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Natsume Yuujinchou depicts the life of Takashi Natsume, a typical 15-year-old boy who craves a mundane existence. Unfortunately, like his late grandmother Reiko, Natsume can spot "youkai," or spirits. Although he inherited the "Book of Friends," a collection of contracts that binds the youkai from Reiko, these spirits have remained trapped as Reiko never called upon their names. Hence, the desperate spirits relentlessly hound Natsume, imploring him to break their contracts for freedom. While some well-meaning youkai seek Natsume's assistance, others pose a potential threat. That's where Madara, a spirited feline in disguise as Nyanko-sensei, comes in. Despite the often humorous facade, Madara is Natsume's self-appointed guardian, harboring concealed intentions for his association with the boy. Natsume Yuujinchou is a compelling supernatural series that follows Natsume's struggles to preserve a standard existence while juggling human and spirit worlds. Ultimately, he imparts vital life lessons from his experiences.
Hitori Bocchi is plagued by severe social anxiety, causing her to struggle with conversation and turn to drastic measures to avoid social situations. She experiences cramping in her legs from overexertion, becomes overly confident when left to her own devices, and even vomits when under extreme stress. As she begins her journey in middle school, her sole friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school, leaving Bocchi to navigate new surroundings and make new friends in order to regain Kai's friendship.
Kaede Komura is smitten with his classmate, Ai Mie. Her enchanting allure has captivated his heart, and he longs to gaze into her eyes, even behind her spectacles. Yet, after only a few days of acquaintance, Kaede observes a transformation in her appearance. Nevertheless, he still sees her as stunning, even sans glasses. Ai has a tendency to lose her glasses, causing disruptions in her academic routine due to her weak eyesight. Luckily, Kaede is always available to lend a helping hand. As Ai becomes increasingly dependent on him, Kaede's emotions for her intensify. He becomes the person that Ai has always desired to behold, regardless of her visual impediments.
At the age of 21, Nicoletta leaves her grandparents' rural home to work at a restaurant in Rome, owned by her estranged mother's lover. Casetta Dell'orso stands out because all the staff are older gentlemen who wear glasses, as per Nicoletta's mother's preferences. As she works in this mature environment, Nicoletta struggles to balance her personal and professional life. However, with each passing day, she becomes more enchanted by Casetta Dell'orso, making it harder to achieve her goals.
Nami has an incredible magical ability, but her lack of coordination causes her to struggle with managing her powers. However, her bigger challenge is managing her own feelings. When Nami crashes into Ryotaro Tominaga's bike, her curiosity about her first love intensifies while Ryotaro continues to treat her with disrespect. Nami's kind heart and good intentions are overshadowed by her fear of making crucial decisions, especially as she approaches the end of high school. Set in a world of magic, this story is filled with emotional turmoil, misunderstandings, unreciprocated love, hatred, and passion as Nami and her friends seek to discover where they truly belong.
In the aftermath of an environmental disaster that led to the eruption of Mt. Fuji and inundation of Yokohama, humanity is on the verge of extinction. In this bleak world, a cheerful android named Alpha Hatsuseno operates a modest cafe bearing her name near Yokohama. Although her owner is absent for an indeterminate period, Alpha maintains an upbeat demeanor despite receiving few customers. As she waits for her owner's return, Alpha ventures out on her dependable scooter and uses her camera to capture her travels. While making new acquaintances among fellow androids and the like, they forge memories that, in turn, brighten up their otherwise dismal surroundings. Through its serene portrayal of Alpha's daily life, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou offers a mesmerizing and contemplative perspective of time's ebb and flow in the midst of mundane life.
Seto is an ordinary and uninteresting high school student who is frequently harassed by his classmate Anjou, a troublemaker whose motives are unknown. Despite their contrasting personalities, with Seto being more reserved and Anjou being more lively, Anjou enjoys taunting and tormenting Seto. Seto struggles to cope with Anjou's behavior and fails to realize that his entertaining reactions are why she enjoys tormenting him. Yancha Gal no Anjou-san chronicles the amusing daily interactions between these two polar opposites as their playful teasing evolves into a cherished companionship. However, it remains unclear whether Anjou's flirtatious banter with Seto is genuine or not.
Madge's grandmother, living in a witches' village nestled in the forest, instilled in her granddaughter the art of magic from a young age. Despite possessing exceptional abilities, Madge yearned for the glamorous life of the city – a world where the most renowned and talented witches resided. In time, Madge left the comforts of the woods to seek out her desires in the bustling metropolis. Yet, her unconventional approach to magic rubbed against the conservatism of modern poetry, resulting in a low C-class witch classification - the least honorable rank within the Witches Association. With a stubborn determination to improve her skills, Madge mingled with Lilica, a fellow C-class witch who lived in a modest six-tatami mat apartment next door. Together, Madge and Lilica tackled a variety of missions, such as taming wild creatures and mending enchanted gadgets, in order to ascend the ranks of the witching world. Their unwavering companionship proved to be their greatest asset when faced with adversities of all kinds.
Once upon a time, a wolf stumbled upon a small and tender pup. From that day on, they embarked on a journey together, building a life in harmony.
With fervent enthusiasm, Cocoa pays a visit to the Rabbit House cafe, a familiar dwelling for her. She finds herself surrounded by a myriad of intriguing individuals - Chino, who may be small in size but is composed; Rize, who exudes a militaristic aura; Chiya, with doe-like eyes and a classical Japanese charm; and Sharo, who is both elegant and modest. Cocoa encounters all of them during her visit.
An insane magician sinks the Golden Kingdom underground, and its king emerges from the rubble pledging all of his treasure to those who defeat the magician before disintegrating into dust. Driven by the reward, guilds navigate the maze-like dungeon to find the magician. Laios, the leader of one such guild, faces a dragon that kills his entire team and eats his sister, Falin. Despite losing everything, including their supplies, Laios, an elven healer named Marcille, and a halfling thief known as Chilchuck reenter the dungeon to rescue Falin. Laios proposes they eat the dungeon monsters as a means of survival, but they are interrupted during meal preparation by a curious dwarf named Senshi. Skilled in monster cuisine, he assists the guild and proposes cooking the dragon they encountered. Senshi joins the guild and leads them on a food adventure in the dungeon. Since time is of the essence, the guild devours their way through the dungeon in search of Falin.
Elaina's heart skips a beat every time she reads The Adventures of Nike, a compilation of tales authored by a globetrotting witch. Driven by a desire to explore the enchanting world depicted in the book, she endures rigorous training and overcomes countless obstacles to become a full-fledged witch. Now one of the youngest and most skilled practitioners of her craft, Elaina embarks on her personal odyssey. Despite undertaking this voyage alone, she discovers that the world is a vast and varied place. In no time, she encounters charming individuals who quickly become her confidants. Yet, she also encounters countries that are unwelcoming and hostile. Nevertheless, as she documents her own magical memoirs, Elaina embraces each enchanted experience with open arms.
