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In "Sakura Wars: The Movie," the Imperial Fighting Troupe must once again defend Tokyo against demonic threats. The Douglas-Stewart Company unveils a new, cutting-edge combat machine that could transform Japan's defenses and render the Flower Division obsolete. As their fellow troupe members disappear one by one under mysterious circumstances, the women grow increasingly suspicious. Yet with their unit placed on indefinite suspension, how can they discover the truth and act?

Set before the events of the 'X' television series, this story follows Kakyou, a lovely youthful dreamgazer confined to bed, as he recollects the life and demise of an extraordinary girl he encountered within his dreams. Additionally, he relates his visions of a sorrowful future where Earth's destiny hangs in the balance.

In Slayers Premium, Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev journey to Acassi, a seaside town known for its octopus-based food. But the octopus meat bears a curse that forces anyone who consumes it to speak only in Takogo, the language of octopuses. After Amelia, Zelgadiss, and Xelloss arrive and join the group, all four main characters quickly become afflicted. The octopi then recruit a mazoku to wipe out the humans for good. To save the town, the white sorceress Ruma must locate her long-lost master and find the cure for the curse.

Hibiki Amami is an ordinary high school student except for one special ability—she possesses a sixth sense that lets her perceive spirits. Instead of being frightened, she decides to become friends with these ghosts and lend them a hand. Her encounters with the supernatural often cause her human friends to witness eerie occurrences when the spirits attempt to aid Amami in her daily life. Most of Amami's friends are comfortable with her talent, but Narumi Inoue, who is terrified of anything otherworldly, refuses to believe that ghosts exist. Nevertheless, Inoue tags along with the others as they assist Amami in helping spirits however they can.

Amid the conflict between the Heavenly Dragons and the Terrestrial Dragons, the clairvoyant Princess Hinoto foresees the end of humanity. At the heart of this turmoil stands 15-year-old Kamui Shirou, who must decide whether to align with the Terrestrial Dragons—seeking to destroy civilization in order to protect the planet—or the Heavenly Dragons, who aim to preserve human life. Returning to Tokyo after six years away to fulfill his mother’s final wish, Kamui attempts to retrieve the Sacred Sword from a temple guarded by Kyougo Monou, the father of his childhood friends Fuuma and Kotori. When he fails to obtain the sword, a mysterious figure manages to steal it. Believing Kamui to be the one her prophecy foretold, Hinoto dispatches the Heavenly Dragons to recruit him. Though he initially refuses, the Terrestrial Dragons’ relentless attacks on those close to him force Kamui to choose between saving his loved ones and deciding the fate of the Earth, ultimately leading him to side with one faction.

During their first year of high school, Haruki Mishima and Towa Honda juggle academic demands and club activities while grappling with their developing romantic feelings. A strong friendship grows between them as they each confront their own emotional struggles. Haruki harbors a long-standing crush on Miharu Mashiki, rekindled after an unexpected encounter at a convenience store. Meanwhile, Towa is fixated on his class president, Mami Mihashi, but his persistent attempts are met with indifference. While Haruki takes a subtle approach to win Miharu's heart, Towa pursues Mami with unyielding enthusiasm. Despite their contrasting methods, neither succeeds in love. It remains unclear whether their romantic endeavors will ever come to fruition.

In an alternate version of a familiar world, Yuki Nagato, a quiet girl who loves reading, runs North High School's Literary Club. The club's only members are the overly cautious Ryouko Asakura and the ordinary Kyon. Yuki deeply treasures the calm times they spend together, especially with Kyon, toward whom she has developed romantic feelings. The group is occasionally joined by the contrasting personalities of Tsuruya and Mikuru Asahina, who visit regularly. One cold December evening while walking home, Yuki is approached by a girl named Haruhi Suzumiya, a peculiar student from the prestigious Kouyouen Academy. Haruhi, searching for aliens, time travelers, and psychics, asks Yuki to draw strange symbols on the ground, claiming it's part of capturing Santa Claus. Later, Haruhi and her companion, Itsuki Koizumi, unexpectedly join the Literary Club, with Haruhi taking on the role of executive president. As a result, the once-peaceful Literary Club begins a series of chaotic adventures orchestrated by Haruhi, bringing Yuki and Kyon even closer together.

Hotaru Tachibana, driven by a strong sense of justice and often mistaken for a boy, confronts a popular host at a club after learning he deceived her best friend. There, the host Masamune Matsuoka challenges her to a toy gun "survival game," with the loser being the first one hit. Following a chaotic match where Hotaru loses, Masamune forces the young "boy" to join his survival game team Toy Gun Gun to pay for the damages "he" caused. Though initially reluctant, Hotaru grows to enjoy the games and aims to settle her debt, irritating fellow member Tooru Yukimura. Over time, she forms deep bonds with the team and is driven to help them win the Top Combat Game (TCG), a national competition for elite survival game teams. However, Hotaru faces two major obstacles: she struggles with the game itself, and Toy Gun Gun has a strict rule against having female members.

Raul Chaser dreamed of becoming a hero and defeating the Demon King, so he enrolled in the Hero Training Program. But after the Demon King was vanquished and peace returned, the program was suspended indefinitely, dashing the hopes of would‑be heroes like Raul. Two years have passed, and Raul now works grudgingly at a small electronics store called Magic Shop Leon. Bored with his routine job, his life changes dramatically when a new employee arrives. At first seeming like a charming young boy, the newcomer is actually Fino Bloodstone, a demon girl and the daughter of the late Demon King. As Raul becomes her trainer, his once‑dull days turn into anything but ordinary.

Kino, a 15-year-old traveler, shares a close bond with Hermes, her sentient motorcycle. The two journey across many different lands and countries without any fixed destination, embracing the unpredictability of their travels. Along the way, they encounter a variety of customs—some morally ambiguous, others melancholic or fascinating. They meet people who dedicate their entire lives to work, those who strive to bring joy to others, and others who pursue their own dreams. Each place they visit offers distinct perspectives on how its inhabitants live. Kino and Hermes choose not to judge the values they witness, maintaining their role as neutral observers in this small world. No matter how strange these beliefs may seem, they make no attempt to change or influence the places they visit. They hold a personal conviction that everything exists as it should—"the world is not beautiful; therefore, it is."

High school freshman Houtarou Oreki desires a life of minimal effort and few surprises, but his routine is interrupted when his older sister, Tomoe, tasks him with saving the Classics Club from disbandment due to a shortage of members. Although Oreki deems his participation unnecessary upon discovering that first-year Eru Chitanda has already joined, he is drawn into the group by Chitanda's boundless energy and curiosity, eventually becoming an active participant. The Classics Club grows to include Oreki's friends Satoshi Fukube and Mayaka Ibara. Fueled by Chitanda's relentless inquisitiveness, the group investigates the small yet fascinating mysteries that arise within their daily lives.