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Having lost his parents, eight-year-old Yuuichirou Amane is taken in by the Hyakuya Orphanage, where he struggles to bond with his new "family." However, this soon becomes the least of his worries, when a major pandemic suddenly strikes, killing all above the age of 13. Taking advantage of the chaos, vampires—who previously laid dormant underground—rise up and enslave the surviving humans, using them as livestock to harvest blood. Four years later, Yuuichirou and his family have adjusted to life under vampire control, although Yuuichirou still aspires to kill all vampires and end their reign of terror. This often puts him at odds with fellow orphan Mikaela Hyakuya, who emphasizes using wit and ingenuity to survive. Having garnered favor among high-ranking vampires, Mikaela gains inside knowledge and uses this to plan a daring escape. But during the attempt, the group of orphans is intercepted by vampire officer Ferid Bathory, who proceeds to massacre them. Yuuichirou is the only member of the group to escape to the surface, where he is discovered by the Moon Demon Company, a military unit dedicated to hunting down vampires. Given an invitation to join, Yuuichirou swiftly accepts, finally being presented an opportunity to achieve his ambitions and avenge his family.
Fumi Nishioka is an apprentice "Sweeper," a person who cleanses negative emotions from human hearts, who works together with fellow Sweeper Kyuutarou Horikita and his family. Before meeting them, she was homeless, and everywhere she went, people treated her like she was cursed. But the Horikitas—especially Kyuutarou—changed that, and gave her a place where she truly belongs. However, as the Horikitas are shocked to realize, a great yet terrible power lies dormant within Fumi's body, which can be used either for good or evil. Can Fumi control it, or will it end up controlling her?
Upon discovering that her senior, Yuuki "Senpai" Hisamizu, was attending the challenging Minami High School, Ayumi "Kouhai" Yurino felt her current academic standing wouldn't suffice for the entrance exam. Nevertheless, Senpai offered words of encouragement and coaching if she succeeded. After a year, Senpai encountered Kouhai who had gained admission to the school as a first-year student. However, he noticed that his junior was now making advances towards him! But as promised, they shared amusing, awkward and even amorous experiences together.
Setsu Sawamura is a teenager skilled in playing the Shamisen, a traditional Japanese musical instrument that is similar to a guitar. His grandfather, a renowned Shamisen player, nurtured his talent while he was growing up with his older brother Wakana. Setsu's life turned bleak following his grandfather's demise, which prompted him to quit high school and hitchhike in Tokyo, with the exception of playing his beloved Shamisen. Fortunately, his mother, Umeko, a rich and successful woman, intervened and sent Setsu back to high school. Setsu initially refused to shape up, but with his mother's support, he rediscovered his love for the Shamisen. In 2012, the manga won the Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen and received a nomination for the 23rd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
Airi Sezaki and Hinako Hanamura belong to distinct social groups and hierarchies in their school, leading separate lives with no overlap except for a shared clandestine connection. Their bond is characterized by unconventional desires, self-indulgence, and love, kept hidden away from the rest of the world.
Although Leon saved the kingdom—and even the world—from crisis, he hears from Marie that the game actually has a sequel. If the same kind of events that Marie triggered were to happen in the Republic as well, the world could be headed toward destruction once again. To prevent that crisis, Leon and Marie, along with the others, arrive in the Republic of Alzer as exchange students—but then...!?
“Spirit Mages” fight evil threats to humanity by borrowing the power of contracted spirits. Roak Aleas, a second-year student at Utrea Academy, the training institution for Spirit Mages, possesses skills ranking second in his year. Yet, he has never once summoned a contracted spirit, leading the entire academy to focus on him, evaluating that he “must be hiding his true power.” However, as for Roak himself– “Why don’t I summon my contracted spirit? Because I don’t have any (—)!” His strength comes solely from endlessly honing his swordsmanship and martial arts using the only spirit he can contract – a micro-spirit. In reality, he’s always fighting desperately just to stay alive…!? Amidst all this, he gets chosen as a member to explore the highly dangerous “Lunar Ruins”…!? The Spirit Mage who everyone thinks is hiding his true power actually always fights with everything he’s got. He’s not refusing to summon his Contracted Spirits, he just doesn’t have any! — this Spirit Mage is still too strong!? A fantasy of misunderstood overpowered heroism, surpassing even the strongest through effort alone! (Source: Novelupdates)
During high school, individuals undergo a phase of self-discovery riddled with uncertainties and opportunities for growth. For six certain students, this is also an era of perplexity around love - an emotion that has the power to unite and destroy them all at once. Eiji Aihara, who exudes a realistic yet playful personality, shares a close bond with Naohiko Bessho, whose heart is tethered to a long-distance relationship with Eiji's childhood friend, Izumi Shiosaki. Eiji's daily activities expose him to Mizuho Ikezawa and Taichi Senami, who is infatuated with Ikezawa. Meanwhile, Koharu Fujimura is experiencing her first romantic relationship but remains unsure if it is genuine love. However, her encounter with Naohiko opens her eyes to new possibilities. As these six inexperienced and innocent individuals go through their daily routines, their paths cross, and their lives start to intertwine. Along the way, they come to terms with their true identities and slowly unravel what it means to feel and experience the profound emotion called "love."
A slightly offbeat slice-of-life comedy starring… a golem schoolgirl?! It’s spring of his second year in high school, and Otonashi can’t help but notice the girl sitting next to him, cheerful, bright, and, well… a golem. Her arm pops off at the drop of a hat, flowers sprout from her head when she’s happy, and she overheats whenever she’s embarrassed. Every day with her brings something new and unexpected. Not quite a romance, but definitely not your average friendship... here begins the surreal, slightly strange daily life of two unusual classmates.
