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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.

Since childhood, Riku Ishizuki, Shizuku Minase, and Takuto Sorano have been inseparable. However, when Shizuku and Takuto start dating, Riku becomes conflicted about his own emotions. Vivid thoughts of Shizuku cloud his mind, and his heart grows even more unsettled when she begins making advances toward him. Uncertain of her intentions and afraid that it will destroy their trio's friendship, Riku tries to keep distance from Shizuku, but she is determined to grow closer to him. As he struggles to manage his conflicting feelings, Riku wonders whether there is a deeper meaning behind Shizuku's seemingly irrational behavior.

High schooler Gamou Shouya is dead, but not quite. The person he once was is gone, and his body now hosts the spirit of a boy who struck a bargain with the succubus Armelina. In exchange for being her hitman, Armelina helps him find the ones who killed him and his family. The journey is dark and dangerous, but Shouya has nothing left to lose—not even his soul.

Final season of Cheese in the Trap.

Arataka Reigen claims to be an exorcist, spiritualist, and psychic, but his abilities are more about compensation than actual power. Where he lacks in strength, his charisma fills the gap; when courage is missing, his cleverness takes over. Rather than acting as a conventional hero, Reigen offers massages and life advice. This tale centers on Arataka Reigen and his Spirits and Such Consultation Office.

Kiyo and Ino are two boys who go to different schools and find their everyday lives dull. At first, the only thing they have in common is riding the same train to school. One morning, Ino wakes Kiyo up, telling him he missed his stop. This moment becomes the starting point for a story that examines love, struggle, and emotional pain.

Seong-un Choi has conquered every achievement in the game "Lost World," standing as its undisputed champion. But his victory is abruptly interrupted when a cryptic message pulls him into the real "Lost World," turning him from just a player into a candidate for divine status. With other rivals also seeking to claim godly authority, can Seong-un ascend to genuine godhood and take command of this new domain?

Aaron Steelegard had an enormous fortune secured after finding a book that let him trade between dimensions—but his enemies stole both his life and his wealth. He is revived as his younger self, equipped with everything he knew before and a shot at revenge. Now free to gather coins, he begins unlocking powerful abilities and climbing the ladder of the interdimensional trading markets. Can Aaron collect enough coins to endure this path of retribution and restore his honor?

In the year 2130, after a catastrophic Third World War, large swaths of contaminated land known as "Blackspots" have spread across Japan, sealed off by enormous Walls. Over time, these barren zones showed signs of life from those left behind, now referred to as "the unneeded." Among these survivors, certain people began to manifest remarkable abilities—command over fire and wind, superhuman strength. These powers came to define them. Yet, fearing such talents, others cast them out and labeled them "Needless."

In "You're My Cutie," Madoka Kawahara is an avid manga enthusiast who adores male characters that are sweet, innocent, and adorable. Her life takes a turn when Momoki Shikura joins the staff at her family's restaurant—he is everything she detests. Despite his handsome appearance, Shikura is distant, conceited, and dismissive of Madoka's attempts at friendliness. Their encounters are persistently unpleasant, with Shikura suspecting that Madoka has hidden motives. Yet, as they keep working side by side, both begin to recognize that their first impressions were mistaken. Gradually, Madoka starts to wonder whether Shikura might actually have a cute side hidden behind his rough demeanor.

The story revolves around a Grail War that was imperfectly copied from the Third Holy Grail War in Fuyuki. Following the conclusion of the third war, a U.S.-based organization—whose members are magi independent of the Mage Association in London—extracted data from Fuyuki's Grail War and devised their own ritual. Seventy years later, they designated the city of Snowfield as the sacred ground for this Grail War. However, they failed to replicate every detail of the original ritual, resulting in an imitation that lacks the Saber class and enables the summoning of unconventional Servants, as the definition of a "hero" has become distorted.

Two office workers find their work hours and private lives are worlds apart. One man dresses as a lolita; one woman dresses as a punk. When their opposing "on" and "off" personalities clash, heart-pounding chaos is sure to follow.

