Elfelt—a top-tier member of the legendary party Orichalcum Fist—he is given the chance of a lifetime. The party agrees to take him in, but only if he endures their brutal, Spartan-style training. After two grueling years, Rick is finally prepared to take the E-Rank exam that will officially make him an adventurer. But since raw magical power can only be developed until the age of 20, he faces open hostility from both fellow examinees and the examiners. Forced into a corner, Rick has no choice but to demonstrate to the world that his hellish training has forged him into an unstoppable warrior.

The second installment of the second season of Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou II.

In the otome RPG Light Magic and the Hero, the story starts as expected: the heroine, Alicia Ehnleit, encounters her three potential love interests one by one, eventually coming face-to-face with the villainess. Yumiella Dolkness, a noble with dark hair and rare dark-type magic—both traits linked to the Demon Lord—instills fear in everyone who sees her. At age five, Yumiella regains memories of her past life in modern Japan and realizes she is destined to become the hidden boss who appears after Alicia and her suitors defeat the Demon Lord. Refusing to follow the game's predetermined path, and preferring its fantasy elements over romance, Yumiella decides to secretly cultivate her magical abilities and level up. But everything goes wrong during the Royal Academy's entrance ceremony. Her power is measured at level 99—an impossible feat even for the royal knights, let alone a 15-year-old girl. With the royal family requesting her aid and everyone demanding proof of her strength, Yumiella understands that her dream of a quiet life is no longer achievable.

While making his way to conquer a Great Labyrinth alongside his former classmates and allies, Hajime Nagumo gets diverted by a tragic incident affecting his companion Shea Haulia. Upon discovering a group of rabbitfolk caught in an ambush, Hajime learns that soldiers from the Hoelscher Empire have kidnapped members of Shea's Haulia Tribe. Wanting to ease Shea's worries—since her father may be in grave peril—Hajime decides to travel to the empire and free the missing Haulias. Once he reaches his destination, Hajime becomes entangled in political strife between the empire and the Heiligh Kingdom. Princess Liliana S. B. Heiligh attempts to forge an alliance with the empire to protect her weakened kingdom from demon assaults, while the Haulia Tribe plots to assassinate Emperor Gahard D. Hoelscher in order to liberate all rabbitfolk from the empire's threat. Resolved to safeguard his comrades at any cost, Hajime must set aside all political concerns and unleash his overwhelming strength on anyone who dares to oppose him.

After fleeing the Beltrum Kingdom's capital alongside his former teacher Celia Claire and his bond spirit Aishia, Rio once again finds himself in a precarious situation. It turns out that multiple individuals from his previous life in Japan have been mysteriously transported to various locations across the new world. Rushing to their aid, Rio rescues a small group and takes them under his protection. Among them, he is surprised to find Miharu Ayase, the childhood friend of his former self. These newcomers are not the only ones who have been summoned. With old friends and new allies by his side, Rio sets out to find the remaining abductees while seeking a way to send them back to Japan. Yet he never loses sight of his primary objective: avenging his mother's death.

For 13 years, every Sunday, the Nefarious Monster Army has emerged from beneath their floating fortress aiming to conquer Earth. Fortunately, the Dragon Keepers always arrive to save the day. After crushing most monsters in the initial assault, the heroes now routinely show up to sweep away any leftover resistance. Unknown to the public, however, every battle after the first has been a staged performance: the Dragon Keepers enjoy fame and glory from fighting fake enemies, while the weakest surviving monsters—called Dusters—are allowed to live another day. Tired of this shameful existence, Sentouin D, a Duster, leaves the fortress to change his fate. With unexpected aid from the mysterious ranger Yumeko Suzukiri, he learns that defeating the Dragon Keepers requires their Divine Artifacts—ultimate weapons essential to the rangers' transformations and special abilities. Joining forces with Suzukiri to infiltrate the garrison of Red Keeper Sousei Akabane, Sentouin D must defy all odds to save his kind from the cruel grasp of humanity.

A Japanese office worker dies and is reborn in another world as Ars, the newborn son of the noble Louvent family. The Summerforth Empire, where the Louvents govern a tiny territory of a few thousand people, resembles a medieval realm plagued by social inequality and political instability. As Ars grows older and learns more about his new surroundings, he becomes certain that war is on the horizon. Though Ars lacks immense strength or extraordinary magical ability, he possesses a unique skill called Appraisal—the power to instantly see a person's current abilities and hidden potential just by looking at them. Determined to prepare his domain for the coming conflict, Ars sets out to recruit the most talented individuals he can find, ignoring superficial factors such as race or social standing.

