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Takeru Shirogane manages to return to his home dimension via the tech created by Professor Yuuko Kouzuki and the psychic abilities of Kasumi Yashiro. In desperate need of Yuuko's help, he teams up with her on the Alternative IV initiative, humanity's last hope against the BETA—an alien race invading Earth. As the project nears completion, Takeru and his fellow students graduate from the Yokohama pilot training academy. During a test run of the new Tactical Surface Fighter OS, which is humanity's primary weapon against the BETA, Takeru and his unit are caught in a surprise attack. He survives, but the brutal death of a close friend leaves him deeply traumatized. Struggling to maintain his will to keep fighting, Takeru flees to a parallel universe only to encounter a similar catastrophe there. According to Yuuko's theory, individuals across different worlds share identical destinies. Thus, Takeru must confront his trauma to protect those he cares about.

In 1941, one year after Sotetsu Genan's downfall, Captain Seijuurou Kamiyama of the Imperial Combat Revue Flower Division leaves Tokyo on a confidential mission, placing Sakura Amamiya in temporary command. After an incident in Europe, Kamiyama brings a young Russian girl named Klara M. Ruzhkova to Japan and entrusts her to the Flower Division's care. Valery Kaminski, captain of the Moscow Combat Revue, arrives in Tokyo intending to retrieve Klara, leading the Flower Division to oppose his efforts.

In a world where combat depends on humanoid armored weapons called Titatonostriders, or "TS," troops from multiple nations gather on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Among them are Ao Isami from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Lewis Smith from the United States Marine Corps. During battle, Isami and Smith encounter each other but are suddenly attacked by an unknown enemy, scattering the soldiers and creating widespread chaos. To rescue their comrades and survive the dangerous battlefield, they must use all their courage and strength.

In a world torn apart by a thirty-year conflict with the alien BETA, which began their invasion in 1973, high school student Takeru Shirogane awakens from a troubling dream depicting humanity's total annihilation. He comes to understand that these visions are actual memories from an alternate universe where the Alternative V plan was enacted, sending hundreds of thousands of people into space to preserve humanity while condemning those left on Earth to a tragic end. Determined to change this grim future, Takeru enlists at a military base in Yokohama, which was once his school. There, he persuades Professor Yuuko Kouzuki, the vice-commander and head of the Alternative IV project, to stop the implementation of Alternative V. To make Alternative IV succeed, Takeru must train alongside his classmates to pilot Tactical Surface Fighters (TSF), giant humanoid mechas. With only two months to prepare and using his limited knowledge of what lies ahead, Takeru strives to prevent the impending catastrophe.

Based on a battle fantasy light novel series authored by Keiso and illustrated by Kureta, the story unfolds in the aftermath of the New Demon King War. The conflict has left tremendous devastation in its wake, and the gods who walked among mortals have fallen, their names now etched into the annals of history. Yet even so, those possessing the might to shape the new era still endure. Among them stand a golem that endlessly revives by conquering whatever weakness once brought its downfall, a giant whose far-reaching arrows transform the very terrain, and a being that reduces everything it touches to dust. When these forces of nature collide with those who seek to harness their abilities for their own ends, the world plunges into a veritable arms race. With the seat of the True Hero still vacant, those who profit most from conflict bide their time, waiting for their champion to ignite the flames of war once more.

Chuuta Kokonose, an orphan living with his aunt, has always heard a mysterious voice inside his head, but his everyday life stays fairly normal. That changes when a strange creature follows him home and brings him to a world full of unique beings. Arriving at a space police station, Chuuta meets Rein Brickke, the Chief of the Solar System Department, who tells him a computer has selected him as a potential recruit. Misuzu Sonokata, a hot-tempered classmate with an angelic appearance who works under Rein, questions whether Chuuta is fit to join the force. Though initially shocked, Chuuta eventually agrees to take the aptitude test, driven by the voice in his head and a resolve to prove Misuzu wrong.

In the second season of Unnamed Memory, Prince Oscar, seeking to break a curse that hinders his bloodline, embarks on a journey that brings him to Tinasha, a witch of great power and beauty. There, he proposes an unusual arrangement: marriage. Despite her lack of enthusiasm for the idea, she consents to reside in his castle for one year while investigating the spell placed upon him. However, concealed beneath her enchanting exterior are a wealth of dark secrets that gradually emerge.

Tsunehiro Sasaki, a college dropout with little direction in life, faces a string of misfortunes. After being turned down by a top university, losing his savings through financial trading, and piling up significant debt, his future appears bleak. His despair deepens when he discovers he has a terminal illness, leaving him only two years to live. His luck takes a turn when a group of amateur anglers rescues him from drowning as he tries to flee his creditors. Encouraged by Takaaki Tsutsujimori to work at their combined convenience store and fishing shop, and inspired by Hana Ayukawa's passion for fishing, Tsunehiro starts to see a possible path forward. Despite initial reluctance, Takaaki's support helps Tsunehiro confront his debts and begin anew. By forming new connections, finding work, and embracing a fresh hobby, Tsunehiro aims to change his perspective and make the most of his remaining time.

