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Hyun-Bin survives on the streets by hiding her real gender. After the tragic death of her younger brother, she flees from poverty and gang threats, eventually taken in by a wealthy family. Though her living conditions improve, life remains hard: she endures strict daily training and acts as the protector of the family’s youngest child, the innocent, princess-like Yae-Ha. Two unbreakable rules govern her existence: Hyun-Bin must guard Yae-Ha at any cost, and nobody may discover her gender. Hers is a lonely, harsh life—until a chance meeting with the rebellious Yun-Ha sparks a conflict between duty and newfound love.

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.

Following the destruction of Yi "Shioon" Shi-Woon's ki-center at the hands of Goomoonryong, which leaves him unable to practice martial arts, Shioon decides to leave the Murim world behind and focus on a normal life at school while spending time with his mother. However, the Murim world does not let him go so easily. Recognized as Goomoonryong's only true disciple and granted the Phoenix Medallion of the Sunwoo Clan by Lady Sosul, Shioon becomes the clan's provisional leader, drawing constant attention. New enemies continue to challenge him, especially the Soldiers Under Command, who aim to remove him in order to further their own plans. The key question remains: how can Shioon defend himself without his ki-center?

Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old wizard who recently graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, has two primary objectives: locating his missing father, the legendary Thousand Master, and earning the title of Magister Magi, a wizard whose purpose is to aid the non-magical world. As his final assignment, he is sent to teach English at a Japanese middle school. Upon his arrival, Negi is surprised to discover that he is responsible for a homeroom class of thirty-one girls. One of his students, Asuna Kagurazaka, accidentally discovers his magical identity. With this secret now exposed, Negi must prevent it from spreading further while dealing with various magical threats emerging both inside and outside Mahora Academy, all while continuing his search for his father.

Several months after the events of the first season, Youkai Academy has been rebuilt and a new semester begins. Tsukune and his companions return, having grown stronger. The true nature of Anti-Thesis is revealed, along with new enemies and a threat far more dangerous than anything they have faced before. Tsukune struggles with the monster awakening inside him. With guidance from Moka, Mizore, Kurumu, Ruby, and Yukari, he trains to control his vampire heritage and gain the power needed to protect those close to him. The second season explores more of the girls' backgrounds and their family connections. New trials await, along with new allies who will join their side. Together, they seek to uncover the secrets behind Moka's rosary and her bloodline.

At Dahlia Academy, a prestigious school drawing students from the rival nations of Touwa in the east and the Principality of West, long-standing tensions between the two sides remain. Romio Inuzuka, the leader of Touwa's "Black Doggies," finds himself in a difficult position: he has fallen for Juliet Persia, the head of West's "White Cats." One night, Romio confesses his feelings to Juliet and vows to change the world alongside her. Juliet accepts, but they agree to keep their relationship hidden to preserve peace at the academy. As they work toward transforming the world, can these star-crossed lovers manage to conceal their love from everyone around them?

In "Monogatari Series: First Season," scars weave connections, monsters haunt, and deceptions abound. Koyomi Araragi's journey unfolds after a fateful encounter with an exceptionally powerful, blonde vampire known as "hot-blooded, iron-blooded, and cold-blooded," eventually identified as Shinobu Oshino. This tragic event leads to Araragi's transformation into a vampire himself. However, this encounter is just the beginning of his involvement with the supernatural. Driven by his noble nature, he becomes entangled in the lives of others plagued by paranormal occurrences. This is his relentless fight to restore a semblance of normalcy in a world overrun by sorrow, pain, and the inhuman.

Title: Angel Densetsu At Hekikuu High, just mentioning the name Seiichirou Kitano sends chills down the students' spines. His terrifying appearance alone is enough to make even the most hardened delinquents flee, and rumors of his fighting prowess only intensify the fear. Legend says he single-handedly defeated the school's toughest thug and became its protector, spreading dread throughout the entire student body. Anyone who dares to challenge him does so at their own peril—or so the stories claim. However, the harsh truth behind these rumors is nothing more than a series of misunderstandings. Seiichirou's demon-like face makes people jump to the worst conclusions, even though he is actually a gentle, kind-hearted person who loves to help others. Unfortunately, his well-meaning actions often lead to comedic chaos, further fueling the false perceptions about him, such as his unexpected role as the school's guardian. Despite repeated attempts, Seiichirou struggles to shake off the image of the monstrous figure portrayed in gossip. What he truly wants is to find friends who can see past his frightening exterior and recognize the angelic soul within.

