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In Death City stands the Death Weapon Meister Academy, founded by Shinigami, the grim reaper himself. Built to preserve order, the school trains Meisters and Demon Weapons—individuals who can transform into weapons—to protect humanity from evil. A Meister's ultimate aim is to forge a "Death Scythe" fit for Shinigami's use, which requires their weapon partner to devour the souls of 99 wicked humans and one witch. Maka Albarn and her partner Soul Eater "Soul" Evans are students striving to create such a scythe. They are accompanied by the loud Black☆Star and his partner Tsubaki Nakatsukasa, along with the perfectionist Death the Kid—called Kid—and his partners, the twins Patricia "Patty" and Elizabeth "Liz" Thompson. These determined students all strive to become the top Meister and Demon Weapon duo, navigating mishaps, assignments, and numerous school challenges. Yet many mysteries surround them, and as fresh adversaries emerge and hidden truths come to light, Maka, Soul, and their companions must battle to safeguard the academy, Death City, and the entire world from threats far more sinister than mere humans.

Hole—a dark, decaying, and lawless district where the strong prey on the weak and death is a routine event—lives up to its name. Cut off from ethics and order, it serves as a playground for the magic users who rule it. As a race occupying the highest levels of their society, the magic users view Hole's inhabitants as nothing more than insects. Murdered, mutilated, and turned into experiments without hesitation, the powerless residents of Hole fill the halls of its hospital every day. With free access in and out of this cesspool and little opposition to their authority, the magic users seem unstoppable to most—except for a few. Caiman, more reptile than human, is one such individual. He hunts them on a reckless quest for answers, armed only with a trusted pair of bayonets and his immunity to magic. Cursed by his appearance and tormented by nightmares, magic users are his only leads to restoring his life to normal. With his biggest obstacle being his own appetite, his female companion Nikaidou—who runs the restaurant Hungry Bug—is his greatest ally. Set in a gritty world of hellish design, Dorohedoro balances comedy and lightheartedness with death and carnage. Taking many twists and turns while following the lives of Hole's residents, it weaves a unique world of unearthly origin and dreary appearance not for the squeamish or easily disturbed.

Keima Katsuragi, a high school student, is known online as the "God of Conquest" for his ability to win over any heroine in dating sims. To him, real life is a terrible game; three-dimensional girls are annoying and fail to measure up to his idealized virtual counterparts. One afternoon, while on a break from cleaning duty, he notices a strange message challenging him to conquer a girl. On a whim, he accepts, and his agreement summons Elucia "Elsie" de Lute Ima, a demon from hell tasked with capturing runaway spirits that have taken root in girls' hearts. Keima is shocked and tries to flee, but Elsie warns him that failing to fulfill their newly formed contract will cost him his life. Forced to capture these runaway spirits, Keima applies his expertise and knowledge of dating sims to win the hearts of real-life girls.

After an insane magician sinks the Golden Kingdom underground, its king appears, offering all his treasure to anyone who defeats the magician, then collapses into dust. This promise drives guilds to explore the labyrinthine dungeon in search of the magician. Laios Touden leads one such guild, but a dragon wipes out his party and devours his sister, Falin. Having lost all their supplies and belongings, Laios, along with the elven healer Marcille Donato and the halfling thief Chilchuck Tims, immediately reenters the dungeon, determined to save Falin. With time running short, Laios suggests the taboo of eating dungeon monsters to gather supplies. As they prepare their first meal in the dungeon, a dwarf named Senshi stops them. An enthusiast of monster cuisine, he helps them safely prepare the monster ingredients. Upon learning of Laios' situation, Senshi expresses a desire to cook a dragon and joins their guild, beginning their food-filled journey into the dungeon together.

