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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The final memory a high school girl has is of a strange explosion tearing through her classroom. After that disaster, she awakens reborn as a tiny spider hatchling, one of countless others inside a massive cave. On top of that, the world she has been reincarnated into operates on a point-based skill system, forcing her to gain levels as fast as possible if she wants to endure the hazardous surroundings and keep going against overwhelming odds. This marks the beginning of a little spider's struggle as she claws, bites, and schemes her way to the top. Compelled to face the mighty beings that rule the Great Elroe Labyrinth and the lands beyond, she will slowly discover the truth behind the mysterious fantasy realm and the explosion that brought her there.

Three high school girls—the passionate Hikaru Shidou, the proud Umi Ryuuzaki, and the gentle Fuu Hououji—meet for the first time at Tokyo Tower. They hear a desperate plea for help and are suddenly pulled into another world. There, they are met by Guru Clef, a man who looks remarkably young, who tells them they are the legendary Magic Knights summoned by Princess Emeraude to rescue the magical realm of Cephiro. Hikaru is thrilled by the adventure, but Umi and Fuu just want to go home. Clef explains that returning is impossible until they save Cephiro and drive out the monsters threatening it. To do this, they must free Princess Emeraude from the powerful Lord Zagato. And to stand any chance against him, they need to awaken mysterious beings known as Rune Gods. After Clef grants them armor and magic, one of Zagato's servants attacks, forcing the guru to send the girls to the weaponsmith Presea and the rabbit-like guide Mokona, who will further prepare them for their quest. Though the road ahead is long, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are determined to prove themselves worthy of the title Magic Knights and bring salvation to Cephiro.

After a long and arduous journey, the Hero finally reaches the Dark Lady's castle, only to be met with a request for aid. The Hero explains that the demons' war against humanity has caused thousands of deaths and brought even more suffering. The Demon Queen, however, counters that this war has united human society, providing empirical evidence that it has boosted population, production, the economy, and overall societal well-being. She further argues that ending the war would trigger a civil war causing even greater bloodshed. Convinced that the only realistic path to peace lies in joining forces with the Dark Lady, the Hero agrees to assist in her plans. Included one-shot: Volume 12: Level Hero!

After successfully capturing every elusive Clow Card and converting them into her own Sakura Cards, Sakura Kinomoto believes her role as Cardcaptor has reached its end. On her way to the first day at Tomoeda Middle School, she is pleasantly startled to encounter her beloved Shaoran Li, who reveals he is permanently relocating to Tomoeda. To her joy, Shaoran will also be a student at the same school. Though her life seems brighter than before, Sakura experiences a strange dream that night in which she is surrounded by transparent cards and encounters a mysterious figure in a cloak. Upon waking, to her shock, all the Sakura Cards have become clear—her dream has turned into reality. With ongoing prophetic visions, a new staff, and encounters with an unfamiliar set of cards, Sakura must once again embrace her duty as Cardcaptor, accompanied by her guardians and friends, on a brand-new adventure.

After spending her entire life in captivity, sixteen-year-old Emma finally reaches the capital city Hawk Eye. The moment she arrives, every man in the city—including the king—becomes hopelessly infatuated with her, and she is nearly forced into marriage. A sorcerer named Shion, one of the youngest and most gifted in the nation, rescues her. Though they have met before, Emma does not remember him. Shion reveals that Emma is afflicted with the Echidna, a dark magic that appears once every five hundred years: a girl is born with her heart overflowing with such immense dark magic that it could destroy the world. With that power, someone could conquer the world, and Shion warns Emma that people will hunt her to steal her heart. However, there is a ritual that can remove the Echidna’s curse, though it demands a long and difficult journey. The first step of that ritual is for Emma and Shion to marry each other. Included one-shot: Volume 8: Karakuri Link

Ninja in Japan were traditionally known for their unwavering loyalty to their masters, but in the modern day, high school student Rekka Hanabishi—who proclaims himself a ninja—struggles to uphold that legacy. That changes when he rescues a gentle girl named Yanagi Sakoshita from a group of delinquents. After the incident, Rekka decides Yanagi is worthy to be his master and vows to protect her. As a sign of their bond, they reveal their deepest secrets: Yanagi possesses the ability to heal wounds quickly, while Rekka can summon flames with a snap of his fingers. But this exchange does not go unnoticed. A mysterious woman named Kage Houshi appears, aware of their powers, and threatens them. She insists Rekka must be returned to her, claiming he is the only one who can kill her. Though the pair hold their ground, Kage Houshi calmly departs before the situation escalates. Thinking the danger has passed, Rekka and Yanagi resume their daily lives, unaware that they are about to be drawn into a centuries-old ninja conspiracy that will put their own lives and those of their friends at risk.

