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In the vibrant 1920s of America, a time of peace and hope following the Great War, a sinister force threatens to disrupt this tranquility. Sister Rosette Christopher, an exorcist for the Magdala Order, is tasked with battling the demons that emerge and cause chaos. Alongside her is Chrno, and together they frequently find themselves creating more havoc than the demons they aim to vanquish. During a specific mission, they encounter a young girl named Azmaria, known for her enchanting voice, who is in danger from her own stepfather. As Rosette and Chrno strive to protect her, deeper insights into their connection come to light, revealing there is more to their partnership than initially apparent.

In "Red River," Yuri, an ordinary modern-day teenager, is abruptly transported to the ancient Hittite empire in Anatolia. There, she becomes the target of a ruthless queen who plans to use her as a sacrificial pawn to eliminate all other heirs and secure the throne for her own son. Fortunately, Prince Kail rescues Yuri at the last moment. He vows to help her return home, but their efforts are repeatedly hindered by the queen's relentless schemes against them, as well as the growing romance between Yuri and Kail. Additional content includes the one-shot titled "Volume 28: Orontes Renka."

During a trip to the National Library, middle schoolers Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo get drawn into "The Universe of The Four Gods," an old Chinese book. Miaka becomes the chosen priestess of Suzaku and needs to collect her celestial warriors to call forth the god and get three wishes. At the same time, Yui is forced to be Seiryuu's priestess by the enemy country that follows Seiryuu. Once close friends, they are now pitted against each other, caught up in a drawn-out fight to summon their gods and make their wishes come true.

In the story "Superior," the Demon Queen Sheila has already killed more than half of all humans with brutal effectiveness. As her reign of terror shows no sign of ending, the surviving humans choose a hero named Exa to defeat her and her monstrous forces. However, Exa's intentions do not match humanity's; he values the lives of both humans and monsters equally. On his journey, the idealistic Exa saves a monster girl from a dragon, unaware that this creature is actually the Demon Queen herself. Intrigued by a human who shows kindness to enemies, Sheila adopts the persona of a shy and lovesick monster, joining Exa on his quest while secretly planning to betray him. Despite repeated exposure to Exa's beliefs, Sheila remains firm in her plans, though she often hesitates to act on them, suggesting that her fabricated feelings may be becoming genuine.

Rain Jewlitt, a 624-year-old immortal known as the Methuselah, is a laid-back individual who dresses like a priest. With his eternal youth, he's become a target, with a substantial bounty on his head for the secret of his immortality. Machika Balfaltin, a 14-year-old tomboy with boundless energy, sets out to kill Methuselah after her grandfather, the renowned assassin Zol the Grim Reaper, failed to do so. Her goal is to claim the bounty her grandfather couldn't. However, Rain continually rescues her from other bounty hunters who attempt to eliminate them both.

In "Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles," Rio, a pessimistic orphan raised in the slums, discovers at the age of seven that he is the reincarnation of Haruto Amakawa, a Japanese university student burdened by a tragic past. Alongside this revelation, he comes to realize his own remarkable magical abilities. Using these powers, he saves a kidnapped child, which gains him recognition and a spot at a prestigious academy for the nobility.

Lena Ha, the powerful and striking captain of her school's kendo team, meets Hye-Min Kang, whose father leads a major Korean corporation. They are instantly drawn to each other. But when Lena discovers they are half-siblings, she flees in shock, jumps into a strange body of water, and awakens in an unknown kingdom where she realizes she may be crucial to its salvation.

In "Dazzle," a young girl named Rahzel is cast out of her home by her father, who insists she must explore the world. Her travels take an unforeseen turn when she meets Alzeid, a reserved and resolute young man driven to avenge his father's death. Though their personalities clash, Rahzel and Alzeid are pulled toward one another, possibly from hidden emotions or their mutual magical gifts. As unlikely partners, they wander from location to location, employing their powers to aid those around them, and along the way, uncover their genuine fates.