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.

After being cursed by a witch, the wild and fierce Guideau tirelessly hunts for the one responsible so she can take revenge. She joins the Order of Magical Resonance, an organization that deals with all things magic. The Order agrees to help Guideau in exchange for her assistance in solving the countless magic-related cases cropping up around the world. The Order's smooth and enigmatic mage Ashaf accompanies Guideau to ensure missions are completed successfully. As the duo travels across the land chasing that unknown witch, their encounters with the strange world of magic become increasingly odd the further they go.

Tomokui Kanata met an unfortunate end and was reborn as Goburou, the weakest goblin. However, Goburou retains the memories of his previous life, possesses an unusual evolutionary ability, and can gain status boosts by consuming things. In this new world where only the fittest survive, events unfold as he gains capable subordinates and comrades, leading to a delightful case of the tail wagging the dog.

For a century, a legendary quest has awaited a mage powerful enough to see it through. On the northern continent of Guiltina reside five immensely powerful Dragon Gods, whose destructive potential can only be contained through sealing. Natsu Dragneel and his Fairy Tail comrades—Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet, Wendy Marvell, and the exceeds Happy and Charlés—see this as the ultimate challenge to undertake. However, the Fairy Tail wizards are not the only ones hunting the Dragon Gods. Diabolos, a guild of "Dragon Eaters," aims to strengthen their Dragon Slayer magic by devouring these dragons. Meanwhile, Fairy Tail's newest member, Touka, conceals a sinister secret from her friends—one that could spell disaster for the guild while its strongest mages are away.

When treasure vaults resembling dungeons began appearing across the world, many people started becoming treasure hunters, risking their lives to claim the immense wealth and ancient artifacts hidden within. In the imperial capital of Zebrudia, the most renowned hunter party is the Grieving Souls, a group of six childhood friends led by Krai Andrey. He is believed to be the strongest among them due to his reputed wide array of skills. In truth, Krai possesses no special talent. His achievements are actually the result of his friends' overwhelming abilities. Krai has repeatedly tried to leave the party, fearing that his lack of aptitude will eventually lead to his companions' downfall. However, everyone around Krai thinks otherwise, making him feel obligated to continue as the group's leader.

The Joker and Harley Quinn, his beloved partner in crime, are racing through Gotham's streets with sacks of stolen cash, pursued by the police. Though the Joker manages to get away, Harley is ultimately captured by a mysterious woman wielding a katana. Meanwhile, Amanda Waller, the head of the government security organization A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a team of supervillains for a ruthless mission in another world. After losing contact with the first suicide squad sent through a portal, Waller dispatches Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, King Shark, and Harley as replacements. However, shortly after entering the portal, their helicopter crashes into the middle of a battle between horse-mounted soldiers and vicious orcs. With all the accompanying A.R.G.U.S. members killed on impact, the villains break free from their restraints and tear through the orc army, inadvertently aiding the human troops—only to be imprisoned as a reward. Now bound by magic-infused shackles, Harley and her team must hurry back to the portal they came from, or the bombs implanted in their necks by A.R.G.U.S. will detonate.

The anti-magic movement is picking up dangerous speed, pushed forward by rival interest groups. After receiving a warning from the Yotsuba family, Tatsuya Shiba takes steps to thwart the schemes of corrupt politicians and dishonest journalists. He manages to stop the first assault, which had set up First High School as an unofficial site for military training, but his toughest opponents have yet to make their move. To maintain his tranquil life alongside his sister Miyuki, Tatsuya must prove once again that nobody in the world can outmaneuver him.

