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Yamato Akitsuki, a bright and energetic boy, is excited to begin his high school life in Tokyo. Grateful for his aunt’s offer of a free room in her apartment building, he accepts without realizing it is an all-girls dormitory. His first day of school takes an interesting turn when Yamato notices a girl excelling at the high jump. Her skill and beauty captivate him, and he becomes determined to get to know her better. By chance, this girl, Suzuka Asahina, turns out to be his next-door neighbor. However, their interactions so far have caused Suzuka to form a negative impression of him. Despite these misunderstandings, Yamato decides to join the track team to try to make an impression on her. He soon finds himself developing into a promising sprinter in the 100-meter race. Balancing friendship and potential romance, Yamato dedicates himself to training, hoping to win Suzuka’s heart.

Kotesashi Kouyou is a highly skilled masseur with dreams of becoming a sports doctor and earning a scholarship to medical school. Starting in the spring, he enrolls in the high school attached to Seiwa University, a school renowned for its athletic programs. Since his family isn't well off, he takes a job as a hostel manager—a position that also provides him with a place to live—so he can cover his school expenses. There, he encounters female high school athletes dealing with a variety of problems. Kotesashi's duty is to care for them both physically and mentally while serving as the hostel manager.

The referee blows the whistle, the ball rises, a pass, a set, and a powerful spike. In volleyball, two teams face off across a towering net. Standing at only 170 centimeters, the "Little Giant" leaps over the net and the line of defenders with ease. Young Shouyou Hinata is mesmerized by the star player's crow-like figure. Inspired to reach such heights, the diminutive Hinata assembles a team in his last year of middle school and enters his first competition. Unfortunately, his team faces a devastating loss in their opening match against the formidable Kitagawa Daiichi, dominated by the talented but domineering setter called the "King of the Court," Tobio Kageyama. With dreams of facing Kageyama again and following the footsteps of the Little Giant, Hinata enrolls at Karasuno High School. His plans are derailed when he finds Kageyama is now his teammate. Now, Hinata must find his place on the team and work with the challenging Kageyama to overcome his personal shortcomings and strive towards his goal of becoming a top high school volleyball player. Included one-shot: Volume 14: Nisekyuu!!

In response to the declining standards of Japanese football, the Japan Football Association enlists the controversial and unconventional coach Jinpachi Ego to propel the nation towards winning the World Cup. Believing that Japan lacks a striker with sufficient confidence and desire to score, Jinpachi initiates the Blue Lock—a harsh training ground where 300 top high school strikers from across Japan compete against each other. The last remaining player will secure the spot on the national team's striker position, while those who get eliminated will be barred forever from representing Japan. One of the selected participants is Yoichi Isagi, a striker whose high school team did not advance to the national tournament due to his decision to pass the ball rather than shoot, leading to a lost opportunity. Plagued by self-doubt over whether a more selfish approach might have changed the outcome, Yoichi embraces the Blue Lock challenge. His goal is to settle his uncertainties and achieve his ultimate aspiration: becoming the world's best striker and leading Japan to World Cup triumph.

In his first year at Shohoku High, Hanamichi Sakuragi—a towering, boisterous teen with fiery red hair and immense physical power—aims to break his string of 50 rejections and secure a girlfriend. Despite his intimidating presence and history of causing trouble, which keeps fellow students at bay, he spends his first day mulling over the thoughts: "I hate basketball" and "I need a girlfriend." During this time, Haruko Akogi, unaware of his antics, takes note of Hanamichi's height and playfully inquires whether he enjoys basketball. Caught off guard by the attention from a girl, he hastily agrees, even though he genuinely dislikes the sport. When Haruko challenges him to a slam dunk at the gym, Hanamichi, inexperienced as he is, attempts the move but ends up hitting his head against the backboard instead. Still, Haruko is awed by his raw talent and alerts the school's basketball captain about his unusual skills. Consequently, Hanamichi is thrown into the competitive realm of basketball for a girl he scarcely knows, eventually discovering that the sport holds more than he originally thought.

Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old former gang member carrying a reputation as a pervert, unexpectedly secures a position as a teacher. The story follows Onizuka as he works to outsmart and earn the trust of his rebellious Class 3-4, a group determined to get him fired. Along the way, he must confront obstacles including the irritable, balding Vice Principal Hiroshi Uchiyamada, old enemies from his biker days, and his own unorthodox teaching methods. Despite these challenges, Onizuka perseveres, helping his students, pursuing the affections of teacher Azusa Futsuyuki, and striving to live up to his self-given title. This collection also includes the side story "GTO: Great Toroko Oppai♡" (Tomoko's Big Adventures).

At fifteen, Souma Yukihira dreams of one day surpassing his father's cooking skills and taking over their modest family diner. But when his father suddenly decides to close the restaurant to pursue culinary work overseas, Souma is steered toward enrolling at the prestigious Totsuki Culinary Academy. Known for its grueling curriculum and high dropout rate, Totsuki only produces elite chefs. Reluctantly, Souma enters the academy's high school division for the entrance exam, unaware of the intense rivalries, new friendships, and countless sleepless nights that lie ahead. Included one-shot: Volume 3: Kimi to Watashi no Renai Soudan

Mori Buntarou is determined to achieve the highest level of success through relentless effort and endurance. His ultimate ambition is to stand on a peak that no one else has reached, experiencing the unmatched victory that comes with such an accomplishment. Buntarou's journey begins when he starts at a new high school. Although he tends to stay to himself, his classmates convince him to scale the school building without any safety gear. Unfazed by the danger, he climbs the structure until he encounters a tough challenge—a horizontal overhang near the top. Caught up in the rush of adrenaline, he takes a bold leap for the final hold, securing his spot at the highest point. From this elevated vantage, Buntarou sees a new goal that had been hidden from him before—an even greater summit waiting to be conquered. Driven by this insight and a renewed sense of purpose, he throws himself fully into the thrilling sport of rock climbing.

Ken, a high school student from a wealthy background, becomes a notorious fighter after losing his parents due to their connections to the Yakuza. Driven solely by his affection for his classmate Yumi, Ken's world shifts when he learns of her decision to move to Korea to join the police force. Determined to be with her, he leaves his life in Japan behind and follows her. Unexpectedly, Ken finds himself leading a local gang and keeps this new role hidden from Yumi. As their leader, the gang is renamed the Sun-Ken Rock Group under his guidance. One-shot included: Volume 12: Trigun: The Lost Plant

In "Real," Tomomi Nomiya, who once led his high school basketball team as captain and later turned to delinquency, chooses to leave school after a car accident that permanently alters a young girl's life, burdening him with intense guilt. While he devotes himself to assisting her, he encounters Kiyoharu Togawa, a former sprinter now playing wheelchair basketball as a replacement after losing function in his right leg. After a one-on-one basketball game where Tomomi suffers a decisive loss to Kiyoharu, he understands he cannot abandon his passion for the sport. He resolves to support others while pursuing his dream of becoming a professional player. Meanwhile, Hisanobu Takahashi, who succeeded Tomomi as the high school team's captain, becomes permanently paralyzed from the waist down following an accident. The story follows these three young men as they confront their disabilities and personal struggles in pursuit of their goals, igniting a shared passion that brings them together.

Taiki Inomata is a third-year junior high student at Eimei Academy, a combined junior and senior high school known for its strong sports programs. He joins the senior high badminton team and makes it his goal to be the first to arrive at morning practice. However, he is always beaten there by Chinatsu Kano, a first-year senior high student and the object of his affection. Chinatsu is a key player on the basketball team, far more popular and accomplished than Taiki. Though Taiki is a dependable badminton player, the gap between them feels impossible to bridge, especially when it comes to her romantic interest. Unexpectedly, circumstances lead to Chinatsu living under the same roof as Taiki. Determined to become someone Chinatsu can look up to, Taiki sets his sights on the National tournament, mirroring her own goals. Through intense training, he works to build a meaningful connection with his new housemate.

In "Hajime no Ippo: Fighting Spirit!," Makunouchi Ippo is a 16-year-old high school student who spends his days helping his mother run their family business, leaving him with little free time and making him a target for bullies. When one such bullying incident occurs, a boxer named Mamoru Takamura steps in to save Ippo and introduces him to the Kamogawa Boxing Gym. This encounter becomes a turning point as Ippo discovers an unexpected talent for boxing and decides to pursue a career as a professional. Despite Mamoru's doubts about Ippo's dedication, Ippo takes on a difficult challenge set before him and throws himself into intense training. Along the way, Ippo learns what true strength really means, forms new friendships, and faces tough opponents.