Shinya is an unremarkable student, lacking athletic ability and plagued by a timid disposition that leaves him feeling insignificant. One day, he meets Haruna, a girl whose presence might change his fate. She identifies him as the Messiah, destined by the Lord to save her world, and offers to be his protector. Could this claim be true? Is his life of mediocrity simply a setup for such a significant role? Is he really the Messiah? And if he is, can he even save himself, much less an entire world? The story includes one-shots from Volume 4: Night Keeper and Volume 6: Exorcist.

In this retelling of the classic Ribbon no Kishi, the story takes place in a medieval fantasy world where Princess Sapphire is forced to pose as a male prince in order to inherit the throne, since women are not allowed to rule. This ruse starts at her birth when her father, the King, announces that his newborn is a son instead of a daughter. The King makes this choice to stop Duke Duralumon, an evil character who would tyrannically govern the kingdom if he became king, and the King is resolved to avoid this at any cost.

An unexpected meeting with the mysterious Goodfellow guides Ryang to a spring where fairies are bathing. There, Ryang meets Fanta, a fairy who desires only to remain with him in the human world. Living with a fairy is challenging enough, but Fanta complicates things further when her rival places a curse on him, condemning him to a series of 108 doomed romances.

Guts, once known as the Black Swordsman and a mercenary, pursues a path of vengeance. After enduring a brutal childhood, he finds someone he can trust and respect, but that bond is shattered when that person betrays him, stripping away everything precious to him in pursuit of their own ambitions. Now marked for death, Guts faces unrelenting persecution from dark forces. Driven by a grim and tragic mission, wielding immense strength and a colossal sword, he pushes forward undeterred by any obstacle, even death itself, until he can confront the one who stole his and his lover's humanity. This synopsis also includes a one-shot titled "Berserk: The Prototype," featured in Volume 14.

In a world where alchemists can alter and transform matter through their expertise, these practitioners are esteemed for their knowledge and abilities. Yet, despite alchemy's immense power, it cannot accomplish everything—especially human transmutation, which is forbidden due to its severe repercussions. Disregarding these warnings, the brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric attempt to bring their deceased mother back to life through human transmutation. The attempt ends in catastrophe: Edward loses his left leg, and Alphonse loses his entire body. In a desperate move, Edward sacrifices his own right arm to bind Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. Time passes, and the two brothers set out on a journey across the nation in search of the Philosopher's Stone, hoping to regain their original bodies. Their quest, however, reveals far darker truths than they ever anticipated.

For years, Twenty-Fifth Bam lived a solitary life until he met Rachel. With her decision to climb the Tower firmly set, Rachel prepares to leave Bam behind to chase her ambition. Following Rachel through a radiant barrier, Bam begins his journey to ascend the Tower, driven by his wish to reunite with her. The Tower, however, is a treacherous realm filled with ancient mysteries, formidable creatures, and hostile individuals. Each floor is overseen by an Administrator who imposes rigorous trials on those brave enough to face them, pushing their limits to the extreme. When confronting Headon, the Administrator of the first floor, Bam learns he is classified as an "Irregular"—someone who entered the Tower without being chosen by it, an exceptionally rare occurrence. Even with this revelation, Bam's path forward remains unwavering. Whether it be riches, strength, fame, or reunion with Rachel, the summit of the Tower promises to fulfill every desire.

In "Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNICL," kind-hearted Syaoran is a close friend of Sakura, the princess of the Clow Kingdom who possesses the extraordinary ability to reshape reality. When a shadowy figure attempts to seize control of Sakura's powers, her memories scatter into various dimensions as feathers. To rescue her, Syaoran seeks help from the Dimensional Witch and joins forces with two other wanderers—Kurogane and Fai D. Flourite. Kurogane, an expelled ninja with exceptional fighting skills, longs to return to his homeland. Meanwhile, Fai, a sorcerer from Celes, aims to travel through different dimensions to escape his troubled past. To cross dimensions, each of the trio must sacrifice something precious. Syaoran agrees to give up his bond with Sakura as the price to the Dimensional Witch. United in purpose, Syaoran, Kurogane, and Fai embark on a quest across numerous worlds, confronting their destined challenges.

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.

