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Guts, once a mercenary and now called the Black Swordsman, hunts for revenge. After a brutal childhood, he at last discovers someone he admires and thinks he can rely on, but everything shatters when that person strips Guts of everything he holds dear to satisfy his own ambitions. Branded for death, Guts is doomed to a fate where demonic entities chase him without mercy. Embarking on a bleak journey filled with misfortune, Guts—wielding an enormous blade and inhuman strength—allows nothing, not even mortality itself, to halt him until he can behead the one who erased his and his lover's humanity. Included one-shot: Volume 14: Berserk: The Prototype

Alchemists are individuals blessed with knowledge and natural talent, allowing them to manipulate and transform matter through their craft. However, despite the vast potential of their art, alchemy is far from omnipotent as many believe. Human transmutation is a forbidden practice, and anyone who dares attempt it faces severe repercussions. Nevertheless, siblings Edward and Alphonse Elric choose to break this great taboo in hopes of bringing their mother back to life. Their attempt ends in failure, and they pay a terrible price for their hubris: Edward loses his left leg, while Alphonse loses his entire body. To make matters worse, Edward sacrifices his right arm to bind his brother's soul into a suit of armor. Years later, the young alchemists journey across the nation in search of the Philosopher's Stone, aiming to reclaim their original bodies using its power. Yet their quest for the legendary stone leads them to uncover far more sinister secrets than they ever anticipated.

Twenty-Fifth Bam lived in solitude for his entire life until he met Rachel. But now, Rachel has made up her mind to climb the Tower, and she is prepared to leave Bam behind to achieve that goal. After Rachel vanishes behind a curtain of light, Bam chases after her, determined to ascend the Tower in the hope of reuniting with her. However, the Tower is a perilous realm filled with ancient mysteries, terrifying monsters, and malicious people. Each floor is overseen by an Administrator who subjects the daring challengers to grueling trials that test their every limit. When he confronts Headon, the Administrator of the first floor, Bam discovers that he is an "Irregular"—someone who was not chosen by the Tower but managed to enter it on his own, an extremely uncommon occurrence within the Tower. Despite this revelation, his course remains clear. Whether it is wealth, power, glory, or even being reunited with Rachel, every desire can be fulfilled at the pinnacle of the Tower.

The Abyss is a chasm of unfathomable depth—one girl and a robot brave its perils to uncover the truth. The town of Orth is unique, built around the rim of the vast Abyss, a marvel that has never been fully explored. Those who descend too far never return, but those daring enough to journey into its territories are called "Cave Raiders" and are revered as legends. In this town lives a young girl named Riko, the daughter of one of the most renowned Cave Raiders of all time, who vanished on an expedition years ago. One day, Riko's life changes when she encounters a strange robot named Reg, who appears to come from within the Abyss. Taking this as a sign from her mother, who is trapped at the bottom of the Abyss, Riko ventures into its depths alongside Reg, prepared to face all the dangers that lie within.

The Demon King has been vanquished, and the triumphant hero party returns home before splitting up. The four—mage Frieren, hero Himmel, priest Heiter, and warrior Eisen—look back on their decade-long journey as the time to say goodbye arrives. But time flows differently for elves, so Frieren watches her companions slowly die one by one. Before his death, Heiter manages to pass a young human apprentice named Fern onto Frieren. Driven by the elf's enthusiasm for collecting all kinds of magic spells, the two set off on a seemingly wandering trip, returning to the places that the heroes of old once visited. Along the way, Frieren gradually faces her remorse over missed chances to build deeper bonds with her now-departed comrades.

In ages past, six meteorites struck Earth, giving rise to six moons and leaving only a solitary island behind. Those unable to reach the island sank into the ocean, where over eons they gradually transformed into crystal. After countless millennia, 28 of these crystallized beings—called the Lustrous—emerged from the depths and now inhabit the island. Under the guidance of the wise Kongou-sensei, they must protect themselves from the seemingly endless hordes of Lunarians, moon-dwellers who seek to harvest the gems' valuable bodies to craft weapons and jewelry. Houseki no Kuni follows Phosphophyllite, a young gem nearing its three-hundredth birthday. Clumsy, extremely fragile, and devoid of any noticeable talent, it is among the weakest gems, unable to contribute meaningfully to the fight against the Lunarians. Yet as the battle against these otherworldly invaders continues, it soon learns that power comes at a price no one should ever have to bear.

