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In "Kokoro Connect," the Cultural Research Club consists of a wrestling enthusiast, a carefree airhead, a sarcastic cynic, a laid-back joker, and a hyperfeminine member. Their ordinary high school life is thrown into chaos when they suddenly begin swapping bodies with one another. At first amusing, these exchanges grow increasingly uncomfortable as personal boundaries are breached and hidden secrets come to light—secrets powerful enough to threaten their friendship. As they struggle with these changes, they must discover who or what is causing the body swaps, whether the phenomenon will stop, and if their club can survive such turmoil. Explore this acclaimed ensemble comedy-drama light novel written by renowned author Sadanatsu Anda!

The difficulties of adulthood and the harsh realities of office work often make people wish they could go back to their younger years and choose differently. This feeling leads 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki to consider an unusual offer. After returning home from his part-time job, Arata is contacted by Ryou Yoake, a representative from the ReLife Research Institute, who presents an experimental program designed to improve his job prospects. The ReLife project plans to change Arata's appearance to that of a 17-year-old, allowing him to experience high school again for one year. After this trial ends, he will receive a job offer, something he has had trouble getting since leaving his previous job. Despite his doubts, Arata agrees to the strange arrangement. But his adult way of thinking and his lack of recent school experience make handling everyday life in high school harder than he expected.

After losing both parents, Tooru Honda finds herself living in a tent in the woods until the Souma family takes her in. But the Soumas are far from ordinary—they carry a hidden curse: when hugged by someone of the opposite sex, they turn into animals from the Chinese zodiac. Tooru vows to help Kyou and Yuki Souma keep their secret from classmates and from her close friends Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima. As she gets drawn deeper into the mysterious lives of the Soumas, she meets more family members and starts forming bonds with them. Though the curse has brought much pain and hardship to many Soumas, Tooru may be the one who can mend their wounded hearts and bring them peace.

In *Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You*, fifteen-year-old Sawako Kuronuma is constantly mistaken for Sadako Yamamura, the terrifying ghost from *The Ring*. Because of their striking resemblance, her classmates call her "Sadako," and her reserved, melancholic personality, combined with this reputation, makes others avoid her. Despite this isolation, Sawako remains kind and diligent. Driven by a sincere desire to make friends, she admires Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy in her class, whose cheerful demeanor and natural charisma make him well-liked. Hoping to become more like him, Sawako starts spending time with Kazehaya. Through his support, she finds the courage to face challenges she would never have attempted alone. One-shot included: Volume 22: Mayuge no Kakudo wa 45° de (45° Eyebrows)

At Suzaku High, Ryuu Yamada is known as a troublemaker and delinquent. After getting a harsh scolding for his bad grades and behavior, he notices Urara Shiraishi, the top student in their year. As Shiraishi walks up the stairs, Yamada tries to provoke her but ends up tripping and pulling her down with him. When he wakes up in the infirmary, Yamada realizes he has swapped bodies with Shiraishi. Confronting her, he learns that their accidental kiss caused the swap. With this newfound power, Yamada's chaotic high school life is only beginning.

Kou Yamori looks like an ordinary middle school student, keeping up decent grades and friendly interactions with classmates while carefully maintaining this front. But eventually, he decides to drop this act and stops attending school, which leaves him with severe insomnia from a lack of daytime activities to burn off his energy. Taking walks at night helps a little, but Kou still worries about his ongoing sleep troubles. One evening, during one of these nighttime strolls, Kou meets an unusual girl named Nazuna Nanakusa. She identifies the cause of his insomnia, noting that even though he changed his lifestyle, he still holds back from fully embracing freedom. Nazuna says true rest will only come when he finds satisfaction in his daily life. After seemingly addressing his concerns, she invites him to her apartment to share her futon. Unaware to Kou, who is pretending to sleep, Nazuna leans over and bites his neck.

In the series "Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai," high school student Keima Katsuragi is known online as the "God of Conquest" for his unmatched success in dating simulation games. He finds real-life interactions with actual girls frustrating and inferior to his virtual experiences. One day during his break from cleaning duties, Keima encounters a peculiar challenge to win over a real girl. Curious, he accepts the offer, which unexpectedly summons Elucia "Elsie" de Lute Ima, a demon sent from hell to reclaim rogue spirits that have attached themselves to human females. Keima tries to escape, but Elsie tells him that breaking their newly established contract would result in his death. With no choice, Keima uses his gaming skills and knowledge of dating simulations to navigate the complex world of real relationships and capture the rogue spirits.

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

In *Psyren*, Ageha Yoshina, a confident high school student who takes on various odd jobs to help others, stumbles upon a strange calling card with the word "Psyren" inside a phone booth, unaware of its significance. After finishing one of his tasks, he picks it up. The next day, he finds that his classmate Sakurako Amamiya also has an identical card. When he confronts her, she begs for his help, setting off their dangerous journey. As confusion sets in, Ageha's fears grow when Sakurako suddenly vanishes. Seeking answers, he dials the number on the card and is questioned by a mysterious voice, leading to the chilling question, "Would you like to go to Psyren?" This begins a deadly game where Ageha and Sakurako must navigate a bizarre world filled with monstrous creatures called Taboo, using only psychic powers known as PSI, in their quest to return to reality.

