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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is the Roaring Twenties in America. On the surface, the era is peaceful and optimistic after the horrors of the Great War. But a dark element lurks in the shadows, ready to shatter that peace. Sister Rosette Christopher, an exorcist serving the Magdala Order, is charged with fighting the demons that appear and wreak havoc. Yet alongside her companion Chrno, she often ends up causing more destruction than the demons themselves. On one particular mission, they meet a young girl with a beautiful voice named Azmaria, who is being targeted by her own stepfather. As Rosette and Chrno work to save her, more is revealed about the relationship between them. There is more to these two than meets the eye.

Hiding himself aboard a slave vessel, Julian sets sail for the great continent in the company of a hundred slaves, all longing for freedom—until...?! Set off on a groundbreaking journey through this action-packed dark fantasy saga!!

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Six years earlier, Kamui Shirou and his close childhood companions Fuuma and Kotori Monou were inseparable. Following the sudden and brutal death of the Monou siblings' mother, Kamui's own mother took him away from Tokyo. During the years apart, the two siblings lived quietly while Kamui honed his natural telekinetic abilities. When his mother passes away in 1999, her final wish compels him to go back to Tokyo and confront what she calls his "destiny." Upon his return to the city, Kamui's demeanor has shifted dramatically, and he demonstrates the extent of his powers through violent skirmishes in the streets. Numerous challengers approach him, asking if he is "Kamui," but they appear to be seeking something much more consequential than just his identity. These fighters belong to two opposing factions—the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth—each eager to enlist him in their cause. Assembling clues about the catastrophic "promised day," Kamui comes to understand that the world's fate rests with him. Depending on which Dragon group he sides with, he may either protect the world—or bring about its destruction.

Three days after his sister's death, he finally found the will to move again. Following a goblin raid, a lone boy grieves for his lost village and family... Five years later, that same boy arrives in a frontier city and registers as an adventurer. Though he is the lowest rank and completely inexperienced, the young adventurer immediately accepts a quest and heads out alone to assault a goblin nest. With his mind already ablaze with a clear purpose, the legend of Goblin Slayer begins!

Yuri, an ordinary modern-day teenager, is abruptly transported to the Hittite empire in ancient Anatolia, where a ruthless queen plans to use the girl as a blood sacrifice to kill off all heirs except her own son and seize the throne. Fortunately, Prince Kail intervenes just in time to save Yuri from the queen's clutches. Kail promises to send Yuri back home, but the queen's relentless schemes to murder them both, along with their growing feelings for each other, keep delaying those plans. Included one-shot: Volume 28: Orontes Renka.

Beni is an energetic and strong-willed young woman who doesn't care whether she lives or dies, as long as her death embarrasses her arrogant father. One day, she suddenly encounters Kagetora, a ninja who falls from the sky and swears complete loyalty to her as her bodyguard. Kagetora has time traveled from a distant past and has devoted his life to protecting Princess Beni. What Kagetora doesn't realize is that this Beni is not the real princess. Can true love and honor persist through a centuries-long time warp in a crazy modern world?

During a trip to the National Library, junior-high-school students Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo are drawn into the pages of an ancient Chinese book titled "The Universe of The Four Gods." Miaka is chosen as the priestess of Suzaku and must locate all her celestial warriors in order to summon the god and obtain three wishes. However, the enemy nation serving the god Seiryuu manipulates Yui into becoming Seiryuu's priestess. Now adversaries, the former best friends begin their prolonged conflict to summon their respective gods and fulfill their wishes.

Why are we doing this...? Haruhiro woke up in utter darkness, with no idea why he was there or where "there" even was. Others were with him, people who remembered little more than their own names. When they emerged from the underground, they found a world that was "just like a game." To survive, Haruhiro joins forces with others in the same situation, learns Skills, and takes his first steps forward into the world of Grimgar as a Trainee Volunteer Soldier. He has no idea what awaits him... This is a tale of adventure born from the ashes.

Miharu Rokujou only wants a quiet, ordinary life. However, he soon discovers that he carries a hidden and sacred ninja technique known as the "Shinra Banshou." Because of this power, Miharu is far more likely to become the ruler of the concealed world called Nabari than to remain a regular high school student. He must also contend with constant assassination attempts and, ironically, his teacher's persistent attempts to recruit him into the nindo club. Possessing this "all-powerful" ability tests Miharu's chances of staying alive, and the realm of Nabari represents his only chance for survival.

