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In "Houkago no Oujisama," Ryouma Echizen and his teammates from the Seishun Academy Boys' Tennis Team get up to various pranks and antics away from the tennis court. Their mischief includes stashing a creepy kokeshi doll inside the locker room and showing up in the wrong outfits for Halloween. The series also features guest appearances by players from rival schools, boosting the humor. This story explores the characters' daily lives beyond their tennis matches.

Tezuka vs. Atobe The Kanto Regionals begin with a Singles 1 showdown between Hyoutei Academy and Seishun Academy, placing captains Kunimitsu Tezuka and Keigo Atobe in direct opposition. Both display fierce resolve, and Seishun's tournament fate rests on their captain's performance. Determined to stop Hyoutei from an early exit, Atobe aims to capitalize on Tezuka's weaknesses to claim victory. Inui-Kaidou vs. Shishido-Ootori / Oishi-Kikumaru vs. Niou-Yagyuu Filled with renewed spirit, Sadaharu Inui and Kaoru Kaidou join forces as Seishun's fresh doubles pairing, taking on Hyoutei's Ryou Shishido and Choutarou Ootori. Before the match, Inui suggests merging their techniques to exceed their current limits. Meanwhile, Shishido, recently restored as a regular, is set on proving himself through an uncompromising win. Seishun's celebrated "Golden Pair," Shuichiro Oishi and Eiji Kikumaru, face off against Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle School's Masaharu Niou and Hiroshi Yagyuu in the Kanto Regional Finals. Though they get off to a strong start, Oishi and Kikumaru face mounting obstacles as Niou and Yagyuu use strategic tactics to make their path harder. As the two Seishun players contend with their rivals, the history of their partnership comes to light. Fuji vs. Kirihara In the Singles 2 match of the Kanto Regional Finals, Seishun's "Genius" Shuusuke Fuji battles Rikkai's second-year prodigy Akaya Kirihara. Kirihara boldly claims he will finish the match in 13 minutes, drawing scorn from Fuji. As the game drags on, Kirihara grows more aggressive, forcing Fuji to quickly modify his approach to neutralize his opponent.

The grand opening of a new tennis facility built by the Atobe Group in Kanagawa is on the horizon, and an exhibition match is scheduled for the occasion. Hyoutei Academy's captain, Keigo Atobe, selects Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle School—the strongest team in the area—as the opponent for his own squad. Seiichi Yukimura, representing Rikkai, accepts the invitation, determined to display his team's strength. As preparations ramp up, Hyoutei's third-year students mentor their incoming captain, Wakashi Hiyoshi. Meanwhile, Rikkai's seniors are concerned about whether their sole second-year player, Akaya Kirihara, can guide the team to victory. Both Hiyoshi and Kirihara push themselves through rigorous training, aiming to surpass their predecessors' accomplishments and prove they are ready to assume leadership roles. The future of both Hyoutei and Rikkai rests on these ambitious second-year stars. Inspired by their dedication, the third-years from each school entrust their hopes and dreams to those who will carry on their legacy after graduation.

After the National Middle School Tennis Tournament wraps up, twelve-year-old tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen heads to the United States to sharpen his abilities. While striving to forge his own path in the sport, Ryouma is also determined to uncover the mystery surrounding his father Nanjiro's sudden departure from professional tennis. Known as "Samurai Nanjiro," his father was a celebrated player whose career came to an abrupt halt after the US Open finals. Despite Ryouma's thorough analysis of that final match, many questions linger, driving him to seek answers by witnessing the event firsthand. Through a strange twist of fate, Ryouma and his unsuspecting classmate Sakuno Ryuzaki are sent back in time to observe the pivotal match. Though the early moments appear ordinary, the mafia's involvement adds a fresh, complex layer to the enigma. Facing considerable obstacles, Ryouma must employ all his abilities to uncover the truth and stop his father's career from ending prematurely.

In Minato Mirai, Yokohama, word of Fusion's fall at the hands of the Pretty Cures has become the talk of the town. Girls across the city are copying the outfits and mannerisms of their favorite Cures. Only Sakagami Ayumi, the newly transferred student, remains completely by herself. On the way home from school, Ayumi comes across a mysterious creature. She names it Fu-Chan, and the pair soon grow close. Yet Fu-Chan is truly a shard of Fusion, bearing dark power. Hoping to make Ayumi smile, Fu-chan consumes everything Ayumi dislikes, throwing the school and the whole city into chaos! In order to convey Ayumi's real feelings to Fu-chan, all 28 Pretty Cures gather once more. As their powers unite, a brilliant light begins to shine.

