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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

The man known as the King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, is scheduled for execution by the World Government. However, right before his death, he reveals the existence of a massive treasure called One Piece, hidden somewhere in the vast ocean known as the Grand Line. Declaring that anyone capable of reaching it can claim One Piece, the King of the Pirates is put to death, sparking the Great Age of Pirates. Twenty-two years later, a young man named Monkey D. Luffy is prepared to start his own journey, seeking One Piece and aiming to become the new King of the Pirates. With only a straw hat, a tiny boat, and a stretchy body, he begins a fantastic voyage to find his own crew and a worthy ship that will carry them across the Grand Line in pursuit of the highest status on the seas.

A decade ago, "the Gate" opened, bridging the real world with a realm of magic and monsters. To fight these vicious creatures, ordinary humans gained superhuman abilities and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is called the "World's Weakest" due to his abysmal power compared to even a lowly E-Rank. Nevertheless, he tirelessly hunts monsters in low-level Gates to cover his mother's medical expenses. This miserable existence changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself the sole survivor doomed to die in a mission that goes horribly wrong—wakes up in a hospital three days later to see a mysterious screen floating before him. This "Quest Log" orders Jin-Woo to complete an absurdly harsh training regimen or face a suitable penalty. Initially hesitant because of the quest's difficulty, Jin-Woo soon discovers that it might just turn him into one of the most formidable Hunters in the world.

In 16th-century Japan, Shinmen Takezou is a wild, rough young man in both appearance and behavior. His aggressive nature earns him the scorn and fear of his village, prompting him and his best friend, Matahachi Honiden, to flee in search of something greater than provincial life. They join the Toyotomi army, hoping for glory—but when the Toyotomi suffer a devastating defeat by the Tokugawa Clan at the Battle of Sekigahara, the two friends barely escape with their lives. After they are separated, Shinmen returns home on a self-imposed mission to inform the Hon'iden family that Matahachi is alive. Instead, he finds himself a wanted criminal, framed for his friend's supposed murder due to his history of violence. Captured, he is tied to a tree and left to die. A wandering monk, the distinguished Takuan Soho, takes pity on the "devil child," secretly freeing Shinmen and giving him a new name to avoid pursuit by the authorities: Musashi Miyamoto. Vagabond is a fictional retelling of the life of one of Japan's most famous swordsmen, the "Sword Saint" Musashi Miyamoto—his journey from a swordsman with no goal other than to become "Invincible Under the Heavens" to an enlightened warrior who gradually learns the value of close friends, self-reflection, and life itself.

Whenever Naruto Uzumaki declares that he will one day become the Hokage—the highest rank a ninja can achieve in the Village Hidden in the Leaves—nobody believes him. From the moment he was born, the villagers have shunned and mocked him. Their hostility is not due to Naruto's loud personality, his troublemaking, or his lack of skill as a ninja, but because a monster dwells within him. Before Naruto's birth, the fearsome Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the village. To halt its destruction, the Fourth Hokage gave his own life to seal the demon inside the newborn Naruto. Thus, when Naruto is placed on Team 7—alongside his fellow genin Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, led by experienced ninja Kakashi Hatake—he is forced to cooperate with others for the very first time. Through intense training and dangerous missions, Naruto must discover what it truly means to be part of a team and forge his own path toward becoming a respected ninja acknowledged by his village.

Ever since he can recall, teenager Ichigo Kurosaki has possessed the ability to see ghosts, yet this has not prevented him from living a typical life. One day, upon arriving home, he discovers an intruder in his room who identifies herself as Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper whose duty is to guide spirits to the afterlife. Their conversation is abruptly interrupted when a Hollow—a malevolent spirit infamous for devouring souls—launches an attack. Ichigo rashly tries to confront the Hollow, but Rukia steps in to defend him from a retaliatory strike. Wounded and unable to continue fighting, Rukia proposes a dangerous plan: transferring half of her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo. He agrees, and to Rukia's astonishment, he ends up absorbing all of her power, enabling him to swiftly defeat the Hollow. Now a Soul Reaper in his own right, Ichigo must assume Rukia's responsibilities of eliminating Hollows and protecting souls, both living and deceased. Alongside his friends Orihime Inoue and Yasutora Sado—who later develop their own spiritual abilities—Ichigo soon discovers that the repercussions of becoming a Soul Reaper and navigating the spirit world are far more immense than he ever anticipated.

