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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.

The city is thrown into turmoil by a downtown redevelopment project. Andou, a high school student, has a special power: he can force others to speak his thoughts aloud, similar to ventriloquism. At the same time, Inukai, a mysterious individual, leads the vigilante group called Grass Hopper. The story centers on the intersection of these two characters, delving into themes of courage, resolve, and conflict.

In the vast steel labyrinth filled with horrifying monsters, humanity survives in scattered, fearful enclaves, always on the verge of annihilation. Navigating this desolate landscape is a solitary, enigmatic youth named Killy. Equipped with extraordinary abilities and an uncommon Graviton Beam Emitter, Killy wages relentless combat against brutal beasts and hostile entities, driven by his urgent quest to locate a human carrier of the Net Terminal Gene—the genetic key potentially capable of repairing the fractured world. Blame!'s dark narrative chronicles Killy's journey as he meets new individuals, endures further conflicts, and edges closer to uncovering the Net Terminal Gene. Throughout his travels, the underlying secrets of this world are gradually exposed.

Kazuki Hoshino values his ordinary daily life above all else. His school days are filled with easygoing moments spent with friends—until the transfer student Aine Aya arrives and shatters that peace. The moment this cold, beautiful girl appears in his classroom, she speaks to him in baffling terms: "I've come to destroy you. This is my 13,118th transfer. After going through so many, I started getting bored, so this time I'll add some fun by making a formal declaration." With these enigmatic words, Kazuki's cherished everyday life descends into chaos and dread—Aya's sudden arrival hints at hidden secrets behind his seemingly ordinary friends, including the mysterious devices known as "boxes."

Elfen Lied follows Lucy, a Diclonius—a human with small horns and invisible telekinetic hands—who is subjected to harsh government experiments. When she finds an opportunity to escape, Lucy, scarred by her past torment, retaliates violently against those who held her captive. As she flees, a serious head wound splits her personality: one part becomes a docile, minimally verbal child. In this fragmented state, Lucy comes across Kouta and his cousin Yuka, two college students who, oblivious to her dangerous background, care for her while she is injured. Their act of compassion pulls them into a web of government secrecy and intrigue. Included one-shots: Volume 1: MOL Volume 2: Digitopolis Volume 3: Memoria Volume 5: Elfen Lied

Jin Kanzaki is a seemingly ordinary homeless boy who possesses extraordinary strength, which he uses to assist others, much to his grandfather's delight. However, Jin insists on charging 10,000 yen for every act of kindness, much to his grandfather's annoyance. Jin's peaceful life takes a drastic turn when he encounters a Player, a dangerous entity linked to a series of inexplicable murders. As Jin navigates this new perilous situation through sheer force, a group of mysterious men also searches for someone with a ring-like mark on their hand. In their quest, deeper secrets about the world unravel, hinting that Jin may be central to solving the enigma.

In "Until Death Do Us Part," twelve-year-old Haruka Touyama possesses extraordinary precognitive abilities, and she is hunted by greedy corporations intent on exploiting her unique talent. Cut off from her family, she uses her foresight to locate an ally capable of helping her escape her pursuers. She chooses a blind man walking through the busy streets of Tokyo—a decision that appears strange but is confirmed by her unerring instincts. The man, who hides a blade inside his walking stick, reveals his true proficiency by effortlessly defeating a group of corporate thugs. Realizing she will never stop being chased, Haruka asks the mysterious swordsman to guard her—"until death do us part."

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 her final memory, Natsu Iwashimizu shares cherished meals with her family. However, upon waking, she discovers she's on a sinking ship, saved by three unfamiliar faces: Arashi Aota, whose kindness is matched only by his short fuse; Semimaru Asai, who teases Natsu's shy demeanor; and Botan Saotome, a skilled individual who grasps the gravity of their situation. Together, they manage to escape and navigate towards a deserted island. Unbeknownst to them, this enigmatic land is actually post-apocalyptic Japan. A meteorite impact has eradicated human life and transformed the planet's ecosystem. To repopulate the earth, the government initiated the "7 Seeds" program, sending five teams—Spring, Summer A, Summer B, Autumn, and Winter—each comprising seven resilient youth and a guide. Natsu and her crew belong to Summer B, deemed social outliers. Their survival hinges on finding one of seven government shelters for supplies. In a perilous, alien world devoid of familiar support, the quartet must learn to work together to endure.

