Lucent Pictures Entertainment

In the events following Invasion, Colonel Johnny Rico is assigned to train a new group of troopers on a Martian satellite. However, these latest recruits, being Martians themselves, show a lackluster attitude toward the war effort, considering it irrelevant because their planet has remained untouched by the bug invasions. In general, Mars displays minimal enthusiasm for continuing the fight, with some even advocating for withdrawal from the conflict. This complacency leads to a devastating surprise when the bugs launch a sudden attack. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to everyone, Sky Marshal Amy Snapp is secretly executing plans to seize control.

Appleseed Alpha tells a self-contained story that stands apart from the original Appleseed film continuity, yet it comes from the same director. In this iteration, Briareos is already a cyborg from the start, and shares no prior history with Deunan Knute before the two of them join ESWAT in Olympus. The plot focuses on the early journey of Deunan and Briareos in the 22nd century, as they navigate the devastated landscape of New York, attempting to reach the ideal city of Olympus. Two Horns, the ruler of this ruined metropolis, contracts them to destroy bipedal war machines. During their task, they cross paths with Iris and Olson, who are carrying out their own agenda. After forging a connection, Deunan and Briareos decide to support Iris and Olson. Iris's mission is to stop the sinister cyborg Talos from obtaining a concealed human weapon. However, Talos deceives Iris into activating the colossal war machine.

Mahmut Tuğrul holds the position of the youngest Pasha within the Türkiye Stratocracy, a role among the nation's governing council referred to as the Divan. Still carrying the trauma of losing his mother and his village in a war twelve years earlier, he commits himself to safeguarding his country and stopping further conflicts from breaking out. Renewed friction develops between Türkiye and the expansive Balt-Rhein Empire, as the fragile peace connecting the two countries comes under pressure from political instability and clashes along their borders. As this situation worsens, questions emerge regarding Mahmut's ability to lead, stemming from his idealistic perspective and lack of experience, which leads to him being stripped of his rank. Even after this setback, fresh allies come forward to back Mahmut in his struggle against the Empire. Confronted by the approaching threat of war, he must navigate complex political schemes and perilous battles with skill, working to maintain the peace he values and prove his worth as a capable commander.

The kingdom of Midland is in turmoil as demons roam freely, spreading chaos everywhere. Guts, the branded swordsman, can no longer stay in one place for long. While he once could rely on his own strength to survive, he now must also protect the former Commander Casca, who has lost her memory and her trust in him. Haunted by constant demon attacks, they search for a safe haven where Casca can rest while they look for a way to heal her mind. Their ally, the elf Puck, speaks of the mysterious island of Elfhelm, rumored to be a refuge from the demon-infested world. Filled with hope but exhausted, Guts and Casca press onward, seeking both a peaceful sanctuary and revenge against those who caused their suffering.

In "Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey," the Band of the Hawk—under the command of their mysterious leader Griffith—continues its streak of victories, earning fame across the kingdom of Midland. However, their next mission presents a daunting test: storming the supposedly unconquerable fortress of Doldrey, a stronghold that has repelled every prior assault. Armed with warriors like Guts, the Hawks' fierce raider captain who wields a colossal sword capable of cutting down a hundred enemies, the group seems ready to succeed. Yet once Doldrey falls, Guts resolves to depart from the Hawks and chase his own ambitions, saying good-bye to his comrades despite Griffith's pleas for him to remain. That farewell pushes Griffith past his limit, prompting a choice that forever changes his own destiny—and that of the entire Band of the Hawk.

One year after Guts left to pursue his own path, the Band of the Hawk has fallen into decline. Returning upon hearing reports of their desperate state, Guts finds the Hawks, now led by his former comrade Casca, struggling just to survive. Once hailed as Midland's champions, they are now hunted as outlaws, fighting to free their leader Griffith, imprisoned for treason. But the Griffith they rescue is a shattered shell of his former self. After enduring a year of relentless torture, Griffith can no longer walk, speak, or wield a sword. The only thing he clings to is the mysterious Crimson Behelit that never leaves his side. The Band of the Hawk yearns to reclaim their past glory, but the price of that revival may be devastating. As Griffith's heart sinks into darkness during a solar eclipse, the Behelit presents a fateful choice that plunges the Hawks into a blood-soaked destiny that will haunt them forever.

