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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

Denji wants nothing more than a simple, peaceful life with the girl he likes—a far cry from his current reality, where the yakuza force him to slay devils to repay a mountain of debt. Using his pet devil Pochita as a weapon, he will do anything for money. But when a devil working with the yakuza kills him for being expendable, Pochita unexpectedly merges with Denji's corpse, granting him the powers of a chainsaw devil. Now able to turn parts of his body into chainsaws, the resurrected Denji brutally and swiftly slaughters his enemies. This catches the attention of official devil hunters, who offer him a position at the Public Safety Bureau. Armed with the strength to face even the deadliest foes, Denji will go to any lengths to achieve his teenage dreams.

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.

Centuries ago, grotesque, human-like beings emerged. These mindless, colossal giants—known as Titans—posed an existential danger, devouring any humans they encountered to fuel an insatiable hunger. Unable to mount an effective defense, humanity retreated behind towering walls that encircled what might be the last safe haven on Earth. Now, life inside the walls enjoys peace, as the residents have not faced a Titan attack in years. Three children—Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert—dream of seeing the world beyond, inspired by tales of wonders outside their confines. But when a massive 60-meter Titan suddenly shatters that tranquility, they witness firsthand the world's cruelty. That day, Eren vows to eradicate every last Titan from the Earth, striving so that humanity may one day live beyond the walls without fear.

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.

Hidden in the shadows of Tokyo are terrifying entities called ghouls, which feed on humans to sate their hunger after nightfall. In response to the relentless assaults on civilians, an organization known as the Commission of Counter Ghoul (CCG) has been formed to eliminate these creatures. The difficulty, however, lies in detecting ghouls because they camouflage themselves as humans, blending into society to make hunting easier. Ken Kaneki, an ordinary university freshman, gets entangled in the conflict between humans and ghouls when his date reveals herself to be a ghoul craving his flesh. After barely surviving the encounter and being taken to a hospital, he learns that the surgery he received has turned him into a half-ghoul. Unable to satisfy his overwhelming hunger for human meat through normal means, Kaneki is taken in by kind ghouls who operate a coffee shop, helping him adjust to his new reality. As he embarks on what he believes will be a peaceful life, he remains unaware that he is about to become the focal point of a war between his newfound allies and the CCG, and that his transformed existence has drawn the attention of ghouls across Tokyo.

After three years of intense training, the once-ordinary Saitama has gained overwhelming power, allowing him to defeat any foe with a single punch. He decides to become a hero to put his abilities to use, but quickly grows bored from easily crushing monsters and longs for a worthy opponent to restore his excitement about being a hero. Witnessing Saitama's incredible strength, the cyborg Genos becomes determined to become his disciple. During this time, Saitama realizes that because he is not registered with the Hero Association, he receives no recognition and remains unknown to the public. Hoping to raise his profile, Saitama agrees to let Genos register alongside him in exchange for taking him on as a student. Together, they begin climbing the ranks to become true heroes, seeking powerful adversaries and earning respect along the way.

A long-standing battle hides in plain sight. Curses, supernatural monsters, terrorize humanity from the shadows, while powerful humans called Jujutsu sorcerers employ mystical arts to eliminate them. After high school student Yuuji Itadori discovers a dried finger belonging to the legendary Curse Sukuna Ryoumen, he is thrust into this violent conflict. When a Curse drawn by the finger's power attacks him, Yuuji makes a rash choice to defend himself, gaining the ability to fight Curses but also inadvertently releasing the malevolent Sukuna back into the world. Although Yuuji can contain and control Sukuna within his body, the Jujutsu society considers him a dangerous, high-level Curse that must be destroyed. Captured and condemned to death, Yuuji encounters Satoru Gojou, a teacher at Jujutsu High School, who tells him that despite his impending execution, there is another option. As a rare vessel for Sukuna, if Yuuji dies, Sukuna would also perish. So, if Yuuji consumes the remaining fragments of Sukuna, then his later execution would completely eliminate the evil demon. Seizing this chance to make the world safer and extend his own life, Yuuji enrolls at Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School, leaping into a brutal and merciless battlefield.

Tanjirou Kamado resides with his struggling family in a secluded mountain area. As the eldest child, he took on the duty of providing for his household following his father's passing. One cold winter day, he travels to the nearby town to sell charcoal. As night approaches, he is compelled to stay at the home of a strange man who warns him about eerie beings that emerge after dark: wicked demons that crave human flesh. Upon finally returning home, Tanjirou faces his worst fear. His entire family has been savagely murdered, except for his sister Nezuko, who has transformed into a demon that eats people. Consumed by hatred and sorrow, Tanjirou fights desperately to prevent Nezuko from harming others, embarking on a quest to avenge his family and discover a method to restore his beloved sister to her human form.

At the age of four, a boy suddenly understood that the world wasn't fair. Eighty percent of the global population possesses special abilities known as "quirks," allowing many to turn their childhood ambitions of being superheroes into reality. Izuku Midoriya, unfortunately, was one of the rare individuals born without a quirk, facing discrimination because of it. Still, he refuses to abandon his desire to become a hero; determined to achieve the impossible, Izuku aims for the prestigious hero training institution, UA High. But everything shifts following an unexpected encounter with the number one hero and Izuku's idol, All Might. Realizing his dream is not impossible, the quirkless boy undergoes rigorous training, pushing himself harder than ever. This eventually leads to him receiving All Might's power, and with his newly gained abilities, he secures admission to his chosen school, starting his demanding path toward becoming the successor of the world's greatest hero.

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.