In the centuries following Armageddon, the appearance of a second moon, dubbed the "Vampire's Moon," ignites a conflict between humanity and the Methuselah, vampiric beings that subsist on human blood. Esther Blanchett, an orphan raised in the Church of St. Matthias within the city of Istvan, meets Abel Nightroad, a priest dispatched by the Vatican—an ally of humanity—to address threats. Despite his seemingly mild nature, Abel harbors a concealed identity as "The Crusnik," a vampire that preys on other vampires and serves as the Vatican’s ultimate weapon. Esther's serene existence is shattered when the church faces a bombing, and she is betrayed by her sole confidant, Dietrich. Left with no options, she decides to team up with Abel and Tres Iqus, a humanoid machine, to journey to Rome and discover the truth behind the destruction of her sanctuary. Along their perilous path, they must confront various challenges and delve into the mysteries surrounding Abel's background.

In the wake of the events from Darker than Black, Hei, also known as BK201, and Yin come back to Tokyo, aiming to look into a Black Dandelion. This enigmatic object bestows powers similar to those of a Contractor upon anyone who touches it.

In a world overrun by bandits and demons where law has collapsed, Sona Yuki's family is slaughtered by raiders, leaving him gravely wounded with a snake-shaped mark branded onto his hand. As he hovers near death, Garami—a woman who deals in arms—approaches and presents a harsh choice: either endure the brutal reality of survival or surrender to oblivion. Yuki chooses to live, and Garami, a weapons trader and mercenary, saves his life in return for his servitude. They journey between settlements, taking on contracts, and Yuki slowly comes to see the true cruelty and merciless nature of the world they inhabit.

In the quiet villages and towns of 18th century Europe, demons called the Ill lurk within beautiful works of art, brought to life by the creators' suffering. These pieces, with their stunning allure, tempt innocent people who then fall victim to the Ill, leading them to commit violent acts. The only ones able to expel these malevolent spirits are the hunters of the Ciste Vihad. March is a hunter who travels from place to place, searching for the antiques that house the Ill before they can ensnare more victims. In cases where disaster has already occurred, March uses their formidable skills to confront the menacing Ill. Each artifact, born from sorrow, carries its own story, as do the lives it takes. However, March’s personal story might be the most poignant of all.

In a world reshaped by Armageddon, the ongoing conflict between humans, known as Terrans, and vampires, called Methuselah, rages on as the Vatican and the New Human Empire clash. Amidst the relentless violence, some strive for peace and understanding between the two sides, but their efforts are undermined by the Rosenkreuz Orden, a faction of extremist vampires that deliberately fuels discord to heighten hostilities. To counter this menace, Cardinal Caterina leads the Vatican’s special operations unit, "AX," deploying every resource at their disposal, including a vampire who feeds on the blood of other vampires.

Ryosonuke comes from a distinguished clan with an impressive bloodline, but he himself is nothing special. Kicked out of his home, he makes a living as a tradesman. After receiving a vampire doll from his sempai, his spilled blood awakens it. With his sempai's death, he also gains a meat eating girl. The two girls help Ryosonuke control the monster hidden in his blood, while various people come after him for different reasons. Since December 24, 2004, this series has been on hiatus.

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 the town of Kurouzu-cho, Kirie Goshima leads an ordinary life with her family. While heading to the train station to meet her boyfriend Shuuichi Saito, she spots his father staring intently at a snail shell in an alley. She dismisses it as insignificant and brings it up to Shuuichi, who tells her his father has been behaving strangely. Shuuichi expresses a desire to leave the town with Kirie, convinced that Kurouzu-cho is afflicted by a curse of spirals. As his father's fixation on spiral patterns grows, it sets off a chain of terrifying and inexplicable events that drive the townspeople into a spiral of madness.

After a catastrophic earthquake leveled Tokyo, Deadman Wonderland was built atop the ruins. It appears to be a theme park, but in truth, it functions as a prison where inmates are turned into attractions for public amusement. The general public remains unaware of the dark reality hidden beneath the surface. Ganta Igarashi, an ordinary middle school student in the post-earthquake world, manages to lead a normal life until a masked killer known as the Red Man slaughters everyone in his class. Ganta is knocked unconscious during the attack and becomes the sole survivor, only to be framed for the murders and sent to Deadman Wonderland. To survive, he must navigate the prison's twisted games. Meanwhile, Shiro, a girl who claims to be Ganta's childhood friend and is waiting for him inside the prison, may hold the key to the Red Man's true identity.

