Tohan Corporation

At Ichiou Junior High, the Kimen-gumi—a group of five notorious boys made up of Rei Ichidou, Gou Reietsu, Kiyoshi Shusse, Jin Daima, and Dai Monohoshi—have built a legendary reputation through their unruly antics and quirky traits. When this mischievous bunch crosses paths with newly transferred student Yui Kawa and her friend Chie Uru, the newcomers are drawn into their chaotic adventures. The school is also home to various other cliques, like the stylish Iro Otoko-gumi, led by Shou Kireide; the rebellious Ban-gumi, headed by You Nihiruda; the athletic Ude-gumi, under the guidance of Kai Undou; and the formidable Onna-gumi, spearheaded by Jako Amano. With the arrival of spring, a lively and comedic coming-of-age story unfolds, highlighting the everyday experiences of these colorful individuals.

“No” is not a word that exists in the vocabulary of a concierge. That’s just one of the strict rules Akino must follow as she starts her new position as a salesclerk at the refined and sprawling Hokkyoku Department Store. This is no ordinary store—its clientele are all animals, and the most esteemed among them belong to extinct species. Sea minks, laughing owls, Japanese wolves, and even a colossal mammoth named Mr. Woolly, a celebrated sculptor whose works are displayed in the store, all shop here. Still, it remains a luxury retail establishment, and the nervous Akino finds herself overwhelmed by the customers’ demanding requests. These range from rare merchandise to more intricate emotional issues. Can the green Akino satisfy their whims and live up to their expectations? To keep her job, she must succeed while being constantly watched by the finicky floor manager Mr. Toudou, a sinister consultant eager to reduce the workforce, and the store’s mysterious president (who is definitely not a penguin, just so you know!).

In Maebashi, high schooler Yuina Akagi lives a carefree life, spending her time online shopping and snapping pictures of her everyday adventures. One day, she meets a talking frog that recognizes her hidden magical potential and instantly transports her to the Witch-Verse. There, the frog introduces her to four other chosen girls: the cheerful Choco Mitsumata, the elegant Kyouka Kitahara, the laid-back Mai Kamiizumi, and the hot-tempered Azu Niisato, who is at first doubtful of Yuina. Even with their different personalities, the five of them share the same goal of becoming true witches. Their path to achieving this involves granting human desires through music, which serves as the most effective channel for magic. As Yuina learns to control her newfound abilities, her journey into a life of magic dedicated to helping others becomes more thrilling than any photo her camera could ever capture.

On a sweltering summer day in Kyoto, a college student returns to his dormitory, intending to escape the heat with the air conditioner. His plans go awry when Ozu accidentally spills soda on the remote, breaking it and leaving the air conditioner useless. He and his roommates are then forced to endure the oppressive August heat. As their irritation grows, the group discovers a genuine time machine hidden in their storage closet. Ignoring the potential dangers, they choose to travel back in time to prevent Ozu from damaging the remote. Their effort, however, plunges them into an unexpected and chaotic chain of events.

Eiya Arakawa, a resolute young woman, arranges a meeting with Yuuga Oota, her best friend's former boyfriend, to learn why he left her for another man. At a café, Yuuga agrees to explain everything if Eiya can decipher the relationship dynamics of a nearby couple, which she does without difficulty. Impressed by her sharp perception and insight, Yuuga invites her to a private session where he reveals the Slave Control Method (SCM), a device that can enslave people. When SCM users duel, their minds are heavily influenced, and the loser is compelled to obey the winner after the duel ends due to heightened feelings of obligation. To test his abilities, Yuuga asks Eiya to act as a backup plan should he fall under someone else's control. He provides her with ten million yen to negotiate his freedom if needed. Though hesitant at first, Eiya accepts after recognizing a shared desire for a more fulfilling life. However, as a secret group rapidly acquires more slaves, Eiya becomes caught in a dangerous situation far beyond what she initially expected.

