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Title: Unraveling the Complex Web of Masochism and Sadism in "Second Volunteer Club" Genre: Psychological Drama, Comedy, Romance Background: Taro Sado, a quiet and unassuming man, harbors a secret desire that has kept him from expressing himself emotionally for years - he is a masoch*st. Unable to reveal this side of himself to anyone, especially...

Neon Genesis Evangelion@School, also known as Petit Eva, is a super deformed comedic parody of the classic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. In this adaptation, the principal cast, including Unit 01 and the three Reis, find themselves in absurd situations within the confines of a high school setting. Unlike the original, Petit Eva employs no...

Nurse Witch Komugi is a magical girl anime OVA series that tells the story of Komugi Nakahara, a young girl with a double life. By day, she is an enthusiastic cosplay idol, but when danger looms, she transforms into the Magical Nurse Witch Komugi. The story begins with Komugi, an ordinary schoolgirl who loves dressing up as her favorite magical...

Ojamajo Doremi, also known internationally as Magical Doremi, is a Japanese magical girl anime series produced by Toei Animation that originally aired from 1999 to 2003, with an extra series airing in 2004. The story revolves around Doremi Harukaze, a self-proclaimed unlucky pretty girl who dreams of becoming a witch like those in her favorite...

Charger Girl, also known as Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan!!, is a manga series created by Filipino manga artist Bow Ditama. Known for his work on notable titles such as kiss×sis and Mahoromatic, this series showcases Ditama's unique storytelling and art style, albeit with a heavier focus on fanservice elements than Mahoromatic but without the...

Title: E's Otherwise (エス・アザーワイズ) Genre: Psychological Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi Plot Summary: In the world of E's Otherwise, individuals known as "Espers" possess unique psychic abilities. Among them is Kai Kudou, a young man who has been recruited by an enigmatic organization called Ashurum to serve as a soldier. The ostensible purpose of this...

Title: Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows (Alternative Subtitle: Good night, sleep tight, young lovers) Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance, Action Plot Summary: Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows, also known as Good night, sleep tight, young lovers in the English dubbed version, serves as both a continuation and a standalone story to the...

Set in Edo, Japan during the mid-1800s, the story follows Seikichi Tamaya, a fireworks maker who lives in a poor row-house community along with his friends. The city is governed under stringent frugality laws enforced by the city magistrate, prohibiting all forms of luxury, including fireworks. Despite these restrictions, Seikichi continues to...

Title: Video Girl Ai Genre: Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy Plot Summary: Youta Moteuchi is an ordinary high school student whose father frequently works abroad, leaving him alone at home. Due to his unfortunate luck with romantic relationships, Youta is affectionately known amongst his peers as "Motenai," meaning dateless. Despite his own...

K-On! is a yonkoma manga series written and illustrated by Kakifly, serialised in the seinen magazine Manga Time Kirara between 2007 and 2012, comprising six volumes. The story revolves around Sakuragaoka High School's Light Music Club, which faces disbandment due to all its members graduating. Ritsu Tainaka, a determined student, seizes this...

"Is This a Zombie?" is a light novel series written by Shinichi Kimura with illustrations by Kobuichi and Muririn. The story was originally published in Japan under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint between 2009 and 2015, spanning across nineteen volumes. The narrative follows Ayumu Aikawa, an ordinary high school student who is resurrected as a...

Title: Student Council's Discretion (Seitokai no Ichizon) Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Ecchi Plot Summary: Student Council's Discretion follows Ken Sugisaki, a student at Hekiyou Academy who finds himself as the sole male member of the Student Council, an elite group predominantly composed of beautiful girls. Despite the odds against...

Title: "The Disappearance of Willie Bason" Genre: Thriller, Mystery Plot Summary: In the quaint, seemingly idyllic town of Willow Creek, nestled in the heart of rural America, a series of unexplained events begins to unfold. At the center of this mystery is the enigmatic disappearance of local farmer and father figure, Willie Bason. The story...

In the fantasy world of "Ascendance of a Bookworm," the protagonist Urano Motosu, who had spent her previous life dreaming of reading an endless amount of books, is tragically crushed by falling books during an earthquake. Before her demise, she expresses her desire to be reborn so she may continue her passion for literature. Fulfilled partly...

Title: Momoko and the Guardian Gods Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Shounen Synopsis: In the enchanting world of Japanese mythology, nestled within a tranquil paradise, there resides a stunningly beautiful young sword fighter named Momoko. Born from the heart of a peach, as per the ancient legend of Momotaro or Peach Boy, Momoko is not alone in this...

Title: Leviathan: The Last Defense (Zettai Bouei Leviathan) Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Setting: Aquafall, a vibrant and lush fantasy world inhabited by various magical beings, primarily dragons and fairies. This realm is characterized by its abundant water sources and verdant landscapes. Plot Overview: In the mystical land of Aquafall, an...