No mission is too challenging for the spy codenamed "Twilight" if it serves the cause of peace. As Westalis' premier agent, he relentlessly works to prevent extremists from triggering a war with neighboring Ostania. His latest mission requires him to gather intelligence on Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond by enrolling in his son's school: the elite Eden Academy. This task demands the most difficult assignment of his career: find a wife, obtain a child, and pose as a family. Adopting the name "Loid Forger," he quickly takes in the orphan Anya to fulfill the role of his six-year-old daughter and prospective Eden student. For a spouse, he encounters Yor Briar, a scatterbrained office worker who also needs a fake partner to satisfy her friends. However, Loid is not alone in hiding his true nature. Yor works secretly as the deadly assassin "Thorn Princess," and marrying Loid provides her with the perfect disguise. Meanwhile, Anya is far from an ordinary girl; she is an esper, the result of hidden experiments that granted her mind-reading abilities. Although she learns about her new parents' secret identities, Anya is overjoyed that they are both cool secret agents! She never reveals this, of course—that would spoil the fun. Under the name "The Forgers," the spy, the assassin, and the esper must maintain a family front while pursuing their own objectives. Though these liars and misfits are merely playing roles, they soon discover that family is about much more than blood ties.

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.

Two years have elapsed since the CCG’s assault on Anteiku. Tokyo’s atmosphere has shifted significantly due to the CCG’s heightened authority, yet ghouls remain a persistent issue—they have grown more cautious, particularly the terrorist faction Aogiri Tree, which recognizes the CCG’s rising threat to their survival. The formation of a specialized unit, called the Quinx Squad, might give the CCG the advantage needed to eliminate Tokyo’s unwanted inhabitants. These are humans who have undergone surgery to utilize ghoul-specific abilities, and they take part in missions to eradicate these dangerous beings. Their leader, Haise Sasaki, is a half-ghoul, half-human trained by the renowned special class investigator Kishou Arima. But there is more to this young man than appears, as obscure memories claw at his consciousness, gradually reminding him of who he once was.

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.

High school student Kei Kurono has grown distant and cynical, alienated from others due to the cruelty he sees in the world. One day, while waiting for the subway to school, his classmate Masaru Katou jumps onto the tracks to save a drunk man who has fallen. Acting on a rare impulse to help someone, Kei follows Katou into danger. Though they manage to rescue the man, both boys are struck and killed by the oncoming train. Kei awakens beside Katou in a strange apartment filled with unfamiliar people, dominated by a large black sphere with a glassy surface. He learns that everyone in the room has also recently died. Words appear on the black ball, ordering them to eliminate a bizarre creature. The sphere provides Kei and the others with powered suits and strange guns before sending them out to complete this deadly task. Though the mission proves far more dangerous than he anticipated, Kei survives. He and the other survivors are teleported back to the apartment, where the black sphere—named "Gantz" by a fellow survivor—awards them points based on their actions in combat. Despite having died earlier that day, Kei is allowed to resume his normal life, but with a condition: he can be pulled away at any moment and summoned back to the apartment, where Gantz will assign him and other recently deceased individuals new assassination targets. Katou dreads the inevitable call back to Gantz, but Kei finds purpose in carrying out these missions. Thriving in the heat of battle and gradually learning to value himself and his comrades, Kei faces increasingly dangerous monsters that start to spill over into his everyday life beyond Gantz.

Takemichi Hanagaki's existence has hit rock bottom. Just as he believes things can't worsen, he learns that his former girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, was killed by the Tokyo Manji Gang—a ruthless criminal organization that has long disturbed the peace of society. Questioning where everything went wrong, Takemichi is suddenly thrown through time, landing twelve years in the past—when he was still dating Hinata. Realizing he has an opportunity to save her, he makes up his mind to sneak into the Tokyo Manji Gang and rise through its ranks, aiming to alter the future and rescue Hinata from her tragic end.

In a world where magic is everywhere, Asta—a loud and energetic orphan—has no magic at all. Still, he aspires to become the Wizard King, the title given to the Clover Kingdom's most powerful mage. Sharing the same goal, Asta's childhood friend and rival, Yuno, is gifted with the ability to wield strong wind magic. Despite this huge gap between them, Asta trains his body relentlessly every day, hoping to somehow awaken his magic and catch up to Yuno. When a person turns 15 in the Clover Kingdom, they receive a Grimoire, an item that lets them use their magic to its full potential. At the ceremony, Yuno obtains a Grimoire with a legendary four-leaf clover, marking its wielder as exceptionally strong, while Asta waits in vain for his own. Feeling disappointed but unwilling to give up, Asta sees Yuno captured by a mage trying to steal Yuno's special Grimoire. Even though he is completely outmatched by Yuno's captor, Asta's determination to keep fighting earns him his own Grimoire—one with an unheard-of black five-leaf clover.

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 a world buried under eternal snow and ice, civilization teeters on collapse because of the elusive Ice Witch. The struggle against the freezing cold has driven humanity to its worst extremes—cults, violence, and persecution of the Blessed, individuals born with supernatural abilities. Orphans Agni and Luna, both Blessed with the power of regeneration, try to live peacefully among a small community of elders. Their love for each other provides a brief respite from the lethal climate. But their fragile peace shatters when army commander Doma passes through and sets their refuge village ablaze, killing everyone including Luna. Doma's cursed flames never die until their victim is completely consumed; Agni’s regeneration keeps him perpetually burning, enduring unimaginable agony. After nearly ten years of suffering, Agni has learned to withstand Doma’s fire. Yet his thirst for vengeance burns just as intensely as the day Luna died. Traveling across a frozen wasteland, he swears to kill Doma and avenge his sister.