As a young child, Prince Oscar Lyeth Increatos Loz Farsas was afflicted with a curse by the Witch of Silence, making it nearly impossible for any woman to conceive his child. After fifteen years of unsuccessfully searching for a cure, Oscar decides to seek aid from another witch. He journeys to the Azure Tower, the residence of the Witch of the Azure Moon. Reaching the top is notoriously difficult; for decades, no one has managed to bypass the traps, puzzles, and monsters designed to repel intruders. Yet Oscar ascends with ease and meets the legendary witch, Tinasha. To his astonishment, despite being centuries old, Tinasha appears as a beautiful young woman in her late teens. Oscar explains his predicament to the witch, who quickly identifies the true nature of his curse. Although she states that breaking the spell would be extremely challenging, Tinasha offers an alternative—finding Oscar a partner who can endure the curse's influence. Realizing that such a woman stands before him, Oscar boldly proposes marriage to the witch. Though she immediately refuses, the persistent prince does not give up, and they eventually strike a deal: Tinasha will leave the tower and live with Oscar for one year. As they continue searching for a way to remove the curse, news of Tinasha's emergence from seclusion spreads, drawing the attention of various old acquaintances.

At last freed from the compulsions of her Blessing, former Hero Ruti has embraced a peaceful slow life alongside her assassin housemate Tisse in the border town of Zoltan. She delights in being near her apothecary brother Red once more—the former Guide from her old Hero's Party—who is thoroughly enjoying his blissful romance with his partner (and soon-to-be fiancée), Princess Rit. But trouble looms as a new Hero arrives, whose fanatical interpretation of his own Blessing's impulses threatens to sow conflict and misery throughout tranquil Zoltan.

During the golden age of piracy, most people aren't chasing the legendary One Piece—the treasure that would crown a new ruler of the seas, a title once held by the Pirate King Gol D. Roger. Still, despite a general hatred for pirates, many civilians secretly root for at least one of them. A red-haired girl living in the Sabaody Archipelago is no different: she idolizes Nami, the brilliant female navigator of Monkey D. Luffy's Straw Hat Pirates. Determined to get a fan letter to her hero, this girl from Sabaody is ready to defy the authorities trying to stop Luffy and his crew from sailing to their next destination: the New World. To succeed, Nami's admirer might have to risk her life and disrupt the Marines' schemes, which could trigger devastating consequences for the entire world.

Raised under the great demon warlock Romberg, Ike learned about an ancient advanced civilization that once dominated the land. Combined with his natural talent for magic, this upbringing enables Ike to rapidly climb the ranks of the Demon Lord's army, guiding his brigade to successive victories over humans. But Ike harbors a secret—he is human himself. Fully aware of the dire consequences if this truth ever comes to light, Ike is prepared to face that immense risk to accomplish his objective: discover a way for humans and demons to coexist and end the war that has persisted for far too long.

High schooler Haruka has always been content with his solitary life. One day, he and his entire class are suddenly transported to another world and given skill points to allocate toward various abilities and magical powers. Unfortunately, Haruka arrives last and can only spend his points on the seemingly useless skills that nobody else wanted. Though he is once again alone and must adapt to his new circumstances by himself, he actually prefers it that way. However, Haruka's peaceful solitude is soon interrupted when he encounters some of his classmates. Unable to ignore their pleas for assistance, he ends up providing them shelter and helping them reunite with the rest of the class. But the various cliques struggle to get along, forcing Haruka to find a way to stop the infighting and restore harmony among them so they can survive this unfamiliar world.

Thousands of players were trapped inside the virtual reality game The New Gate, and elite player Shinya Kiritani resolved to beat the game so everyone could finally return home. After he single-handedly defeats the final boss, Shinya is transported to a new world that looks almost identical to the one he just escaped. Shinya realizes that as long as his game menu and skills remain unchanged, he has no way to leave this strangely familiar world. While searching for a way to break out of this new dimensional prison, Shinya meets Tiera Lucent, a hotel receptionist who is a protégée of Schnee Raizar, one of Shinya's former party members. This glimmer of hope drives Shinya to reunite with Schnee and uncover the truth behind The New Gate.

Two years ago, Noel Stollen's village was savagely attacked by monsters when an Abyss—a gateway to the demon realm—opened. The assault was ultimately stopped by his grandfather, a Seeker whose job involves hunting monsters and purifying lands corrupted by the Abyss. As his heroic grandfather drew his final breath, Noel vowed to become the ultimate Seeker, despite being a Talker, a class widely regarded as the weakest. After earning his certification as a Seeker, Noel joins a party named Blue Beyond, where his primary role is to support his teammates by enhancing their abilities and issuing commands. One day, Noel proposes forming a clan to help them climb higher in society. Everyone agrees, and things seem to be progressing smoothly until the worst occurs—two members betray him by stealing all their shared funds. Undeterred, Noel sells the traitors to a slave trader, recovering his money. Now on his own, Noel sets out to rebuild Blue Beyond from the ground up. To become the world's greatest Seeker, he must forcibly carve his own path by recruiting new members and using his notorious methods to eliminate any obstacles in his way.

