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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

This grim and realistic version of classic fairy tales follows Prince Ludwig, who collects the corpses of women. His father commands him to find a wife who is more appropriate than the women he frequently brings to the castle. Together with his servant Wilhelm, Ludwig journeys across the kingdom searching for virtuous maidens from famous stories, hoping to secure a bride.

Step into the mystical Universe of the Four Gods once more in this prequel to the iconic Fushigi Yugi! Ordinary schoolgirl Takiko Okuda tries to destroy her father's translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, only to be pulled into the story itself, where she becomes the Priestess of Genbu on an epic quest to gather the seven Celestial Warriors! Her first encounter is with the enigmatic outlaw Limdo, a Celestial Warrior bearing a tattoo of the kanji for "woman" on his chest. Not only can Limdo command the wind as one of his special abilities, but he is also able to transform into a woman! Takiko then crosses paths with the archer Chamka, who is pursuing Limdo. It turns out that Chamka, too, is one of the seven Celestial Warriors... One-shot included in volume 6: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden

This continuation picks up from Superior, following a hero whose goal is to vanquish the demon queen, all while traveling alongside that very demon queen.

Introduce Rio, a cold-hearted orphan boy residing in the slums. At just seven years old, he discovers that he is the reincarnation of Haruto Amakawa, a Japanese university student who had a tragic past. Still processing this startling revelation, Rio also finds out that he has incredibly powerful magical abilities. He employs these new powers to resolve the kidnapping of a young girl. His heroic act is recognized, and as a reward, he is enrolled in a prestigious academy for noble children.

Lena Ha, a strong and attractive young woman serving as the captain of her school's kendo team, meets Hye-Min Kang, the son of a major Korean company president, and they feel an instant mutual attraction. But when Lena discovers that she and Hye-Min are half-siblings, she runs away in shock and falls into a mysterious body of water. Upon waking, she finds herself in a strange kingdom and realizes she may be its only salvation.

A girl named Rahzel is cast out of her home by her father, who tells her to go explore the world. Thus starts her travels—but she doesn't journey alone, as she meets a reserved young man named Alzeid, who is bent on avenging his father's murder. Alzeid and Rahzel clash like opposing elements, yet they feel an inexplicable pull toward each other, possibly from hidden affection or their mutual magical abilities. Together, the two unwilling partners move from town to town, employing their powers to aid those in need while searching for their own rightful places in the world.

Shinya is a mediocre student with no athletic skill, a cowardly nature, and an overall sense of worthlessness. One day, he encounters Haruna, a girl who may alter his destiny. She proclaims him the Messiah—the Lord's chosen one to rescue her world—and declares herself his shield. Could this be real? Is his lifetime of incompetence merely the counterbalance for such a monumental purpose? Is he truly the Messiah? And if so, can he possibly save himself, let alone an entire realm? Included one-shots: Volume 4: Night Keeper and Volume 6: Exorcist.

This version of the story, a remake of the original Ribbon no Kishi, is the more widely recognized retelling. Set in a medieval fairy-tale world, Princess Knight follows young Princess Sapphire, who is forced to disguise herself as a male prince in order to claim the throne—since women are barred from ruling. The ruse starts at her birth, when her father the King announces that his newborn is a boy rather than a girl. He does this because the next heir, Duke Duralumon, is a wicked man who would oppress the people if he became king, and the King will stop at nothing to prevent that.

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 the past, the kingdom of Kouka was governed by a red dragon in human form. Four warriors born with dragon blood stood beside him, guiding the realm to prosperity. Over time, this story faded into a children's legend. As the only princess of Kouka, Yona enjoys a pampered existence. She loves her cousin Su-won and is guarded by her protector Son Hak, leaving her unaware of the harsh truths beyond the castle. But this peaceful facade shatters when her beloved Su-won leads a bloody revolt and kills her father. Forced to escape with only Hak at her side. Even with enemies everywhere, the exiled princess still wants to rescue her kingdom. An exiled priest tells her that her sole chance lies in finding the four legendary dragon warriors. Guided by this seemingly mythical tale, Yona embarks on a journey to locate these warriors, determined to reclaim her kingdom.

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.

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.

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)