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Kousei Arima was trained relentlessly by his mother from a young age to master the piano and meticulously follow the score, leading him to effortlessly win every competition and earn the nickname "Human Metronome." He was revered by his peers until his mother's death shattered him emotionally, rendering him tone-deaf and causing him to disappear from the stage for years. His life became monotonous as he relied on his childhood friends for support, but he couldn't abandon his love for music. When he met Kaori Miyazono, a violinist who played without constraints, everything changed. Their friendship sparkled with love, music, and a lie, as Kaori spurred him to rekindle his passion for music.
At the beginning of the academic year, all the pupils in Class 2-D at Kairei Private Middle School receive an email containing a "class hierarchy." Tsubaki Himeyama holds the highest rank and manages to dispel any unease arising from this announcement with her upbeat and lively manner. The class resumes normality until Himeyama's lifeless body is found on school premises. After the funeral, her classmates come across notes addressed to them on their desks - suicide letters left by Himeyama. Could these epistles expose the concealed truths of Class 2-D?
Hitori Bocchi is plagued by severe social anxiety, causing her to struggle with conversation and turn to drastic measures to avoid social situations. She experiences cramping in her legs from overexertion, becomes overly confident when left to her own devices, and even vomits when under extreme stress. As she begins her journey in middle school, her sole friend, Yawara Kai, is attending a different school, leaving Bocchi to navigate new surroundings and make new friends in order to regain Kai's friendship.
After becoming tired of his dull life, the once powerful sorcerer opted for reincarnation a thousand years later as Kurt. However, he was surprised to find himself in a world where magic had diminished, and its practitioners were far weaker than his predecessors. Adding to his frustration, he discovered that his esteemed Gold Magic was flawed in this era, lessening his prestige. Determined to unravel this mystery, Kurt enrolled at the prestigious Magic Academy located in the Royal Capital. His unmatched abilities surprised everyone, leading the way for an unparalleled second chance at life.
In ancient Japan's Warring States era, a Samurai general named Daigo Kagemitsu makes a pact with 48 demons. In exchange for complete dominion over the country, he promises to give them his unborn child's limbs. Once the child is born, Daigo commands him to be disposed of in the river, thinking that he'll die. But a kind-hearted sage rescues the baby and gives him prosthetics. As the boy grows up and becomes Hyakkimaru, he gains control over the demons who took his limbs, ultimately allowing him to reclaim them. Along the way, he saves an adolescent pickpocket named Dororo from a group of thugs, and both embark on a journey to locate and defeat the demons. However, their path is rife with supernatural beings and apparitions.
Many years ago, the vampire queen nearly destroyed the world with her overwhelming powers. Despite numerous attempts by humans to defeat her, they could not succeed and instead imprisoned her until they were strong enough to break the seal and end her life. However, they are not the only ones seeking the seal, as the renegade vampire king who betrayed his own kingdom and race, along with the dhampirs, relentlessly searches for it. He desires to break the seal and reunite with his queen before the humans can. But the humans and dhampirs fear the consequences of their reunion and seek to stop the king by any means necessary.
In an old, isolated castle in the south of France lives a tiny witch named Lulu. When she meets a man named Camillo, Lulu's everyday life begins to change little by little...
Mahoujin Guruguru targets a mature young audience and incorporates sporadic blunt humor and subtle references that could potentially shock Western parents. It is a spoof of initial role-playing games, particularly the turn-based ones like Final Fantasy. The voiceover artist replaces character dialogue with a spoken narrative common in such games, which constitutes one of the comedic aspects of the show. Frequently, RPG-style information boxes are showcased on the screen, supplemented by narration in the established RPG format. Nike and Kukuri, the lead protagonists' ultimate aim, is to overthrow Giri, the leader of the dark forces.
Deciding to seize the opportunity of entering high school, Yuuki Kuwahara opted to reside independently at his father's ancestral abode. He embarked on his journey solo, fueled by a glimmer of hope that he may chance upon the girl he encountered during his childhood visits. However, little did he anticipate the unexpected reception that awaited him in the purportedly vacant household!
Commander Char Aznable, an ace pilot for Zeon, believed he could thwart the Federation's mobile suit construction by assaulting their research base located on colony Side 7. Unfortunately, he miscalculated. The Federation already had a functioning prototype, which they utilized to counterattack and wreak havoc. In the midst of the chaos, Amuro Ray, a skilled electronics expert, is steadfast in his resolve to prevent his loved ones from perishing due to the conflict. Nevertheless, how can a lone boy fend off invaders equipped with mobile suits?
Nami has an incredible magical ability, but her lack of coordination causes her to struggle with managing her powers. However, her bigger challenge is managing her own feelings. When Nami crashes into Ryotaro Tominaga's bike, her curiosity about her first love intensifies while Ryotaro continues to treat her with disrespect. Nami's kind heart and good intentions are overshadowed by her fear of making crucial decisions, especially as she approaches the end of high school. Set in a world of magic, this story is filled with emotional turmoil, misunderstandings, unreciprocated love, hatred, and passion as Nami and her friends seek to discover where they truly belong.
Shotaro Isinomori, a renowned Japanese comic book artist, created and illustrated this comic. It was initially serialized in Nintendo Power Magazine, comprising 12 installments ranging from January 1992 (Volume 32) to December 1992, and later published as a book in 1993. While it mostly traces the narrative of ALttP, some exclusive features were added to "amplify the dramatic pace and generate an element of astonishment."