In the 3rd century BCE, after Carthage suffered a devastating naval defeat in the First Punic War against the Roman Republic, General Hamilcar Barca was compelled to accept a humiliating peace treaty. His son, Hannibal Barca, a remarkably intelligent six-year-old boy who rarely showed emotion, was prophesied by his people to one day conquer Rome. As time passes, an adult Hannibal marches an army of 50,000 into Hispania—a territory under Roman protection—igniting the Second Punic War. The Roman Senate is shocked, believing the Carthaginians have little chance of victory. However, the young but brilliant Publius Cornelius Scipio quickly recognizes the danger posed by Hannibal. In response, Scipio assembles a Roman force of 100,000 soldiers, setting up a decisive confrontation. Ad Astra: Scipio to Hannibal tells the tale of these two extraordinary commanders and the war that could determine the fate of both empires.

Before my generation was born, a pandemic changed the world. In the near future, covering your mouth with a mask became a routine part of life. Natsuki, a girl captivated by the world before the pandemic, and her classmate Hata end up sharing a small secret. Their story of a new everyday life—their "new normal"—begins here.

Itsuki just wants a simple isekai life to escape the relentless stress of his salaryman job. When a beautiful goddess transports him to a fantasy realm and grants him the power to pick his own ability, he makes sure he'll never have to work again. But his new life isn't nearly that easy. It turns out his "pocket change" skill is next to useless for battling giant insects or winning arguments at the guild. Will Itsuki ever get to enjoy the lazy, carefree existence he dreams of?

During the 1940s, Suzu, a recent bride, departs from her family to live with her spouse, a sailor serving in the Japanese navy, at a military installation in the coastal town of Kure. She finds it difficult to acclimate to this unfamiliar environment while facing the grim truths of a wartime existence and the mounting destruction of her country. In spite of these hardships, Suzu clings to optimistic moments that allow her to endure the difficulties brought on by the war.

After a lifetime of being decent and responsible, Liam ended up drowning in debt and betrayed by his wife. Reborn into the noble family that rules a massive interstellar empire, he's convinced the world is split into those who are crushed and those who do the crushing—so this time he intends to grab everything he wants and live purely for himself. Yet things never go according to plan. No matter how hard he tries to be a ruthless tyrant, every move he makes somehow brings peace and prosperity to the empire, and he only ends up more adored by his subjects.

In the manga Pink, the main character is Yumi, a pretty young Japanese woman in her early twenties. By day, she works as a typical office lady, but by night, she engages in sex work to earn extra money. Yumi needs this additional income to care for her unusual pet—a crocodile that lives in her apartment. While holding an office job is ordinary for many young women in Japan, Yumi stands out because of her crocodile and her involvement in sex work. Despite her unconventional lifestyle, many readers can find something relatable in Yumi’s experiences. Like her, numerous young women have their own special "something," represented by Yumi’s crocodile, and they can connect with her untamed spirit.

In the series Nyan Koi!, protagonist Junpei Kosaka suffers from extreme bad luck and a serious cat allergy. After angering a cat guardian deity, things get worse because he has a crush on a female classmate who loves felines. As a punishment, the deity gives Junpei the power to comprehend cats but sets a curse requiring him to grant one hundred cat wishes; failing to do so will transform him into a cat.

Before Naruto Uzumaki ever learned the Rasengan, his father Minato Namikaze trained under Jiraiya while trying to invent the technique. Moved by his strong affection for Kushina Uzumaki, Minato strives to craft a unique and powerful jutsu. Following Uzumaki clan customs, Kushina carries the nine-tailed fox spirit Kurama within her, a being that constantly struggles to escape and cause chaos across the world. As Kushina fights against Kurama's overwhelming strength and her own inner turmoil, Minato works against the clock to finish the Rasengan in the hope of rescuing her.

Theo Ragnar, the thirty-first son of the powerful Grand Duke of Ragnar, came into the world lacking the family's legendary Ragnar Gift—a critical shortcoming in a lineage where strength determines status. Branded the "Ragnar Defect," he and his mother were betrayed and met a brutal demise at the hands of those they had trusted. Yet death was merely the beginning. Reborn at seventeen, Theo awakens not only with the Ragnar Gift but with might beyond imagination. Driven by vengeance and a second chance, he sets out to seize the glory he was once denied.