Yuuichirou Amane loses his parents at eight years old and is taken in by the Hyakuya Orphanage, where he struggles to connect with his new "family." However, that becomes the least of his problems when a massive pandemic suddenly breaks out, killing everyone above the age of 13. Exploiting the chaos, vampires that had previously remained hidden underground rise up and enslave the surviving humans, using them as livestock to harvest blood. Four years later, Yuuichirou and his family have grown accustomed to life under vampire control, though Yuuichirou still harbors a desire to kill all vampires and put an end to their oppression. This frequently causes friction with fellow orphan Mikaela Hyakuya, who stresses the importance of using wit and resourcefulness to survive. Having gained favor among high-ranking vampires, Mikaela acquires inside information and uses it to orchestrate a daring escape. But during the attempt, the group of orphans is intercepted by vampire officer Ferid Bathory, who proceeds to massacre them. Yuuichirou is the sole survivor to reach the surface, where he is found by the Moon Demon Company, a military unit dedicated to hunting vampires. Given an invitation to join, Yuuichirou accepts without hesitation, finally gaining a chance to achieve his goals and avenge his family.

Despite her ability to perceive supernatural beings, Chise Hatori has never seen herself as fortunate. Abandoned by her parents as a child, her life has been defined by hardship, eventually forcing her to sell herself at a slave market in hopes of finding somewhere to belong. Presented to buyers as a rare "Sleigh Beggy"—individuals with an extraordinary sensitivity to magical energy—Chise's final chance arrives in the form of Elias Ainsworth, an enigmatic magus who is more beast than human. Instead of treating her as property, he chooses to take her on as his apprentice and, at the same time, his bride. Chise is not only physically transported to Elias's home in the English countryside but also introduced to a realm where fairies and dragons are commonplace. However, she soon discovers that her new life holds as much to dread as it does to admire. And at the core of everything lies the unsettling uncertainty of whether she has ended up in the grasp of something far more sinister than her own inner demons.

Kind-hearted Syaoran has been close friends with Sakura, the princess of the Clow Kingdom who possesses a unique power that can alter the world. When a mysterious figure tries to take control of Sakura's ability, her memories are scattered across different dimensions in the form of feathers. In order to save Sakura, Syaoran turns to the Dimensional Witch for help and encounters two other travelers—Kurogane and Fai D. Flourite. Kurogane, a skilled fighter and ninja, was exiled from his home world and desires to return. On the other hand, Fai, a magician from Celes, wishes to travel across dimensions to escape his home and past. As the cost for crossing dimensions, each of the three must offer their most treasured possession. For Sakura's sake, Syaoran agrees to sacrifice their relationship as payment to the Dimensional Witch. With strong resolve, Syaoran, Kurogane, and Fai set out on a journey through many worlds to battle their fated doom.

Leaving a convenience store, Subaru Natsuki steps into a bustling town filled with humans and demi-humans. With dragons and carriages serving as transportation, this place is clearly not the modern-day Japan he knows. But as someone who spends his time absorbed in comics and games, Subaru figures he must be a protagonist in this new fantasy world, wielding incredible magical powers. To his disappointment, that isn't the case, and things quickly take a turn for the worse when he runs into a gang of thugs. Fortunately, a silver-haired beauty named Satella rescues him, all while searching for her stolen insignia. Grateful for her help, Subaru offers to assist in the search, which eventually leads them to a pawn shop. Assuming the insignia was traded for money, Subaru enters the shop hoping to negotiate with the owner about the stolen item. But instead of the insignia, they find a brutal assassin, and the encounter ends in their deaths. However, rather than waking up in the afterlife, Subaru is stunned to find himself standing alone in the middle of daytime, as if he had never left the town at all. And so, his life in another world mysteriously begins for a second time.

Shirayuki, a well-known herbalist from Tanbarun, catches the unwanted eye of the kingdom's vain prince, Raji Shenazard, due to her distinctive red hair. When faced with the distasteful demand to become his concubine, she cuts off her hair and escapes the country overnight. While fleeing through the forest, she crosses paths with Zen Wistalia, the prince of the neighboring country of Clarines. After Zen eats a poisoned apple that Prince Raji sent to recapture Shirayuki, she quickly uses her herbal knowledge to heal him. Accompanied by Zen and his companions Kiki and Mitsuhide, Shirayuki travels to Clarines, where she hopes to build a future as a court apothecary. As her feelings for Zen grow beyond mere friendship, the two must navigate their different social standings while striving toward their individual goals. Included one-shots: Volume 1: Hachigatsu no Shikisai (Colorful Seasons of August) Volume 2: Bokura wo Tsunaide. (Connect Us) Volume 13: Shizuku no Saki ni (Beyond the Drops) Volume 14: Natsuyasumi 00-nichime (00 Days of Summer Vacation)

A young traveling merchant named Kraft Lawrence has grown used to days of wandering and trading with few companions. That changes one unusual day when he finds a naked, wolf-like girl sleeping in his wagon. The beautiful girl, who calls herself Holo, claims to be a local wolf deity worshiped by the villagers as the God of Good Harvest. Year after year, she ensured bountiful harvests, but she has grown tired of fulfilling the wishes of the ungrateful locals. Holo strikes a deal with Lawrence: if he helps her escape the villagers, she will gladly assist him in his merchant ventures. Together, they travel from town to town seeking business, and Lawrence comes to learn both the benefits and hardships of traveling with a proud and cunning wolf goddess.