Kagome Higurashi's normal life is interrupted when a demon pulls her through a well, sending her 500 years into the past. In this era, demons exist alongside humans, and Kagome unknowingly carries a powerful artifact from her world—the Shikon Jewel. Any demon that gets this gem gains immense power, making Kagome a prime target. While fighting off a demon, Kagome accidentally shatters the jewel as she tries to defend herself, scattering its fragments across feudal Japan. Realizing the consequences, Kagome joins forces with the half-demon Inuyasha to collect all the pieces before evil forces take them.

Kraft Lawrence, a wandering merchant who travels alone, sees his usual routine of trading and travel change when he finds a naked girl with wolf-like features named Holo sleeping in his cart. Holo says she is a local harvest deity who people revere, but she has become tired of being the God of Good Harvest after giving the village plentiful crops every year while they did not appreciate her. She makes an agreement with Lawrence: if he helps her get away from the villagers, she will assist him with his business. As they go together to different towns, Lawrence finds out both the good things and the hard parts of being with a proud and clever wolf goddess.

In 2022, the launch of Sword Art Online—a revolutionary VRMMORPG powered by the NerveGear system, which allows complete immersion through direct neural connection—generates worldwide excitement among gamers. Yet their enthusiasm turns to dread when they realize the game lacks a critical feature: the ability to log out. The players become trapped inside the digital world of Aincrad, their physical bodies rendered immobile by the NerveGear. They face a grim ultimatum: clear all one hundred floors of Aincrad to earn their freedom, or suffer a fatal consequence—"game over" means permanent death in both the virtual and real worlds.

In Devilman, the gentle-hearted Akira Fudou frequently finds himself at the mercy of others. Upon reuniting with his childhood friend Ryou Asuka, she reveals a startling truth: demons are real and intend to conquer Earth. Determined to help Ryou protect humanity, Akira agrees to attend the decadent and corrupt Black Sabbath event to merge with a demon. After a near-death experience, he fuses with Amon, a demon feared even by other demons, creating Devilman—a powerful entity that combines Amon's immense strength with Akira's kind heart. As Devilman, Akira uses his new abilities to fight the demonic threat, working to prevent the impending collapse of human society.

Futaba Okeya is a 14-year-old boy who can see ghosts and always keeps a prominent birthmark on his left cheek hidden under a bandage. One day, a new student named Kouko Ishigami joins his class, marked by a scar on her forehead and followed by the spirit of a tall, friendly man. Futaba feels an instant attraction to Kouko, thinking it might be love at first sight. After a disturbing dream about her, he wakes up crying and senses a deep familiarity, which drives him to try to befriend her. However, a series of events leads Futaba to reveal his birthmark to Kouko, causing her to declare him her eternal enemy. Enraged, Kouko explains that they are connected through reincarnation, and the birthmark is a curse she placed on him in a past life to identify and ultimately defeat him. Kouko then summons a flaming circular device called the "spirit circle" and attacks Futaba, sending him tumbling down a staircase into the memories of one of his former lives. The story of Spirit Circle follows Futaba as he journeys through his various past lives, gradually uncovering the truth behind his conflict with Kouko.

Yuugi Mutou, a high school student frequently targeted by bullies, spends his nights absorbed in board games and puzzles within his room. His love for games stems from his grandfather, who runs the game shop where they both live. After solving the ancient Millennium Puzzle one night, Yuugi awakens a concealed, darker identity called Yami Yuugi. In moments of intense stress, Yuugi transforms into this bold and fearsome alter ego, assuming the role of a vengeful figure who challenges bullies and wrongdoers to high-stakes games, where losing brings severe repercussions. As Yuugi and his dark counterpart gain allies among those who once tormented him, they forge strong bonds with these new companions. However, the group soon faces enemies far more dangerous than school bullies—people who twist games for evil purposes, putting Yuugi and his friends' lives at risk.

In the land of Jushin, secret operatives known as the amen osa (referred to as angyō onshi in the original Japanese) worked in the shadows across the realm. Appointed by the king, their mission was to expose and discipline dishonest officials, upholding fairness for the citizens.

Julian sneaks onto a slave vessel, beginning a journey to the expansive continent with a hundred other prisoners, all longing for freedom—until...?! Accompany him on this groundbreaking adventure through a gripping dark fantasy story.