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Long ago, humanoid creatures called Titans appeared, threatening humanity with their immense size and appetite for human flesh. To survive, humans built massive walls, creating a safe world within their confines. In this isolated world, peace has lasted for years, with no Titan attacks seen. Three young friends—Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert—dream of exploring the world beyond the walls, inspired by tales of the unknown. Their dreams are destroyed when a colossal 60-meter Titan breaches their defenses, revealing the harsh reality of their situation. Witnessing the devastation firsthand, Eren vows to eliminate all Titans, determined to reclaim freedom for humanity beyond the walls.

In Death Note, Ryuk, a shinigami, drops his Death Note into the human world for amusement. In Japan, Light Yagami, a brilliant high school student, discovers the notebook. It contains a rule: anyone whose name is written inside will die. Initially skeptical, Light tests the power by writing a criminal's name, and the criminal dies. Seeing the Death Note's potential, Light begins a systematic campaign to eliminate criminals under the alias "Kira," aiming to create a utopian society free of evil. As the killings draw attention, the police turn to L, a renowned detective, to uncover Kira's identity. Death Note unfolds as a tense psychological battle between Light and L, with humanity's future at stake.

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.

The referee blows the whistle, the ball rises, a pass, a set, and a powerful spike. In volleyball, two teams face off across a towering net. Standing at only 170 centimeters, the "Little Giant" leaps over the net and the line of defenders with ease. Young Shouyou Hinata is mesmerized by the star player's crow-like figure. Inspired to reach such heights, the diminutive Hinata assembles a team in his last year of middle school and enters his first competition. Unfortunately, his team faces a devastating loss in their opening match against the formidable Kitagawa Daiichi, dominated by the talented but domineering setter called the "King of the Court," Tobio Kageyama. With dreams of facing Kageyama again and following the footsteps of the Little Giant, Hinata enrolls at Karasuno High School. His plans are derailed when he finds Kageyama is now his teammate. Now, Hinata must find his place on the team and work with the challenging Kageyama to overcome his personal shortcomings and strive towards his goal of becoming a top high school volleyball player. Included one-shot: Volume 14: Nisekyuu!!

In response to the declining standards of Japanese football, the Japan Football Association enlists the controversial and unconventional coach Jinpachi Ego to propel the nation towards winning the World Cup. Believing that Japan lacks a striker with sufficient confidence and desire to score, Jinpachi initiates the Blue Lock—a harsh training ground where 300 top high school strikers from across Japan compete against each other. The last remaining player will secure the spot on the national team's striker position, while those who get eliminated will be barred forever from representing Japan. One of the selected participants is Yoichi Isagi, a striker whose high school team did not advance to the national tournament due to his decision to pass the ball rather than shoot, leading to a lost opportunity. Plagued by self-doubt over whether a more selfish approach might have changed the outcome, Yoichi embraces the Blue Lock challenge. His goal is to settle his uncertainties and achieve his ultimate aspiration: becoming the world's best striker and leading Japan to World Cup triumph.

A sudden beam petrifies all of humanity across the globe. After thousands of years, the earth is now overrun with vegetation, with ancient cities buried beneath dense forests. Among the first to awaken is Taiju Ooki, who discovers that his genius scientist friend, Senkuu, had anticipated his revival and has plans to restore civilization to its former glory. While Taiju longs to rescue the girl he loves, Senkuu focuses on understanding the cause of the catastrophe and rebuilding society. Their journey takes a turn when they revive Tsukasa Shishiou, a powerful figure intended to help them navigate the dangers of their new world. However, Tsukasa harbors his own ambitions, seeing the current state as an opportunity for a fresh start—free from the corruption and ruin brought by technological advancement. His determination clashes with Senkuu’s unwavering belief in science, leading to an intense conflict between their opposing ideologies.

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 his first year at Shohoku High, Hanamichi Sakuragi—a towering, boisterous teen with fiery red hair and immense physical power—aims to break his string of 50 rejections and secure a girlfriend. Despite his intimidating presence and history of causing trouble, which keeps fellow students at bay, he spends his first day mulling over the thoughts: "I hate basketball" and "I need a girlfriend." During this time, Haruko Akogi, unaware of his antics, takes note of Hanamichi's height and playfully inquires whether he enjoys basketball. Caught off guard by the attention from a girl, he hastily agrees, even though he genuinely dislikes the sport. When Haruko challenges him to a slam dunk at the gym, Hanamichi, inexperienced as he is, attempts the move but ends up hitting his head against the backboard instead. Still, Haruko is awed by his raw talent and alerts the school's basketball captain about his unusual skills. Consequently, Hanamichi is thrown into the competitive realm of basketball for a girl he scarcely knows, eventually discovering that the sport holds more than he originally thought.

