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Cooking with his father, Jōichirō, has been a constant in Sōma Yukihira's life. Working as a sous chef at Jōichirō's restaurant, Sōma honed his skills and crafted inventive dishes that thrilled customers. His ambition is to master his father's techniques and eventually take over the establishment, but his plans are upended when Jōichirō decides to shut down the restaurant and move to New York. Rather than follow his father, Sōma enrolls in the prestigious Tōtsuki Culinary Academy, an institution infamous for its brutal environment where only ten percent of students graduate. The school is renowned for the Shokugeki, intense cooking battles used to settle conflicts. Jōichirō challenges Sōma to prove himself by surviving the academy's grueling three-year program and earning a Tōtsuki degree. Facing a rigorous academic schedule and a fiercely competitive student body, Sōma must navigate this treacherous path to realize his dreams. However, even his natural talent may prove insufficient to reach the pinnacle of the culinary world.

Hachimitsu Private Academy, an elite all-girls boarding school located on Tokyo's outskirts, alters its historic traditions by finally accepting male students. Upon the new semester's commencement, just five boys—Kiyoshi, Gakuto, Shingo, Andre, and Jo—enroll, creating a staggering ratio of over two hundred girls to every single boy. Struggling to integrate into the established social hierarchy, these inexperienced males devise a dangerous scheme: secretly peeping on the female students in the bathhouse. Their plot is swiftly thwarted by the fearsome Underground Student Council, leading to their confinement within the campus for one month. This punishment initiates their arduous journey through what becomes known as Prison School, a severe ordeal that tests their bonds and peculiar solidarity.

In a realm where a chosen few can manifest their souls as powerful weapons, these individuals, known as Blazers, attend the illustrious Hagun Academy to train as Mage-Knights. Ikki Kurogane stands out as the only F-ranked Blazer, widely dismissed as a failure. After accidentally catching Stella Vermillion, an A-ranked Blazer and princess, in a compromising moment, she issues him a duel with grave consequences: the loser must become the winner's slave. Convinced of her certain triumph, Stella prepares for their clash. As Ikki fights to demonstrate his value in a society that views him as the weakest, he acquires new allies, knowledge, and experiences.

In a Japan where rigid moral standards have eradicated all indecency, the government enforces its rules via monitoring collars that penalize any impropriety. Tanukichi Okuma, whose father was a prominent critic of these purity laws, starts high school hoping to get closer to Anna Nishikinomiya, the student council president and his long-time crush. Unbeknownst to Tanukichi, the vice president, Ayame Kajou, is actually Blue Snow, a masked rebel committed to distributing lewd materials to the sheltered public. Citing Tanukichi's father's legacy, Ayame coerces him into joining her underground group, SOX, to spread obscene content as part of their fight against the oppressive regime. When their first operation targets their own school, Tanukichi grapples with the realization that his actions directly oppose the ideals of the person he admires most.

As summer break begins at Kuoh Academy, Issei Hyoudou, the Red Dragon Emperor, and the Occult Research Club members restart their operations. Following their clash with Issei's rival Vali and the Chaos Brigade, it becomes evident that Rias Gremory's peerage still lacks sufficient experience. To ready themselves for upcoming dangers, Rias and Azazel guide the group through rigorous training in the Underworld. Throughout this period, the team's bonds deepen, and Issei becomes increasingly entangled in intimate relationships with the club's female members. Simultaneously, their adversaries grow in both strength and quantity. The crisis escalates with the sudden appearance of Loki, the Evil God of Norse mythology, paving the way for dramatic showdowns and intense devil battles in High School DxD BorN!

Kimihito Kurusu leads a tranquil life while his parents travel overseas, but that peace is shattered when monster girls invade his world. Set in an alternate Japan where the government manages an advanced interspecies exchange program to integrate non-human species, Kimihito becomes the accidental live-in caretaker for Miia, a Lamia, due to errors made by Agent Smith. This mistake rapidly evolves into a harem scenario as various monster girl species are drawn to Kimihito by intense attraction and erotic tension. Complicating matters is the Interspecies Exchange Act, which strictly prohibits intimate relationships between humans and monsters, allowing only a controversial experimental marriage clause as a legal exception. Consequently, Kimihito's existence becomes a confusing blend of species-specific regulations and risky legal loopholes. As his new companions make passionate, affectionate, and lustful advances, he must navigate the shifting dynamics of his expanding household. With new monster girls arriving frequently and unexpected events occurring constantly, the future of Kimihito's life and his harem remains uncertain.