Following his death and rebirth in a different world, a man reaches the level of a 9th class wizard and then retires after saving the continent from a dragon war. He chooses to open a small restaurant in a countryside location, where his everyday life is far from normal. Living on the second floor of his establishment is a black dragon who has taken a human female form named Rurin. Though she is greedy and naive, she is deeply loyal to him and adorably ignorant of human customs. Together, they enjoy a warm and happy life, cooking meals, resolving various troubles, and tending to the violets in their garden.

The yuri comedy School Zone Girls follows the eccentric daily routines of high school students. Best friends Yokoe and Sugiura excel at creating trouble whenever boredom strikes. Even when school life grows dull, these romantically minded girls have perfected the skill of bringing disorder and humor into their frequently hectic high school days.

At fifteen, I lost my right hand on a battlefield. By twenty-four, I had mastered every survival skill possible, yet I repeatedly heard demoralizing words: "Give up—teaching you spearmanship would make my hair turn gray twice over." "You could learn anything without limits if you weren't handicapped." "Why not just gather herbs? What's your obsession with swords?" "Just live a normal life." At thirty-nine, after losing my left hand and falling off a cliff, I accidentally consumed an unknown Artifact...

In the VRMMORPG "Only Sense Online," players rely on a system called "Sense" to craft their individual characters. Yun, a total newcomer to gaming, joins this world equipped with some of the worst customized "Sense" imaginable. His two sisters, both seasoned in this realm, constantly criticize his gear choices, yet he continues to explore the skills he has gained. Along the way, he encounters the art of "production" and those who have mastered it. Watch as a complete beginner triggers a revolution in the gaming world and forges the "ultimate" support class.

Ran Takamine is exceptionally beautiful, intelligent, and athletic, which creates an almost insurmountable barrier around her, causing her peers to see her as distant and unapproachable, like a flower atop a mountain. However, a chance encounter with the easygoing Akira Saeki brings her both surprise and comfort, revealing that not everyone is intimidated by her presence. At her mother's request to visit Soleil, a charming but modest florist on the other side of town, Ran is surprised to find Akira working there. The Saeki family owns Soleil, but this fact greatly embarrasses Akira, leading him to beg Ran to keep his job a secret. Intrigued by this coincidence, Ran begins to notice Akira at school, eventually finding herself unable to ignore the growing feelings she has for him. As time passes, she wonders what truly stirs her heart more—the beautiful flowers at Soleil or the young man who knows the language of blooms.

In "After School Lessons for Unripe Apples," Kim Cheol hates being the center of attention because of his large build and a noticeable scar under his eye. On the other hand, his new classmate Hwang Mi-ae is the most sociable and smallest student in their grade. Their opposite looks make them an odd pair, made even more so by their names matching those of a famous comedy dance duo. Cheol struggles to control his emotions and likes being alone, while Mi-ae is obsessed with manga, her favorite boy band, and hanging out with her friends. But fate brings them closer when they become neighbors and discover a shared past from their childhood. Even though others are scared of Cheol, Mi-ae sees his hidden gentleness and kind personality, trying to build a connection with him. As they deal with the stress of getting ready for high school exams, Cheol slowly becomes an important person in Mi-ae's life.

Saitou the handyman was never anyone special. All his life, he earned average grades, showed no particular talent for sports, and held a perfectly unremarkable job. That unexceptional existence takes a sharp turn, however, when he suddenly awakens in another world. In this new realm, he joins warriors, wizards, and elves on quests that plunge deep into dungeons, and for the first time, Saitou realizes what it truly means to be needed. After all, who else could be trusted to pry open a locked treasure chest or mend his companions' equipment when it breaks mid-adventure? It all begins with a simple "thank you"—this is the story of an ordinary man finding a life of purpose.

In "Bloody Mary," Ichirou Rosario di Maria crosses paths with Bloody, a vampire who defies typical vampire attributes. With crimson hair and eyes, Bloody does not drink blood or attack humans, and can even withstand sunlight. Their encounter happens when Bloody saves Ichirou from a group of vampires drawn to the rare "Blood of Maria" flowing in his veins—a trait that has repeatedly endangered him. After dispatching these attackers, Bloody begs Ichirou, whom he calls "Maria," to put an end to his immortal existence. At first, Ichirou doubts that Bloody is truly harmless and cannot grasp how he could possibly kill such an apparently deathless being. The confusion arises because Bloody mistakes him for Isaac Rosario di Maria, a famed priest and exorcist from four centuries earlier. Ichirou carries a cross-shaped rosary handed down from his grandfather, which in theory should grant him the exorcist abilities needed to destroy a powerful vampire like Bloody, but he has no idea how to activate them. Determined to withstand the constant attacks on his life, Ichirou strikes a deal with Bloody, giving him the new name "Mary." The agreement is that until Ichirou can fulfill Mary's wish for death, the vampire must offer unwavering protection to the human.

