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Ever since Mount Fuji erupted, the nights in Japan and this city have experienced a drastic transformation. Those who got coated in volcanic ash from the eruption have turned into fierce vampires who now engage in bloody battles, using their tremendous power to slay one another and bathe in the blood of their defeated adversaries.

A retelling of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, altered for a younger audience, is set in St. Petersburg during the Czarist era, just before the Russian Revolution. Rascalnikov, a young boy from a destitute family, murders an old woman who is a moneylender and steals her valuable possessions. Assigned to the case, Judge Polifili suspects Rascalnikov due to his published essay that claims "the world is divided into those who are geniuses and those who are not. A genius may commit murder but is not guilty if it is for the good of the world." At first, Rascalnikov is confident he can outsmart the law, but Judge Polifili tenaciously pursues the investigation, and eventually, he feels trapped. In the meantime, Sonya, a prostitute, desperately urges Rascalnikov to confess. Events unfold on the brink of the Russian Revolution.

One morning, Seiji Sanada, a 30-year-old office worker, found himself transported back to his sophomore year of high school. He had always regretted never confessing his love to his world history teacher, Haruka Hiiragi, and was determined to do so this time around. To his surprise, she responded positively, and they began dating in secret. It seemed like the beginning of a perfect romance, but Hiiragi-sensei was incredibly sweet and doting, leading to a flirtatious and rose-colored school life for the pair.

A tale of a swordsman with only one leg, seeking vengeance and a woman who requires safeguarding.

At her new Catholic school for girls, Honey Kisaragi, a 16-year-old innocent, finds herself captivated by her surroundings and new best friend, Natsuko Aki, along with the faculty. However, her life quickly changes when she hears her scientist father, Dr. Kisaragi, calling for help. Racing to his aid, Honey's clothes transform into various costumes, revealing her extraordinary ability. Despite her newfound powers, tragedy soon strikes as Honey returns home to find her father dying in the arms of reporter, Seiji Hayami. Nevertheless, from her father’s robot, Honey discovers she is a unique android named "Cutie Honey," with the capability to transform into seven different shapes. A wealthy group of female cyborgs, Panther Claw, seeks to obtain Honey’s technology, which allows her to change airborne particles into any element they wish. With her secret identity in jeopardy, Honey honours her late father by facing any challenges Panther Claw set her way.

Kai was a young Dark Knight from a prestigious family of Dark job holders. He strived to enhance his strength and embarked on a journey after rescuing Princess Shel from a dangerous monster. The event sparked his interest in enrolling in an academy that focused on teaching Holy jobs. Accompanied by his childhood friend Paladin Millia, his skilled Necromancer younger sister Chloe, and the rescued Princess, Kai started his captivating academy life. Despite his body's incompatibility with Holy magic that made him nearly faint, Kai persevered in his ambitious pursuit of becoming the kingdom's most powerful Royal Paladin, the opposite of the strongest Dark Knight.

Ze Xu, a freshman in high school, was discovered napping at the back row near the window during a regular inspection led by Tianyu Lin, the Discipline department leader of the student council. Although Tianyu disciplined Ze with a demerit, little did Tianyu know that this minor occurrence would eventually cause their paths to cross forever.

Is the resentment because of someone else's unwillingness or my own? Ye Limei, a sculpture student, becomes the target of a vengeful spirit residing in one of the school's sculptures after an incident. Unexplainable supernatural events begin to happen one after another. Upon uncovering the sculpture's secret, Ye Limei harnesses the power to her advantage and decides to take revenge on those who wronged her. However, with each act of retribution, the spirit's hostility slowly takes over her mind.

Gyerin decides to leave behind her ill-fated first love with Doona and start anew. She quickly meets a woman who looks like her ideal type from head to toe... Is Juyeon, full of armor-piercing amounts of charm, her fortune or woe?

Karsearin, also referred to as Arin, becomes the pioneer dragon to depart from its abode. Through the use of Polymorph sorcery, he transforms into a human and embarks on a journey into the human realm. Nevertheless, Arin quickly faces danger as he avoids orcs, experiences being auctioned off, and even transforms into a princess. Join Arin in his captivating escapades throughout this thrilling expedition.

As a high school student, Yachi Haruaki possesses a natural immunity to curses, much to the delight of his father, Honatsu. Honatsu sends him cursed objects known as "Worse," challenging him to break their curse. On one occasion, Honatsu gives Haruaki a black cube, which he encounters one night when he stumbles upon a naked, silver-haired girl stealing rice crackers. This girl is none other than the human form of the cube - an instrument of torture called "Fear in Cube." Together, Haruaki and Fear must fight against both the "Worse" objects and their sinister owners, utilizing Fear's 32 mechanisms of torture.

Shu Yun, born into a prestigious ballet dynasty, unexpectedly crosses paths with Tong Yang, an acclaimed Beijing opera virtuoso who secured his place through recommendations. "You're the beacon I've been seeking," he utters poignantly. While one is a privileged child with a promising future, the other is an underrated gem with an uncertain fate. Their lifestyles diverge greatly. Yet, when East collides with West and ballet intertwines with Beijing opera, their trajectories take an unforeseen turn.