Basara Toujou's initial encounter with his new stepsister takes a sour turn in a restroom. His life is upended when his father brings home two stunning young women to join the family: the Naruse sisters, consisting of the voluptuous redhead Mio and the petite silver-haired Maria. Their human guise quickly dissolves to reveal their true nature as demons. Mio is the only daughter of a former Demon Lord, while Maria serves as her devoted succubus companion. This shocking discovery also unveils Basara's own lineage as a member of the Hero clan, the ancient adversaries of demonkind. Despite this historic rivalry, Basara feels an undeniable pull toward his new family. Opting to protect rather than fight, he forms a master-servant pact with Mio, pledging to guard her with his unique powers. Now, Basara faces the arduous challenge of shielding his new relatives from the gaze of the Heroes and the hostility of other demons, all while harboring a troubling personal secret.

In Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, Tomoya Aki is a devoted otaku who dedicates his life to amassing an extensive library of anime and light novels, completely captivated by their narratives and characters. Driven by a desire to craft his own game and share that enthusiasm with the world, Tomoya recognizes that he cannot achieve this feat alone. Leveraging his network, he recruits his childhood friend, the talented illustrator Eriri Spencer Sawamura, and the literary prodigy Utaha Kasumigaoka to handle the script, while he takes on the role of director. With this formidable team in place, Tomoya seeks inspiration for his visual novel and encounters Megumi Katou, a gentle and beautiful girl whose demeanor serves as the blueprint for the game's protagonist. Equipped with his expertise, Tomoya launches a new doujin circle with the ambition of touching every player's heart. However, he quickly discovers that to inject genuine emotion into their creation, each team member must draw upon their own personal life experiences.

A century after the devastating Invertia incident weakened world governments and allowed the Integrated Empire Foundation to rise, a new type of human known as Genestella appeared, possessing incredible powers. These gifted individuals attend prestigious academies to battle in public tournaments called Festas. Ayato Amagiri enters Seidoukan Academy on a scholarship, an institution currently struggling. When he inadvertently catches Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld, the Witch of Resplendent Flames, in an embarrassing moment, she demands a duel. Although the fight never happens, Ayato declares he has no desire to join Festas, as his main objective is locating his missing sister. Yet, as a dark conspiracy begins to emerge, Ayato is compelled to fight for his life against some of the most powerful Genestella in the world.

At Kouryou Academy High School, students known as Blazers manifest weapons from their souls and must form pairs to strive for the title of Absolute Duo. Tooru Kokonoe enrolls in the academy driven by a quest for strength and revenge after an unknown assailant murdered his sister and friends. During the opening ceremony, he is compelled into a duel with the student beside him, where defeat means expulsion. Just as Tooru readies himself for battle, his soul inexplicably manifests a shield rather than a weapon, drawing the attention of Julie Sigtuna, a foreign exchange student.

Basara Toujou continues his relentless efforts to protect his demon step-sisters Mio and Maria Naruse from the demons who seek to claim Mio's overwhelming power, all while the political unrest in the demon realm grows more intense. When a messenger calls Mio to the demon world, she sets out on this dangerous journey alongside her allies. Left stranded in enemy territory, Basara must use the power of erotic pleasure to enhance his strength, striving to accomplish the seemingly impossible goal of keeping everyone he holds dear safe.

In a world plagued by magical dangers, specialized warriors known as Inquisitors are trained to neutralize threats without resorting to violence. The Anti-Magic Academy is responsible for educating and training these Inquisitors, organizing students into small squads to encourage cooperation. One such squad is the 35th Test Platoon, often referred to as the "Small Fry Platoon" due to its low status and inexperienced members. The dynamics change when Ouka Ootori, a determined and defiant ex-Inquisitor, is compelled to join the platoon after violating academy rules and committing a grave offense: the murder of a witch. Her arrival stirs discord among the squad, particularly with the awkward squad leader Takeru Kusanagi and the other team members who disagree with her views on witches. To progress and improve their standing at the Anti-Magic Academy, this diverse group must overcome their conflicts and learn to work together effectively.

