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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 "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 "Absolute Boyfriend," high school student Riiko Izawa has faced repeated rejections from her crushes. After yet another failure, she stumbles upon a lost phone in a park and returns it to its owner, Gaku Namikiri, an eccentric salesman. Gaku offers Riiko a product from his company as a thank you, and when she jokingly asks for a boyfriend, he directs her to a website selling "lover figures." Intrigued despite her skepticism, Riiko selects the "Nightly Series 01" model and signs up for a three-day free trial. The next day, a full-sized, naked male figure arrives at her home. Riiko follows the activation instructions, bringing the highly realistic robot named Night Tenjou to life with a kiss. Over the course of the trial, Night becomes the ideal boyfriend. However, Gaku returns, revealing that Riiko now owes 100 million yen because she missed the cancellation deadline. As an alternative, she can keep Night and serve as a beta tester to help the company improve their models. Strapped for cash and having grown attached to Night, Riiko must decide how to proceed.

Since the impulsive extraterrestrial princess Lum took a liking to him, Ataru's life has been turned upside down. His struggles are compounded by the arrival of Mendo, a newly rich and suave competitor. To make matters even more chaotic, Ataru's school is frequented by a steady stream of surreal guests and unconventional teaching tools, such as inept cherry blossom spirits, a legendary tapir that consumes nightmares, and a fourth-dimensional camera capable of unveiling parallel worlds.

At Jindai High School, everything was normal until transfer student Sousuke Sagara showed up. His strange actions disturb the daily routine, causing constant trouble with classmates and teachers alike. However, Sousuke is not just a problem student—he is a member of an elite military unit on a covert operation to protect Kaname Chidori from danger posed by the KGB.

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.

Takuma is a bachelor whose life consists solely of going to work and coming back home. Too exhausted to handle household tasks, he buys a robot to cook and clean. "Mina-chan" is so capable at keeping house that Takuma jokingly tells her she should be his wife. Mina takes the joke literally, and little by little the two start sharing activities, like having a picnic outside. As time passes, Takuma begins to develop feelings for Mina, but the question lingers: can a human and a robot ever share a genuine, equal romantic relationship?

Karakuri Odette follows Odette, an android built by the brilliant Dr. Yoshizawa. Driven by a desire to grasp what truly separates humans from herself, she convinces Dr. Yoshizawa to let her attend a nearby high school. The story tracks Odette's experiences as she navigates school life, exploring the core of what it means to be human.

In the year 2100, virtual reality games have become nearly indistinguishable from real life. Feng Lan decides to become the first player to choose a character of the opposite gender in the VRMMO "Second Life," hoping to prove to her brother that she can succeed without relying on "female advantages." However, when she becomes involved in a PvP conflict that disrupts her family and encounters her real-life friends and acquaintances within the game, can she keep her secret identity while steering clear of further complications?

In the year XX AD, a new kind of arms competition is emerging. "Vanguards" are the latest weapon type used in combat. Liu Li, a Vanguard approaching retirement, is assigned her final mission within her last 380 days.

Suzuki-kun and Takagi-san, two high school students, meet inside a time loop that repeats August 31st. They are the only ones who can keep their memories when the day resets. The loop may be caused by Suzuki-kun's unfinished summer business—a guy's greatest objective... This is a youth comedy about a time loop that takes on love head-on.

At the start of the new term, Yuuhi Takamiya is laid low by a strange fever and misses a whole week of school. To hide his growing loneliness, he throws himself into a bookworm persona, but inside he's crumbling. When he cries out in anguish, "I want friends!", his plea is answered by Nano, an alien from the Pokoton planet. She has traveled from outer space to run some (aggressive) promotional marketing, and... thanks to her demo product, Yuuhi's high school life is about to change forever. An adorable and chaotic cosmic-scale slapstick comedy is ready to launch!

At Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane, a nationally renowned genius and student council president, shares the stage with Kaguya Shinomiya, the vice president who is both affluent and stunningly beautiful. Though they aren't in a relationship, students often view them as the ideal couple. Unbeknownst to most, their frequent interactions have sparked romantic feelings between them. Nevertheless, neither Miyuki nor Kaguya wishes to be the first to admit these feelings, as it would be perceived as a sign of vulnerability. Driven by their pride as top students, they engage in elaborate strategies aimed at making the other confess first, igniting a war of love and wits.

As a child, Raku Ichijou made a promise to a girl he met long ago that they would marry if they ever met again. Over time, he forgot her face, but still holds onto a locked pendant that only she can open with a key. He hopes to one day find her, even though he cannot recall her appearance. Now a first-year student at Bonyari High, Raku wants a peaceful school life and dreams of dating his crush, Kosaki Onodera. But as the son of a yakuza boss, his life is far from normal. When the American Bee Hive gang attacks his family's territory, a truce is forced between the two rival organizations. To maintain peace, Raku must pretend to be in a romantic relationship with Chitoge Kirisaki, the daughter of the Bee Hive's leader. Despite their mutual dislike, they have to act like a loving couple to keep the gangs from clashing. Meanwhile, the search for the key to his pendant grows more complicated as other girls appear, each somehow connected to the lock. Raku must navigate his fake romance, preserve the fragile peace between the warring factions, and find out which girl holds the key to both his pendant and his heart.

