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The Collector's Cage / 수집가의 새장
For the three strongest adventurers in the world, finding a man strong enough to be with them is a herculean task. He simply doesn't exist. With that in mind, they decide to take on a perfect novice—the level-zero, unremarkable Cross Alacart—and train him up to be their perfect match. Freshly expelled from Adventurers' school, Cross sets his eyes on redemption; training hard and learning to believe in himself along the way.
Leo, the mightiest hero who saved the world, found himself unwanted in the tranquil human realm due to his immense strength. The people feared him. Consequently, he was exiled and forced to seek employment in the Demon King's Army, which he had vanquished but now needed rebuilding. The Army was grappling with numerous issues like excessive workloads and financial woes. However, Leo turned things around with his sheer power. While working there, Leo unexpectedly met Echidna and inquired about her invasion of the human realm. What she revealed was a startling revelation indeed!
A girl named Nona lives in plain sight among humans, hiding her true identity as a mage as she spends her days in peace with her best friend Lovi. But one day, Nona uses magic to fix Lovi's glasses and subsequently catches the attention of the Bureau of Magic Surveillance. A simple good deed becomes the trigger that sets Nona's destiny in motion...
There is a secret to Nekoya, a very ordinary Western-style restaurant. It is that every Saturday, when the restaurant is closed, it is overflowing with "special customers." The customers, who are all different from each other in terms of birth, upbringing, and even race, are looking for the most ordinary Western food. But for them, it's a dish they've never seen or heard of before.
Trapped in a cage, Aria Cortéz, the last siren, captivates all who hear her beguiling song. Her legs are paralyzed, leaving her to sing until her voice weakens and hope fades. But Grand Duke Lloyd Cardenas Valentine appears, offering her a glimmer of hope with his somber eyes that mirror her despair. At only eighteen, he betrayed the emperor after striking a deal with the devil and killing his own kin. With Lloyd's help, Aria vows to protect him and reignite his spirit - he is her savior. Swearing to give him everything, including her body, soul, and, most importantly, her voice, she must now navigate the magical journey back into the distant past.
An insane magician sinks the Golden Kingdom underground, and its king emerges from the rubble pledging all of his treasure to those who defeat the magician before disintegrating into dust. Driven by the reward, guilds navigate the maze-like dungeon to find the magician. Laios, the leader of one such guild, faces a dragon that kills his entire team and eats his sister, Falin. Despite losing everything, including their supplies, Laios, an elven healer named Marcille, and a halfling thief known as Chilchuck reenter the dungeon to rescue Falin. Laios proposes they eat the dungeon monsters as a means of survival, but they are interrupted during meal preparation by a curious dwarf named Senshi. Skilled in monster cuisine, he assists the guild and proposes cooking the dragon they encountered. Senshi joins the guild and leads them on a food adventure in the dungeon. Since time is of the essence, the guild devours their way through the dungeon in search of Falin.
Upon becoming Princess Libertia, her beloved antagonist, the young girl immediately delves into fandom with fervor! Given that all her favorite characters face a doomed fate in the story, she seizes this chance to bring them a brighter destiny. Yet, as others start seeing the softer, more empathetic side of Princess Libertia, will things pan out as she hopes? Thanks to the devotion of one admirer, this villainess could end up a hero!
The life of a valiant knight came to a tragic end on the battlefield, only to be granted a second chance by being reborn as a formidable behemoth. However, the knight is bewildered when he realizes that the offspring of his new species is indistinguishable from beloved kittens. Despite being perceived as adorable and huggable, the knight's warrior spirit is unwavering, fueled by the might of an S-ranked monster. This strength and nobility will be tested as he battles fiercely to safeguard the stunning elf who has chosen him as her companion.
Yvona, who was once naive, now has an unyielding devotion to her incredible fiancé. Would she be willing to summon magical beasts so he can take the credit? Absolutely. Will she sacrifice her body in exchange for a powerful spell and perish for him? Of course. But seeing him secretly embrace her trusted cousin Tristan with ardor and mock her publicly? Hold on a moment. Before she could react, Yvona succumbs... only to awaken a year earlier with a heavy heart. With her foresight, Yvona is determined to fight for herself and perhaps forge an alliance with the unfeeling Duke of Azentine.
Hiiragi Utena had always adored magical girls and envisioned herself as a heroic figure battling evil. When approached by a doll-like character claiming she possessed magical powers, Utena was thrilled. However, her dream turned into a nightmare when she was transformed into a villain. Despite her aversion to evil, Utena's attempts to leave were thwarted by a group of magical girls who declared war. As the battle raged on, Utena discovered a sadistic side to herself that relished in causing pain. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete follows Utena as she embraces her role as a villainous leader, fighting against magical girls while indulging in her newfound sadism.
Single father Yiyun is resolute in his pursuit of both acting excellence and responsible parenting, dutifully caring for his young child Rourou alone. What sets their circumstances apart is Rourou's conception, made possible through scientific intervention. However, their stability is disrupted when a wealthy stranger asserts their biological connection to Rourou. To get to the bottom of this peculiar situation, Yiyun embarks on a quest to determine the identity and authenticity of this affluent individual as Rourou's rightful father.