In "My Wife is the Student Council President!," Hayato Izumi, a reserved and studious high school student, runs for student council president. His campaign is quickly overshadowed by Ui Wakana, an energetic candidate who focuses on improving school life with romance and sex education. After losing, Hayato becomes vice president. After the election, Ui reveals a surprising fact: she will be moving in with Hayato as his wife. Despite his initial reluctance, Hayato learns their parents arranged this union and agrees. As they begin living together, the pair must manage their shared space while keeping their marriage a secret from their classmates at school.

In "Shomin Sample," Kimito Kagurazaka is an ordinary young man unfairly labeled as a muscle freak at Seikain Academy, an exclusive all-girls school. Due to a misunderstanding about his sexual orientation, he is mistakenly kidnapped by the institution and designated as a "commoner sample" to introduce the students to typical male behavior and everyday life, preparing them for the outside world. To protect his true identity, he pretends to go along with the school's assumption to avoid severe punishment. As he faces these challenges, Kimito meets a group of unusual characters who further complicate his situation. These include Aika Tenkuubashi, a blunt-speaking outcast; Hakua Shiodome, a genius prodigy; Karen Jinryou, a samurai's daughter obsessed with defeating him; and Reiko Arisugawa, the model student who secretly harbors romantic feelings for him. Together with Kimito, these four form the Commoner Club, dedicated to educating their peers about life beyond the school's boundaries. As Kimito navigates this unique environment, he uncovers the distinct personalities and quirks of the girls around him.

In "To LOVE Ru Darkness 2," the emotionless assassin Golden Darkness investigates the secrets of her changed existence, while the malevolent Nemesis secretly manipulates her younger sister, Mea. Alongside their recently discovered mother, Tearju, this once-fractured family now draws widespread attention. At the same time, Princess Momo's Harem Plan encounters obstacles as Rito struggles to confess his long-held feelings to Haruna, who has begun to develop her own emotions. Yet, beneath the apparent calm, a dark force threatens to overshadow the love, happiness, and bonds that Rito and his harem share. Only the power of love may be able to counter the approaching darkness.

In the wake of a bus hijacking, Yuuta Iridatsu is rescued by the masked hero Strange Juice but ends up with his soul separated from his body, now watched over by a mischievous cat spirit named Chiranosuke. As a ghost, Yuuta haunts Korai House, where he lives with other tenants including Meika Daihatsu, a skilled inventor; Mikatan Narugino, a lively idol; Ito Hikiotani, a reclusive NEET; and Rabura Chichibu, a spiritual medium. Yuuta's life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally sees Narugino's undergarments, a sight that gives him extraordinary strength. However, if he sees another pair of panties while still a spirit, it would trigger a catastrophic asteroid impact with Earth, spelling disaster for everyone he cares about. "Punch Line" follows Yuuta's journey as he

Unaired anime episode bundled with the limited edition of High School DxD DX.1.

After narrowly surviving a terrorist attack that took the lives of his family and his closest friend, Arashi Mikami begins a new chapter in his life. The person who saved him is no ordinary doctor—he leads a secret organization called Black Label, whose mission is to eliminate the most dangerous criminals who have slipped beyond the reach of justice. Driven by a fresh sense of purpose, Arashi joins this vigilante force. Black Label's enemies are scattered across many levels of society, from arms dealers to corrupt officials and underground gangsters—all of them fall under the group's scrutiny. Every member of the team carries a painful past but possesses deadly skills essential for their missions. In this dangerous environment, Arashi often finds himself in intense and provocative situations with the attractive women around him. No matter how difficult the challenges they face, nothing can stop Black Label's relentless determination to rid the world of its worst threats.

