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In the wake of the 39th Asian War, Montblanc, a revered Swiss robot celebrated for his environmental protection work, is violently killed. His death brings grief to humans and robots worldwide, as Montblanc had become even more beloved after the war. Gesicht, a robotic detective with Europol and a fellow war veteran, is assigned to investigate Montblanc's murder. As he probes the case, he finds evidence pointing to a mysterious figure called "Pluto" and uncovers a conspiracy targeting the eight elite war robots operating around the globe. Racing against time to protect the remaining robots, Gesicht struggles with his own memories, ethical questions, and a society filled with hostility, while trying to maintain the fragile balance between humans and their mechanical counterparts.

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 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 2063, humanity has established colonies across numerous planets in space. A group of eight students from Caird High School, along with a younger companion, set out on an interstellar camping trip to the distant planet MCPA, located nine light-years from Earth. The group includes the adventurous Kanata Hoshijima and the lively Aries Spring. After landing on MCPA, they encounter a strange, glowing orb that chases them. Captured by this mysterious object, the students are transported to a remote region of space, 5,012 light-years away from any possible rescue. With limited supplies and no way to return, their only hope for survival rests on an abandoned spacecraft nearby. As they struggle to stay alive, the dark secrets behind their sudden disappearance begin to come to light.

At Grace Field House, the orphans lead what seems like a perfect life. Despite being without parents, they live with other children and a kind "Mama" who cares for them, fostering a tight-knit family environment. All children are well-looked after, as adoption is guaranteed by the time they turn twelve. Their days consist of intensive tests followed by outdoor playtime. However, there is one strict rule: they must never leave the orphanage grounds. One day, Emma and Norman, two of the highest-performing children, venture outside the fence and discover the terrible reality of their situation. With their quick thinking, the children must unite to alter the course of their destined futures.

As the 20th century draws to a close, a growing sense of unease spreads across the globe, hinting at a major and possibly ominous turning point for the world. Kenji Endou, an ordinary convenience store manager living a mundane life, learns that an old acquaintance nicknamed "Donkey" has tragically died by their own hand. Around the same time, a new cult led by someone called "Friend" begins to attract widespread attention. Kenji starts to suspect that something dark is unfolding. Using cryptic clues left behind by his late friend, he discovers that this cult is a far greater threat than it first appeared—one that directly targets him and his childhood friends, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Only they hold the key to preventing disaster. Kenji's routine life is disrupted as he reconnects with his childhood friends. Together, they must uncover the link between their past and the cult, as the dawn of the new millennium may signal the end of the world.

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.

In the wake of Kenji Endo and his childhood friends' confrontation with the cult leader called "Friend," two puzzles stay unresolved: Friend's real identity and the accuracy of their final caution regarding an "anti-photon bomb." To reveal the truth, Kenji works with the United Nations, employing a virtual reality system built from Friend's childhood memories, bringing to a close a story that stretches across many years.

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."

In a world devastated by a pandemic that kills 15% of the population and weakens many others, a secret organization called Propater takes control over most of the planet, overthrowing the United Nations. A young boy and girl, immune to the disease, grow up in an abandoned virology lab and barely escape an attack by Propater. Twenty years later, the boy has become the most powerful drug lord in South America. He secretly supports his son's efforts to avoid Propater while the son joins forces with Nomad mercenaries, some of whom are former Propater agents, to fight the organization. The story unfolds through multiple subplots involving terrorism, human enhancement, the struggles of developing nations, and the conflicts between drug cartels and Propater. Heavily inspired by Gnostic mythology, the main characters are named after Gnostic deities and fulfill corresponding roles.

After losing his parents, Shinpei Ajiro was raised alongside the Kofune sisters, Mio and Ushio, before moving to Tokyo. When he learns Ushio drowned while saving Shiori Kobayakawa, Shinpei returns to the island to grieve. However, marks on Ushio's neck suggest something more sinister. As he investigates further, Shinpei begins uncovering hidden truths. The island harbors malevolent entities, and a spectral vision of Ushio pleads with him to protect Mio, her final wish. Convinced of a dark conspiracy, Shinpei realizes Ushio's death is tied to a larger mystery. Joined by Mio and others, Shinpei fights to secure a future where he, his friends, and his loved ones can survive. Yet, each step into the mystery reveals how difficult achieving that future will be. The darkness engulfing his home island threatens everything they cherish. How many trials must Shinpei endure to uncover the truth and protect everyone?

