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At Suzaku High, Ryuu Yamada is known as a troublemaker and delinquent. After getting a harsh scolding for his bad grades and behavior, he notices Urara Shiraishi, the top student in their year. As Shiraishi walks up the stairs, Yamada tries to provoke her but ends up tripping and pulling her down with him. When he wakes up in the infirmary, Yamada realizes he has swapped bodies with Shiraishi. Confronting her, he learns that their accidental kiss caused the swap. With this newfound power, Yamada's chaotic high school life is only beginning.

Following the death of his parents, high school student Kimihiro Watanuki lives alone and possesses a unique ability to perceive supernatural beings that constantly target him. These spirits relentlessly torment him, and he longs to escape their influence. While fleeing from a group of these entities, he takes refuge in a peculiar shop where he meets Yuuko Ichihara, the shop's mysterious owner, who claims she can grant any wish at a cost. Kimihiro agrees to work for Yuuko to accumulate the payment needed for his wish. Guided by her, he must venture deeper into the world of spirits and the mystical to ultimately break free. Will he be able to navigate the strange and enigmatic experiences that await him?

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.

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.

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.

In the shadowy backstreets of Los Angeles' Chinatown, there exists a peculiar pet shop brimming with unusual and docile creatures. The proprietor of this establishment is the cryptic youth known as Count D. Count D welcomes those seeking solace and comfort, providing "love, dreams, and hope" through the extraordinary pets in his care. Each sale involves a unique agreement and specific guidelines, though he cautions that he cannot be held accountable for breaches of these terms. Hot-headed detective Leon Orcot links multiple criminal activities to Count D and his so-called "Pet Shop of Horrors." Driven to expose the Count as a lawbreaker, Leon starts frequenting the store.

Every year, the Ushiromiya family gathers on Rokkenjima at the request of their eccentric patriarch, Kinzou, whose health is failing. Most relatives believe his time is running out. As a fierce typhoon batters the island, tensions over inheritance and succession escalate within the family. Battler, Kinzou’s grandson, returns after six years away, expecting a peaceful reunion. Instead, Kinzou devises a peculiar game, challenging the family to find his hidden treasure, with the winner gaining control of the family. The game takes a dark turn when participants are threatened as sacrifices to revive the legendary Millennial Witch, Beatrice. Despite being a staunch skeptic, Battler must confront the possibility of supernatural forces or a murderer among them as the body count rises.

This narrative explores the consequences of choices, where admissions of feelings can result in either acceptance or rejection, and decisions often require sacrifice and sadness. Following his decision to save a blonde vampire and become entangled with the supernatural, Koyomi Araragi's humanity ends and he is reborn as a monster. However, this event is just one of many tragedies and critical choices he will encounter. He begins to understand that even his most resilient, painstakingly formed bonds are not eternal. As more strange occurrences unfold around him, he must grapple with difficult decisions—whether to sever ties with those he loves or remain in the realm of monsters and spirits, risking the destruction of the world. The choice to accept or reject a confession and to sacrifice everything for others also looms heavily. Both options may lead to heartache and separation. The story delves into Koyomi Araragi's realization of the gravity of his actions. This installment represents the second season of the Monogatari Series.

The final season of Koyomi Araragi's story begins. As a half-human, half-vampire caught between the ordinary and supernatural, Koyomi can no longer postpone his decision. His human traits are gradually disappearing, starting with his reflection, as he moves closer to becoming a full vampire. Koyomi faces a crucial choice: either keep his humanity and part ways with the friends he met through his supernatural encounters, or give up his humanity to remain with those he cares about. This decision weighs heavily on him, and no matter what he chooses, sadness will follow—it is the inevitable result of choices made from the very beginning. This entry covers the final season of the Monogatari Series.

In "Vassalord," Charley, a cyborg vampire, executes the Vatican's secret missions under the direction of Johnny Rayflo, a dissolute vampire. Their relationship is defined by both strife and cooperation, resulting in a blend of comedy, violence, and blasphemous deeds. Battling his unquenchable thirst for blood, Charley confronts a young vampire princess, a dubious faction of the Unitarian Church, and even his own master. The release additionally features the self-contained story "Volume 2: Zoul Half."

In the prestigious Stratford School, William Twining is one of its top students. Although he attends a religious institution, William is a staunch realist who firmly believes in modern science and rejects the idea of divine or supernatural entities. Coming from one of Britain's most revered noble families, William is burdened with substantial debts left by his absentee uncle. While searching for valuable items in the family manor to settle these debts, he discovers a secret chamber. There, a mysterious figure named Dantalion, claiming to be the Grand Duke of Hell, appears before him. Dantalion tells William that he is an "elector," a descendant of King Solomon with the ability to choose the next Emperor of Hell. However, given William's rational mindset, he immediately dismisses Dantalion as a fraud and denies his claim. Unwilling to accept rejection, Dantalion enrolls at Stratford under the alias "Dantalion Huber" to stay close to William and convince him otherwise. Now, William must figure out how to deal with this relentless nuisance and those who will surely follow.

At a Buddhist university, five students—three men and two women—struggle to apply their unique skills in practical ways within modern Tokyo. Their abilities, including channeling, dowsing, and extrasensory perception, which were once considered irrelevant in the professional world, become essential for connecting with the dead, especially those spirits tied to their physical bodies and unable to move on to the afterlife. These individuals form the Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service. Whether the death is due to suicide, murder, accident, or natural causes, their goal is to transport the deceased's body to the specific location needed for the spirit to be freed.

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.