Following his high school graduation, Yuuki Wakura reflects on the disappearance of his sister five years prior during a catastrophic event linked to Mato, a mysterious dimension connected to Earth through strange portals. Mato is a demonic realm teeming with lethal creatures called Shuuki that threaten humanity. A turning point came when a fruit from Mato was found, bestowing extraordinary abilities solely upon women, enabling them to combat the Shuuki. This discovery led to the formation of a new matriarchal regime and the creation of the Demon Defense Force, a female-led organization that marginalized men in society. Upon accidentally being transported to Mato, Yuuki finds himself unable to return alone. Faced with imminent peril from the Shuuki, he is unexpectedly saved by a girl clad in military uniform. Kyouka Uzen, the leader of the Demon Defense Force's Seventh Unit, is an ambitious individual whose unique powers are often overlooked by her colleagues. In this dire situation, Kyouka sees an opportunity to fully harness her abilities by making Yuuki her captive, believing his subjugation is essential for defeating the Shuuki.

Itsuki Minami, nicknamed the "Babyface" of the Eastside, is known as both the toughest and most good-looking student at Higashi Junior High. His daily life is already eventful, as he lives with the mysterious and captivating Noyamano sisters. But his world takes a dangerous turn when he helps his school defeat a gang of vengeful thugs from the Westside, who are backed by organized crime. This victory comes at a heavy price, putting his school, his friends, and everything he cares about at risk. In his darkest moment, the Noyamano sisters step in and offer to teach him a special skill that could protect his school from future attacks—and launch Itsuki into an exciting and dangerous new world.

In "Sankarea: Undying Love," Chihiro Furuya has an unusual fascination with the dead, especially female zombies. After his beloved cat Baabu dies accidentally, his obsession grows, and he begins experimenting with a potion meant to bring the dead back to life. Despite repeated failures, Chihiro nearly gives up on his goal to resurrect Baabu. Just before he abandons the effort, Chihiro meets Rea Sanka, a beautiful but deeply troubled girl, who inspires him to keep trying. By adding toxic hydrangea petals to his potion, Chihiro finally creates the elixir he has been seeking. Unbeknownst to him, Rea drinks the concoction, believing its poison will end her life. After a fatal accident, Rea dies, but the elixir works, bringing her back as a zombie. Freed from her oppressive past, Rea chooses to live with Chihiro, who now must use his knowledge of the undead to care for the teenage zombie girl.

On his first day at Deimon Private High School, timid and frequently bullied Sena Kobayakawa faces off against a group of delinquents. By utilizing his exceptional speed, developed through years of evading harassment, he manages a daring escape. Youichi Hiruma, the intimidating captain of the Deimon Devil Bats football team, notices Sena’s remarkable running ability and coerces him into joining the team as a running back, much to Sena's dismay who had wished to be the team manager. Sena is compelled to adopt the identity of "Eyeshield 21" by wearing a special helmet that conceals his face along with jersey number 21, becoming a key but hidden asset for the Devil Bats. Gradually, Sena finds himself growing fond of football and aims to help the team achieve their goal of winning the Christmas Bowl, the national high school football championship.

As the oldest of many siblings, Yuki Machida has grown up taking on responsibilities, always putting her family first while often setting aside her own emotions. She becomes the manager of the basketball club, initially hoping to stay close to her crush. But when the new school year begins, Shou Naruse—an exceptionally skilled player—immediately sets his sights on Yuki. Though she keeps a calm and distant facade, Naruse relentlessly pursues her, surprising her with kisses, asking for permission to touch her, and openly stating his intentions. His behavior makes it harder for her to focus on basketball and keep her usual composure.

In "Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls," monsters are not merely products of imagination but real beings in search of human companionship. Three years ago, the world discovered that mythical creatures such as harpies, centaurs, and catgirls are genuine, possessing scales, feathers, horns, and fangs. The "Cultural Exchange Between Species Act" has allowed these formerly legendary beings to integrate into human society, though this process remains in its early stages. Kurusu Kimihito, an ordinary human, finds himself involuntarily enrolled in the government's exchange program, which completely upends his life. He becomes responsible for caring for Miia, a lamia resembling a snake-like monster girl, as she adapts to human life. However, Miia is highly charming, and the law prohibiting interspecies reproduction is strictly enforced. Complicating Kimihito's situation further is the arrival of a striking centaur and a teasing harpy, leaving him to navigate his growing affections under difficult circumstances.