Within the novel The Lovely Princess, the secondary character Athanasia de Alger Obelia is the most tragic of all. She lost her mother at birth, and her father, Emperor Claude, never gave his daughter even a trace of affection. Always longing for even a fragment of parental love, she eventually gets framed for a crime and executed on the orders of her beloved father. When a woman from modern-day Korea falls asleep after taking sleeping pills, she wakes up in the infant body of Athanasia. Knowing the dreadful future ahead of her, she decides to keep out of her tyrannical father's way so she never provokes his anger. But fate is unkind, and she meets him at just five years old. With her original plan abandoned, she now focuses on making herself so endearing to her father that he would never consider hurting her. Yet, as many people work toward their own goals, her scheme falls into disorder—Athanasia's biological "sister" Jennette Margarita desires a family, high-ranking nobles compete for power, and a shadow from Claude's past threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

Kind-hearted Akira Fudou has always been easily taken advantage of. When he meets his childhood friend Ryou Asuka again by chance, Ryou reveals the terrifying truth behind his father's research: demons are real and intend to reclaim the earth. Wanting to help his friend protect humanity, Akira agrees to go to the Black Sabbath, a debauched and corrupt party, in order to attempt fusion with a demon. A brush with death leads him to merge with Amon, a demon feared even among his own kind. This union creates Devilman, a being that combines Amon's raw power with Akira's compassionate soul. After fusing with Amon, Akira uses his newfound abilities to battle the demons, desperate to prevent the collapse of all human civilization.

Usagi Tsukino is a lively 14-year-old student at Juuban Municipal Junior High School. She would rather eat junk food and play video games than hit the books, and her grades reflect that. She's quick to cry over both unfair teasing and well-deserved scolding. She seems destined to be seen as nothing more than a lazy crybaby—until she meets a black cat. Given a special brooch by the cat, named Luna, Usagi can transform into a guardian of justice known as Sailor Moon! Her mission is to defend the Earth from all evil, locate a missing princess, and find a sacred treasure called the Mystical Silver Crystal. Whether she wants it or not, her glittering transformation sets the stage for crossing paths with the mysterious Tuxedo Mask, gaining new allies, and embracing responsibility in this beloved magical girl classic.

A university student decides to try out a popular otome game after hearing so much about it. She breezes through normal mode and starts feeling sorry for the villainess, Penelope Eckhart—a fake replacement for the duke’s missing daughter, who is the game’s protagonist. Confident she can handle hard mode too, she is taken aback by the sudden spike in difficulty and eventually collapses from exhaustion. When she wakes up, she finds herself in an unfamiliar world, having been reincarnated as the villainess herself. Now trapped in a place where almost everyone wants her dead, Penelope must make smart choices to avoid the death route. Will she win the affections of a tyrannical prince, a suspicious magician, a noble from a fallen kingdom, or one of her cruel adoptive brothers?

In a world where nobles take pride in their jet-black hair, the red-haired Princess Nakaba of Senan is imprisoned in a tower until she is compelled to marry Caesar, the arrogant second prince of Belquat. Essentially a political hostage, Nakaba has only one attendant at her side: Loki, whose dog-like ears mark him as an ajin—a race of beings with animalistic traits who are looked down upon by society. Nakaba—the possession of her conceited husband, the discarded princess of a kingdom that saw her as their shame—expects to endure her suffering and continue living no matter what. But a splash of crimson blood dyes her world in red, awakening her power—the Arcana of Time. This ability allows her to see the past—her own, which she has locked away, and that of others—as well as the future. Yet changing the future comes at a cost, and to save one life means something else must be sacrificed in return. Amidst rising tension on the continent, Nakaba must use her power to fight not only for peace, but also to protect those she has grown to love.