Title: Detective Conan: Countdown to Heaven (Synopsis) Genre: Anime, Mystery, Thriller In the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, two new landmarks are set to grace its skyline: the twin towers known as "Heaven" and "Hell." These architectural marvels, designed by renowned architect Hiroshi Agasa, have been the talk of the town due to their unique...

Title: Maria†Holic: A Stubborn Princess Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy, Crossdressing, School Life, Shounen AI Plot Summary: Kanako Miyamae, a young woman suffering from an extreme case of misandry, or hatred towards men, leading her to break out in hives whenever she comes in contact with them. Seeking solace and perhaps finding her true female...

Title: Ningyo Hime (Puppet Princess) Genre: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Seinen Synopsis: Ningyo Hime, also known as Puppet Princess, is a bizarre and enigmatic standalone story that weaves together elements of horror, comedy, and fantasy in a chaotic and disorienting manner. The narrative revolves around a young girl named Kisuke, who discovers a...

"Akikan!" is a light novel series written by Riku Ranjo and illustrated by Hiro Suzuhira, comprising a total of ten volumes, published from 2007 to 2013. The story revolves around Kakeru Daichi, an unassuming sixteen-year-old boy who harbors a peculiar hobby: collecting rare drink cans. His solitary life, coupled with his eccentric passion, has...

Anne Happy~♪, also known as Anhapi☆, is a slice of life manga series created by Cocoji. The story began serialization in Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine in Japan from 2012 until its completion in 2018. The English version is published by Yen Press. A 13-episode anime adaptation produced by Silver Link aired during the spring 2016 anime...

Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel is the nineteenth Pokémon film, serving as the final installment for the XY saga. This movie was penned by Atsuhiro Tomioka and features the debut of the Mythical Pokémon Magearna before its introduction in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Set in the world of Pokémon, the story follows Ash Ketchum and his companions as...

Title: Future Police Urashiman Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure Plot Summary: In the year 1983, in the city of Neo-Tokyo, a young man named Kenichi is being relentlessly chased by the police due to misunderstandings. Accompanied by his loyal cat, Taro, they find themselves engulfed in a violent cyclone that suddenly transports them...

In the digital realm lies the Digital World, a vast expanse of data and life governed by the supercomputer, Yggdrasil. As the population of Digimon continued to grow, Yggdrasil faced the impending issue of insufficient bandwidth. To resolve this problem, he selected a group of Royal Knights and certain Digimon to relocate to a newly created...

"Kyou no Go no Ni," also known as "Today in Class 5-2," is a Japanese Seinen manga series written and illustrated by Koharu Sakuraba. The manga was first serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Young Magazine from 2002 to 2003. The twenty-two chapters were compiled and published in a single bound volume on November 11, 2003, which included two...

Hamtaro, also known as Tottoko Hamutaro in its original Japanese version, is an anime series based on the children's books of the same name by Ritsuko Kawai. The story revolves around a group of charming hamsters led by Hamtaro and his Ham-Ham friends. While their human friend and owner, Laura, is away at school, these hamster companions embark...

Steel Angel Kurumi 2 is the sequel to the original Steel Angel Kurumi anime series, produced by OLM, Inc., and helmed by director Naohito Takahashi. Set 75 years after the first installment, the story follows Nako Kagura, a 14-year-old girl residing at a temple with her mother, Misaki. In addition to being a devoted shrine maiden, Nako harbors...

Greenwood, also known as Koko wa Greenwood in Japanese, is a captivating manga series created by Yukie Nasu. The story unfolds in the pages of Hana to Yume magazine from 1987 to 1991. This intriguing tale revolves around Kazuya Hasukawa, a young man who finds himself in an awkward predicament when his brother marries none other than Kazuya's own...

"The Comic Artist and his Assistants," also known as "Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to" in Japanese, is a gag manga series created and illustrated by Hiroyuki. This manga was originally serialized in Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine between 2008 and 2012, with ten compiled volumes released during that time. The story revolves around Aito...

"Ask Dr. Rin!" (or "Dr. Rin ni Kiite Mite!") is a manga series written and illustrated by Kiyoko Arai. The story was originally serialized in the shoujo (targeted towards young girls) magazine Ciao from 1999 to 2003. The narrative revolves around Meirin Kanzaki, a 13-year-old girl who possesses the unique ability to predict the future through...

Sentai School is a manfra, or French anime-style comic series, created by Philippe Cardona (writer and artist) and Florence Torta (writer). Published between 2003 and 2008 under Semic Manga and later Kami, this comedic superhero series follows the adventures of a Japanese academy where its students double as sentai or shonen heroes. Initially a...

Tsuribaka Nisshi, also known as Fishing Fool's Diary, is a Japanese manga series written by Jūzō Yamasaki (story) and illustrated by Kenichi Kitami. Serialization of this workplace comedy and fishing-themed manga began in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Original magazine in 1979. In 1983, the manga received the prestigious 28th Shogakukan Manga...