The story centers on Teikou Middle School, famous for its extraordinary basketball program that produced the "Generation of Miracles"—five prodigies whose distinct abilities made them unbeatable during their final year. Their overwhelming confidence eventually caused the group to split apart, with each member enrolling in a different high school after graduating. Taiga Kagami, who recently moved back from the United States, joins Seirin High School's basketball team hoping to find strong teammates. There, he encounters Tetsuya Kuroko, who seems like a standard player at first. Kagami learns that Kuroko was actually the "Phantom Sixth Man" of the Generation of Miracles—a nearly invisible player renowned for his exceptional passing skills, secretly supporting the team's success. Together with this new partner, they aim to defeat the Generation of Miracles and lead Seirin to the top of Japanese high school basketball.

Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old wizard who recently graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, has two primary objectives: locating his missing father, the legendary Thousand Master, and earning the title of Magister Magi, a wizard whose purpose is to aid the non-magical world. As his final assignment, he is sent to teach English at a Japanese middle school. Upon his arrival, Negi is surprised to discover that he is responsible for a homeroom class of thirty-one girls. One of his students, Asuna Kagurazaka, accidentally discovers his magical identity. With this secret now exposed, Negi must prevent it from spreading further while dealing with various magical threats emerging both inside and outside Mahora Academy, all while continuing his search for his father.

After finishing high school, Hideki Motosuwa moves to Tokyo to attend a cram school, hoping to get into his dream university. Working late nights at a bar leaves him disconnected from new technology, especially humanoid computers called Persocoms. Wanting one for himself, Hideki finds a discarded persocom in a pile of trash. When he turns it on, he discovers this persocom, who can only say "Chii," is unusual. He names her Chii and learns she can think and learn on her own, making her a rare Chobit. Hideki begins helping Chii adjust to human life while trying to solve the mystery of the Chobit series.

In "Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi," Kenichi Shirahama, a gentle but often bullied 15-year-old, joins his school's karate club with the aim of becoming stronger. However, he quickly becomes a punching bag for the seniors. His life takes a turn when Miu Fuuriniji, a stunning new student and skilled martial artist, introduces him to the Ryozanpaku dojo. There, Kenichi meets six unusual masters who immediately take him under their wing. The series chronicles Kenichi's journey as the world's strongest disciple, training relentlessly under these exceptional martial arts masters, each with their distinct fighting style. His goal is to gain the strength necessary to protect what is important to him.

In the quiet town of Hiroshima, Haruto Kirishima enjoys a peaceful life until Yuzuki Eba, a mysterious girl from the city, suddenly moves in with him. Yuzuki, with her lively and unpredictable spirit, has left behind her bustling life in Tokyo to return to the tranquil countryside she remembers fondly from her youth, thrusting herself into Haruto’s world uninvited. Initially burdened by this unexpected living situation, Haruto finds himself navigating high school life with this clumsy, freeloading companion. However, as their relationship evolves, Haruto struggles between his growing feelings for Yuzuki and his secret crush on his classmate, Nanami Kanzaki. Despite the simplicity of rural living, Haruto faces complexities akin to those found in the dense cityscape. Through the lens of time’s unpredictable nature, "Kimi no Iru Machi" illustrates how a single day can unexpectedly unite strangers or just as quickly pull them apart. Included one-shot: Volume 6 - Yuna

In "Medaka Box," Kurokami Medaka, a first-year student, becomes Student Council President and creates a suggestion box called the "Medaka Box." She invites all students to share their concerns freely, promising to solve every single one. After winning the Student Council election with 98 percent of the votes, Medaka, as the only council member, enlists her childhood friend Hitoyoshi Zenkichi, who reluctantly takes the lowest position in the council. The team grows when Medaka recruits Akune Kouki, a former judo club member, as secretary, and Kikaijima Mogana, a current swim club member, as treasurer, for a daily payment of 300 yen. The Student Council works on solving problems reported through the Medaka Box, handling various challenges like students in the wrong clubs causing trouble, girls asking for advice on love letters, and people searching for lost pets. Through these efforts, they slowly earn the trust and respect of the entire school.