Susumu Nakoshi, a middle-aged man living a double existence between a luxury hotel and a park where the homeless gather, meets a mysterious stranger who proposes trepanation—a surgical procedure that involves drilling a hole into the skull. The stranger insists Nakoshi is the ideal candidate for their experiment. Despite initial hesitation, Nakoshi agrees after his car is impounded, arranging for 22-year-old medical student Manabu Ito to perform the operation for 700,000 yen. At first, there seem to be no effects from the procedure, with Nakoshi showing no signs of abnormality. However, his world takes a strange turn when he begins seeing homunculi, tiny humanoid figures, inside every person he encounters. Transformed by this new perception, Nakoshi must confront the challenge of dealing with these homunculi.

Seventeen years ago, immortal beings called Ajin, or demi-humans, first appeared on battlefields in Africa, marking a major discovery for humanity. Though the government claims they are compatible with society, rumors persist that Ajin are hunted down for cruel, secret experiments. Kei Nagai, an aloof high school student aiming to become a doctor, just wants a normal life. His world shatters when he survives a car crash that should have been fatal. After reviving, Kei is immediately identified as an Ajin due to the bounty on his head, leaving him confused by his new immortality and unable to prove his innocence. Forced to go into hiding to escape both government pursuit and public hatred, Kei is approached by a rebellious group of Ajin who urge him to fight back against human authorities. As tensions between humans and Ajin escalate, Kei must face his own loyalties and decide where his true allegiances lie.

In 1999, a massive meteorite impact on Antarctica melted the ice sheets, causing global sea levels to rise dramatically and altering the world's climate, resulting in the deaths of over half of Earth's population. By 2015, the remaining human civilization faces new threats from mysterious beings called Angels—creatures of unknown origin that relentlessly destroy what is left of the world. Shinji Ikari, a 14-year-old boy, arrives in the fortified city of Tokyo-3, destined to fight these Angels. Recruited by his father's secret organization, NERV, Shinji is tasked with piloting an Evangelion, a colossal bio-mechanical robot built to battle the Angels. Bearing the burden of saving the world, Shinji must find the courage and resolve to protect both the future and himself. However, as the frequency of conflicts between Evangelions and Angels increases, the grim truth about their world slowly comes to light.

In Parasyte, mysterious creatures known as Parasites, roughly the size of tennis balls, emerge from unknown origins and in unknown numbers, seeking to invade human bodies to survive. Sixteen-year-old high school student Shinichi Izumi leads a peaceful life with his parents until a Parasite attempts to take over his body. The attempt fails, leaving the Parasite fused with only Shinichi's right arm. Both retain their individual consciousnesses, and the Parasite, now named Migi, proposes they cooperate to survive. With no other choice, Shinichi agrees, and he must uphold his moral values as he and Migi confront other murderous Parasites.

Throughout history, numerous secret organizations have fought against monstrous threats. Among these is Hellsing, an English outfit commanded by the astute Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing. Her most powerful asset and hunter is Alucard, an invincible vampire engineered by her father. Despite being one of the enemy, Alucard is devoted to serving and protecting her. A fresh menace arises, and alongside Seras Victoria, his newly transformed vampire associate, Alucard must investigate the cause of the recent vampire assaults. He faces opposition from some humans and will eliminate any obstacles in his path.

In a high school classroom, students mourn the tragic death of their beloved classmate, Tomie Kawakami, who was brutally murdered and dismembered. The class is shocked by such a cruel fate befalling someone so admired and beautiful. However, a stunningly familiar figure suddenly enters the room. Tomie, with her striking good looks and a beauty mark under her left eye, apologizes for her tardiness, leaving everyone bewildered. This marks just the beginning of the enigmatic events revolving around this apparently otherworldly woman. Anyone who catches Tomie’s attention finds themselves irresistibly drawn to her, yet simultaneously overwhelmed by a sinister desire to dismember her—a desire that often results in action. Remarkably, Tomie always returns from the dead, continuing her favorite game of toying with men.