Zoobles is an anime adaptation of the popular toyline of the same name, hailing from South Korea with involvement from Japanese producers. The animation is brought to life by Dong Woo Animation in Korea under the supervision of Japanese producer Mitsuko Oya. The character designs are overseen by Kazuya Hayashi and Nam Jong-Sik. This captivating...

Carnival Phantasm is a lighthearted spin-off series set within the intricate Nasuverse created by Type-Moon. The story focuses on the beloved characters from Tsukihime and Fate/stay night as they find themselves in bizarre and amusing predicaments. In this alternate reality, the Fifth Holy Grail War has been transformed into various entertaining...

Sasami Tsukuyomi is a 16-year-old reclusive girl who lives alone with her older brother Kamiomi, who is a teacher at her school. Despite her contempt towards his excessive devotion, she depends on him for various tasks such as dressing and even surveillance. Sasami spends most of her days inside their home observing Kamiomi's daily life through...

Title: Houkago no Pleiades (Wish Upon the Pleiades) Genre: Magic, Science Fiction, Drama, Comedy Plot Summary: The story revolves around Subaru, a shy and clumsy high school student with an avid interest in astronomy. During one of her wanderings within the school premises, she discovers a hidden room where she encounters four magical girls: the...

Pretty Boy Detective Club, also referred to as Bishonen Tantei-dan, is a captivating mystery light novel series penned by NisiOisiN with illustrations provided by Kinako. The series debuted between 2015 and 2021 under Kodansha, resulting in twelve published volumes. The story revolves around Mayumi Dojima, a high school student who becomes...

Title: Tetsu no Otome (Iron Virgin Jun) Creator: Go Nagai Genre: Mecha, Drama, Science Fiction, Romance Synopsis: In the year 2055, humanity has made significant progress in technology, particularly in robotics and mecha engineering. The story follows Jun Shishio, an orphan girl raised in seclusion by her adoptive father, Professor Genpachirou...

Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho: Tou, also known as Tokyo Majins, is a captivating anime series with elements of action, horror, and supernatural themes. The story takes place in Tokyo where mysterious deaths begin to occur in the dead of night. The victims are not your typical casualties; instead, they reappear during the daytime as corpses, only to...

Angelic Layer is a shounen manga and anime series written and illustrated by CLAMP, best known for their shoujo works. The story revolves around Suzuhara Misaki, a new student at Eriol Academy in Tokyo, who becomes involved in the world of Angelic Layer, a competitive game featuring fighting dolls called Angels. Misaki, who grew up with her...

Ryuuji Takasu is a high school student with a kind heart and a dislike for dirt, but due to his inheriting his Yakuza father's intimidating appearance, he is often perceived as a delinquent. Despite this, he manages to attend the same class as his friend Yuusaku Kitamura and his crush, Minori Kushieda. In the same class is also Minori's fiery...

Title: Arabaru Kisetsu no Otome Domo Yo (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in Spring) Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Coming-of-age Arabaru Kisetsu no Otome Domo Yo is a poignant coming-of-age story written by Mari Okada and illustrated by Nao Emoto. The manga started its serialization in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in December 2016. This...

"Macademi Wasshoi," also known as "The Magician's Academy," is a light novel series penned by Ichiro Sasaki and illustrated by Blade. Published under the Famitsu Bunko imprint between 2003 and 2007, the series comprises nine main volumes and seven additional volumes of short stories. This fantastical tale takes place in a unique high school...

Title: Magical Witch Punie-chan (Dai Mahou Touge) Genre: Shonen, Comedy, Deconstruction, Dark Fantasy, Satire Plot Summary: Princess Punie Tanaka, hailing from the mystical land of Magical, is the heir to her mother's throne. In order to ascend to the position of Queen, she must first spend one year attending a normal Japanese high school. This...

"Otherside Picnic" is a light novel series written by Iori Miyazawa and illustrated by Shirakaba, initially published in Japan under the Hayakawa Bunko JA imprint since 2017. This intriguing narrative draws inspiration from various sources such as the science fiction novel "Roadside Picnic" by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and Japanese internet...

Kamichu, also known as Kamichu!, Teenage Goddess, or Kami-chu! ~Kamisama de Chugakusei, is a captivating anime series centered around the everyday life of an ordinary middle school girl named Yurie Hitotsubashi, who one day announces to her best friend Mitsue Shijo that she has become a god. Initially dismissing this claim as a joke, Mitsue soon...

Title: Addicted to Curry Genre: Seinen, Comedy, Drama, Food Addicted to Curry is a captivating seinen manga series written and illustrated by Kazuki Funatsu. Serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2001 to 2012, the story revolves around Yui Sonezaki, the owner of a small family curry shop named "Sonezaki Curry," which is on the verge of being sold...

Kyousogiga, or "Mirror of the Looking-Glass City," is an intricately woven original net animation created by the collective pseudonym Izumi Todo, comprised of the staff at Toei Animation responsible for productions such as Ojamajo Doremi and the Pretty Cure franchise. The story unfolds within an ancient ink painting that depicts the mythical...