In the anime "Kamisama Kiss," high school student Nanami Momozono faces a string of hardships after her father runs off due to overwhelming gambling debts, resulting in her eviction by debt collectors. While pondering her bleak future, she encounters a man who has climbed a tree to escape a dog. After helping him, Nanami shares her troubles, and he offers her his residence, insisting she would make a better "Master" of the property than he. Accepting his proposal, she moves into what turns out to be a dilapidated shrine. Upon arriving, Nanami is stopped by a fox familiar named Tomoe and two shrine spirits, who initially mistake her for their previous master, Mikage, the shrine's land god. Once the misunderstanding is cleared, Tomoe leaves, refusing to serve Nanami. However, after a series of events that place Nanami in grave danger, she compels Tomoe to sign a contract, binding him to her service. As the new human land god, Nanami must now navigate her new responsibilities, face formidable foes, and deal with her enigmatic and fiery familiar.

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.

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.

Several months after the events of the first season, Youkai Academy has been rebuilt and a new semester begins. Tsukune and his companions return, having grown stronger. The true nature of Anti-Thesis is revealed, along with new enemies and a threat far more dangerous than anything they have faced before. Tsukune struggles with the monster awakening inside him. With guidance from Moka, Mizore, Kurumu, Ruby, and Yukari, he trains to control his vampire heritage and gain the power needed to protect those close to him. The second season explores more of the girls' backgrounds and their family connections. New trials await, along with new allies who will join their side. Together, they seek to uncover the secrets behind Moka's rosary and her bloodline.

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 "Monogatari Series: First Season," scars weave connections, monsters haunt, and deceptions abound. Koyomi Araragi's journey unfolds after a fateful encounter with an exceptionally powerful, blonde vampire known as "hot-blooded, iron-blooded, and cold-blooded," eventually identified as Shinobu Oshino. This tragic event leads to Araragi's transformation into a vampire himself. However, this encounter is just the beginning of his involvement with the supernatural. Driven by his noble nature, he becomes entangled in the lives of others plagued by paranormal occurrences. This is his relentless fight to restore a semblance of normalcy in a world overrun by sorrow, pain, and the inhuman.

Asahi Kuromine is famous for being completely incapable of lying. One day, on his way back home, he accidentally discovers a shocking truth: his love interest, Youko Shiragami, is actually a vampire. Can Asahi manage to protect her secret? This is a funny, awkward, and truly unique vampire romantic comedy.

In "RuriDragon," Ruri Aoki is an ordinary high school student until she wakes up one morning to find horns sprouting from her head. Startled but intrigued, she shows them to her mother, who calmly explains that she is half-dragon. Uncertain of what to do, Ruri goes to school hoping for a normal day. But her best friend, classmates, and homeroom teacher quickly notice the unusual horns, bombarding her with requests to see, touch, and even photograph them. Ruri soon understands that her new half-dragon identity will make her daily life far more chaotic than she ever imagined.

In To Love Ru: Darkness, Rito Yuuki continues to struggle with his feelings for both his crush Haruna Sairenji and the alien princess Lala Satalin Deviluke. Lala's younger sister, Momo, develops a crush on Rito as well and decides to form a harem around him, hoping to secure her own position in his affections. Momo enrolls at Rito’s school and covertly assists his various potential love interests, even recruiting new candidates, including the newly arrived alien assassin known as Konjiki no Yami, or "Yami." Yami delays her next assignment due to Rito. However, Yami’s sister, Kurosaki Mea, intends to compel Yami to resume her duties as an assassin. To Love Ru: Darkness unfolds following the conclusion of To Love Ru, bringing in new female characters, new foes, and increasingly risqué scenarios.

Chikan Otoko is a socially awkward otaku with a perverse side who regularly visits the 2ch forum. One day, while returning from work, he is wrongly detained for stalking. Once the confusion clears, he learns that the girl he calls Miss Understanding has been deeply affected by a real stalker. Wanting to earn her favor, he extends his help. Unexpectedly, he finds himself growing closer to Miss Understanding and her companions: the lively Kansai and the innocent Loli Jugs.

In a strange occurrence, the ghost of a young woman is discovered alone in the abandoned building of Seikyou Academy. First-year student Teiichi Niiya is the only one who can see her spirit. Resolved to solve the mystery, they set out on a quest to uncover the truth behind her death and the circumstances that preceded it.

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.

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.

Kazunari Usa's dream of living independently from his parents becomes a reality when they allow him to move into an old boarding house called Kawai Complex. With the landlady handling his meals and his parents covering the rent, Kazunari believes he has found the peaceful life he craves as he prepares to begin his high school journey. However, his hopes are soon dashed. Upon settling in, Kazunari finds out that he must share his room with Shirosaki, a resident masochist. Additionally, he must live alongside Mayumi Nishikino, a heavy drinker with a dismal love life, and Sayaka Watanabe, a college student who seems innocent but hides many surprises. Despite the quirks of his housemates, Kazunari feels lucky to be living in the same complex as Ritsu Kawai, a second-year student he has a crush on. As Kazunari adjusts to life at Kawai Complex, he realizes that the unusual residents are bound to disrupt the quiet lifestyle he envisioned.