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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 "Sora no Otoshimono," Tomoki Sakurai is troubled by a recurring dream in which an unknown angel vanishes into the sky, saying, "The sky has captured me." One day, the dream changes, and the angel descends, urgently seeking his help. While napping in class, his childhood friend Sohara Mitsuki wakes Tomoki and notices his tears. Worried, she encourages him to consult Eishirou Sugata, an older student obsessed with "The New Continent," a mysterious aerial phenomenon that has no explanation. As the anomaly is about to pass over their town, Sugata suggests meeting at midnight to explore Tomoki's dream and gather information about The New Continent. Even though his friends do not show up, Tomoki arrives alone and witnesses an angeloid falling from the sky, who attaches herself to him and declares him her master. Sohara then forces Tomoki to join the New Continent Discovery Club, which Sugata is the only other member of. Together, the three investigate the mysteries of The New Continent, the angeloids, and the girl from Tomoki's dreams, uncovering truths that may be more dangerous than anticipated.

In a slightly futuristic world, Earth is under attack by interdimensional aliens known as the Nova. The story centers on Kazuya Aoi, a Japanese boy who enrolls at a special academy designed to train genetically enhanced girls called Pandoras to fight these aliens, alongside their male partners, known as Limiters, who can use a unique ability called "freezing" to immobilize enemies. Kazuya meets Satellizer el Bridget, an older girl who is the most powerful Pandora in her class but has yet to choose a Limiter. Despite warnings from his friends, Kazuya decides to become her Limiter.

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 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.

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.

Youta Moteuchi, a high school student nicknamed "Dateless" due to his string of failed romantic attempts, is devastated when his crush Moemi confesses her love for his best friend Takashi. Seeking solace, Youta visits a video rental shop and unknowingly stumbles upon something magical: the charming girl from the videotape he rents steps out of the screen and offers to help him navigate his troubled love life. Included one-shot: Volume 15: Video Girl (pilot)

Ginji Amano, a calm and pragmatic blonde who can generate electric currents, partners with Ban Mido, a boisterous brunette with glasses and a mysterious "Evil Eye" that lets him create illusions in others' minds. As the GetBackers, they are famous for their unmatched retrieval skills, boasting a nearly flawless success rate in recovering lost items for their clients. However, they need to find new clients quickly if they want to avoid going broke. This energetic duo takes on challenges while keeping their lively and adventurous style of solving mysteries and reclaiming lost treasures.

Human-animal hybrids have been created, and powerful corporations wager on the outcomes of their battles. One day, college student Nomoto Yuuya is asked by his casual acquaintances to drive them around while they pick up girls, which he soon realizes means by force. The girl they abduct is a human-animal hybrid named Hitomi, who proceeds to massacre all of them except Yuuya. Hitomi is a honey badger, an animal often called the most fearless of all. Now Hitomi is assigned to remain with Yuuya to protect him.

In a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System digitizes and scrutinizes the human mind, assigning citizens optimal lives and evaluating their potential for criminal behavior through their "Psycho-Pass." Despite this system, crimes still occur, leading to the creation of the Ministry of Welfare's Public Safety Bureau (MWPSB). Due to a shortage of personnel, the MWPSB employs latent criminals known as Enforcers, who have exceeded the acceptable Psycho-Pass threshold due to ethical decay, under the supervision of skilled Inspectors. These Enforcers use Dominators, advanced weapons that detect a target's Psycho-Pass, to work alongside Inspectors in apprehending lawbreakers. Akane Tsunemori, one of the few deemed fit by the System for service in the MWPSB, is assigned as a fresh Inspector in Criminal Investigation Division 01. Guided by her steadfast commitment to justice, Tsunemori maintains a stable Psycho-Pass when facing incorrigible criminals from both sides of the legal spectrum. However, early in her tenure, she encounters an anomaly: a criminal with the Psycho-Pass of an honest individual.

In "Please Save My Earth," seven students are linked by mysterious dreams that expose their past lives on the moon. To unravel the hidden secrets, they must search through their memories. Caught between pursuing truth and shunning reality, Alice must swiftly regain her memories to protect the fragile Rin from self-destruction. Only after facing the grave errors of their former life can they let go of the past and truly embrace the present.

Under her ordinary exterior, Yukari Marii hides an extraordinary secret: her purple eyes allow her to perceive all living beings as robots. Her friend Manabu "Gaku" Hatou initially views this as just a peculiar quirk, but he soon realizes there is more depth to Yukari's observations than it seems. Although Yukari's unusual trait sets her apart, her cute and small appearance stirs a strong protective instinct in Hatou. Yukari herself sees Hatou as a "super-modifiable all-purpose robot." Yukari's unique and distorted perception of reality has led to her social isolation, even causing her former friend Nanami Tenjou to treat her badly. After a specific incident, Hatou discovers that Yukari is not the only one with this exceptional perception, known as a "Qualia." When Yukari is taken to a facility for individuals with Qualia, Hatou becomes entangled in a sinister conspiracy that they must fight to escape.

Two years after the events of Bloody Monday, a new threat emerges with the intention of destroying Japan. However, with Falcon missing, who will rise to face the deadly "Shooter of the Magic Bullet"?

In the year 2130, after a catastrophic Third World War, large swaths of contaminated land known as "Blackspots" have spread across Japan, sealed off by enormous Walls. Over time, these barren zones showed signs of life from those left behind, now referred to as "the unneeded." Among these survivors, certain people began to manifest remarkable abilities—command over fire and wind, superhuman strength. These powers came to define them. Yet, fearing such talents, others cast them out and labeled them "Needless."

In "Nagasarete Airantou," 14-year-old Ikuto Touhouin runs away from home following an argument with his father and boards a ship heading to another country. A powerful storm sinks the vessel, leaving Ikuto adrift in the ocean for a week before he washes ashore on a strange island. This island's way of life resembles the Meiji period, and all its residents are female. Cut off from the outside world by dangerous whirlpools encircling the island, these women have never encountered a man. Ikuto's arrival disrupts their secluded existence.