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Sig, who worked as a versatile blacksmith for an S-rank guild, decides to walk away after growing tired of the exploitative working conditions! Loving swordsmithing more than anything, he chooses to settle down in the countryside and live a peaceful life. However, the blades he forges eventually begin to influence the entire world—!? The laid-back slow life of the strongest blacksmith, freely pursuing his passion for crafting, now begins in earnest!

This school is full of relationships, with students and teachers each with their own secrets. (Source: U-NEXT, translated)

Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases. Danpei Tange, a washed-up and alcoholic former boxing coach, notices Joe's animalistic combat ability and attempts to mentor the wild teenager. Despite developing an explosive relationship, the two form a close bond and rely on each other to look after the other homeless children in San'ya. Unable to abandon his destructive habits, Joe is arrested for petty crimes. In jail, he meets and fights with lifelong friends and rivals, including the boxing prodigy Tooru Rikiishi. Continuously challenging Rikiishi to fights, Joe is knocked out time after time due to his savage brawling style failing in the face of Rikiishi's controlled boxing technique. But eventually, Joe stuns his rival with a knockout blow, earning Rikiishi's respect and the promise that they will one day meet again inside the professional ring. Finding a reason to live within boxing, Joe takes life head-on with a new purpose. As he rises through Japan's amateur and professional boxing scenes, he contends with painful loss and increasing injury. Joe's passion for fighting is all-consuming, and he grapples with the idea that a life without boxing may not be one worth living.

The soccer team's star player, eleven-year-old Natsuru Nanao, struggles to communicate with girls due to a traumatic event that happened after he transferred to his current school. Despite the absence of his father, Natsuru remains dedicated to his soccer goals and dreams of becoming a professional player. One day, Rio Suzumura, a female classmate, approaches Natsuru and changes his life forever. While bonding after saving an abandoned cat, Natsuru becomes smitten with Rio. He accompanies her and her younger brother Yuuta to the supermarket, and when he visits their home, he discovers they have been living alone in squalor. Rio begs Natsuru to keep their situation a secret, but as he spends more time with them, he uncovers the truth about their living conditions and the reason for their secrecy.

In a forgotten corner of a massive castle, a starving child teeters on the edge of and death...until she suddenly awakens with the memories of Chihiro Sagami, an office worker from modern Japan?! Determined to survive at all costs, she stumbles upon a kindhearted chef and strikes a deal: food in exchange for work. Though small in stature, her nimble hands and capable skills quickly earn her the fond nickname "Little Helper" among the castle staff. But behind her infectious eagerness and penchant for delicious food, her mysterious golden eyes hold a great secret that could determine the fate of the world! (Source: Manga UP! Global)

Despite being a top-notch student, Ayaka Sakurai experiences exam-related nervousness and was compelled to attend a high school that didn't match her aspirations. Nevertheless, Ayaka's educator extended an offer to aid her in acquiring a referral letter to her desired educational institution if she could convince a troublemaker, Sora Honda, to return to school. On visiting Sora at her residence, Ayaka discovered that Sora was prepared to return to school, contingent on Ayaka agreeing to fulfill a certain requirement.

Slice of life story of a protagonist who can see and interact with spirits.

A amusing story that narrates the usual habits of four adolescent males enrolled in high school.

From Maiu Cafe: « A voice, some cheers… and a destiny that changes! » Yuyu, a first-year high school student, is instantly captivated by the cheer squad’s performance during club introductions. Determined to join, she’s shocked to find herself paired with Kozuka, the most irritating boy in her class…!? A thrilling story of friendship, love, and the passion of cheerleading.