Shinichirou Asano is plagued by relentless misfortune. Abandoned by his parents who fled to Europe, he struggles to survive on meager funds. Desperate for work to pay his rent after being fired, his situation is worsened by being a high school student with limited options. One night on his way home, Shinichirou is attacked by a giant centipede. He is rescued by a mysterious girl with a bow and arrow, who turns out to be Sakuya Shimazu, a classmate at his school. After helping an injured girl, Shinichirou learns two shocking truths: the girl is actually a nekomata, a two-tailed demonic cat spirit, and Sakuya comes from a line of exorcists who protect humans from rogue monsters and spirits. Because Shinichirou helped free the nekomata, Sakuya recruits him to assist in recapturing it. This is only the beginning of their involvement. The Shimazu family needs a housekeeper, and with Shinichirou’s skill in cooking and love for cleaning, he accepts the position, even if it is not his ideal job, as long as it covers his basic needs.

Unaired anime episode bundled with the limited edition of High School DxD DX.2.

Arata faces expulsion! His only chance to avoid it is to receive further instruction on the magic archives from the Trinity Seven themselves. This OVA is bundled with the limited edition of the 11th compiled volume of the manga.

This OVA, tied to the eighth volume of the light novel series Shinmai Maou no Testament, is split into two segments. In the first part, Maria stirs up trouble by deploying a new prototype succubus video camera, with the goal of capturing one of Mio's erotic dreams on film. In the second part, Basara receives an invitation to Hasegawa Sensei's apartment for a meal, where he encounters a level of hospitality that far exceeds his expectations.

Long ago, humans and anthropomorphic bears lived together in harmony. But after a meteor shower struck Earth, bears worldwide turned feral and developed a craving for human flesh, sparking endless cycles of violence where bears hunted people and people fought back against bears, erasing all memory of their former peaceful coexistence. A massive barrier called the "Wall of Severance" was built to maintain peace and keep the two societies apart. Kureha Tsubaki and Sumika Izumino are a couple attending Arashigaoka Academy. Their relationship faces serious trouble when two bears manage to break through the Wall of Severance and enter the school grounds. The ravenous yet affectionate bears, Ginko Yurishiro and Lulu Yurigasaki, seem to see Kureha—who despises bears—as something more than just prey. As they grow closer to her, long-hidden secrets start to surface, secrets Kureha may find too painful to bear. When their relationships draw the attention of the Invisible Storm, a strict enforcement group within the academically rigid school, the girls are put on trial for their romantic connections. Determined to prove their love is genuine, they set out on a journey of self-discovery, aiming to reach the "promised kiss" that represents true love.

Extra episodes of To LOVE-Ru Darkness 2nd bundled with the seventh Blu-ray and DVD volume.

Specials included with the Blu-ray/DVD volumes.

Kojou and Yukina are heading to school as usual when they notice La Folia being chased by someone. Yukina clashes swords with the huge man pursuing her, but just as the conflict is about to intensify, La Folia drops a surprising revelation: "Father, this is the Fourth Progenitor, Akatsuki Kojou... my first!" Since La Folia's father, Lucas, had instructed her to choose her own husband, she announces that Kojou is the one she selects. Lucas refuses to accept this, but then La Folia's mother, Polifonia, extends an invitation to Kojou and Yukina to a party for a more detailed discussion. Upon arriving at the party, they find that Asagi, Yaze, Nagisa, and Sayaka have also been invited because of their ties to Kojou. Just what kind of intense confrontation is about to unfold among the many girls surrounding Kojou?!

In a realm enveloped by darkness, four heroines emerge as the final bastion of hope, yet they can barely manage to depart from their own village. "Bikini Warriors" chronicles a band of striking adventurers clad in minimal armor: a courageous Fighter, a scatterbrained Paladin, a bashful Mage, and a sultry Darkelf. Though they are meant to fulfill heroic roles, genuine adventuring remains elusive for them. Always penniless, excessively proud, and frequently daunted by the perils they encounter, these unlikely champions must contend with fleeing dungeons and committing petty thefts. To confront the ultimate evil, they first have to figure out how to coexist.

Short specials included in the Blu-ray and DVD releases.

Special bundled with the Blu-ray/DVD volume of Grisaia no Meikyuu.

