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Bulma, a headstrong 16-year-old girl, is on a quest to find the mythical Dragon Balls—seven scattered magic orbs that grant the finder a single wish. She has but one desire in mind: a perfect boyfriend. On her journey, Bulma stumbles upon Gokuu Son, a powerful orphan who has only ever known one human besides her. Gokuu possesses one of the Dragon Balls, it being a memento from his late grandfather. In exchange for it, Bulma invites Gokuu to be a companion in her travels. By Bulma's side, Gokuu discovers a world completely alien to him. Powerful enemies embark on their own pursuits of the Dragon Balls, pushing Gokuu beyond his limits in order to protect Bulma and their growing circle of allies. However, Gokuu has secrets unbeknownst to even himself; the incredible strength within him stems from a mysterious source, one that threatens the many people he grows to hold dear. As his prowess in martial arts flourishes, Gokuu attracts stronger opponents whose villainous plans could collapse beneath his might. He undertakes the endless venture of combat training to defend his loved ones and the fate of the planet itself.
The life of Tsunayoshi "No-Good Tsuna" Sawada is a complete wreck. Terrible grades, horrible fitness, and a non-existent social life means he has no reason to attend school, especially after discovering that his crush, Kyouko Sasagawa, is already seeing someone. Unbeknownst to him however, the blood of Giotto, the great Vongola the First, runs through his veins. Enter home tutor Reborn, an infant who claims to be the world's greatest hitman. Under orders from Vongola the Ninth, Reborn has come to train Tsuna to become a worthy successor to the famous Vongola Famiglia name. Tsuna, however, refuses, and claims that he will never become a mafia boss. How will the world's greatest hitman react to such opposition? Will he force Tsuna to adhere? Or will he use this unwillingness to his advantage? This is a story of a reluctant successor as he takes on the responsibilities of becoming the underworld's next ruling mafia leader, with the help of his friends and a one-of-a-kind home tutor.
In a distant era, humankind has regressed and now dwells in dispersed, minuscule communities. In addition to their day-to-day existence, individuals possess a mental prowess dubbed "Juryoku," which allows them to manifest their mental imagery. In the absence of contemporary technology, this aptitude has become a paramount source of energy. One day, Saki, a young maiden, and her fellow companions happen upon a diminutive archival robot on the fringes of their town. Its recordings disclose the antiquated history of humanity, including the genesis of Juryoku, which instigated a world war between psychics and non-psychics. Eventually, the psychics emerged victorious, leading to their oppressive power. After uncovering this confidential information, the grown-ups in their village deprive the youngsters of their Juryoku abilities and banish them. Fleeing to the sanctuary of a nearby forest, the troop comes across a colossal, hairless, two-legged mouse, referred to as a "Bakenezumi," and allies themselves with the animal in their continued conflict against a formidable adversary.
Yuusuke Urameshi is a 14-year-old delinquent who spends his days absent from school and causing chaos for the adults in his life. He often engages in street brawls with his rival, Kazuma Kuwabara, and belittles his childhood friend, Keiko Yukimura. Crippled by self-hatred and weighed down by his alcoholic mother, Yuusuke makes a quick decision to tackle a small child out of the path of an oncoming car, losing his life in the process. With the help of Botan, his spirit guide, Yuusuke is able to see the profound sadness and devastation his death brings to the people in his life. He is touched by the immense hurt he caused his mother, Keiko, and even his nemesis, Kazuma. As a result of his heroic death, he receives a proposition to return to the land of the living from Koenma, the son of the Spirit World ruler. Koenma hires Yuusuke to work as a "Spirit Detective," entrusting him with a number of paranormal mysteries of increasing complexity. In the process of battling and befriending demons such as Kurama and Hiei, Yuusuke's fighting skills are honed to perfection. However, as malevolent forces gather in the Underworld, Yuusuke must team up with his comrades to protect all that he took for granted.
Haunted since his childhood friend Rika's death in a traffic accident, Yuuta Okkotsu cannot escape her ghostly presence. But Rika, once a sweet girl in Yuuta's life, manifests herself as a powerful and monstrous entity that violently protects him, leaving Yuuta helpless and unable to control her murderous tendencies. With the "Jujutsu" sorcerers, the world's secret guardians against the likes of Rika, hot on his trail, Yuuta wishes for nothing but total isolation to prevent further bloodshed. However, his captor, the master sorcerer Satoru Gojou, has a different plan in mind. He wants Yuuta to join Jujutsu High School, where he can learn to harness the power of Rika while serving the greater good. Yuuta, now a first-year student, begins his training in Jujutsu arts, joining forces with his new classmates: Maki Zenin, an expert in Jujutsu weaponry; Toge Inumaki, a spellcaster who uses words as weapons, and Panda, a peculiar walking and talking panda. As he progresses, Yuuta finds his place in the world and finally starts to feel comfortable with his abilities. However, he soon discovers that the dangers of the Jujutsu world are far greater than wicked spirits.
Ultra Analysis: The Official Character Guide for My Hero Academia, by Kohei Horikoshi, is the second data book of the series that offers comprehensive information on characters from chapters 1 to 235.
A mangaka and his assistant are struggling with troublesome editors. Their mangaka careers shift when suddenly they both share the ability to become invisible. But soon this skill culminates in the murder of an editor.
Koichi, a young student, initially leads a simple life. However, his world is turned upside down when he learns that he's the reincarnation of an alien protector. This mantle comes with the daunting responsibility of defending the Earth against evil forces. To aid in his mission, Koichi/Babel joins forces with three super-powered alien companions. Their quest to save humanity takes them on a thrilling ride from the deserts of southern Asia to the upper east side of Manhattan, culminating in a final showdown with the malicious cult leader in a hidden base nestled in the Swiss Alps. The pace is frenetic and the stakes are high as Babel must learn to harness his psychic powers to defeat mankind's enemies and save the world.
This season's top hero Kabuto is so swamped with non-stop monster-slaying that he can't even find time to wash his suit—and boy, does it reek! Watch him struggle to squeeze some free time into his packed schedule...
Yamano Mitsuha falls off a cliff, at which point she finds herself transported to some sort of medieval European fantasy world! While there, during a battle with some wolves that almost costs her her life, she realizes that she has the ability to come and go between Earth and this new world. Mitsuha decides to use this ability as much as she can. Why? To save up for retirement, of course! She sets her sights on saving eighty thousand gold coins--and this is the story of her schemes to get there!
Due to pervasive male chauvinism, women are often denied the opportunity to reach their full potential, limiting them to mere survival. Haru Koyama's teenage years were unremarkable until a traumatic event transported her to an alternate universe dominated by gender inequality. Lacking notable skills, Haru must toil at Blue Cat Nocturne, a sordid establishment that operates as both a bar and a brothel, catering to the depraved desires of its patrons.