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.

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.

Tooru Kirishima, a 28-year-old wakagashira of the Sakuragi Group, has earned the nickname "The Demon of the Sakuragi Group" by using his yakuza status to do whatever he pleases. His life is flipped upside down when he's assigned to look after his boss's daughter. This heartwarming(?) comedy follows the interactions between a self-reliant young woman and a rugged yakuza enforcer.

Three centuries ago, the unbeatable Hyeon-Oh Kim toppled the Tower of the End, saving the world from destruction. He was supposed to perish when the Tower collapsed, but instead he is reborn three hundred years later as 17-year-old Ju-Hyeok Kim. He then learns that the Constellations—his former disciples from 300 years ago—exist in this era, despite having been born during the period when he was absent. Can he find them again and train them?

During an intensely hot summer with a severe water shortage, Chinami, a middle school student, collapses from heatstroke. When she wakes up, she discovers herself in a mysterious village located next to a perfectly clear river that conceals many secrets beneath its water.

Emma Ji and Ryan Nam have lived next door to each other and been close friends since they were kids. Emma tends to be forgetful and depends heavily on Ryan and his unusual family, who have taken care of her while her parents are away. The Nam family handles Emma’s everyday tasks—waking her up in the morning, tidying her room—acting almost like overprotective guardians. They also conceal a supernatural secret that grows harder to keep hidden with Emma constantly around. One afternoon after school, Emma arrives home and finds a big dog sleeping on her balcony. She wonders if Ryan knows anything about the dog, especially since he seems to vanish every time it shows up.

In a world where magic, dou-qi, and traditional martial arts have disappeared but essence spirits flourish, the combat continent begins a new era ten thousand years after the founding of the Tang Sect. A fresh hero rises with their companions, creating a contemporary version of the legendary "Seven Monsters of Shrek." The question remains whether the Tang Sect will survive or if the emergence of a new essence system will lead to its destruction.

Corporate drone Reiji is transported to a fantasy world, where he finds he can brew potions far beyond his expected rank. Capitalizing on this, Reiji makes a solid profit—enough to start his own drugstore. An elf who can't hit a thing with a bow? Try eye drops! A dragon that keeps accidentally breathing fire? Cough syrup! Reiji's new, laid-back life of crafting medicine for fantasy creatures is about to start!

I had been abroad doing medical volunteer work when I got caught up in a civil war. I was killed by a rebel soldier while taking a bullet for a patient. But when I finally woke up, I had become a child?! And in front of me stood a destroyed carriage and a group of oddly dressed people who were unconscious! "It's just like a Murim world." As I hurried to perform first aid to try to save even one person, I realized this world is that of "The Supreme Demon King," a Murim novel I had enjoyed reading. After meeting the rescue team of the "Three Great Doctors," I found out that one of the people I saved was the protagonist of this novel, the future Demon King "Yeoharyun!" "Hey, since I'm indebted to you for saving me, call me 'hyung.'" For saving his life, I became sworn brothers with the future Demon King, and Baekrineuison, one of the most knowledgeable people around, recognized my potential and took me in as his disciple. This is the story of how I became the greatest physician in Gangho!

In "Kore wa Koi no Hanashi," the main character is a celebrated novelist struggling with deep boredom in spite of his accomplishments in literature. Hoping to escape his melancholy, he moves to a countryside home, but the change fails to lift his spirits. Everything shifts when a young girl shows up at his door, asking if she can look after a kitten inside his house. Her arrival sparks an unexpected reaction in him, and he consents to her request. As their connection grows, the reasons for her profound effect on him and the situation that enabled her to remain become central mysteries of the narrative.

High school recluse Raito Sasaki hires a professional gaming coach to improve his first-person shooter skills, but the person who shows up at his door is Rion Suzuki—a stylish, attractive girl his own age. With such a cute and encouraging gamer gal rooting for him, can Raito level up his gameplay, or will the intensity of being so close to a beauty like Rion cause him to choke?