In ancient times, Zeus established a ranking system among angels, dividing them into upper, middle, and lower tiers, even though they were originally meant to be equal. He also appointed six angels as the Saint Beasts to watch over the creatures of Earth: Go the seiyu, Shin the genbu, Rei the suzaku, Guy the byakko, Yuda the kirin, and Ruka the hooh. Meanwhile, two other angels—Kira the shooting star and Maya the fuga—bypassed the selection and departed for Earth. The six Saint Beasts carried out their duties faithfully, but as Zeus’s rule grew increasingly oppressive, their trust in him started to weaken.

After the quarterfinals, only four strong teams remain in the U-17 World Cup. Japan is on the verge of a historic victory but must defeat Germany, the nine-time defending champions, whose lineup includes professional tennis player Jurgen Borisovich Volk. The crowd and overall atmosphere heavily favor Germany, making the match tough for Japan. Determined to settle an old loss, Japan deploys its best roster, featuring captain Houou Byoudouin. Despite their resolve, the weight of possibly reaching Japan's first-ever final may overwhelm even these brave players as they confront new obstacles in unfamiliar territory.

The middle school students enjoy their final moments of freedom before receiving invitations to the U-17 training camp, spending time relaxing and bonding with each other. Seiichi Yukimura and Genichirou Sanada, both from Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle School and members of the feared "Three Demons," face off in a crucial tiebreaker match to secure their spots in the camp. Their history and the relationship between the "Child of God" and the "Emperor" are explored during their intense rivalry. In another tiebreaker round, Shitenhouji Middle School's Kenya Oshitari and Kuranosuke Shiraishi confront each other, still carrying the emotional weight from the previous year's Nationals. Their rivalry culminates in a high-stakes match aimed at settling unfinished business. Once the tiebreakers conclude, the winners are treated to a lavish experience after their rigorous training. Disagreements among some of the middle schoolers about the camp's purpose arise, leading to a resolution through a game of table tennis. After losing in a court shuffle match, Hyoutei Academy's Choutarou Ootori questions whether he deserves to remain at the camp. Rikkai's Bunta Marui offers guidance to help Ootori recover from his defeat and regain his confidence. A challenging court shuffle match unfolds between Rikkai's Akaya Kirihara and Shitenhouji's Kuranosuke Shiraishi. Kirihara's temper flares under pressure, and remembering a promise made to Kirihara's teammate, Shiraishi tries to keep him composed during the game. During a severe storm that depletes the camp's food supply, tensions rise among the students. Seishun Academy's Satoshi Horio is tasked with delivering a bag to his teammate Ryouma Echizen, but suspicion and unrest lead to a chaotic scramble as the students fight over what they believe to be hidden rations.

In the U-17 World Cup, youth tennis teams from across the globe gather in Melbourne, Australia, each aiming to prove their nation's dominance. Germany, having won nine consecutive titles, seeks to retain the championship, but strong competitors such as Switzerland, France, and the United States are ready to challenge the reigning champions. Despite being ranked last, Japan's prospects look bright with the addition of elite middle school players, fueling their aspirations for victory. Under the stern leadership of Houou Byoudouin, Japan is resolved to demonstrate their true abilities. Before the main tournament, teams compete in exhibition matches to assess their strengths. Japan draws Germany, the defending champions, in one of these preliminary contests—a match they are not expected to win. Adding to the tension, former allies now stand as fierce opponents. For Japan to succeed, they must overcome these hurdles and rise to the challenges of the international stage.

Special, unaired, episodes released with the Senran Kagura BD/DVDs.

After spending a month abroad, the Foreign Expedition Team returns to the Japan U-17 training camp. This group consists of twenty athletes whose skill and technique far surpass those of the other elite players at the camp. To prepare for their arrival, the coaching staff decides to select twenty top candidates for advanced training. Initially, only high school students are considered, but middle school students aim to challenge the players ranked from eleventh to twentieth to secure these spots. When the enigmatic Genius 10 make their appearance, the middle school students devise plans to claim these highly coveted positions. Unusual alliances are formed, combining their strengths to defeat the country's top ten players in a competition that tests intelligence, strategy, and talent, all in pursuit of representing Japan at the U-17 World Cup.

Koyama Yuzu operates an antique shop. Mayu, a cat god (nekogami), sponges off Yuzu and spends her days idly playing games. Numerous other deities drop by to visit Mayu and partake in merrymaking.

