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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 the depths of the unfathomably deep Abyss, one girl and a mysterious robot embark on a perilous journey to unravel its secrets. Orth, a town constructed around the edge of the immense Abyss, thrives on the tales of those who dare to explore its uncharted territories, known as Cave Raiders. Among the town's residents is Riko, a young girl whose mother, a legendary Cave Raider, disappeared on an expedition years ago. Riko's destiny shifts when she discovers Reg, an enigmatic robot seemingly originating from the Abyss itself. Believing Reg to be a message from her lost mother, Riko decides to venture into the Abyss with Reg, ready to confront the myriad dangers that await them.

With the Demon King finally vanquished, the victorious hero party gathers one last time before going their separate ways. A decade of adventure has bonded mage Frieren, hero Himmel, priest Heiter, and warrior Eisen, but as they prepare to part, Frieren—being an elf—must face the painful reality of watching her friends grow old and die due to the vast difference in elven lifespans. Before his passing, Heiter entrusts a young human mage apprentice named Fern into Frieren’s care. Driven by her enduring passion for collecting all kinds of magical spells, Frieren sets out with Fern on a journey to revisit the places where the heroes once fought. Along the way, Frieren struggles with regret over the chances she missed to build deeper bonds with her late companions.

Long ago, six meteorites struck Earth, creating six moons and leaving only a single island intact. Those who failed to reach this island were submerged in the ocean and, over immense spans of time, transformed into crystals. Eventually, 28 of these crystalline beings, called the Lustrous, emerged to live on the island. Guided by the wise Kongou-sensei, they defend themselves against the relentless Lunarians, moon-dwellers who seek to use the gems' bodies for weapons and ornaments. The story focuses on Phosphophyllite, a gem nearly three centuries old. Known for being clumsy, extremely fragile, and lacking any notable abilities, Phosphophyllite is among the weakest of the Lustrous, struggling to make a meaningful impact in the battles against the Lunarian invaders. However, as the conflict continues, Phosphophyllite discovers that strength often comes with a heavy price that no one should have to bear.

In "Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign," Yuuichirou Amane loses his parents at age eight and is raised at the Hyakuya Orphanage, where he struggles to connect with his new "family." His difficulties intensify when a global pandemic kills everyone over 13, causing previously hidden vampires to rise and enslave the remaining humans for their blood. Four years into this new reality, Yuuichirou has adapted to life under vampire rule but remains determined to destroy them and end their oppression. This goal often conflicts with Mikaela Hyakuya, another orphan who advocates for survival through cunning and adaptability. Mikaela, having gained the trust of influential vampires, gathers secret information and plans a daring escape. During the attempt, the group is ambushed by vampire official Ferid Bathory, leading to a massacre. Yuuichirou alone escapes to the surface, where he meets the Moon Demon Company, a military force dedicated to vampire extermination. Seeing a chance to fulfill his mission and avenge his family, Yuuichirou eagerly joins their ranks.

A twenty-year-old otaku named Naofumi Iwatani is suddenly whisked away to the fantasy kingdom of Melromarc. Brought before the King, Naofumi and three other summoned individuals discover that they are the Four Cardinal Heroes, chosen to defeat the destructive "Waves of Catastrophe." Naofumi, however, is handed nothing but a humble shield and labeled the "Shield Hero," the weakest of the four heroes. Because of his perceived uselessness, none of the kingdom's mercenaries are willing to assist him—except for the nation's beautiful princess, Malty Melromarc. Yet the very next morning, Naofumi wakes up to find all his belongings stolen and himself falsely accused of rape by Malty. As a Cardinal Hero, Naofumi is spared execution, but his fabricated crimes are broadcast to the public. Struggling to find any kindness, Naofumi purchases a demi-human slave girl named Raphtalia to help him, then sets out on a dangerous quest to exact revenge on those who wronged him, uncovering the mysteries of this new world as he goes.

