At the invitation of Risa Shiromine, Kaede Honjou logs into the virtual reality MMORPG New World Online as her character, Maple. Despite her lack of gaming experience, she invests all her status points into defense. As a result, Maple is sluggish, incapable of using magic, and constantly targeted by rabbits. However, her high vitality points grant her the "Absolute Defense" skill and a counter ability that can eliminate enemies with a single blow. Thus, Maple becomes a "mobile fortress" player with a unique poison ability that can neutralize attacks and overcome obstacles. Undeterred by her unorthodox approach, she embarks on an adventure.
A decade ago, the valiant Max triumphed over the dreaded Demon Lord. Seeking to recuperate his strength, the Demon Lord underwent a prolonged slumber, but upon awakening, found himself confined to a diminutive and less intimidating form. Intrigued by his adversary's current pursuits, the Demon Lord pays Max a visit, only to learn that the once glorious hero now resides in a shabby studio. In a bid to aid his former nemesis in reclaiming his former might, the Demon Lord chooses to reside with Max and collaborate towards making him a worthy contender once again!
The "vampire" girls reside in a school nestled within a dense forest, concealing their true identity. To avoid detection while hunting for prey, they rely on the "sister system," a blood pact among the girls. However, what benefits does this pact provide them?
Before the immense popularity of One Piece, Oda Eiichiro had created a compilation of short stories. The collection consists of: - "Wanted!" (1992) - "God's Gift for the Future" (1993) - "Ikki Yakou" (1993) - "Monsters" (1994) - "Romance Dawn" (Version 2, 1996) In honor of the 20th anniversary of the One Piece anime, the TV special for episode 907 was adapted from the second version of "Romance Dawn."
Vampires, who cannot be exposed to sunlight, have been able to integrate into modern society by only going out at night. Yura Toraki is a vampire who works the graveyard shift at a convenience store in Ikebukuro. One day, he happens to save a woman named Iris, who turns out to be a member of an order of vampire exterminators! Before he knows it, Yura is living in the same apartment as his should-be nemesis!
The existence of monster hunters is vital to ensure humanity's survival in a world where monstrous beasts live alongside humans. Among them, Raiga uses his physical strength and impulsiveness to defeat monsters, while Keres stays level-headed and plans out long-range attacks. Although shy and introverted, Tolche's skill in setting deadly traps is remarkable. Together, these three hunters face enormous and seemingly invincible creatures that pose a grave threat to mankind.
When Zen was just seven years old, an enigmatic entity known as Shake Hand devoured his parents, sister, and even his own leg. Sadly, Zen is not the only one who has suffered such a fate, as more and more people have fallen prey to these gloved hand incidents over the past seven years, resulting in lost families and limbs. However, Zen has felt completely impotent, that is until the night he confronts our deadly antagonist, Shake Hand, and discovers the syndicate working diligently to eliminate him, known as Bootsleg!
Set in the far-far north, where wolves rule, the head of the valley, Garm, follows the tradition of the lake chief, Hati, and becomes his mate, uniting their pack. Garm is frank and tough, and Hati is serious and pure. They respect each other's pride as chiefs and males, but being both Alphas, at first they are somewhat at odds with each other. As they share their lives and strengthen their bond, they gradually grow to become each other's one and only mates...
On the outside, Takeshi Nanase appears to be a dedicated high school student, but his inner turmoil stems from a past experience. He fixates on the opinions of others despite being an ordinary young man who is romantically involved with his lifelong pal, Kurumi Isoshima. One day, while on school premises, Takeshi encounters a girl dressed in an unusual uniform, trying to maintain her balance. The girl, Aiba Mui, confesses to being a practitioner of magic and expresses regret for inadvertently bestowing the same abilities onto Takeshi, thus initiating a chain of unexpected events.
In a world where fairies are bought and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren't exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he's not so keen on the idea. As his new master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she'll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for...
A rare few individuals are born with the Minus Skill, a negative condition that can greatly hinder their abilities. One such individual, a skilled swordsman with this affliction, is repeatedly denied entrance to groups seeking adventure due to the perceived liability his Minus Skill presents. Frustrated with constant rejection and determined to overcome his disadvantage, he sets out on a journey to a dungeon that may hold the solution he seeks. Along the way, he meets a Priestess who also possesses a Minus Skill. Instead of impeding each other, their skills seem to complement each other perfectly. As they navigate the dungeon, they begin to question whether their negative skills could actually work in harmony, producing positive outcomes. Could they be on the brink of unlocking a previously untapped power? This is the tale of a group of social outcasts, each weighed down by their Minus Skills, as they unite to form the ultimate adventure-seeking team.
"You are my sole servant," expressed Renee. She faced challenges finding work due to her immortality, resulting in frequent dismissals. However, her luck changed when she was recruited to be a servant for a particular prince. The prince resides in isolation, restricted by his curse of lethal poison that takes the life of anyone he touches. Despite their conflicting curses, their relationship flourishes, and their bond intensifies as destiny brings them together.