In "School-Live!", Yuki Takeya and the other members of the School Living Club treat Megurigaoka Private High School as their true home. Their primary goal is to live on campus around the clock, promoting self-reliance and taking part in a wide range of school activities. With Yuuri Wakasa's calm demeanor, Kurumi Ebisuzawa's reliability, Yuki Takeya's proactive attitude, and the support of their teacher Megumi Sakura, the club appears to be set up for success in theory. However, living at school brings its own set of difficulties. To graduate and move forward, the School Living Club must overcome daily challenges while making the most of their student life.

Eiji Urashima, an ordinary university student, spends his days drinking with friends and longing for a girlfriend. One night, after a heavy drinking session, he returns home and falls asleep. When he wakes up, Kyouka Yukimura, a beautiful girl from his campus, is lying next to him, insisting they are in a relationship. Bewildered and unable to recall how this happened, Eiji decides to go along with it. But things grow stranger when he notices gaps in his memory. While chatting with his friend Kashiwagi, he asks if it’s the 24th, only to be told it’s actually the 27th. Three days are missing from his recollection, and Eiji struggles to understand what occurred. The situation escalates when a journalist reveals a dark secret to Kyouka—Eiji is the son of a notorious serial killer. As his world unravels, Eiji sets out to uncover the truth behind the lost days and seek Kyouka’s acceptance of his troubled past.

Kaname Sudou, a high school student, gets an invite from a friend to try a new mobile game called Darwin's Game. It looks like a normal fighting game at first, but it has a deadly secret: each battle is a one-on-one fight where the loser actually dies in real life. Right after joining, Kaname is matched with his first opponent and, against the odds, he wins the fight. Shocked by this harsh truth, he looks for a way to quit the game and go back to his everyday life. But it seems the only option is to keep winning every match. Kaname now has to figure out how to survive and build trustworthy alliances.

In a world sealed off by massive walls, children are raised by robots in a carefully managed facility. Though daily life seems monotonous, the young residents are full of curiosity and potential, making their environment feel like a kind of paradise. Beyond these barriers lies a ruined landscape, mostly devoid of advanced technology and swarming with strange, powerful supernatural entities. With Kiruko's help, Maru travels through the remains of what was once Tokyo, searching for a place called heaven. But after searching for so long, heaven may turn out to be nothing more than a distant dream rather than a real destination.

In Vladivostok, Russia, a secret transaction occurs, resulting in a deadly virus falling into the hands of a mysterious woman named Maya. At Mishiro Academy in Japan, Fujimaru Takagi appears to be an ordinary student, but he was once known as "Falcon," a legendary hacker who exposed major criminal organizations before disappearing from the digital world. The elite Third-I division of the Public Security Intelligence Agency, led by Fujimaru's father, Ryunosuke, and his ally Otoya Kujou, are the only ones aware of this fact. After a KGB agent is killed in Japan, a memory chip discovered at the scene becomes the only lead. Third-I recruits Fujimaru to decrypt it, revealing footage of an event called the "Christmas Massacre." As Ryunosuke investigates the murder further, he uncovers clues related to the killing and a mysterious code named "Bloody Monday," only to find himself implicated in the death of his superior. With his father's reputation on the line, Fujimaru must use his hacking skills to help Third-I prevent the impending terror and destruction across Japan while clearing his father's name.

In the late 1800s, the British Empire is at its peak, but its rigid class system keeps most people from advancing while corrupt nobles hold power. William James Moriarty, the second son of the Moriarty family, is a brilliant young mathematics professor known for his sharp intellect and cunning from an early age. He lives a quiet noble life with his brothers, Albert and Louis. Besides teaching, he works as a well-known private consultant helping those in trouble. Yet hidden behind this kind image is the head of a secret group that aims to cause chaos across society, hoping to build a new world from the ruins of the old.