In "Bakuman。", Moritaka Mashiro, a skilled middle school artist, feels uncertain about his future, expecting a dull life ahead. His outlook changes when Akito Takagi, an aspiring writer, finds one of Mashiro's drawings and suggests they team up to create a manga. Mashiro initially hesitates because his late uncle, a mangaka, died from overworking, but he is spurred on by his crush, Miho Azuki, who wants to become a seiyuu. Driven by a goal to craft a manga that could become an anime for Azuki to voice, Mashiro agrees. Azuki, who shares his feelings, promises to marry him once they both achieve their dreams. The story follows Mashiro and Takagi as they tackle the hurdles of getting their work published in Weekly Shounen Jump and striving to gain fame as mangakas. Their path balances between success and the risk of falling short like many other hopeful creators.

Fuutarou Uesugi is a top student who excels in his studies, but his dedication has left him without friends and struggling with his family's financial burdens. His isolated life changes when he encounters a new student, Itsuki Nakano, who challenges him over their usual lunch spot. After a minor clash where Fuutarou bests Itsuki with a remark about her eating habits, he learns that a wealthy family has hired him to tutor their underperforming daughters. To his surprise, the students are Itsuki and her four identical sisters: the reserved Miku, the energetic Yotsuba, the cunning Nino, and the composed Ichika. Fuutarou soon discovers that teaching these quintuplets is far more difficult than anticipated, as they show little interest in academics. He must now navigate the challenges of guiding five unique and beautiful young women through their studies.

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.

At Seika High School, a former all-boys school that recently became coeducational, Misaki Ayuzawa serves as the first female student council president. Earning the nickname "Demon President" for her Aikido skills and strict enforcement of rules, Misaki secretly works at a maid café to support her family financially. If this were discovered, it would destroy her reputation. Her secret is threatened when Takumi Usui, the most popular boy at school, finds out. The series Kaichou wa Maid-sama! follows their developing relationship and the discovery of each other's hidden sides. Also included is the one-shot "Toumei na Sekai" (Transparent World).

On a normal morning, Naho Takamiya finds a mysterious letter in her mailbox, supposedly written by her future self from ten years later. The note describes events that are about to happen that day. Initially, Naho thinks it’s a joke, but her doubt fades when a new student, Kakeru Naruse, joins her class, just as the letter predicted. Driven by this revelation, Naho examines the letter’s contents more closely, which lists past regrets and urges her to change her actions. It becomes evident that these regrets are closely connected to Kakeru. Knowing that he won’t be part of her life or her group of friends in the future, Naho faces the challenge of altering fate. The story also includes the Haru-iro Astronaut (Spring-Colored Astronaut) series.

In "Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku," Narumi Momose, a petite and kawaii young woman deeply passionate about idols, video games, and anime and manga, particularly boys' love genres, finds herself labeled as a hidden otaku and fujoshi. After a breakup over her hobbies, Narumi quits her job and begins working at a new company. There, only a few colleagues know about her secret: Hirotaka Nifuji, a blunt gaming enthusiast and her childhood friend; Hanako Koyanagi, a mature and composed woman; and Tarou Kabakura, a handsome man with a fierce demeanor who frequently clashes with Hanako. Over drinks, Hirotaka encourages Narumi to find someone who can embrace her interests. Despite her reservations—given that otakus are often perceived as odd and their kindred spirits are usually fellow otakus—Narumi wonders if a relationship between two otakus might indeed be possible. As Narumi and Hirotaka embark on a romantic journey, the series offers a heartwarming exploration of balancing career, love, and personal passions.

After being dumped by his girlfriend, heartbroken college student Kazuya Kinoshita tries to fill the emptiness inside him by renting a girlfriend via a mobile app. Initially, Chizuru Mizuhara appears perfect—gorgeous, sweet, and caring. But after their first date, Kazuya reads mixed reviews on her profile and, still haunted by his ex, assumes Chizuru is just toying with men's emotions. He gives her a low rating. Furious at being disrespected by a client, Chizuru drops her act and shows her real personality: sharp-tongued and hot-tempered—the exact opposite of his first impression. Just then, Kazuya learns his grandmother has collapsed and is forced to bring Chizuru along to the hospital. Though it turns out to be nothing serious, his grandmother is overjoyed that Kazuya finally has a serious girlfriend—something she always hoped for. Unable to admit the truth, Kazuya and Chizuru are pushed into a fake relationship, pretending to be genuinely in love.

In the prestigious Ouran High School, a haven for the children of the wealthy and influential, the Host Club stands as the most popular club on campus. Inside their lavish clubroom, six charming, disinterested young men spend their time entertaining equally attractive, bored young women. Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student from a modest background, has no interest in the Host Club until she accidentally breaks an expensive vase in their room. Mistaken for a boy, Haruhi is forced by Kyouya Ootori to join the club to pay off her debt. Tamaki Suou, the club's flamboyant king, eagerly takes her under his wing to teach her the ways of hosting. However, life in the Host Club is never ordinary. Even routine events turn into over-the-top affairs thanks to the mischievous Hitachiin twins, Hikaru and Kaoru, the stoic Takashi Morinozuka, and the gentle Mitsukuni "Hunny" Haninozuka. As the Host Club embarks on a series of wild adventures, Haruhi must adapt to the dazzling, exaggerated world of the hosts. The final volume includes an extra chapter detailing their trip to Spain.

Tomo Aizawa and Junichirou "Jun" Kubota have an unbreakable bond, spending their days sparring and supporting each other through everything. However, Tomo has deep feelings for Jun that go beyond friendship. Since childhood, she has been mistaken for a boy because of her tomboyish nature, and her affection remains unrequited as Jun, focused entirely on his passion for combat training, fails to notice her romantic hints, including her direct confessions. Adding to the problem, Jun only recently realized Tomo was actually a girl. Will Tomo be able to show Jun she is more than just a close friend and escape the friend zone?