Chise Hatori has always been able to see supernatural beings, but that ability has never brought her happiness. Abandoned by her parents, she endures a harsh life and eventually decides to sell herself at a slave market in hopes of finding a place to belong. There, she is offered as a rare "Sleigh Beggy," someone with extraordinary magical sensitivity. Her last hope is Elias Ainsworth, a mysterious magician who appears more creature than human. Instead of making her a slave, he chooses to take her in as both his apprentice and his bride. Taken to Elias's home in the English countryside, Chise enters a world where fairies and dragons live alongside humans. But she soon realizes that her new life brings fears as well as wonders. At the center of it all is the unsettling question of whether she has fallen into the hands of something even more dangerous than the hardships she left behind.

Exiting a convenience store, Subaru Natsuki finds himself in a lively town inhabited by both humans and demi-humans, where dragons and carriages serve as modes of transport. Realizing this is not modern-day Japan, Subaru assumes he’s now a protagonist in a fantasy world with immense magical abilities. His hopes are soon dashed when he encounters a group of attackers. A silver-haired beauty named Satella comes to his rescue while looking for her lost insignia. Feeling indebted, Subaru decides to help Satella in her search, leading them to a pawn shop. Expecting to recover the insignia, they instead face a deadly encounter with an assassin, resulting in their demise. Miraculously, Subaru doesn’t find himself in the afterlife but instead returns to the same spot in broad daylight, as though nothing had happened. Thus, his existence in this alternate world begins anew, a mystery he must unravel.

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.

In the kingdom of Tanbarun, Shirayuki, a renowned herbalist, catches the unwanted attention of the conceited prince Raji Shenazard because of her striking red hair. Faced with the unpleasant proposition of becoming his concubine, she decides to cut her hair and flees the country under the cover of night. During her escape through the woods, she encounters Zen Wistalia, the prince of the neighboring nation Clarines. After Zen consumes a poisoned apple sent by Raji to lure Shirayuki back, she swiftly employs her expertise in herbs to save him. With Zen and his allies Kiki and Mitsuhide by her side, Shirayuki journeys to Clarines, aspiring to establish herself as a court apothecary. As her sentiments towards Zen deepen beyond simple camaraderie, they both must address the challenges posed by their differing statuses while pursuing their own aspirations. Additional one-shots included: Volume 1: Hachigatsu no Shikisai (Colorful Seasons of August) Volume 2: Bokura wo Tsunaide. (Connect Us) Volume 13: Shizuku no Saki ni (Beyond the Drops) Volume 14: Natsuyasumi 00-nichime (00 Days of Summer Vacation)

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.

A woman from modern-day Korea wakes up after taking sleeping pills, finding herself in the body of baby Athanasia de Alger Obelia from the novel "The Lovely Princess." In the original story, this secondary character faces the greatest tragedy: orphaned of her mother at birth, her father Emperor Claude shows her no affection, and she is later falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death by him. Aware of her grim fate, she initially aims to avoid her tyrannical father's notice, but destiny intervenes and she encounters him at just five years old. Abandoning her initial plan, she now strives to become so dear to her father that he would never consider harming her. However, numerous individuals pursuing their own agendas disrupt her plans: Athanasia's biological "sister" Jennette Margarita seeks a family, high-ranking nobles vie for power, and a shadow from Claude's past looms, threatening to unravel everything he cherishes.

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.

In the series Sailor Moon, Usagi Tsukino is a carefree 14-year-old attending Juuban Municipal Junior High School who prefers snacking and gaming over studying, leading to poor grades. She often cries when teased or scolded, seeming destined to be seen as just a lazy and emotional teenager. However, her life changes when she meets a black cat named Luna, who gives her a special brooch. With this, Usagi can transform into Sailor Moon, a guardian of justice. Her mission is to protect Earth from threats, find a lost princess, and search for the mystical Silver Crystal. As she takes on this role, willingly or not, she becomes involved with the mysterious Tuxedo Mask, makes allies, and takes on new responsibilities in this beloved magical girl story.

In a twist of fate, a university student dives into a popular otome game after countless recommendations. After easily clearing the normal mode, she begins to feel sympathy for the game's villainess, Penelope Eckhart, who is an impostor posing as the missing daughter of a duke. Believing she can also conquer the harder mode, she is caught off guard by the increased difficulty and eventually collapses from exhaustion. Upon waking, she finds herself reborn as Penelope in the game's world, where she is hated and hunted by nearly everyone. Now navigating this dangerous environment, Penelope must make strategic choices to avoid certain death. Her path could lead to the affection of a ruthless prince, a secretive mage, a noble from a fallen realm, or even one of her cruel stepbrothers.

