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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 age of exploration, European explorers traveling faraway lands brought back specimens unknown in Europe. Aristocrats and collectors displayed these items in a Wunder Kammer (Room of Wonders). Eventually, a movement emerged to gather all such collections and open them to the public—this marked the founding of the British Museum. In the 19th century, research on these collections began. The mysteries locked within the Wunder Kammer were revealed to the world through the light of science. Queen Charlotte of England appointed three of the finest researchers as the Three Wise Men, bestowing upon them knighthood and three rings known as C.M.B. (Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar—the three wise men from the East who sought Christ after his birth). These rings grant their bearers unlimited research funding and time, as well as unrestricted access to all research-related documents anywhere in the world. By tradition, the Three Wise Men pass their rings to their most promising apprentice. Today, all three rings are held by Sakaki Shinra, the foster son of the previous Three Wise Men. The boy waits, hoping to reveal the amazing secrets hidden in the darkness of the Wunder Kammer—but to see further, you must pay the entrance fee.

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.

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 mystical Abyss, a terrifying realm reminiscent of a broken toy box, is home to monstrous creatures known as Chains. Most people dismiss it as a mere fairy tale, used to frighten misbehaving children. Oz Vessalius, the cheerful and mischievous heir to the noble Vessalius family, was one of those skeptics—until his coming-of-age ceremony. There, the mysterious Baskerville Clan suddenly appears and condemns him to the Abyss for a sin he neither committed nor understands. In an effort to escape, Oz forms a contract with Alice, a unique Chain capable of taking human form. As Oz struggles to uncover the truths behind his sin, the nature of the Abyss, and a tragedy that occurred a century ago, he and his allies find themselves confronted by the Baskervilles and echoes of the past. Meanwhile, his journey home is haunted by unrelenting despair. Included one-shot: Volume 8: Pandora Hearts (pilot)

In 2011, Yasuho Hirose and Joushuu Higashikata, who grew up together as friends, find a naked man buried in the ground on the outskirts of Morioh. The man cannot recall his name or anything from his past life; the only thing he remembers is how to use his Stand, a supernatural power that manifests as a humanoid figure. The stranger is soon named Jousuke, and Joushuu's father, Norisuke, chooses to take him into the Higashikata household until he can locate his own residence. As Jousuke starts looking into his history, it becomes clear that he is no typical amnesiac. His true identity holds far more than he initially realized, and when he is forced into intense Stand confrontations, he gradually uncovers a deadly scheme that involves the entire town.

At Suzaku High, Ryuu Yamada is well-known as a troublemaker and a delinquent. After getting scolded for his bad grades and attitude, he spots Urara Shiraishi, the top student in their grade. As Shiraishi climbs the stairs, Yamada tries to rile her up but trips and falls, pulling her down with him. When he wakes up in the infirmary, he realizes he's in someone else's body—he has swapped places with Shiraishi. Confronting her, he learns that the accidental kiss during the fall caused the swap. Armed with this newfound power, Yamada's chaotic high school life is only beginning.

From a white coffin inside an abandoned building in South Korea, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel—often called Rai—awakens, an incredibly elegant and noble being of striking beauty. Finding himself in an unfamiliar era, Rai seeks out his trusted ally, Frankenstein. To start blending into human society, he changes his old-fashioned attire into the neat school blazer of nearby Ye Ran High School, where the principal turns out to be his loyal servant, Frankenstein. Having slept for the past 820 years, Rai relies on Frankenstein to help him navigate the modern world. Frankenstein thus enrolls him as a student to let him experience everyday life and understand contemporary society. However, Frankenstein's plans quickly unravel—not only due to the challenges of modern living, but also because of lingering conflicts from both his and his master's troubled past. With no alternative, Rai is forced to wield his mysterious powers to protect those dear to him.

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.

After his parents died, high school student Kimihiro Watanuki lives by himself and possesses the ability to see supernatural creatures that are drawn to him. These spirits constantly harass him, and he desperately wants to be free from this burden. One day, while being pursued by a swarm of these entities, he stumbles into a strange shop seeking refuge. There he encounters Yuuko Ichihara, the store's owner, who claims she can fulfill any wish. She offers to grant Kimihiro's desire, provided he pays a suitable price. Consequently, Kimihiro starts working at her shop to earn the compensation needed for his wish. Under Yuuko's guidance, he must immerse himself deeper into the world of spirits and the occult before he can eventually leave it behind. How will he cope with the mysterious encounters that lie ahead?

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.