Mori Buntarou is determined to achieve the highest level of success through relentless effort and endurance. His ultimate ambition is to stand on a peak that no one else has reached, experiencing the unmatched victory that comes with such an accomplishment. Buntarou's journey begins when he starts at a new high school. Although he tends to stay to himself, his classmates convince him to scale the school building without any safety gear. Unfazed by the danger, he climbs the structure until he encounters a tough challenge—a horizontal overhang near the top. Caught up in the rush of adrenaline, he takes a bold leap for the final hold, securing his spot at the highest point. From this elevated vantage, Buntarou sees a new goal that had been hidden from him before—an even greater summit waiting to be conquered. Driven by this insight and a renewed sense of purpose, he throws himself fully into the thrilling sport of rock climbing.

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.

Seiichi Osabe is an only child living a quiet existence, engaging in ordinary middle school routines like forming friendships and developing a romantic interest in a classmate. His parents, particularly his mother, are highly protective, causing others to perceive him as excessively reliant on her. Initially, Seiichi does not challenge his mother's behavior, but a particular event gradually exposes him to the perilous extent of her obsessive affection. As he strives to escape her control, he discovers a truth far more sinister than the ordinary life he had previously known.

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.

College student Nao Kanzaki is known for her unwavering honesty. When she receives an unexpected package containing one hundred million yen, she unknowingly becomes a participant in the "Liar Game," a competition where players must manipulate and deceive each other to win large monetary prizes, with the penalty of lifelong debt for those who lose. Desperate and without any other options, she seeks help from a professional trickster. At the same time, Shinichi Akiyama, a cunning con artist renowned for bankrupting a major corporation, is released from jail that same day. Having studied psychology, he possesses the skills Nao needs. Though initially reluctant to take on another illegal venture, Shinichi is ultimately persuaded by Nao's earnestness and persistence to assist her. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of the Liar Game, both Nao and Shinichi uncover deeper truths about the game and its players, while also discovering their own motivations for being involved.

In "Real," Tomomi Nomiya, who once led his high school basketball team as captain and later turned to delinquency, chooses to leave school after a car accident that permanently alters a young girl's life, burdening him with intense guilt. While he devotes himself to assisting her, he encounters Kiyoharu Togawa, a former sprinter now playing wheelchair basketball as a replacement after losing function in his right leg. After a one-on-one basketball game where Tomomi suffers a decisive loss to Kiyoharu, he understands he cannot abandon his passion for the sport. He resolves to support others while pursuing his dream of becoming a professional player. Meanwhile, Hisanobu Takahashi, who succeeded Tomomi as the high school team's captain, becomes permanently paralyzed from the waist down following an accident. The story follows these three young men as they confront their disabilities and personal struggles in pursuit of their goals, igniting a shared passion that brings them together.

In "Future Diary," Yukiteru Amano, an introverted middle school student, finds himself forced into a deadly competition arranged by the deity of space and time, Deus Ex Machina. The winner will inherit Deus's immense power. Among the twelve participants, including Amano, are people who regularly keep diaries, but these have transformed into "Future Diaries," each granting distinct abilities to foresee future events. Amano's "Random Diary" appears on his phone, offering precise details about his surroundings. Though he dislikes conflict, his will to survive pushes him to team up with Yuno Gasai, a classmate and diary holder who harbors an obsessive attachment to Amano. Throughout this harsh contest, shocking revelations emerge, drastically altering the course of this sinister game.

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."

Taiki Inomata is a third-year junior high student at Eimei Academy, a combined junior and senior high school known for its strong sports programs. He joins the senior high badminton team and makes it his goal to be the first to arrive at morning practice. However, he is always beaten there by Chinatsu Kano, a first-year senior high student and the object of his affection. Chinatsu is a key player on the basketball team, far more popular and accomplished than Taiki. Though Taiki is a dependable badminton player, the gap between them feels impossible to bridge, especially when it comes to her romantic interest. Unexpectedly, circumstances lead to Chinatsu living under the same roof as Taiki. Determined to become someone Chinatsu can look up to, Taiki sets his sights on the National tournament, mirroring her own goals. Through intense training, he works to build a meaningful connection with his new housemate.