In a world where magic is everything, the young and powerless Mash Burnedead is considered a threat to the gene pool and must be eliminated. Forced to live in hiding deep in the forest, he devotes every day to rigorous physical training, building muscles strong enough to rival magic itself. But when his secret identity is revealed and his peaceful existence is put in jeopardy, Mash embarks on a quest to become a Divine Visionary—a title so influential that society would have no choice but to accept him. To preserve his quiet life, the magicless Mash enrolls at the prestigious Easton Magic Academy, where he must compete against the children of the realm's most powerful and elite families. Lacking the very skill necessary to survive at Easton—magic—Mash seems to be at a severe disadvantage compared to his classmates. To achieve his goal, he must fight through every trial using only his fists, overcoming magic with raw muscle, all in pursuit of the illustrious rank of Divine Visionary.

Great heroes and villainous masterminds are what most people dream of becoming—but not Cid Kagenou. His ambition is to be the shadowy puppet master behind everything, orchestrating events from the darkness and letting his schemes drive the entire narrative. In his former life in modern Japan, he couldn't fulfill that desire. However, now that he has been reborn into a magical world, he will demonstrate the true power of the eminence in shadow! While Cid plays the part of an ordinary, forgettable mob character, he builds his (pretend) organization Shadow Garden, supposedly to defeat the mysterious cult lurking in the shadows. Through plenty of improvisation, Cid leads his (make-believe) group against the sinister—and unexpectedly real—Cult of Diablos.

No one is a bigger scumbag than Lloyd Frontera. As the eldest son, he does nothing but drink and bully others, draining what little remains of his family's fortune. The Frontera family's knight, Javier Asrahan, is fated to become a legendary swordmaster, while Lloyd's family meets a miserable end as their entire territory collapses under crushing debt. Kim Suho was once an ordinary civil engineering student in Korea, but he suddenly awakens on a dirt road as Lloyd—a worthless thug from the beginning of a novel centered on Javier, the protagonist. A sarcastic status window offers some explanation of his new identity, but Suho is more concerned about his impending ruin. To avoid ending up a beggar and instead secure a sweet, comfortable life, Suho decides to fix Lloyd's rotten reputation. Using his engineering knowledge and a magical construction skill boost, he introduces modern innovations and urban developments to this medieval-like world, greatly enhancing the people's quality of life—all for a tidy profit.

Monsters are real, and they want to date humans. Three years ago, the world discovered that harpies, centaurs, catgirls, and all kinds of fantastic creatures are not just myths—they actually exist, complete with scales, feathers, horns, and fangs. Thanks to the "Cultural Exchange Between Species Act," these once-legendary beings have started integrating into society, or at least they're trying. A hapless human named Kurusu Kimihito gets drafted as a "volunteer" for the government's exchange program, and his life is turned upside down. A lamia named Miia—a snake-like monster girl—moves in with him, and it's Kimihito's job to care for her and help her adjust to everyday life. Unfortunately for him, Miia is irresistibly attractive, and the law forbidding interspecies reproduction is very strict. To make matters worse, when a stunning centaur girl and a flirtatious harpy also move in, what is a red-blooded young man supposed to do?

Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old wizard who has just graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, has two goals: locating his missing father, the legendary Thousand Master, and becoming a Magister Magi—a wizard who aids the ordinary world with magic. To achieve this second objective, he receives one final task: teaching English at a Japanese middle school. To his shock and dismay, he discovers that his homeroom class consists of thirty-one girls, and he accidentally reveals his magical identity to one of them, Asuna Kagurazaka. Now forced to come to terms with her knowledge, Negi must work to keep his secret safe while dealing with magical threats emerging both inside and outside Mahora Academy, all while continuing his search for his lost father.

A fourteen-year-old boy named Iruma Suzuki has incredibly bad luck. Unable to refuse any request, he has spent his life carrying out dangerous tasks for his selfish and lazy parents. Everything changes when they sell his soul to Sullivan, a powerful demon, in a contract. Terrified and bewildered, Iruma is shocked to learn that Sullivan only wants to act as his grandfather. Sullivan takes Iruma in and enrolls him at the demon school Babyls. Iruma's biggest challenge is concealing his human identity, so staying unnoticed among his classmates is his best strategy. Yet Iruma soon realizes he is no ordinary human, and the demons themselves may be far more than they appear.