Half a year after moving out, high school student Aoi Mashiro decides to go back home and confront her ex-boyfriend following their recent breakup. To fund her trip, she takes two scrolls from her grandfather's attic and heads to an antique shop in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjou area, unaware of the important encounter waiting for her. At the shop, she meets Kiyotaka Yagashira, the grandson of the owner and a Kyoto University graduate student. Nicknamed Holmes for his surname and sharp deductive skills, Kiyotaka examines the scrolls and detects an intuitive sense in Aoi similar to his own. Moved by her situation and recognizing her potential, he offers her a part-time job so she can earn the money she needs independently. As they begin working together at the shop and helping locals with their problems, Aoi and Kiyotaka form a dynamic duo. With Kiyotaka's deductive abilities and Aoi's intuition, this modern Holmes and Watson partnership is ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.

After an incident with his former volleyball team in Tokyo, gifted setter Kimichika Haijima relocates to Fukui. There, he reunites with his childhood friend Yuni Kuroba, a talented but overlooked player on the Monshiro Middle School Boys' Volleyball Team. Seeing Kuroba's untapped potential, Haijima hopes to build a new squad around him. But during a prefectural tournament, Kuroba crumbles under pressure, causing Monshiro to lose and driving a wedge between the two friends, leading Haijima to quit the team. At Seiin High School, Haijima and Kuroba end up on the same team again. Determined to make amends, Haijima helps Kuroba conquer his anxiety and become the team's star. With support from captain Shinichirou Oda and vice-captain Misao Aoki, Seiin aims to win the prefectural championship and earn a spot in the Spring Tournament as Fukui's representative. Their journey pits them against Fukuho Technical High School, the defending champions of Fukui. Can Haijima's team overcome the odds, or will the past repeat itself?

Within the imperial court, a mysterious figure known with both awe and fear exists: the Raven Consort, Ryuu Jusetsu. Secluded in her dark palace and kept apart from the emperor, she is the subject of countless rumors. Tales of her supernatural powers—from retrieving lost objects to placing curses—are widespread. Speculation ranges from her being an immortal sage to a malevolent spirit, but Jusetsu remains unmoved by the gossip, content in her isolation. That tranquility ends when Emperor Ka Koushun suddenly enters her sanctuary, begging for her help with a baffling problem. Jusetsu's quiet seclusion is shattered as she is forced to leave her palace for the first time to aid the emperor. Despite her annoyance at Ka Koushun's repeated visits, she cannot refuse his pleas. Recalling the words of her predecessor, the Raven Consort is fated to eternal solitude, free of desire. Yet a change occurs when Jusetsu chooses Jiujiu, a naive and curious palace maid, as her sole attendant. As they begin to handle the court's requests, hidden dangers emerge beyond the safety of her walls, threatening to uncover parts of Jusetsu's past that she wishes to keep hidden.

Nineteenth-century France. Vampire aristocrat Jean Duchet Godard's spouse is murdered inside their home. Dissatisfied with the local human authorities' lack of effort, Godard hires two paranormal specialists: Tsugaru Shinuchi, who carries a mysterious birdcage, and his companion, Aya Rindou. These enigmatic investigators have traveled from distant Japan with a single goal—to find the culprit who stole Aya's body and stripped Tsugaru of his humanity.

During the second season of Wind Breaker, Haruka Sakura—now a member of Furin High School's Bofurin, which is committed to protecting Makochi—has grown from a skeptic into a leader among his classmates. As a first-year grade captain, Sakura begins to build trust and fight alongside his fellow students, gradually overcoming his past tendency toward isolation. When Sakura and his grade-level comrades confront KEEL, a ruthless gang that uses extreme violence and intimidation, they realize the group's rapid rise and overwhelming numbers hint at a much greater threat. Outnumbered and struggling, Sakura comes to understand that to safeguard Makochi, he must accept his own weaknesses and lean on the support of his upperclassmen.