In the story of Karneval, Nai, a pure-hearted youth, sets out on a journey to find someone very important to him, armed only with an old bracelet and the clue "Karoku." His quest takes a turn when he is captured by a monstrous woman who intends to keep him as a prisoner. He is rescued by Gareki, a clever and resourceful thief who had broken into her home to rob it. As a result, both become fugitives and get caught up in the operations of "Circus," the nation's top defense organization. Circus is responsible for protecting civilians from "varuga," grotesque creatures that devour flesh, and for investigating the activities of the mysterious Kafka organization. When Circus learns that Nai's bracelet is actually an ancient Circus identification, they become interested in him. Though Nai chooses to stay under Circus's care, Gareki finds it difficult to fit in on their ship. As they continue their search for Karoku, Nai and Gareki face increasing dangers from varuga, which seem to be irresistibly drawn to Nai.

In a bleak future, a controversial law known as the National Welfare Act compels citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 to sacrifice their lives for the nation. One day prior to their demise, these selected individuals are informed via "Ikigami" messages delivered by government officials. The sole rationale provided by the government for this law is to foster a deeper respect for life among its populace. Kengo Fujimoto, a recent recruit as an Ikigami messenger, harbors reservations about the law but keeps his thoughts hidden to evade the watchful eye of the national police. Kengo hopes that through the process of delivering these fatal notifications, he can clarify his personal views on the matter. "Ikigami" explores the diverse reactions of those who learn of their impending death, ranging from acts of compassion to emotionally-driven transgressions. These individuals' decisions and actions deeply influence those around them and ultimately shape Kengo's perspective on the law.

In the secluded village of Sotoba, daily life is usually quiet. Megumi Shimizu, known for her lively personality and fashionable style, considers Sotoba a boring place and longs to escape to the city, away from the locals' traditional ways. When a new European-style mansion appears on a hill, Megumi believes its residents must be refined and interesting, so she decides to pay them a visit. However, Megumi does not return home that night. After an extensive search, she is found the next day, weak and pale, with strange puncture marks on her skin. Tragically, Megumi is only the beginning of a disturbing pattern as Sotoba sees a rising number of deaths. Village doctor Toshio Ozaki, along with priest Seishin Muroi, the reclusive Natsuno Yuuki, and the Tanaka siblings Kaori and Akira, start investigating these mysterious deaths. The horrifying truth behind this outbreak may be more than they can handle, as the dead quickly outnumber the living.

In a realm where steam and machinery dominate, who can transcend the mundane? From the haze of history and shadow, what call reaches me? Stepping out of the mysterious fog, I find a world of firearms, cannons, massive ships, flying machines, and intricate devices; mixed with potions, divination, curses, dolls, and relics from the past. Yet, a glimmer of optimism persists, and sorcery stays close at hand. This is the tale of the Fool.

Set in 2013, No. 6 is a utopian city representing humanity's ultimate ideal of perfection. Shion has resided there as a member of the elite class since he was two years old. But everything shifts on his twelfth birthday when he meets a boy named Nezumi. "If I hadn't opened that window that night, I would have stayed unaware of the brutal truths of hardship, starvation, and agonizing suffering..."

Within the Mud Whale—an immense vessel drifting across an endless sea of sand—its society is split into two clear classes: the Marked, who can use a power called thymia but have shortened lifespans, and the Unmarked, who lack that ability, live normal lives, and hold authority. Chakuro, a 14-year-old archivist with hypergraphia, carefully records every event occurring on the island and in unknown lands. While on an expedition to a remote island, Chakuro meets a girl suffering from amnesia. She tries to attack him before collapsing. He rescues her and takes her onto the Mud Whale, where her appearance confuses everyone because they have never encountered outsiders before. Her combat skills and emotional distance suggest a background very different from that of the Mud Whale's inhabitants. The arrival of this mysterious girl, whom they name Lykos, reveals to Chakuro the realities existing beyond their floating home, setting him on an unforeseen journey.

In a world without seasons, where advanced technology once ravaged the Earth and science spiraled out of control, four individuals seek a door to hell concealed deep beneath the surface. By coincidence, they cross paths: Mihai, a former hitman now working as a bartender; Haine, a deranged and psychopathic person; Naoto, a vengeful yet compassionate soul; and Badou, a freelance operative.