Thorfinn, the son of one of the greatest Viking warriors, has become a top fighter in the mercenary band led by the cunning Askeladd—an impressive feat for someone his age. But Thorfinn doesn't fight for plunder; he joined because Askeladd caused a terrible tragedy in his family, and the boy has sworn to kill him in a fair duel. Too weak to defeat him yet unable to abandon his vengeance, Thorfinn spends his boyhood with the crew, honing his skills on battlefields among the war-loving Danes, where killing is just another pleasure of life. When Askeladd learns that Danish prince Canute has been taken hostage, he devises an ambitious plot—one that will decide the next King of England and drastically change the lives of Thorfinn, Canute, and himself. Set in 11th-century Europe, Vinland Saga tells a bloody epic in an era where violence, madness, and injustice are inescapable, providing a paradise for the battle-crazed and utter hell for everyone else.

The American Old West sets the stage for the planet's most monumental race. A massive crowd gathers in San Diego as thousands prepare to journey more than six thousand kilometers, competing for the fifty-million-dollar grand prize. Since the age of the horse is drawing to a close, participants may employ any type of vehicle. Racers must survive harsh conditions, covering up to one hundred kilometers daily across unexplored desert lands. The Steel Ball Run is an unparalleled competition. Young Johnny Joestar, a former horse racer now confined to a wheelchair, arrives in San Diego just to see the race commence. There he meets Gyro Zeppeli, a competitor who carries two steel spheres at his hip rather than a firearm. Johnny watches as Gyro uses one sphere to generate a supernatural effect, forcing a man in a standoff to turn his gun on himself. During the commotion, Johnny accidentally touches the steel ball and experiences energy flowing into his legs, enabling him to stand for the first time in two years. Determined to uncover the mystery behind the steel balls, Johnny joins the race, launching his bizarre journey across America in the Steel Ball Run.

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.

Hidden treasures, unknown riches, unexplored frontiers—the mysterious unknown holds a powerful allure for those captivated by its magic. Such people are called Hunters. Gon Freecss dreams of becoming a Hunter in order to find his father, a man who left him behind to chase a life of adventure. But the path is far from easy: only one in a hundred thousand candidates passes the Hunter Exam, and even that is merely the first hurdle. During the exam, Gon forms friendships with others aiming for the same goal: the mysterious Killua, Kurapika consumed by a desire for revenge, and Leorio, who hopes to become a doctor. A world of excitement and danger lies ahead, and those who welcome it with open arms may rise to become the greatest Hunters of all.

During the Middle Ages, humanity lives in constant fear and paranoia. The word "Yoma" is whispered with dread, describing monstrous creatures that crave human flesh. Even more terrifying than their appetite is their ability to change shape and absorb the memories of their victims, making anyone—even family—a potential threat. The only effective means to destroy Yoma are the warriors of the Organization, commonly called "Claymore." These half-human, half-Yoma female fighters are sent to cleanse villages of Yoma infestations. Their existence is lonely and perilous; each mission could be their last. In the scarce time between battles and long journeys, they struggle increasingly to resist their Yoma instincts and preserve their humanity. The villagers, aware of this, pay for their protection reluctantly and regard their saviors with contempt. Claymore follows Clare, a stoic low-ranking Claymore, on her arduous quest for personal vengeance. Along the way, she discovers unexpected truths about the world—from the camaraderie and hope shared by her fellow warriors to the sinister secrets behind the Claymore Organization itself.

In Florida, 2011, Jolyne Kuujou finds herself locked away in a prison cell, much like her father Joutarou once was—but unlike him, her confinement was not a choice. Framed for a crime she never committed and tricked into serving an extended sentence, Jolyne resigns herself to a grim fate within Green Dolphin Street Jail. Just when hope seems lost, a gift from Joutarou awakens her hidden powers, manifesting as her Stand, Stone Free. Armed with this newfound ability to alter her destiny, Jolyne strives to break free from the stone ocean that imprisons her. Yet she soon discovers that her incarceration is only a fragment of a larger scheme—one that targets not only her family but also has far-reaching repercussions. Moreover, the mastermind is hiding within the very same prison, shielded by a host of menacing Stand users. Gathering unlikely allies to aid her cause, Jolyne sets out to stop their plan, clear her name, and reclaim control of her life.

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.