In a world where noble bloodlines are defined by jet-black hair, the red-haired Princess Nakaba of Senan is confined to a tower until she is forced into a political marriage with Caesar, the arrogant second prince of Belquat. Her only companion is Loki, a man distinguished by his canine ears, marking him as an ajin—a marginalized race with animal traits. Despite being treated as a possession by her scornful husband and living as a disgraced former princess, Nakaba resolves to endure her fate with stoicism. However, a splash of crimson blood awakens her latent power, the Arcana of Time, granting her the ability to see both her own hidden past and the futures of others. Manipulating destiny comes with a cost; saving a life demands another sacrifice. As tensions escalate across the continent, Nakaba must wield her newfound power to strive for peace and protect those she has come to hold dear.

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.

Fourteen-year-old Madoka Kaname experiences a surreal dream of a strange creature and a girl in distress. The next day, a new student named Homura Akemi arrives in her class, looking exactly like the girl from her dream. That evening, Madoka hears a voice pleading for help inside her head, belonging to a wounded Kyuubey, the feline-like being from her dream. She finds Homura at Kyuubey's side, warning her to stay away from the injured creature. Shocked to see Homura attacking Kyuubey, Madoka rescues the creature with the help of her close friend, Sayaka Miki. After they escape, Kyuubey offers the girls a deal: become magical girls in exchange for having any wish granted. However, the truth behind this offer is far more complicated, and the cost of their wishes may be greater than they ever imagined.

In a world where most people are born with an "Iris"—a special ability often expressed through visual cues, ranging from lie detection to predicting danger—high school student Tooru Mizushima stands out as an "Iris Zero," lacking this unique power. This rarity makes him a target for bullying, leading him to maintain a quiet and inconspicuous lifestyle. His world turns upside down when Koyuki Sasamori, a popular and outgoing schoolgirl, enters his life. Koyuki possesses an Iris that enables her to identify the ideal person for any task, and she believes Tooru is the perfect match to assist her in selecting the next student council president. Initially reluctant due to his preference for solitude, Tooru is eventually persuaded by Koyuki’s relentless and optimistic approach. As he becomes entangled in various social circles and uses his sharp analytical skills to unravel mysteries, Tooru's once solitary life as an Iris Zero starts to transform.

At twelve years old, Mitsuki Kouyama is diagnosed with a rare form of throat cancer, sarcoma. Faced with the option to remove her vocal cords and potentially cure the disease, she refuses, driven by her dream to become a pop singer and honor a promise made to her childhood sweetheart, Eichi Sakurai, who moved to America. As her condition deteriorates, Mitsuki accepts her grim prognosis. One day, while escaping from her grandmother's house—where music is forbidden—to attend an audition, Mitsuki encounters two shinigami, Takuto Kira and Meroko Yui. Recognizing that she can see them, they inform her that she has only a year left to live. Moved by her circumstances, Takuto offers Mitsuki a way to pursue her dreams by transforming her into a healthy sixteen-year-old. With renewed hope, she successfully joins Seed Records and debuts under the stage name Full Moon, determined to fulfill her musical aspirations before her time runs out. Included one-shot: Volume 2: Full Moon wo Sagashite

Raul, the mightiest hero who slew the demon king, was supposed to be hailed as the world's savior. But after power-hungry nobles slaughtered his cherished companions and family, he was put to death on trumped-up charges leveled by the princess. In the moment before his life was snuffed out, his heart at last gave way to darkness. ...I'll tear those betrayers apart limb by limb. Burn them alive. Slice them into pieces. Impale them. I'll slaughter each and every one of those wretches without an ounce of mercy and force them to experience the agonies of hell.....!!! Gaining the power of darkness, Raul rose once more. With a sneer, he swore his vengeance. "Oh, I can hardly wait – from here on, I'll revel in their blood however I choose." Days after the hero's return in the imperial capital, where blossoms overflowed in abundance, the procession that would march toward catastrophe commenced.

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.