A decade ago, Princess Krystal Novaty "Hime" Nokanatika fled from another world to escape assassination attempts by a malevolent force. Arriving in modern-day Japan, she met Haruto Satou. She made him promise to forget what he saw, and they became friends. Now returning to the Nokanatika Kingdom to assume her royal duties, Hime says goodbye to Haruto. But when he suddenly recalls their first encounter, he rushes to the spot where she first appeared and steps through a dimensional portal to find her. His sudden appearance interrupts Hime's wedding ceremony to Prince Marmarugias Gisaras. The event is violently disrupted when an abyss monster attacks, threatening Hime's life. Acting on instinct, Hime exchanges rings with Haruto, granting her new husband light-based powers that allow him to defeat the creature. Now known as the Ring King, Haruto must marry four other princesses to gain additional magical abilities and stand a chance in his battle against the world's enemy: the Abyss King.

Shidou Itsuka faces an even greater threat than before due to his ongoing work with Ratatoskr. Having already sealed 10 Spirits, Isaac Westcott, the head of Deus Ex Machina Industries, has resolved to kill Shidou and seize the Spirits' powers for himself. To make this happen, Isaac declares total war on Ratatoskr, forcing the organization to stretch its resources thin to keep Shidou alive. Greatly outnumbered and outmatched, a faint hope emerges in the form of the Spirit of Time, Kurumi Tokisaki. Shidou must seal and gain Kurumi's power to travel back in time and face the Spirit of Origin—the one who started everything.

Born into a caring household, Femicia seems set for a promising future. At age five, she goes to the church for her skill appraisal, where she receives the monster tamer ability—but with zero stars. In this society, anyone with zero stars is seen as a bringer of bad luck, so Femicia is rejected by everyone, even her own family. Driven out of her village and forced to keep moving, she adopts the alias Ivy and disguises herself as a boy to stay safe. Following a fortune teller's advice to head for the royal capital, Ivy meets and tames a slime, forging an unlikely bond that might help her achieve the destiny she longs for.

Second part of Tower of God Season 2.

In a conflict against four immensely powerful races—angels, demons, undead, and humanoid beasts—humanity could only survive thanks to its hero Sid, who vanquished the champions of the other races and sealed their armies within four pyramids. In an era where Sid's deeds have faded into legend, Kai Sakura Vento is one of many conscripts assigned to watch over the pyramids, fearing that these ancient enemies might break free. During a quiet day spent with his friend Jeanne E. Anise, the world is suddenly "overwritten," throwing Kai into an alternate reality where humanity has been nearly wiped out by demons and forced into hiding. Even worse, his own existence has been erased from this world; all his acquaintances, including Jeanne—who now leads the local resistance in this reality—have no memory of him. While investigating the remnants of his former world, Kai encounters Rinne, a mysterious young woman imprisoned within a pyramid. After mysteriously inheriting Sid's legendary sword Codeholder, Kai manages to free Rinne from her captivity. Determined to set this reality right, Kai teams up with Rinne and Jeanne to liberate humanity from demonic control. But if the brave soldier hopes to return to his original world, he must first uncover the reason behind the strange alteration of reality.

Five centuries ago, the fantasy realm of Alneath was ravaged by a conflict between immortal magic users and humans wielding enchanted relics. The war ended when the human hero Gram slew the Demon Lord Veltol Velvet Velsvolt. By 2099, the world has changed dramatically. Alneath and a technologically advanced Earth have merged through an event called Fantasion. Immortals have been hunted nearly to extinction, while mortals now use magical implants known as Familia to cast spells. As this new world slowly heals, Veltol's loyal vassal Machina Solege revives him in Shinjuku, a techno-magical city built on ravaged terrain. But Veltol's magic is greatly diminished, and his former ally Marcus has turned traitor. Seeking to restore his renown and power, Veltol takes the advice of Takahashi—Machina's hacker friend—and pursues an unusual path: live streaming. His sharp wit and hilariously poor gaming skills quickly earn him fans, yet to reclaim his dominion, Veltol must unravel Shinjuku's mysteries and foil Marcus' sinister schemes.