A headstrong 16-year-old girl named Bulma is searching for the seven legendary Dragon Balls—magical orbs scattered across the world that grant one wish to whoever gathers them all. Her only desire is to obtain the perfect boyfriend. During her journey, she meets Gokuu Son, a powerful orphan who has hardly ever interacted with anyone besides her. Gokuu happens to own one of the Dragon Balls, a keepsake from his late grandfather. In exchange for it, Bulma asks him to join her travels. Alongside Bulma, Gokuu encounters a world entirely foreign to him. Fierce enemies also seek the Dragon Balls for themselves, forcing Gokuu to push past his limits to protect Bulma and the friends they gradually make. Yet Gokuu harbors secrets unknown even to him; his incredible strength comes from a mysterious origin that endangers the people he comes to cherish. As his martial arts skills flourish, Gokuu attracts even stronger adversaries whose evil schemes may collapse under his power. He embarks on an endless path of combat training, determined to defend his loved ones and the very fate of the planet.

In 2011, Yasuho Hirose and Joushuu Higashikata, who grew up together as friends, find a naked man buried in the ground on the outskirts of Morioh. The man cannot recall his name or anything from his past life; the only thing he remembers is how to use his Stand, a supernatural power that manifests as a humanoid figure. The stranger is soon named Jousuke, and Joushuu's father, Norisuke, chooses to take him into the Higashikata household until he can locate his own residence. As Jousuke starts looking into his history, it becomes clear that he is no typical amnesiac. His true identity holds far more than he initially realized, and when he is forced into intense Stand confrontations, he gradually uncovers a deadly scheme that involves the entire town.

Kim Dokja has never seen himself as the hero of his own existence. True to the meaning of his name, he lives a solitary life, with his only pastime being reading web novels. For more than ten years, he has lived through Yoo Joonghyuk, the protagonist of the web novel *Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse* (TWSA). Through Joonghyuk, Dokja has experienced vicariously the ordeal of repeatedly looping through time, desperately seeking an end to deadly “scenarios” that force people to perform stories for the amusement of divine beings known as “Constellations.” After finishing 3,149 chapters—long after every other reader had abandoned the story—Dokja finally accepts that the tale is ending. Then he receives a cryptic message from the author saying the story will soon be turned into a paid service, and his surroundings suddenly plunge into darkness. He quickly understands that fiction has become reality, and he is now living through TWSA. Though he is the sole omniscient reader of the events yet to come, surviving the scenarios is far from certain—yet maybe his knowledge will let him embrace the role of protagonist, one he never felt suited for before.

Long ago, there were individuals blessed with divine power. Their task was to eradicate the malevolent beings called "Akuma" that hide in the shadows. Under the command of the Milenium Earl, these Akuma seek to destroy fragments of "Innocence"—the only weapons capable of harming the Earl and his forces—and trigger the Great Flood that occurred a century ago. To avert this catastrophe, the Black Order was established as an organization dedicated to opposing the Earl. They enlist Exorcists—people who can naturally synchronize with Innocence—to battle the Akuma. During the late 1800s, Allen Walker, a white-haired youth whose Innocence manifests as his entire left arm and whose cursed eye allows him to perceive Akuma, is dispatched to the Black Order. There, he encounters various comrades within the Order: the volatile Yuu Kanda, the compassionate Lenalee Lee, and the cheerful yet enigmatic Lavi. Though their personalities differ, they share a single objective: to rescue the souls of Akuma and stop the Earl from annihilating the world.

Naples, 2001. Giorno Giovanna is a petty criminal with a single grand ambition—to become a "Gang-Star." No ordinary thief, Giorno has ties to the extraordinary Joestar bloodline and wields a Stand named Gold Experience. His dream begins to materialize when he encounters Bruno Bucciarati, a member of the Passione syndicate and a Stand user in his own right. Recognizing their shared principles and mutual disapproval of the gang's harmful practices, Giorno discloses his objective to Bruno: with Bruno's aid, he will reform Passione by overthrowing its boss. After joining Passione and being accepted into Bruno's squad, Giorno discovers that the organization is no ordinary criminal group—its ranks are filled with Stand users. Now facing rival squads of varying allegiances and unpredictable capabilities, their plan to overhaul the syndicate from within proves arduous. By confronting these adversaries, Giorno attempts to climb the hierarchy and draw nearer to the boss—a man shrouded in mystery.

In America during 1938, Robert E. O. Speedwagon travels to Mexico alongside his foundation and Straits to investigate the mysterious Stone Masks further. During an excavation of the ruins, Straits suddenly betrays them out of a craving for power, slaughtering Speedwagon's men and leaving Speedwagon himself in serious peril. Back in New York City, at Speedwagon's request, Joseph Joestar and his grandmother Erina Pendleton have relocated from London. In this unfamiliar setting, the hotheaded young man frequently finds himself in trouble due to cultural clashes and stubborn locals, leading to constant fights. Yet he easily overcomes his opponents using the "Ripple"—a technique said to have been passed down from his grandfather Jonathan Joestar. One evening at an Italian restaurant downtown, Joseph and Erina are antagonized by a massive man at a nearby table who mocks them. A courteous gentleman from the same table apologizes and then shares a troubling rumor: Speedwagon has been killed. With an uncertain path ahead, Joseph's bizarre journey begins, one that brings him together with strong-willed, muscular allies and uncovers hidden secrets in distant places.