Dowman Sayman's anthology presents a series of independent tales exploring varied subjects, including serial killers discovering romance, historical figures resurrecting, a fresh perspective on the 9/11 tragedy, yaoi fangirl ghosts dispensing guidance to the men they observe, and numerous other distinctive concepts.

In "Bug Ego," Makoto Hitsujiya transfers to a new high school where he encounters an eccentric student named Takehiro Kokudou. Kokudou introduces him to Bugs, phenomena that produce specific results when a precise sequence of actions is performed. For example, pressing certain buttons on a vending machine may cause bird droppings to appear on the pavement, while another Bug could allow someone to lift weights they normally could not handle. As time passes, Hitsujiya and Kokudou grow closer, using the odd and often absurd conditions required to activate Bugs that defy the boundaries of science and human ability. Following Kokudou's guidance, Hitsujiya becomes increasingly obsessed with discovering and triggering these anomalies. His fixation intensifies when he finds a set of conditions for a particularly ridiculous Bug that has the potential to change his fate, leading him into dangerous territory.

Saving an unfamiliar girl has become somewhat fashionable. Female students from Naoetsu High School start disappearing, only for their mummified remains to be found with distinctive marks on their necks. Koyomi Araragi, now a college freshman, sets out on a mission to track down the culprit.

Throughout history, strange phenomena have persisted, with records stretching back over six hundred years. These include tales of vampires, monkey's paws, shikigami, travelers in mountain mists, murderous felines, mermaids, wolves, golems, and most chillingly, humans. These mysteries are documented by individuals referred to as "oddity specialists," whose mission is to confront, manage, and ultimately resolve the puzzles created by such anomalies. In Monogatari Series: Off Season, the spotlight falls on eight main characters—both specialists and oddities—who navigate this world of peculiarities. Often, their own playful antics lead them into dangerous situations.

In the world of the Shinigami, there is no escape from responsibility. Asato Tsuzuki, a "Guardian of Death" serving in the Ministry of Hades, is tasked with guiding departed souls to the afterlife. However, stubborn spirits and human wickedness often hinder his work. Among these difficult duties, can Tsuzuki ever expect to earn acknowledgment—or is he doomed to forever pay for the damage caused?

Pamela, who reads tarot cards, assists supernatural creatures in adapting to living alongside humans at her establishment called The Tarot Café. Among those she helps are a cat experiencing romantic feelings, a vampire fleeing from his immortal partner, a waitress who considers herself unattractive and hopes to discover her true love, and a magician who crafted a human-like doll to aid the woman he cherishes. While Pamela consistently offers support to others, she needs to confront a major hidden truth about herself before she can proceed into the afterlife.

A collection of Kuroshitsuji one-shots chapters by various manga artists.

After his parents' divorce, Ryuusuke Nanri transfers to a new school and is assigned the seat in front of a peculiar girl named Miya Fujimoto. Miya always dresses in Gothic Lolita-style clothing, carries a mysterious book and her cat Judah, and insists she is a witch. From that point on, Ryuusuke becomes the primary subject of her bizarre witch experiments.

In the American Old West, the stage is set for the planet's most extraordinary race. Thousands of competitors gather in San Diego, ready to embark on a journey of over six thousand kilometers, with a fifty-million-dollar prize as the ultimate reward. As the era of horses comes to an end, racers can use any type of vehicle. They must navigate harsh conditions and traverse uncharted desert landscapes, sometimes traveling up to one hundred kilometers daily. The Steel Ball Run is an unparalleled contest. Johnny Joestar, a young former horse racer now wheelchair-bound, arrives in San Diego just as the race begins. Here, he encounters Gyro Zeppeli, a racer who carries two steel spheres instead of a weapon. Johnny witnesses Gyro using one of these spheres to create a supernatural effect, causing a man in a standoff to turn his own gun against himself. Amidst the chaos, Johnny accidentally touches the steel ball, feeling energy surge through his legs, allowing him to stand after two years of being confined to a wheelchair. Driven by the desire to unravel the mystery behind the steel balls, Johnny decides to join the race, embarking on a bizarre adventure across America during the Steel Ball Run.

In a world of endless snow and ice, humanity clings to survival because of the mysterious Ice Witch. The unrelenting cold has driven people to extreme lows—cults, violence, and the persecution of the Blessed, those gifted with supernatural abilities. Agnia and Luna, orphaned siblings who are Blessed with the power to regenerate, try to live a quiet life in a small community of elders. Their bond offers a brief reprieve from the harsh surroundings. But this peace is shattered when army commander Doma arrives and sets their home ablaze, killing everyone, including Luna. Doma’s cursed flames keep burning until their target is completely consumed; Agnia’s regeneration keeps him in a constant state of agony. Nearly a decade later, Agnia has learned to withstand Doma’s relentless fire. His thirst for revenge burns as fiercely as the day Luna died. Traveling through the frozen wasteland, he vows to destroy Doma and avenge his sister.

Momo Ayase is in a bad mood after being rejected. While out, she sees a boy getting bullied and steps in to help. The boy is deeply into the occult and tries to talk to Ayase about supernatural topics, thinking they have something in common. But Ayase insists she believes in ghosts, and they argue over which is more real. To settle the debate, they each go separately to places tied to either the occult or ghosts—Ayase picks the occult, and the boy picks ghosts. When they reach their spots, they find out both the occult and ghosts are actually real. This discovery throws Ayase and the boy into a series of adventures where they deal with all the supernatural and occult events they come across, hoping to get back to a normal life.