The story picks up a few months after the end of the first season. Youkai Gakuen has been rebuilt, and the new semester is underway. Tsukune and his group return, now more powerful than ever. The true identity of Anti-Thesis is revealed. New enemies appear on the horizon, along with something far more sinister than anything the gang has faced before. Tsukune struggles with the monster growing inside him. With help from Moka, Mizore, Kurumu, Ruby, and Yukari, he trains to control his vampire blood and gain the strength to protect what he cares about. This season focuses more on the girls, their pasts, and their families. New confrontations lie ahead. New friends and allies will join them. Together, they will uncover the secrets of Moka's rosary and her lineage.

The Clow Cards are sealed away—if that seal is broken, disaster will befall the world. Sakura Kinomoto is a cheerful and kind 10-year-old girl attending Tomoeda Elementary School. Shortly after starting fourth grade, she discovers a mysterious book titled The Clow hidden on her father's bookshelf. When she opens it, a small, winged creature speaking with an Osakan accent emerges and introduces itself as Keroberos, the Creature of the Seal, the guardian of magical cards called the Clow Cards, which he was meant to keep locked inside the book. Unfortunately for this plush-like guardian, the Clow Cards have already escaped. Now Sakura must capture them before they unleash their powers and cause chaos throughout Tomoeda. With the help of the tiny guardian, whom she nicknames "Kero," and her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji, Sakura must wield a magical bird-shaped key and use her new abilities as the Cardcaptor to protect the town and ensure everything stays safe.

On the internet, countless urban legends circulate, but the most famous one is the mysterious gamer known only as "Blank." Behind the records of beating hundreds of games, Blank is actually just two shut-in NEET siblings: the manipulative 18-year-old Sora and the 11-year-old detached genius, Shiro. Together, they form an undefeated duo with zero losses to their name. One day, the siblings receive an anonymous email challenging them to a chess game. After securing a flawless victory, they are instantly summoned into a vibrant alternate world. A playful boy named Tet, who introduces himself as the "One True God," explains that the world of Disboard has a unique system for settling disputes—any and all conflicts are resolved through simple games. Moreover, of the 16 races inhabiting the realm, humanity is ranked the lowest and least powerful, barely surviving with a kingdom consisting of a single city. In a world that has known no war or bloodshed for centuries, Sora and Shiro quickly make a name for themselves as they set their sights on an ambitious goal: to defeat Tet with their gaming wits and conquer this new world.

Kazuma Satou leads a laughable and pitiful existence as a shut-in NEET, possessing no standout traits aside from his obsession with video games. On his way home, he believes he dies while attempting to save a girl from an oncoming truck—though in reality, the "truck" was a slow-moving tractor, and he simply died of shock. Waking up in a limbo between death and the afterlife, Kazuma encounters the arrogant goddess Aqua. He is given two choices: proceed to heaven or be sent to a fantasy world that requires his aid to vanquish the Demon King. Initially unenthusiastic about the daunting task of fighting a Demon King, Kazuma changes his mind when Aqua mentions he can bring one item of his choosing. What better option does Kazuma have than the goddess standing right before him? However, after the pair arrive in their new world, two truths become evident: Aqua is utterly useless, and life in this fantasy realm will be far from easy. From covering expenses for food and lodging to attempting to acquire new abilities, the duo's troubles are only beginning—and the addition of eccentric companions may only worsen the situation.

Asahi Kuromine is known as the man who cannot tell a lie. One day on his way home, he discovers a shocking secret: the girl he has a crush on, Youko Shiragami, is actually a vampire! Can Asahi manage to keep her secret safe? This is a delightful, awkward, and utterly unique vampire romantic comedy.