Shamans are extraordinary beings who can communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods—entities invisible to ordinary people. Every five hundred years, the Shaman Fight, a prestigious tournament that pits shamans from around the globe against one another, takes place. The victor is crowned Shaman King, a title that allows the winner to command the Great Spirit and reshape the world as they wish. One night, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, is late for class and decides to cut through the local cemetery. A lone boy sitting on a gravestone notices him and invites Manta to stargaze with "them." Realizing "them" refers to the boy and his ghostly companions, Manta panics and runs away. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and proves his abilities by partnering with the ghost of a six-hundred-year-old samurai named Amidamaru to rescue Manta from a gang of thugs. You befriends Manta because of his ability to see spirits, and alongside Amidamaru, they set off to achieve You's goal: becoming the next Shaman King.

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.

A tale—a "ghostory" of sorts—revolving around scars that forge connections, monsters that linger, and fakes that trick. Koyomi Araragi's story begins with a chance meeting with an immensely powerful, blonde-haired vampire described as "hot-blooded, iron-blooded, and cold-blooded," later revealed as Shinobu Oshino. This tragic encounter ends Araragi's human life and brings about his rebirth as a vampire—a monster. Yet that meeting is merely the start of his entanglements with the supernatural. His noble disposition draws him deeper into the lives of others afflicted by paranormal phenomena. This is his desperate struggle to reclaim a normal human existence within an abnormal world filled solely with tragedy, suffering, and inhumanity. This entry covers the first season of the Monogatari Series.

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.

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)

Fuuta Okeya is a 14-year-old boy who can see ghosts and conceals a noticeable birthmark on his left cheek with a bandage. One day, a new student named Kouko Ishigami, who has a scar on her forehead and is accompanied by the ghost of a tall, friendly man, transfers into his class. Fuuta quickly develops a fondness for Kouko, thinking it might be love at first sight. After waking up in tears from a strange dream involving her, he feels a sense of nostalgia and becomes determined to become her friend. However, a series of events forces Fuuta to show his birthmark to Kouko, upon which she declares him her lifelong enemy. An enraged Kouko explains that the two are connected through reincarnation, and that Fuuta's birthmark is a curse she placed on him in one of their past lives so she could recognize and ultimately defeat him. Kouko summons a circular, flame-based object called the "spirit circle" and attacks Fuuta, shoving him down a staircase. As he falls, Fuuta is hurled into the memory of one of his previous lives. Spirit Circle follows Fuuta as he travels back and forth through his various past lives, slowly uncovering the truth behind his apparent feud with Kouko.

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.

Children are raised by robots in a nursery-like environment within the safety of fortified walls. Life there may seem monotonous on the surface, but the youngsters are brimming with curiosity and potential—a slice of heaven in many respects. Beyond the walls lies a hellish wasteland, nearly devoid of machinery and now inhabited by strange, powerful supernatural entities. With Kiruko's help, Maru travels across the ruins of what was once Tokyo, searching for heaven. But after so long spent looking, perhaps heaven is more an unattainable dream than a place that could ever be real.

Koyomi Araragi is well acquainted with the unnatural. Over spring break of his third year in high school, he becomes a vampire after a fateful run-in with the vampire Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade. Plunged into a world of aberrations, Araragi one day catches classmate Hitomi Senjougahara as she tumbles down the school stairs—but something feels off. When Senjougahara confronts him, he discovers her weight was taken by a mythical crab. Despite her blunt threats, Araragi persuades her to let him assist. Seeking a remedy for this abnormal issue, the pair visit the enigmatic Meme Oshino, the wanderer who once freed Araragi from his own vampirism. Bakemonogatari is a story about the monsters lurking inside everyone, but just how deep do they hide within the people Araragi encounters?

Most of the destruction blamed on "Vash" actually results from the actions of bounty hunters pursuing the sixty-billion "double dollar" reward placed on his head for obliterating the city of July. Vash himself has only a vague recollection of July's annihilation and claims to desire nothing but "love and peace"; despite possessing superhuman marksmanship, he fires his guns solely to protect lives whenever possible. As the narrative unfolds, more details emerge about Vash's mysterious past and the history of human society on Gunsmoke, the arid world where the story takes place. The show frequently adopts a lighthearted atmosphere, yet it also features profound character growth and, especially in later episodes, becomes deeply emotional. A priest named Nicholas D. Wolfwood occasionally accompanies Vash; Wolfwood is nearly as skilled a gunman as Vash. Later, Vash finds himself pursued by a group of killers known as the Gung-Ho Guns, for reasons that remain unclear at first. Trigun gradually transforms into a heavy meditation on the nature of morality, raising questions such as: What is the essence of right and wrong? Can we evaluate different ethical systems? If someone is forced to break their own moral code, does that breach render the code invalid, and can that person still strive to uphold it? Can a person atone for their misdeeds, and if so, how?

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.