A human can only become a vampire by falling in love with one, and 14-year-old Kou Yamori desires nothing more than to achieve this. His goal is to win the heart of Nazuna Nanakusa within the next ten months, during their nightly encounters. As Kou pursues his dream, his friends Mahiru Seki and Akira Asai slowly come to terms with the existence of vampires and Kou's aspiration to join their ranks. Kou's discovery that someone close to Mahiru is also a vampire leaves him torn over how to handle this revelation. In the meantime, Anko Uguisu, a human detective dedicated to eradicating vampires, draws closer to Nazuna and her companions. Following a violent clash that severely injures one of the vampires, they recognize the danger posed by their retained human memories. To protect Nazuna, Kou must delve into the mysteries of her past.

Nobuaki Kanazawa has trouble blending in at his new school and shows little desire to make friends. His distant behavior is later explained by a grim past: every student receives a mysterious text from someone calling themselves "The King." The message introduces the lethal "King's Game," where refusing, quitting, or failing to complete tasks within 24 hours leads to death. Having endured this ordeal before and witnessed others die, Nobuaki tries to warn his clueless classmates. They ignore him until the first deaths occur. Trapped in a horrifying situation with no way out, Nobuaki faces the dilemma of saving himself or attempting to rescue his classmates—a mission he failed to accomplish once before.

In the story of Wind Breaker, Haruka Sakura has spent much of his youth isolated because of his unique appearance and difficulty connecting with others. Despite these challenges, he developed exceptional fighting skills, which became his primary source of self-worth. Upon enrolling at Furin High School, a place known for valuing physical strength over academic success, Sakura aims to become its undisputed leader. On the eve of his school's opening, Sakura gets caught in a street fight and meets some of his future classmates. Instead of rejecting him, they fight alongside him, revealing that the school's true purpose is protecting the town of Makochi. Because of this, the students call themselves "Bofurin." Initially confused by the community's acceptance and appreciation, Sakura struggles to embrace this newfound sense of belonging. As he navigates this unfamiliar kindness, Sakura must face his discomfort while Bofurin battles powerful enemies. Through this experience, he learns the value of fighting to protect others, marking a major shift in his perspective.

Kou Yamori is an ordinary middle schooler who cannot grasp the intricacies of love. Finding no motivation to adhere to societal expectations, he quits attending school. His empty days give way to sleepless nights, leading Kou to frequently roam the empty streets. One evening, he encounters a mysterious girl named Nazuna Nanakusa. She believes that night wanderers are those dissatisfied with daytime life who cannot sleep until they release their suppressed emotions. Nazuna invites Kou to stay at her place to help cure his insomnia. Though hesitant, Kou accepts and pretends to sleep on a futon beside her. However, while he feigns slumber, Nazuna bites his neck, revealing herself as a vampire. The bite does not immediately transform Kou; instead, he learns that full conversion requires being bitten by someone he truly loves. Desiring to abandon his mundane human existence, Kou resolves to fall in love with Nazuna to complete his transformation into a vampire.

In this moving tale, the protagonist is a reserved, emotionally detached bookworm who feels entirely disconnected from the world and the people within it. His perspective shifts dramatically after discovering a hidden diary titled *Living with Dying*, written by his cheerful and outgoing classmate, Sakura Yamauchi. She reveals a shocking truth: she suffers from a severe pancreatic illness and has only a short time left to live. This secret is kept solely by her family, leaving even her closest friends unaware of her condition. Although he initially remains indifferent to her plight, he gradually finds himself drawn into her vibrant and spirited existence. Their unlikely friendship blossoms as they spend time together, sharing experiences and forging memories. Sakura's exuberant and spontaneous nature begins to dismantle the protagonist's emotional barriers, slowly revealing the true value of human connection and the importance of living each moment to the fullest. Through these interactions, he learns to understand and appreciate the joy of life, ultimately transforming his once solitary way of living.