In "Samurai Jam -Bakumatsu Rock-", Ryouma Sakamoto is passionate about sharing his love for rock 'n' roll and travels through the city with his electric guitar, determined to prove that he is as skilled as the revered Shinsengumi musicians. However, in this version of Japan, only the Shinsengumi's Heaven's Songs are permitted; creating or playing any other music is strictly forbidden and carries harsh penalties. Feeling confined by these oppressive rules and the indoctrination they enforce, Ryouma aims to demonstrate that the music he loves can provide true freedom. Together with his bandmates Shinsaku Takasugi and Kogoru Katsura, he relentlessly seeks out places where they can perform their rock music. Undeterred until their songs gain widespread acceptance across Japan, the three discover that their musical passion holds a deeper significance than they initially realized.

In "The Prince of Tennis II," Ryouma Echizen joins forty-nine other top-ranked middle school tennis players selected for the Japan U-17 training camp, typically reserved for high school athletes. Initially, the older participants show disdain towards the younger entrants, who soon prove their mettle, prompting intervention from the coaching staff. The camp's structure is outlined, with participants allocated to one of sixteen courts based on skill level, with the most skilled on Court 1. Players can move between courts through pre-practice shuffle matches. To qualify for these matches, middle school players are paired, though they soon learn they'll compete individually rather than as doubles teams in a tiebreaker format. Winners continue to hone their abilities, while losers are dismissed from the program. As the competition escalates, the tension between middle and high school players deepens, making the fight to stay in the camp more than just about tennis.

In Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V, the worldwide craze of Action Duels—where duelists can freely move and battle alongside their Duel Monsters—grows thanks to advances in "Solid Vision" technology, which brings Duel Monsters to life as tangible entities. Yuuya Sakaki, whose father Yuusho founded the You Show Duel School in Miami City, follows his father's belief that dueling should bring happiness rather than be used as a weapon. Even after Yuusho disappears just before a key match against Action Duel champion Strong Ishijima, Yuuya stays devoted to becoming an Entertainment Duelist like his father. In a later duel against Strong Ishijima, Yuuya's resolve to win causes an unexpected reaction from his pendant, transforming his cards into Pendulum Cards and allowing him to perform the previously unknown Pendulum Summon. This achievement thrusts Yuuya into the spotlight. In response, Reiji Akaba, CEO of Leo Corporation and head of the prestigious Leo Duel School, starts producing new Pendulum Cards to incorporate Pendulum Summoning into the dueling system. As Yuuya explores the secrets behind Pendulum Summoning and his father's past, he gradually grasps the true meaning of being an Entertainment Duelist.

Haneda Takashi harbors a secret that forces him to stay in his ordinary school life, even though he longs to flee to another world. This choice is heavily influenced by his bonds with his timid little sister, Kobato, and his somewhat inattentive girlfriend, Watarai Asuka. Chitose Shuusuke, a broke moocher, gets by by juggling multiple part-time jobs. His first encounter with Tamaizumi Hiyoko is a mess, but when they meet again, he realizes they are coworkers at one of his jobs. Narita Hayato considers himself a rough and tough guy. He puts up with hard labor and stays away from typical social interaction, but he often goes to meetups of outcasts and night owls. At one of these, he encounters the cheerfully oblivious Otori Naru. As these three young men form connections with these girls, their lives are transformed. However, what truly links these young men together is still unknown.

In "Aura: Koga Maryuin's Last War," Ichirou Satou, an ordinary high school student, once spent his middle school years dreaming of being a hero called "Maryuuin Kouga," which made him a frequent target of bullying. He has since left that phase behind and now seeks a quiet, uneventful life, even though he finds the world uninspiring. One evening, while going back to school to retrieve a forgotten textbook, he comes across a girl dressed in an unusual costume. This girl is his classmate, Ryouko Satou, who, like him, has a delusion of being someone else and dresses accordingly. When Ichirou's teacher asks him to befriend Ryouko, he refuses, not wanting to revisit his own past struggles. However, after seeing Ryouko face the same kind of bullying he once endured, he feels compelled to help her and assist her in overcoming her delusions—embarking on a mission worthy of Maryuuin Kouga.

Within the prestigious halls of Hanzo Academy, a select group of students undergo covert ninja training to become part of the revered Shinobi Masters. Motivated by her wish to uphold her grandfather’s legacy, Asuka starts this demanding journey together with her unique companions: Ikaruga, Katsuragi, Yagyuu, and Hibari. Together, they dive into the hidden ninja arts, refining their abilities with the goal of becoming skilled kunoichi. Senran Kagura follows the courageous efforts of these young women as they face a sudden and dangerous threat looming over Hanzo Academy. Using their agility and dressed in tight-fitting outfits, they must demonstrate their strength and protect the academy from approaching destruction.