High school student Yuugi Mutou spends his days being picked on by bullies between classes and his nights playing board games and solving puzzles in his bedroom. His love for games comes from his grandfather, who runs a game shop that also serves as their home. One night, Yuugi finally solves the Millennium Puzzle, an almost impossible challenge that releases his inner darkness and gives rise to a second personality: Yami Yuugi. When under extreme stress, Yuugi involuntarily transforms into this more daring and dangerous alter ego, and he begins operating as a vengeful vigilante, challenging bullies and wrongdoers to high-stakes games where losing leads to fates worse than death. Yuugi and his dark side befriend some of the very students who once tormented him, forming unbreakable bonds with them. However, the group must face off against foes far more dangerous than schoolyard thugs—enemies who use games for evil purposes and threaten the lives of Yuugi and his friends.

Fourteen-year-old Madoka Kaname experiences a surreal dream featuring a strange creature and a girl in distress. The following day, a mysterious transfer student named Homura Akemi joins Madoka's class; to her astonishment, Homura is the exact same girl from her dream. Later that day, Madoka hears a desperate plea for help in her mind. The cries belong to an injured Kyuubey, the cat-like entity that also appeared in her dream. However, she finds Homura already at Kyuubey's location, who warns Madoka to stay away from the small creature. Realizing that her new classmate attacked the helpless being, Madoka takes Kyuubey and flees with the assistance of her best friend Sayaka Miki. After escaping, Kyuubey presents the girls with an enticing proposition: become a magical girl in exchange for having any wish fulfilled. Yet not everything is as straightforward as it appears, as the burden of their wishes may prove far heavier than they could have anticipated.

Most people are said to be born with a special ability called an "Iris," which manifests as visual cues—ranging from detecting lies to predicting danger. High school student Tooru Mizushima, however, is one of the rare individuals without an Iris. Labeled an "Iris Zero," he faces constant bullying and thus tries to keep a low profile. But when the popular schoolgirl Koyuki Sasamori bursts into his life, his policy of minimal exposure is completely upended. Koyuki's Iris allows her to see the most suitable person for any given task—and she identifies Tooru as the best candidate to help her find the next student council president. Tooru wants nothing to do with such a public endeavor, yet Koyuki's cheerful persistence eventually wins him over. As he becomes involved with more people and applies his exceptional deductive reasoning to solve various mysteries, Tooru's lonely existence as an Iris Zero slowly begins to change.

At the age of twelve, Mitsuki Kouyama is diagnosed with sarcoma in her throat. While removing her vocal cords could treat this uncommon cancer, she declines because she wants to become a pop singer and uphold a childhood vow to Eichi Sakurai, her first love who departed for America. Unable to both recover and keep her voice, she lets her health worsen, resigning herself to her tragic fate. One day, while fleeing the home of her music-hating grandmother to go to an audition, Mitsuki meets two shinigami, Takuto Kira and Meroko Yui. When they notice she can perceive them, Takuto and Meroko inform her that she will die within a year. Touched by her situation, Takuto gives Mitsuki the chance to chase her dream by enabling her to transform into a healthy sixteen-year-old girl. After being accepted for a contract with Seed Records, she debuts under the stage name Full Moon and decides to follow her music career before her life ends. Included one-shot: Volume 2: Full Moon wo Sagashite

In the land of Jushin, covert operatives known as the amen osa (or angyō onshi in the Japanese version) once moved incognito across the countryside. Their mission from the king was to identify and discipline corrupt officials and deliver fairness to the populace.

Aspiring young sorceress Ran Uruma feels frustrated as she desperately hunts for her favorite pair of shoes. Though she is still an elementary school child, those particular shoes allow her to transform into an adult body. Ran possesses immense magical potential but has not yet learned to control it. Aware of this, her beast sorcerer brother, Jin, hides the shoes until she finishes cleaning their house. Ran's mother, Shizuka, is one of the most powerful sorceresses in existence and must live far from home to protect the city. Zen, the head of their family and all sorcerers, is also frequently away on business and has to leave Jin in charge of the household. Ran can be quite hard to manage, and a single pair of eyes is not enough to keep up with all her mischief. With the freedom she gains when nobody is watching her, Ran explores her magical abilities, which lead her into many fascinating adventures.

"Auto-Memories Dolls" were originally invented by Dr. Orland to bring happiness to his wife, designed to record people's speech and emotions. After knowledge of his work became public, companies began loaning out such dolls. Inspired by the work of these dolls, a woman named Violet Evergarden decides to take on their duties. With beautiful golden hair and crystal-blue eyes, she quickly becomes the most popular doll, leaving all her clients delighted by her company. Violet Evergarden is a collection of heartwarming short stories centered on the life of this graceful Auto-Memories Doll as she serves her various clients.