Half a century ago, those who wielded the sacred Rave stones fought to stop a catastrophe caused by the demonic Dark Bring. That conflict ended in a massive detonation called "Overdrive"—an explosion so immense that it forced the Dark Bring into a deep sleep and scattered the Rave fragments all over the globe. In the present day, Haru Glory enjoys a quiet life on Garage Island until he pulls the creature Plue out of the water while fishing. An old man named Shiba Roses, who is actually the original Rave Master, recognizes Plue. Shiba reveals that the Dark Bring has awakened again, and that gathering the lost Rave pieces is desperately needed to stop it. But before Shiba can set off on his journey, a soldier from the evil organization Demon Card attacks him, compelling Shiba to pass the power of Rave to Haru. Now, with the survival of humanity on his shoulders, the new Rave Master begins his quest to collect the scattered Rave shards.

Train Heartnet is an easygoing bounty hunter—referred to as a "Sweeper"—with incredible sharpshooting skills. He works alongside his levelheaded partner Sven Vollfied, tracking down wanted criminals. Despite their abilities, the duo constantly struggles with money problems, which leads them to accept a job from Rinslet Walker, a beautiful and crafty thief for hire, along with a mysterious girl named Eve. The mismatched group soon uncovers a horrific plan to reshape the world, masterminded by someone Train knows and hates intensely. As the scheme gets underway, it becomes evident that behind the cheerful marksman's smile lies a tragic history and a deep craving for vengeance. Included one-shot: Volume 8: Stray Cat (pilot)

In a society where the flavor and texture of cuisine are considered extremely vital, a man with superhuman abilities is frequently hired by wealthy patrons and eateries to hunt for rare delicacies. With his timid companion, whose admiration for Toriko's greatness drives him to follow, he sets out to pursue the elusive and fearsome creatures needed to compose the ultimate dinner course.

Arata Kasuga is leading a normal life with his cousin Hijiri when a sudden event known as a "Breakdown Phenomenon" causes her to disappear right in front of him. Resolved to eliminate the Breakdown Phenomenon and bring Hijiri back, Arata transfers into Royal Biblia Academy. The path is difficult, but with seven beautiful girls—each proficient in a different field of magic—supporting him, anything seems achievable. This romantic comedy and occasionally serious wizard school tale now begins.

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.

During the early Edo period, samurai Toyohisa Shimazu fights in a bloody battle against the formidable Tokugawa clan to cover the retreat of the Shimazu forces. After his entire unit is wiped out, Toyohisa manages to single-handedly force the enemy to fall back—though he himself is mortally wounded. As he walks despondently from the battlefield, he is inexplicably transported to a white corridor and then pushed through a door. He wakes up in a strange world, where he meets other Drifters—legendary warriors who also died and were brought to this realm. Using the knowledge and skills from their past lives, they band together to conquer an empire and combat a mysterious evil force bent on destroying all of humanity.

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

Hidden in the misty alleys of Los Angeles' Chinatown lies a mysterious pet shop filled with strange yet gentle creatures. Its owner is an enigmatic young man called Count D. Count D opens his doors to those who are lonely and hurt, offering "love, dreams, and hope" through the fantastic animals inside. Each purchase comes with a special contract and a set of rules, but he warns customers he cannot be responsible if they break them. Short-tempered detective Leon Orcot traces several crimes back to Count D and what he calls a pet shop of horrors. Determined to prove the Count is a criminal, he begins visiting the shop regularly.

After lecherous teenager Issei Hyoudou is asked out by the beautiful Yuuma Amano, his luck seems incredible. But when she reveals herself as a fallen angel and attempts to kill him, his life hangs by a thread—until upperclassman Rias Gremory intervenes. When Issei regains consciousness, Rias confesses she is a devil. To save him, she reincarnated Issei as one of her own, making him her personal servant. This event catapults Issei into the supernatural. As he meets the various devils of his school's Occult Research Club, he must adjust to a reality filled with devils and fallen angels. Aiming to become strong, he must determine what truly matters to him as he learns that a devil's life is far from simple.