Shounen, which translates to "youth" and often specifically "boy," designates a male demographic in manga and related media, generally ranging from about 10 to 18 years old.

Following the demon king's death, the world teeters on the edge of chaos as multiple self-proclaimed demon kings from different realms gather in the New Principality of Lithia to compete for supremacy. Among the contenders is Soujirou Yagyuu, a skilled swordsman aiming to claim the title. He travels to Lithia with Tooi Kagizume no Yuno, a young girl he rescued from a golem invasion that destroyed her hometown. Meanwhile, the Aureatia Kingdom tries to undermine Lithia by sending bandits to raid supply caravans passing through the principality. In response, Imashime of Taren, Lithia's founder and a former Aureatia defector, dispatches the ruthless thief Kasasagi no Dakai to investigate the attacks. As tensions rise and the threat of war looms, the impact of the aspiring demon kings remains unpredictable in this volatile situation.

Following his victory over the Demon Lord, the renowned hero Blade finds himself on the brink of death. Though he survives, he experiences a significant loss of power. Freed from the immense responsibility of safeguarding humanity, Blade sets out to achieve a new objective: building friendships. He joins Rosewood Academy, an institution dedicated to nurturing future heroes. There, he quickly adapts and begins forming deep bonds with his classmates, offering assistance and support as they embark on their journey to become agents of justice.

As a young boy, Prince Oscar Lyeth Increatos Loz Farsas was afflicted with a curse by the Witch of Silence, rendering it nearly impossible for any woman to conceive his children. After fifteen years of unsuccessful attempts to find a remedy, Oscar decides to seek assistance from a different witch. He sets out for the Azure Tower, the residence of the Witch of the Azure Moon. This tower is infamous for its deadly traps, challenging puzzles, and fearsome monsters, with no one having reached its peak for many years. Yet Oscar climbs it with surprising ease and encounters the legendary Tinasha, who appears as a youthful girl despite being centuries old. Once Oscar explains his dilemma, Tinasha notes that breaking the curse would be exceedingly difficult but proposes instead that he find a partner able to withstand its consequences. Realizing Tinasha herself could be that candidate, Oscar asks her to marry him, but she initially refuses. Persistent, Oscar keeps pressing until they reach a compromise: Tinasha will leave the tower and reside with him for one year while they continue searching for a solution. When news spreads that Tinasha has emerged from her isolation, they draw the attention of her former allies.

Nagomi Wahira, a naive and devoted admirer of the charming maids in maid cafes, dreams of becoming one herself. She relocates to Akihabara and starts working at the maid cafe Ton Tokoton. On her very first day, a seemingly routine errand to another maid cafe with her poised new colleague, Ranko Mannen, quickly descends into chaos. Nagomi watches as Ranko expertly fights off a band of armed maids, exposing the intense, violent rivalries among Akihabara's maid cafes. As Nagomi struggles with the stark gap between her idealized vision and the brutal reality, she continues seeking the happiness she once believed a maid's life would bring.

An ordinary Japanese employee is reincarnated as Ars, the newborn heir of the Louvent family, a noble lineage in the Summerforth Empire. This empire mirrors a feudal society marked by social disparities and political unrest. As Ars grows older and learns more about his new surroundings, he sees the coming threat of war. Though he lacks great physical strength or powerful magic, Ars possesses a unique ability called Appraisal, which lets him see a person's abilities and hidden potential just by looking at them. To strengthen his territory against the coming conflict, Ars sets out to gather a team of highly talented people, ignoring factors like race or social status.

Rakurou Hizutome is a high school student who has a strange fondness for badly made video games. Known online as Sunraku, he enjoys titles that are full of bugs and unbalanced mechanics. On someone's advice, he decides to try Shangri-La Frontier, a highly popular virtual reality game, to get a break from his usual choices. Once he enters the game, Rakurou sells off most of his starting equipment for extra money, keeping only a pair of boxers, a bird mask, and a few weapons. He quickly gets absorbed in the game, carefully raising his character's level. But after fighting some tough enemies, he starts to understand the real challenge that comes with a mainstream title. Using his wide experience with games, Rakurou makes his way through the game. His unusual way of playing soon catches people's attention in Shangri-La Frontier.

In Delicious in Dungeon, adventurer Laios Touden guides a small party through an endless dungeon teeming with dangerous beasts and deadly traps. Thanks to advanced resurrection magic, explorers can learn from their mistakes and retry the journey, but when Laios' magical sister Falin is swallowed by a fearsome dragon, she is sent back to the start to prevent permanent death. Facing meager supplies and equipment, Laios pledges to traverse the dungeon and rescue Falin before she is completely digested. Although some teammates depart, the elven mage Marcille Donato and halfling locksmith Chilchuck Tims stay loyal. Battling hunger due to their limited resources, the group finds hope in Senshi, a dwarven warrior expert in preparing and eating the monsters they slay. Through Senshi's culinary skills, Laios and his comrades survive the dungeon while uncovering the art of gourmet dining and deepening their bonds.