In "Hajime no Ippo: Fighting Spirit!," Makunouchi Ippo is a 16-year-old high school student who spends his days helping his mother run their family business, leaving him with little free time and making him a target for bullies. When one such bullying incident occurs, a boxer named Mamoru Takamura steps in to save Ippo and introduces him to the Kamogawa Boxing Gym. This encounter becomes a turning point as Ippo discovers an unexpected talent for boxing and decides to pursue a career as a professional. Despite Mamoru's doubts about Ippo's dedication, Ippo takes on a difficult challenge set before him and throws himself into intense training. Along the way, Ippo learns what true strength really means, forms new friendships, and faces tough opponents.

Yuuichi Katagiri has always faced financial difficulties but keeps a cheerful attitude thanks to his close group of friends. To fulfill a promise he made to them, he saves up money to join a school trip. However, the funds disappear, and suspicion falls on Shiho Sawaragi and Makoto Shibe, who were in charge of the collected money. Even though they are innocent, they accept the blame because no one else steps forward. A few days later, Yuuichi and his friends receive strange letters that lure them to a meeting. Once there, they are attacked and knocked unconscious. When they wake up in an unfamiliar room, they encounter "Manabu-kun," a character from a controversial children's show that was canceled due to its harmful content. Manabu-kun reveals that one of the group members has a large debt and arranged this gathering to resolve it through a "friendship game"—a series of challenges designed to test their loyalty and trust. As hidden secrets and betrayals come to light, Yuuichi must figure out which of his friends he can rely on and uncover the true person responsible for the betrayal.

High school student Ryouhei Arisu frequently escapes the boredom of everyday life. One night, after spending time at a bar with his close friends Daikichi Karube and Chouta Segawa, they wait for the early morning train. A sudden, spectacular display of fireworks appears, with one massive, blinding firework causing them to lose consciousness. When they wake up back at the bar, covered in dust, they find the city has become a desolate wasteland. Rather than feeling despair, Arisu gains a new sense of vitality and enjoys the freedom of this empty city. This feeling is short-lived when the three carelessly enter a festive venue, mistaking it for a dream while unknowingly stepping into the arena for their first deadly game. As they journey deeper into the mysterious Borderland—a dangerous place where each game threatens their lives and a single mistake means certain death—Arisu and his friends face the perilous challenges ahead.

In "Sweet Home," Cha Hyun, a high school student who prefers being alone and playing video games, experiences a major change after losing his family in a car accident. Moving to a new apartment, he deals with money problems and annoying neighbors. But these issues become minor when he sees people around him turning into monsters, throwing the world into chaos. Hyun soon realizes he himself is starting to change into a monster, with a growing voice in his head. Running out of time, he must join forces with other residents of the building to find the cause of the transformation and fight to survive in this grim new world, while trying to keep his humanity.

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.

On his first day at Deimon Private High School, timid and frequently bullied Sena Kobayakawa faces off against a group of delinquents. By utilizing his exceptional speed, developed through years of evading harassment, he manages a daring escape. Youichi Hiruma, the intimidating captain of the Deimon Devil Bats football team, notices Sena’s remarkable running ability and coerces him into joining the team as a running back, much to Sena's dismay who had wished to be the team manager. Sena is compelled to adopt the identity of "Eyeshield 21" by wearing a special helmet that conceals his face along with jersey number 21, becoming a key but hidden asset for the Devil Bats. Gradually, Sena finds himself growing fond of football and aims to help the team achieve their goal of winning the Christmas Bowl, the national high school football championship.

As the oldest of many siblings, Yuki Machida has grown up taking on responsibilities, always putting her family first while often setting aside her own emotions. She becomes the manager of the basketball club, initially hoping to stay close to her crush. But when the new school year begins, Shou Naruse—an exceptionally skilled player—immediately sets his sights on Yuki. Though she keeps a calm and distant facade, Naruse relentlessly pursues her, surprising her with kisses, asking for permission to touch her, and openly stating his intentions. His behavior makes it harder for her to focus on basketball and keep her usual composure.