In a realm where fairy tales become reality, a duck named Ahiru—clumsy but kindhearted—is transformed into a human girl by the enigmatic Drosselmeyer. Armed with a magic egg-shaped pendant, she can become Princess Tutu, a ballet dancer whose performances can heal others. Her quest is to gather the shattered fragments of her prince's heart, which he broke to seal an evil raven away forever. _Princess Tutu_ is a story about challenging destiny through the power of one's beliefs and actions. The characters' journey toward a "happily ever after" hinges on their own convictions, emotions, and choices.

Over many millennia, declining birth rates have brought humanity to the verge of collapse. The remaining people struggle to survive in a ruined world, scraping by with what little remains of earlier civilizations. Fairies now rule the Earth, possessing incredibly advanced technology, an insatiable craving for sweets, and absolutely no concern for human wellbeing. A young woman, fresh out of school, returns to her hometown and is appointed as a United Nations mediator. Her job is to promote harmony between humans and fairies, acting as a go-between to encourage peaceful coexistence. At first, she expects the task to be simple, but she soon realizes that controlling the chaos caused by the clueless fairies as they hunt for their sugary treats is far more challenging than she ever imagined.

Princess Yona of the Kouka Kingdom has enjoyed a protected and innocent life, enchanting all who know her with her charm. Safe within the palace walls, she has never faced true peril. However, her tranquil existence is shattered by a treacherous act that threatens her status as the rightful heir, compelling her to escape. Accompanied only by Son Hak, her loyal childhood friend and protector, Yona ventures into the treacherous world beyond the castle. Determined to shed her naivety and gain the strength needed to defeat her foes, she joins Hak on a quest to uncover the secrets of an ancient prophecy, hoping to reclaim her stolen throne.

The second season of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, titled Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Zoku, resumes immediately after the conclusion of the first season. The story follows the Volunteer Service Club, comprised of the indifferent Hachiman Hikigaya, the bright Yui Yuigahama, and the fierce Yukino Yukinoshita, as they continue their mission to assist any student seeking help with their troubles. However, as rifts begin to form within their own group, Hachiman realizes that his talent for swiftly identifying the root of others' problems has a double-edged nature: the most logical solution is not always the most appropriate one.

In My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Hachiman Hikigaya is a cynical high schooler who views a blissful youth as a mere fantasy, believing that anyone claiming to enjoy their teenage years is merely self-deluded. After submitting an essay that ridicules contemporary social conventions, his teacher assigns him a peculiar penalty: joining the Volunteer Service Club, a group tasked with helping students achieve their objectives. The club's sole other member is Yukino Yukinoshita, a frigid and aloof girl. Hachiman soon finds himself unexpectedly tackling the troubles of others. As the pair leverage their intellect to resolve various student dilemmas, it remains uncertain whether Hachiman's pessimistic worldview will prove an asset or a hindrance in his new duties.

In Tokyo Ghoul √A, Ken Kaneki slowly begins to accept his ghoul nature, a side of himself he previously dreaded and denied. Following a traumatic ordeal of imprisonment and torture, Kaneki chooses to join Aogiri Tree, the brutal ghoul faction that first kidnapped him, a decision that leads his friends to mistrust his allegiance and wonder about his real intentions. As tensions rise between humans and ghouls, the Commission of Counter Ghoul, the government's specialized anti-ghoul force, ramps up its mission to wipe out all ghouls in Tokyo. This escalating danger threatens the delicate balance held by Kaneki's friends and former comrades at the Anteiku coffee shop. Knowing the stakes, Kaneki engages in a series of battles that challenge the very last remnants of his humanity.

In Tokyo, a concealed threat exists in the form of ghouls—beings that appear human and integrate seamlessly into society. Ken Kaneki, a reserved university student dedicated to his studies, remains oblivious to this rising peril until he encounters Rize Kamishiro, an enchanting woman who asks him on a date. As they head home, Kaneki uncovers Rize's true nature when she exposes her lethal intent. Following a brutal confrontation, he awakens in a hospital to learn that his life was saved by transplanting Rize's organs, a procedure that has fundamentally altered his physiology. As his body undergoes disturbing transformations, Kaneki becomes a hybrid of human and ghoul. While striving to retain his humanity, he finds himself caught in the intensifying war between ghouls and the government forces committed to their extermination.