Soun Tendou runs the Tendou Martial Arts School with his three daughters, Akane, Nabiki, and Kasumi. Their peaceful lives are disrupted when Soun reveals he has arranged for one of them to marry the son of another martial arts master to carry on the family legacy. The Tendou family is caught off guard when Ranma Saotome and his father, Genma, arrive at their doorstep. During his training in China with Genma, Ranma was involved in an accident that causes him to transform into a girl whenever he comes into contact with cold water, while Genma turns into a large panda. "Ranma ½" chronicles Ranma's efforts to adapt to this new life and his interactions with his intended fiancée, Akane, the youngest Tendou daughter. As they begin attending the same school, they face a variety of challenges and encounters with friends and competitors who all have differing views on their engagement.

Chikan Otoko is a socially awkward otaku with a perverse side who regularly visits the 2ch forum. One day, while returning from work, he is wrongly detained for stalking. Once the confusion clears, he learns that the girl he calls Miss Understanding has been deeply affected by a real stalker. Wanting to earn her favor, he extends his help. Unexpectedly, he finds himself growing closer to Miss Understanding and her companions: the lively Kansai and the innocent Loli Jugs.

Futaba Okeya is a 14-year-old boy who can see ghosts and always keeps a prominent birthmark on his left cheek hidden under a bandage. One day, a new student named Kouko Ishigami joins his class, marked by a scar on her forehead and followed by the spirit of a tall, friendly man. Futaba feels an instant attraction to Kouko, thinking it might be love at first sight. After a disturbing dream about her, he wakes up crying and senses a deep familiarity, which drives him to try to befriend her. However, a series of events leads Futaba to reveal his birthmark to Kouko, causing her to declare him her eternal enemy. Enraged, Kouko explains that they are connected through reincarnation, and the birthmark is a curse she placed on him in a past life to identify and ultimately defeat him. Kouko then summons a flaming circular device called the "spirit circle" and attacks Futaba, sending him tumbling down a staircase into the memories of one of his former lives. The story of Spirit Circle follows Futaba as he journeys through his various past lives, gradually uncovering the truth behind his conflict with Kouko.

In "Trinity Seven: The Seven Magicians," Arata Kasuga lives a normal life with his cousin Hijiri until she disappears because of a mysterious event known as the "Breakdown Phenomenon." Resolved to stop this phenomenon and be with Hijiri again, Arata enters Royal Biblia Academy. With help from seven girls who are each skilled in a distinct type of magic, Arata starts a journey where anything appears possible. This shounen series mixes romance, comedy, and serious magical adventures together.

In "Yankee-kun to Megane-chan," Daichi Shinagawa hides out in the school bathroom, complaining that his once-calm high school days have been ruined by the troublesome class president, Hana Adachi. His bad luck worsens when Adachi casually walks into the boys' restroom and quickly spots where Shinagawa is hiding. Trying hard to get out of a school trip, Shinagawa runs into Adachi's firm demand that every student, including him, has to go. Even after classes are over, Adachi keeps following him, despite him saying no over and over. But during a run-in with some thieves, Shinagawa finds out a surprising side of Adachi's personality, which pulls him into a storm of unexpected events and her nonstop pranks.

In Bakemonogatari, Koyomi Araragi is no stranger to the supernatural. During his third year of high school spring break, he unexpectedly becomes a vampire after an encounter with Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade. Submerged in a realm of anomalies, Araragi finds himself aiding classmate Hitomi Senjougahara when he notices something peculiar after catching her falling down the school stairs. He learns that a mythical crab has been stealing her weight. Though she warns him off with harsh words, Araragi manages to convince her to accept his help. To address this bizarre problem, they seek out Meme Oshino, the mysterious wanderer who previously helped Araragi overcome his vampiric condition. This narrative explores the hidden monsters within each individual, raising questions about how deeply they are concealed within those Araragi meets.

After a five-year relationship ends, 26-year-old Michiyo Ozawa spends the evening drinking with coworkers. When she returns home, she finds the elevator in her apartment building out of order. Looking for an alternative, she goes to a nearby house to use the bathroom and meets Zenji Oyamada. At first glance, he seems ordinary, but Michiyo notices a large pile of boxes in his room. These boxes contain strange items sent by Oyamada's brother, who lives abroad and frequently changes hobbies. Fascinated by the mysterious boxes, Michiyo is invited by Oyamada to open one. As she does, a heartwarming story unfolds about an ordinary couple and their shared experience with the unusual contents of these boxes.

