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Eri, a high school girl with a strong and pure heart, finds herself summoned to "Britannia," a world inhabited solely by men. As the "goddess of light," she must engage in a fierce battle to save this male-dominated realm.
AkaAka's tale commences with a vision comprising of crimson camellias and the transfer of an enigmatic mask. This mask belongs to a boy named Yue, who dwells in a temple inhabited by singular beings. Utsuwa, the adjacent town, is hosting a winter festivity which Kurogitsune, Yue's fox comrade, deems an ideal opportunity for the sheltered boy to partake in the extravaganza's delights, particularly its cuisine. Despite being prohibited to leave the temple, they clandestinely venture into the town, ignorant of the repercussions they will soon encounter.
At the young age of 15, Kanna Tezuka is a devoted manga artist who has already gained recognition as a professional. When she discovers that her high school has introduced a manga drawing program, she can't help but feel enthusiastic. However, the course turns out to be a complete disaster - the teacher is incompetent and Kanna finds herself stuck with three attractive, aspiring artists who look up to her as their teacher. Kanna is reluctant to take on this role as they all have unrealistic beliefs about becoming a successful artist. If she can't assist them in understanding reality, Kanna's own work may suffer as a consequence.
Saya and Yuuto, who were once shy and bonded over a popular online game in middle school, became sweethearts. However, Saya faces a dilemma when Yuuto's impressive high school debut transforms him into the school's most desirable guy and his controlling group of friends begin to harass her. In response, Saya pretends that they are not dating. Will their relationship withstand the trials of secrecy and competition?
Saku Fujigaya faints and misplaces her handbag in a busy train due to her anemia. As soon as she regains consciousness in the hospital, she finds her bag with belongings and a scribbled note that reveals the identity and phone number of the kind stranger who rescued her. Unfortunately, Saku fails to contact them despite trying multiple times. At one point, Saku regarded herself as a background character, barely significant in the eyes of society. But the kind stranger who helped her changed her perspective and instilled new hope in her. She decides to be the change she wants to see and pledges to assist anyone in need. This aspiration stays with her even in high school. On her first day, somebody calls out her name, the same name as the person who saved her. But upon closer inspection, they're looking for another Sakura.
In her hair reside kamisama, a form of deity. Using the ancient Shinto practice of kamigamigaeshi, these kamisama can seek refuge within a girl's locks to replenish their energy. Mashiro, who has been kept in a confined room, unexpectedly encounters Hinokagu, a kamisama who was previously trapped within her hair. What will happen next?!
When an impish and self-absorbed water creature named Wakasa takes over the bathtub in Tatsumi's Tokyo apartment, the calm and collected teenager is faced with a challenge. Despite their vastly different personalities, Tatsumi and the mischievous merman form an unlikely bond. However, things become more complicated when Wakasa's aquatic companions, including a crab, jellyfish, and a sentient octopus, join the mix, creating chaos in Tatsumi's normally tranquil bathroom.
A war between humanity and beastkind raged a century ago, birthing an annual custom where the King of Beasts devours a human woman. Sariphi, a 15-year-old from a human village, becomes the 99th victim and is taken to Ozmargo, an unsafe realm plagued by miasma and barred from humans. Sariphi is unlike any sacrifice before her; her happy demeanor and fearlessness towards the ferocious beasts catches the King's attention. The monarch becomes curious about the young princess and her history, allowing her to explore the kingdom without restriction until the fateful night of discovery, despite the potential consequences. Little do they know that their brief encounter will forever alter the future of Ozmargo.
Following the death of her mother, Sachie Wakamura is taken in by her estranged grandfather, who happens to be the leader of a yakuza gang. Despite her reluctance to get involved with the gang, Sachie attempts to uphold her regular routine. It doesn't take long for her to discover that one of the most widely admired boys at school is a member of her grandfather's gang and is now assigned as her protector. Although Sachie is progressively drawn to her bodyguard, Rakuto, she understands that their relationship can never progress because of her association with Rakuto's boss. With the hopes of finding love while reconciling with her newfound family, will Sachie be able to balance both?
As she strives to fulfill her dream of being a fashion designer, Mikako sets her sights on attending Yazawa Arts alongside her childhood friend Tsutomu. However, Tsutomu's resemblance to a famous rockstar attracts too much attention, particularly from a popular senior, leaving Mikako struggling with her feelings towards him. To distract herself, Mikako joins a new "flea market" club with her fellow classmates, but this only seems to bring her closer to Tsutomu than ever before.
College: A time for new friends and new loves—and getting confused about which is which. It seems like Suzuna is on track to land Eichi, the guy of her dreams. But her other new friend—the beautiful Hinako—has some interesting information regarding Eichi that's going to force Suzuna to take a second look at the whole situation. She's about to discover that love can come with some unexpected competition.
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.