In the kingdom of Midland, the lone mercenary Guts chooses a life of constant warfare over peace. Despite the overwhelming challenges he faces, Guts remains unbeatable in battle, wielding an enormous sword that is larger than his own body. During a skirmish, Griffith, the enigmatic leader of the Band of the Hawk mercenary group, notices Guts' exceptional combat skills and invites him to join their ranks. Guts initially refuses, but is forced to join after being defeated in a duel he himself initiated against Griffith. As Guts fights alongside Griffith and the Band of the Hawk, they assist Midland in its war against the Chuder Empire. Yet Griffith holds secret ambitions that go far beyond simply ending the conflict.

Rikuo Uozumi, having abandoned any hope for a promising future, works a mundane job at a convenience store in Tokyo after graduating college. His monotonous life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of the quirky Haru Nonaka, who becomes a frequent visitor at his workplace, sparking a budding friendship. When he learns that Shinako Morinome, an old college friend and the object of his affections, has returned to the area, Rikuo attempts to reconnect with her. However, unbeknownst to him, Shinako is burdened by sorrowful memories from her past, which prevent her from responding to his advances. As Haru slowly opens up to Rikuo, he discovers that she too is navigating life alone, longing to step beyond her comfort zone toward an uncertain future. Haunted by the past and with the future still unclear, these three individuals find themselves at a pivotal moment where their paths intersect. Through their interactions, they begin to understand the importance of releasing the emotions tied to yesterday and embracing the changes that each new day can bring.

Doomed to be hunted by demons for eternity, Guts defiantly sets out to challenge his grim destiny, facing relentless hordes of monstrous creatures. Armed with his massive Dragonslayer sword, he seeks revenge against the man who was once his mentor and confidant. On his perilous path, he meets unlikely companions like the diminutive elf Puck and Isidro, a youthful thief aspiring to master swordsmanship under the guidance of the former mercenary. Together, this disparate group embarks on Guts' vengeful quest, confronting adversaries far more terrifying than any they have previously faced.

In a distant future, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction because of colossal beasts known as Klaxosaurs. The survivors reside within massive, fortified metropolises called Plantations. Within these walls, children are raised exclusively to operate giant mechas termed FranXX, which combat the Klaxosaurs in mandatory male-female pairings. Bred solely for this purpose, these pilots grow up isolated from the outside world, convinced that their sole function is to defend humanity. Hiro, a prospective FranXX pilot, is left demoralized and lacking self-assurance after failing an aptitude test. He skips his squad's graduation ceremony and retreats to a secluded forest lake, where he encounters a mysterious girl with two horns protruding from her head. She reveals her codename is Zero Two, a legendary pilot infamous as the "Partner Killer." As Hiro attempts to make sense of this encounter, a Klaxosaur assaults the plantation. Zero Two engages the beast with her FranXX but sustains severe damage, crashing her mecha near Hiro. Discovering her original partner is dead, she requests that Hiro join her as a pilot. Together, they effortlessly vanquish the Klaxosaur. With Zero Two at his side, Hiro gains a second opportunity to surmount his previous failures, though the price remains uncertain.

After her father's death, Ryuuko Matoi travels the nation to hunt down his murderer. Her sole lead is the Scissor Blade, one half of a weapon her father forged, which guides her to Honnouji Academy. This formidable high school is dominated by the ruthless student council president, Satsuki Kiryuuin, and her top lieutenants, the Elite Four. At this cutthroat institution, Satsuki bestows Goku Uniforms upon the strongest students, endowing them with extraordinary powers. Ryuuko suffers defeat in a battle against a student clad in a Goku Uniform. However, upon returning to her destroyed home, she finds Senketsu, a sentient Kamui. When Senketsu comes into contact with Ryuuko's blood, it awakens and bonds with her, granting her tremendous strength. Now equipped with Senketsu and the Scissor Blade, Ryuuko engages the Elite Four, resolved to face Satsuki and reveal the truth regarding her father's demise.