A year ago, Aika Fuwa and her parents were killed under mysterious circumstances. Determined to avenge her death, her older brother Mahiro sets out to find who ended her life too soon. Unknown to Mahiro, his childhood friend and Aika's secret longtime boyfriend, Yoshino Takigawa, gets pulled into the investigation after a strange woman holds him at gunpoint. Yoshino learns that the government is investigating Mahiro due to outbreaks of a mysterious "iron sickness" in two places where he was last seen. Now on the run, Mahiro and Yoshino's search for Aika's killers grows more difficult and dangerous. To gain a lead on his sister's murder, Mahiro strikes a deal with Hakaze Kusaribe, the most powerful sorceress in the world, who is imprisoned on a deserted island. As princess and leader of the Kusaribe Clan, Hakaze promises to help Mahiro's investigation if he can rescue her from exile. Once free, she intends to stop the revival of the "Tree of Exodus" and prevent the world from falling into ruin. Believing Hakaze will hinder his resurrection plans, her former aide Samon Kusaribe orchestrated her banishment and removed her ability to use magic on the island. In a desperate attempt to save the world from the effects of the "Trees of Exodus and Genesis," Mahiro and Yoshino move closer to the truth behind Aika's death. They discover that there may be more to her murder than they first believed as the world descends into chaos.

The Demon Queen Sheila has slaughtered more than half of humanity, showing no mercy. As her reign of terror continues without reprieve, the people choose a hero to defeat her and her monstrous forces. But the selected hero, Exa, is far from humanity's true champion: he treasures not only human lives but also those of monsters. On his quest, the idealistic Exa rescues a monster girl from a dragon, completely oblivious that she is the Demon Queen. Intrigued by a human who would spare one of his own species' foes, Sheila pretends to be a timid, enamored monster and travels with him—all while plotting to betray him. Despite being repeatedly exposed to Exa's beliefs, Sheila remains determined to carry out her scheme. Yet time and again, she delays her original goal; perhaps these manufactured emotions have become genuine...

Centuries after Armageddon, a second moon—known as the "Vampire's" moon—appears, sparking a war between humans and the Methuselah, vampires who drink human blood. Esther Blanchett, an orphan raised at the Church of St. Matthias in the city of Istvan, encounters Abel Nightroad, a priest sent by the Vatican—humanity's ally—to neutralize threats. Behind Abel's timid demeanor lies his true identity as "The Crusnik": a vampire that feeds on its own kind and the Vatican's ultimate weapon. Esther's peaceful life shatters when the church is bombed and she is betrayed by her only friend, Dietrich. With nowhere left to turn, she joins forces with Abel and Tres Iqus, a machine disguised as a human, to travel to Rome and uncover the truth behind the destruction of her home. Their path is fraught with peril, as they must overcome numerous obstacles and unravel the secrets of Abel's past.

Rain Jewlitt, a 624-year-old immortal also called the Methuselah, is a spaced-out man who wears priest's clothes. He possesses eternal youth, and a large bounty has been placed on his head by those seeking the secret of his immortality. Machika Balfaltin is a tomboyish, energetic 14-year-old girl who, after her grandfather dies, decides to kill Methuselah—the one bounty that her assassin grandfather, Zol the Grim Reaper, could never collect. However, Machika ends up repeatedly being saved by Rain from other aspiring bounty hunters who attack them both.

In the continent of Cruzon, quartz is the core of daily life, powering all machines and granting everyone the ability to use magic. But Rygart Arrow has a rare condition that makes him unique: he is born an "un-sorcerer," unable to interact with quartz. Still, he attended a military academy, where he formed strong friendships with Sigyn Erster, Hodr, and Zess. After graduating, his limitations cause him to move to the outskirts of Krisna and settle into a quiet, ordinary life as a farmer. Rygart's peaceful existence is suddenly interrupted when Sigyn and Hodr—now the queen and king of Krisna—summon him to the capital. The kingdom is on the brink of war with Athens, and the crisis deepens when Zess, now a general in Athens' army, leads an attack on Krisna's capital. In the chaos, Rygart discovers an ancient Golem—a mobile suit from a lost civilization. Unlike modern machines, this one can only be piloted by an un-sorcerer. Armed with this incredible weapon, Rygart is plunged into the midst of war, torn between former friends now separated by ideology and violence.