From a white coffin inside an abandoned building in South Korea, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel—often called Rai—awakens, an incredibly elegant and noble being of striking beauty. Finding himself in an unfamiliar era, Rai seeks out his trusted ally, Frankenstein. To start blending into human society, he changes his old-fashioned attire into the neat school blazer of nearby Ye Ran High School, where the principal turns out to be his loyal servant, Frankenstein. Having slept for the past 820 years, Rai relies on Frankenstein to help him navigate the modern world. Frankenstein thus enrolls him as a student to let him experience everyday life and understand contemporary society. However, Frankenstein's plans quickly unravel—not only due to the challenges of modern living, but also because of lingering conflicts from both his and his master's troubled past. With no alternative, Rai is forced to wield his mysterious powers to protect those dear to him.

Saichi Sugimoto, feared as the "Immortal Sugimoto" for his ferocity during the Russo-Japanese war, is hardly a war hero. Discharged after nearly killing a superior officer, he is left to fend for himself. Braving Hokkaido's treacherous terrain, Sugimoto hunts for gold to honor a promise made to a lost comrade. His search yields nothing for a long time until a mysterious stranger tells him of a legend that could solve everything. The story goes that a criminal stole the Ainu people's gold and hid it; the only way to find it is by assembling a map made from the tattooed skins of escaped convicts. After meeting a young Ainu girl, Asirpa, Sugimoto sets out to track down the tattooed prisoners. But many dangers await, as soldiers and mercenaries also seek the gold. With Asirpa's knowledge of the land, the two depart on a journey of revenge, murder, and greed to recover the stolen Ainu treasure.

In 1989, Joseph Joestar travels to Japan at his daughter Holly's request to see his grandson Joutarou Kuujou, who is deeply troubled. Joutarou has locked himself inside a jail cell, terrified that an evil spirit is possessing him and that he might harm others. Joseph, however, reveals the truth: this "spirit" is actually a Stand—a physical embodiment of one's fighting spirit. Moreover, both Joseph and his companion Mohammed Avdol possess their own Stands and have mastered controlling them. Joseph's visit also brings grave news: an ancient family enemy has returned from the dead, awakening the Stands of the Joestar bloodline. But when a Stand manifests within Holly, her inability to control it leaves her dangerously ill, spurring the men into action. Armed with their Stand powers, a globe-spanning journey from Japan to Egypt—where their adversary awaits—begins. Along the way, they face countless malevolent Stand users and gain new allies, all while leading a crusade to save Holly and finally vanquish their foe.

Ageha Yoshina is a self-assured high school student who takes on paid tasks to help people. While heading home from a job, he spots a strange calling card left behind in a phone booth, bearing the word "Psyren" printed on it. He picks it up, unaware of its true purpose. The following day, Ageha notices that his classmate Sakurako Amamiya has the exact same calling card. When he confronts her about it, she pleads with him to rescue her, marking the beginning of his ordeal. Confused by the situation, Ageha senses trouble when Sakurako vanishes. Trying to make sense of events, he calls the number on the card and is interrogated by an enigmatic voice, which ends with a final, ominous question: "Would you like to go to Psyren?" Thus starts a life-or-death game for the two teenagers in a strange world inhabited by monsters known as Taboo. Given the power to wield psychic abilities called PSI, the pair fights to return to their own world.

In feudal Japan, Manji is a notorious swordsman known as the "Hundred Man Killer" for slaughtering one hundred innocent people. Yet what is even more terrifying than his dark reputation is that he cannot die—a condition given to him by the eight-hundred-year-old nun Yaobikuni, who placed bloodworms inside his body that can heal nearly any wound. Seeking atonement for his past crimes, Manji decides to slay one thousand evil men. Yaobikuni agrees to this plan, promising to lift his curse of immortality if he succeeds. Shortly after making this pledge, Manji encounters Rin Asano, a sixteen-year-old girl who begs him to help her kill the murderers of her parents. At first, Manji refuses Rin's desperate request. But seeing how weak she truly is, he changes his mind and agrees to protect her for four years. With their pact sealed, the two set out on a dangerous journey filled with bloodshed, vengeance, and redemption, each striving to achieve their own life's purpose.