Hikari Kohinata is a spirited 15-year-old who, because she lives near the sea, devotes a lot of time to scuba diving. On the first day of high school, she encounters a teacher who also loves diving. Moreover, she meets a 16-year-old classmate named Futaba, who from their very first meeting at school gets quickly swept up in Hikari's lively world.

In this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the perilous and lethal realm known as the Otherside—where urban myths, cryptids, and folklore creatures lurk—beckons two women, each chasing something different. As they venture forth to satisfy their curiosity and delve into this alternate dimension, could the most shocking discovery they make in the Otherside be the feelings growing between them? While investigating rumored paranormal activity, Sorawo, a depressed college student, amateur urban explorer, and solitary figure, stumbles upon a doorway to a strange destination—the Otherside. There, she narrowly escapes a creature both disgusting and captivating...but before she can fall victim to the bizarre beast, the gorgeous Toriko arrives to rescue her! What terrors await the duo as they persist in exploring this parallel world and its eerie, hazardous inhabitants?

A handsome yet self-centered nobleman is meant to fall for a kind-hearted commoner, but an ordinary college student unexpectedly finds herself transformed into Ripley, a side character in her beloved romance novel. Initially, she intends to revel in her new privileged status and observe the main story from a safe distance. Her meticulous plans go awry when she awakens beside Duke Zeronis, the novel's male lead. Forced to navigate the villain's plots, fend off the Duke's advances, and come to terms with her own burgeoning emotions, Ripley must determine how to maintain the original storyline while enduring her unforeseen night with the Duke.

A strange rumor circulates about the Urashima Tunnel—it can grant any wish, but at the cost of the wisher's own lifespan. Kaoru Touno always regarded this as simple folklore, until one night he comes across the tunnel's dim entry. At first uninvolved, Kaoru becomes motivated by the desire to revive his sister Karen, who died five years ago due to his own carelessness. Entering the tunnel, he learns that the reality is much more complicated than the myth suggests, and the tunnel's actual essence stays uncertain. Kaoru's secret trips catch the notice of Anzu Hanashiro, a distant classmate who follows him on one of his visits. Despite his doubts and wariness about her motives, Kaoru lets Anzu come with him. Over the summer, they investigate the tunnel together, with Kaoru resolved to bring Karen back.

In a world where humans subjugate non-human species, the mighty wizard Leppenhardt establishes an empire to protect these creatures. Yet his rule comes to an end when he is vanquished by the overwhelmingly powerful Tesron, the "King of Fists." But death is not the final chapter—Leppenhardt awakens within Tesron's youthful body! Now equipped with immense strength and a fresh identity, he embarks on a mission to liberate the non-human races once more. Can this new King of Fists transform the world for everyone, or will his second opportunity slip through his grasp?

Masatsugu Naomi, a bottom-tier student from a caste-based high school, is swept up in a class-wide summoning to another world. The moment they arrive, the king declares, "This guy is unnecessary because he only has clumsy skills," and forces him to run the orphanage—a job no one else wants. Unfortunately for the orphanage, his skills turn out to be cheat abilities that make the girls cling to him. To protect the girls who depend on him, he must operate the orphanage while overcoming the powerful people, authorities, and former classmates surrounding him.

After a century of monsters, attending hunter academies has become the standard path for anyone aspiring to become a professional monster hunter. That's exactly what diligent orphan Seojun Kim dreams of. However, a sudden accident shatters his hopes, and then strange advertisements for the mysterious Transcendent Academy appear on his phone, giving him the chance to undergo virtual training alongside history's most legendary warriors. As he grows stronger, he becomes entangled in the world of hunter academies, dungeon raids, and competitive tournaments. But the more he discovers, the more mysteries arise about the people around him, his own past, and the secrets hidden within the Transcendent Academy.

In the core of Gangnam, a complete blackout has taken over the area. A young man comes to consciousness inside a structure encircled by corpses, wondering whether he is the only one left alive and trying to understand what happened. There is no traffic on the roads, no electricity, and not even any light from the stars. It soon becomes apparent that this emptiness is not limited to just Gangnam but has spread throughout the whole city.