In a world where gods live eternally, suras wield unmatched power, and humans are caught helplessly between them, a girl named Kubera—bearing a god's name—is born, prophesied to bring great change. When her peaceful village is consumed by fire, a mysterious magician named Asha rescues her. Together, they embark on a journey seeking answers and revenge.

The hero slays the Demon King, only to discover the Princess he intended to rescue is actually a Prince. Straight to NEETdom he goes—a life of lounging around watching anime sounds pretty great. But he gets swept into ancient legends, curses, and a convoluted scheme involving multiple kingdoms and many dragons. Through it all, he follows a path of whimsy, even if that means buddying up with so-called "villains."

In a world where magicians enchant bullets to perform magic—such as summoning mighty beasts—there once existed a witch so formidable that she dared to challenge the gods, and for that, she was cursed. Ten years before the story's present, that same witch defeated another magician in battle and, in doing so, rescued a young boy. He instantly fell in love with her and was inspired to wield guns as his "Sword of Justice." That boy was named Zero. When he came of age, he set out on a journey and found the woman who had saved his life... or so he thought. She is not the idealized figure he remembered; she is selfish, rude, arrogant, and significantly shorter. Yet, in moments when she feels Zero's love and self-sacrifice for her, she can unleash incredible power. Thus, the two embark together to discover a cure and uncover why the gods bothered to curse her at all.

The story of this web manga revolves around Bojji, a prince who is deaf and lacks physical strength, unable to even lift a child's sword. As the eldest son, he works hard and aspires to become the greatest king in the world. Yet people whisper behind his back, calling him "a useless prince" and saying "he can never be king." Bojji finds his first ever friend in "Kage" (meaning shadow)—a shadow lying on the ground that strangely understands Bojji well. (Kage is a survivor of the Kage assassin clan, nearly annihilated. No longer an assassin, Kage now makes a living through theft.) The narrative follows Bojji's coming-of-age as he encounters various people in his life, beginning with his fateful meeting with Kage.

The son of the hero and the ghost of the Demon King form a master-pupil bond. Eirth, the son of the hero who vanquished the Great Demon King, struggles with constant pressure to live up to expectations. No matter how hard he tries or what results he achieves, it is never enough for those around him. "I'm a disappointment compared to my father," or "Don't you know you're the son of the hero?!" He lives each day like this until he encounters his fate in the room that holds his father's sword. "Interesting. I will train you. I have nothing but free time now." Determined to get back at his parents and the world, Eirth receives exclusive personal training from the Demon King. In the days to come, his parents, the heroes of the past, his first love—the princess who is a childhood friend—the geniuses of the era, and the entire world will tremble before him.

Usagi, the clumsy granddaughter of a prominent ninja village's chief, has remained stuck in the beginner class due to her lack of skill. Annoyed by her slow progress, her grandfather orders her to wed Lord Hanzo and produce many ninja offspring. However, the lord shows no desire for her or her potential to bear children.

The continent of Halkeginia is in constant turmoil—kingdoms, princedoms, duchies, and lordships all vie with one another to expand their territories. Nobles scheme and conspire to gain influence over their lieges or even foreign rulers. At the heart of Halkeginia lies the small yet vital kingdom of Tristein. Its most notable feature is the Tristein Academy of Magic, where nobles from across the world come to study magic and become magi. Though friendships may form across national borders within the academy, the question remains whether those bonds can survive the politics and power games of the outside world once the students leave. Louise is a student at Tristein Magical Academy, infamous for her utter failure at casting spells. One day, a ceremony is held in which each student must summon a being or entity to become their familiar. Louise’s familiar manifests as a boy named Hiraga Saito. Somehow, he was transported from his own world into hers, and shortly thereafter became her familiar.

Ikuto Touhouin is a 14-year-old boy who gets into a fight with his father and storms out of the house. He then boards an overseas ship, but a massive storm hits and causes the vessel to sink. After drifting in the ocean for a week, he washes ashore on an island where everyone lives like they're from the Meiji period—and every single inhabitant is female. The girls have been cut off from any outside contact, let alone men, because whirlpools surround the island and prevent anyone from leaving. Now that these love-starved women have finally encountered a male, what will happen next?

The notorious quartet presses onward toward Shangri-La, facing fresh trials and adventures as they go. Their reputation travels ahead of them, but not always with the expected results. The Minus Wave, which supposedly drove every youkai in the region insane, may have spared one individual: Sanzou, Gojou, Hakkai, and Gokuu encounter a solitary guardian and the group of children under his protection. Fear and miscommunication cloud this segment of the journey, even among the members of Sanzou's team.