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.

After the demon king's death, the world's balance shatters due to the ensuing power vacuum. Seeking to seize that power, self-proclaimed demon kings from multiple worlds gather in the New Principality of Lithia to compete for it. Among them, master swordsman Soujirou Yagyuu aims to claim that coveted position. Accompanied by Tooi Kagizume no Yuno, a young girl he rescued from a golem army that destroyed her city, Soujirou enters Lithia to fight his way to the title. Meanwhile, the leaders of the Aureatia Kingdom try to destabilize Lithia by dispatching bandits to attack merchandise convoys traveling through the principality. Enraged, Imashime of Taren—founder of Lithia and a defector from Aureatia—sends the vicious thief Kasasagi no Dakai to uncover the source of these assaults. With war on the verge of erupting, no one can foresee what impact the contenders for the demon king's throne will have on the coming conflict.

Second season of Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru.

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.

Dr. Aoi Takamoto, a brilliant surgeon of unmatched skill, once lived as Elise de Clorance, a noble-born villainess. In that first life, her selfishness, arrogance, and obsessive devotion to her fiancé, Prince Linden de Romanoff, caused the deaths of her family and ultimately her own demise. After being reborn into a new life, Elise finally understood her past mistakes and resolved to dedicate herself to healing rather than destroying. However, a tragic airplane crash cut her dreams short far too soon. By some miracle, Elise awakens in her original body just before her official engagement to Linden. Seeing a chance to protect her beloved family and free Linden from a marriage he does not want, Elise intends to use her advanced medical skills to continue saving lives. She strikes a deal with the emperor, who grants her only six months to demonstrate that her true calling lies not beside the throne, but among the wounded and sick who urgently need her help.

Over a century ago, astral mages fleeing persecution from the Empire united to form the Nebulis Sovereignty, led by three founding families: Lou, Hydra, and Zoa. Under Millavair Lou Nebulis VIII, the Sovereignty seeks to minimize casualties in the ongoing war with the Empire—a stance that the extremist Zoa family opposes. As the election for the next ruler approaches, tensions among the families escalate. The Zoas are prepared to go to any lengths to claim victory, but their success could trigger a world-ending conflict. Princess Aliceliese "Alice" Lou Nebulis XI must work with any potential allies to achieve her goal of ending the war that has plagued everyone for so long. That includes Iska—one of the Empire's strongest warriors and her greatest rival.

As the conflict against the Machine Lifeforms escalates, YoRHa Command and the Resistance mobilize for a final decisive offensive against the robotic forces that dominate the planet. Amid these preparations, YoRHa 9-gou S-gata "9S" and YoRHa 2-gou B-gata "2B" continue their advanced reconnaissance mission. Yet both 9S and 2B find themselves grappling with their assigned duties, their commitment to each other, and their allegiance to Command. Though the sinister Adam and Eve have been vanquished, the machines show no signs of surrender. A looming presence known as the "Red Girl" watches the androids from the shadows, biding her time for the ideal moment to strike.

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?

The General is a member of a villainous group aiming to invade Earth and exterminate humanity. But even an alien like him requires time to recharge. Not even the Rangers—a squad focused on thwarting the General and his associates—can prevent him from observing pandas at the zoo, purchasing ice cream at a convenience store, and savoring his well-earned break from carrying out evil schemes.

Leoleshea, a dragon god slumbering within a glacier, is accidentally awakened and demands that the greatest game player of the current era be brought before her. After a year of waiting, she meets Fay Theo Philus, an apostle—a human granted a supernatural ability called an Arise, allowing him to challenge gods in games. Fay and Leoleshea discover they share a deep passion for games, whether playing cards or engaging in mental battles with a deity. Declaring her fondness for this human, Leoleshea allows Fay to call her "Leshea" and teams up with him to participate in the gods' games. Since the gods bestowed humans with the power to challenge them, they have promised to grant any wish after ten victories. Leshea desires to regain her status as an official god, having descended to the human world and lost her divine standing. Fay has a single goal: to find the woman who taught him how to play games long ago. Although Leshea and Fay quickly prove to be a formidable duo, the gods will not grant them ten victories easily—each game has its own unique conditions and hidden rules. Together, the pair must operate as a flawless team to finally achieve their ambitions.