High school teacher Rinko Yoshitaka seems to treat Ryo Arase as she would any other student, frequently scolding him for late work and keeping a professional front. But unknown to everyone else, Yoshitaka and Arase share hidden romantic encounters. Although they find ways to meet in private, Yoshitaka insists their relationship must stay secret until Arase turns 20. Even with this rule hanging over them as a warning, Arase and Yoshitaka find it hard to hold back from each other. They have to practice self-control to keep others from becoming suspicious.

Takuma was an ordinary gamer, but a twist of fate pulls him into another world—in the body of a demon lord! And nobody is more frightened by this than Takuma himself. He possesses great power, but he's completely out of his depth. So he decides to play the part of the monster he resembles, and accidentally acquires two gorgeous slaves: a curvaceous elf and a cat-eared girl. None of them wished for this situation, but they must learn to work together if they want to survive.

Hayate Ayasaki, a 16-year-old, endures an endless stream of misfortunes. Though still a minor, he works multiple part-time jobs to support his negligent parents. His situation worsens when they disappear, leaving him with a massive debt of nearly 150 million yen, forcing him to hide from creditors. Desperate and seeing a brief chance in a park, Hayate contemplates his grim future and considers kidnapping a wealthy child for ransom. He spots an elegantly dressed blonde girl and moves to grab her, only to realize someone else has already abducted her. After rescuing her, Hayate asks for a job as his reward. The girl turns out to be the daughter of a wealthy family and hires him as her butler. Despite this new employment, Hayate's streak of bad luck continues, dragging him into a series of frustrating situations.

Witches suddenly declare war on humanity, unleashing chaos that devastates two-thirds of the planet. These witches summon entities known as "Supporters," which they use to assault human settlements, though their motives stay ambiguous. People born with the ability to fight the witches are banded together as Witch Hunters by the remaining population. Among these hunters, Tasha Godspell is notable, earning the nickname "The Marksman," and is accompanied by a Supporter resembling a "Jack-O-Lantern." Though Tasha fights against the witches, he finds it hard to truly despise them.

In his fourth year at Momogaoka College of Music, Shinichi Chiaki—the son of a renowned pianist—harbors a secret dream of becoming a conductor like his father. But his fear of flying keeps him trapped in Japan, unable to pursue opportunities abroad in Europe. One night, after collapsing, Chiaki is helped by Megumi "Nodame" Noda, a talented but messy and eccentric pianist. To his dismay, Nodame turns out to be his neighbor, and he finds himself reluctantly working with her. Despite the potential for chaos, Chiaki begins to rediscover his love for music through their encounters. How will this unusual partnership develop?

After taking a year off from school, Hong Sul—a diligent and high-achieving student—unintentionally loses the good graces of her seemingly perfect senior, Yu Jeong. As a result, her life takes a turn for the worse, and she becomes convinced that Yu Jeong is the cause of all her troubles. Yet, when a year passes, why has he suddenly started treating her with such kindness?

Tamahiko Shima, the youngest son of the distinguished Shima family, was raised in opulence yet starved of genuine warmth from his aloof relatives. After losing his mother and suffering a severe injury to his dominant arm in a tragic accident, he sank into hopelessness and was cast aside by his father, who deemed him a failure. Banished to a remote rural estate to safeguard the family's reputation, Tamahiko expected to wither away alone—until Yuzuki Tachibana arrived, announcing that his father had sent her to be his wife. Through her devoted care, Yuzuki breathes new purpose into his barren existence, guiding him as he mends the deep emotional scars of his past. Gradually, their lives become entwined, and they share the bittersweet journey of their first love.

Takemoto lives in a small student apartment, always busy with managing his finances and getting to classes on time. Though he lives on his own, he still has a lot to learn about maturity. Along with his unusual friends—Morita, Mayama, Yamada, and Hagumi—he sets out on a path to grasp life and find his true self. Also included in Volume 10 are the extra one-shots: Sora no Kotori and Hoshi no Opera.

In "Shinobi Life," Beni, a spirited and defiant young woman, remains unconcerned about her own destiny as long as it brings shame to her arrogant father. One day, she encounters Kagetora, a ninja who falls from the sky and swears absolute loyalty to her as her guardian. Having time-traveled from a distant past, Kagetora is committed to protecting Princess Beni. Yet, he does not realize that this Beni is not the true princess. The narrative examines if true love and dedication can persist across centuries in the tumultuous modern era.