The special episodes exclusive to the Blu-ray and DVD releases feature chibi versions of Mio and Maria narrating Basara's various erotic adventures.

This adaptation comes from the manga by Hiroyama Hiroshi, which serves as a spin-off of the erotic visual novel Fate/stay night by Type-Moon. It was included as a bonus in the limited edition release of the sixth volume of the magical girl manga Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 3rei!!.

Against the violent conflict between the Krakozhia Dukedom and the Grania Republic, the story centers around Yano Souhei, a typical high school student suddenly thrust into a national crisis. His calm life is abruptly interrupted when First Lieutenant Ruto and Second Lieutenant Haruka, two soldiers, crash into his home inside their tanks. The chaos escalates quickly with the appearance of the enemy soldier Shachirofu, who joins in the gunfight right in Souhei's house.

Unaired episode 11 of the Triage X series bundled with the 12th manga volume.

Hamaji Youhei is a high school freshman drifting through life without any real purpose, spending his days lazing around. He struggles with his studies, has no talent for sports, and never sticks with anything for long. On top of that, he is a pervert who gets shot down by girls every time. A sophomore talks him into joining a club where he can lunge at girls, touching and groping to his heart's content. And so he ends up in the Water Polo Club. Can Youhei, who never commits to anything for long, finally find a place for himself in this club?

The "Samurai Sousenkyo" (Samurai General Election) episode is set one year after Samurai Bride's story.

Shinichirou Asano and Sakuya Shimazu travel with their companions to a remote island that belongs to the Shimazu family for a holiday. Their peaceful retreat takes a sinister turn after they venture into the island’s forest. One by one, their friends disappear without explanation, leaving Shinichirou and Sakuya more isolated on what seems to be a deserted island.

At Death Cram School, a letter arrives containing an invitation to a spa resort. Yumi announces to the four excited girls, "No. This is evil itself," and points out that they have been slacking off too much. Shiki proposes, "When opinions are divided, it's time for boob rock-paper-scissors!" and wins, so everyone heads to the pool. There, girls from Hanzoo Academy, Homura Crimson Squad, and Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy also show up, but Asuka says, "Let's have fun together today," and they agree to a temporary truce. However, a trivial matter leads to a bitter quarrel, and at Yumi's suggestion, they settle it with a showdown in the style of the ancient shinobi.

An unaired episode of Bikini Warriors is set to be included as a bonus feature with the Blu-ray volume scheduled for release on December 9th, 2015, as announced on the official Hobby Japan website.

Samurai General Election — Juubee already considers herself Muneakira's wife in her role as a samurai bride. Yukimura, Sen, and Kanetsugu strongly disagree, while Gisen offers to become Muneakira's mistress in the interim. Their argument is cut short by powerful arrows fired by Kagekatsu, an old acquaintance of Kanetsugu. Keiji has also come along, though he is remembered less fondly. Noticing the dispute, Keiji mischievously proposes a seven-day competition to decide who will become Muneakira's ideal wife... Samurai Wedding — While searching a bat-infested cave, Sen discovers Toyotomi's Treasure, essentially opening Pandora's Box. Sen then starts behaving far more shamelessly toward Muneakira, almost rivaling Gisen. This uncharacteristic behavior spreads to the other female warriors...

Picture drama included in the Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 4 Blu-ray/DVD release.

Special episode delivered to customers who pre-order all six Blu-ray and DVD volumes of Dog Days''.

Episode 13 included with the Blu-ray/DVD release.

It was announced during a broadcast of Majo Labo! that Kakusansei Million Arthur is being turned into an ONA series. The ONA will take inspiration from the official 4-koma web comic and will consist of four seasons, with the first episode airing in the fall. Kakusansei Million Arthur is a card battle game based on the legend of King Arthur. In the game, one million people each claim to be Arthur, and every one of them wields their own version of Excalibur. Originally created by Square Enix, the game first came out on iOS and Android in 2012, and later received versions for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS in 2014. The web comic, itself based on the game, is drawn by Choboraunyopomi (Ai Mai Mi). It began serialization online in October 2014 and has released 27 chapters so far.