DonOtaku: anime and manga news and database

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 2

Though I Am an Inept Villainess Part 2

The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System

Elymas Edvaughn, born into a prestigious family of master swordsmen, undergoes the Ritual of Divine Blessing on his fifteenth birthday. Instead of inheriting the family's legendary swordsman class, he awakens the so-called "defective" Heavy Knight class, a role widely mocked as a class for cowards and the lazy. Disowned and cast out by his father, he loses his status as future head of the household and is exiled from his home. But Elymas holds a secret: he regains memories of a past life, realizing this world mirrors a VR game he once mastered. Armed with knowledge no one else possesses, he knows the Heavy Knight is actually the most powerful class of all. Using his game expertise, he sets

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

Sasaki is an overworked salaryman drifting through the corporate grind, sustained by cigarettes and the cheerful service of Yamada, the clerk at his favorite supermarket. After every tiring day of getting berated by his boss, he stops by the store to have his spirit healed by his favorite cashier. One night after a particularly grueling shift, he arrives late to find Yamada nowhere to be seen. With nowhere left to smoke, his spirits sink—until a pierced young woman calls out to him from behind the store: “You can smoke here.” The bold and dangerously playful Tayama quickly calls out Sasaki's peculiar habit of always seeking out her coworker. Now, in addition to seeing his adored cashier, Sa

Neko to Ryuu 2nd Season

ONE PIECE

Monkey D. Luffy, a young boy with a rubber body after eating a mysterious Devil Fruit, sets out to become the Pirate King. Inspired by his childhood hero, the late Pirate King Gol D. Roger, Luffy dreams of finding the legendary treasure known as One Piece. Despite his carefree and naive appearance, he is a formidable fighter with an unbreakable spirit. Luffy gathers a diverse crew of unique and powerful companions, each with their own dreams, and together they sail the perilous Grand Line. They face countless dangers, uncover dark mysteries, and battle fearsome pirates and the World Government. Their journey is filled with adventure, laughter, and tears as they pursue the ultimate treasure

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4

Subaru Natsuki and his allies have barely survived the deadly battle in the Watergate City of Priestella. Their victory came at a terrible cost: Rem has been placed in suspended animation by the Authority of Gluttony, while Crusch's memories and Julius's very name have been devoured. Determined to save them, Subaru learns of Shaula, the all-seeing Sage who supposedly possesses all knowledge, residing at the distant Pleiades Watchtower. To reach the tower, Subaru and his companions must cross the uncharted Auguria Dunes, a treacherous desert so perilous that even the Sword Saint Reinhard failed to conquer it. Facing the fury of nature, unknown magical beasts, and unimaginable dangers, Subaru

Chainsmoker Cat

Yani is a catgirl with a serious smoking addiction. Her apartment is filled with cigarette butts and trash, and she can't seem to break the habit. Every time she tries to quit, the cravings overwhelm her and she gives in almost instantly. As she struggles with her daily life, Yani must confront her unhealthy lifestyle and decide whether she can change her ways. Will she ever get her life together, or is she doomed to remain a chainsmoking slob forever?

KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE

Kuroe Akaishi is a quiet high school girl who just wants a normal life. However, she has a rare condition: whenever her emotions spike, especially from embarrassment or excitement, she transforms into a giant kaiju. Her peaceful days are disrupted when she meets Arata Minami, the most popular and kind boy in her class. As her heart begins to pound around him, her monstrous transformation threatens to erupt at any moment. Now Kuroe must navigate the trials of first love while hiding her secret. Every blush or racing heartbeat could trigger a full kaiju rampage, endangering everyone around her. Can she control her feelings and keep her monstrous side in check, or will her youthful love bring

Bleach

Ichigo Kurosaki is a high school student with the ability to see ghosts. His ordinary life changes when his family is attacked by a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that devours human souls. A Soul Reaper named Rukia Kuchiki intervenes to protect them, but she is wounded during the fight. To defeat the monster, Rukia transfers her powers to Ichigo, making him a substitute Soul Reaper. Now unable to regain her powers, Rukia tasks Ichigo with hunting down the Hollows that plague their town. He is joined by his friends Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida, each possessing unique abilities. As Ichigo embraces his new role, he discovers that Hollows are not the only threat to the human world,

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3

Rudeus Greyrat continues his journey through the magical world, now a young man shaped by his past life's regrets. Having reunited with his father Paul and faced the consequences of the Mana Calamity, he strives to protect those dear to him while pursuing his own growth. Alongside his companions, including the stoic Eris and the kind Sylphiette, he navigates a world filled with danger and opportunity. As Rudeus delves deeper into the mysteries of magic and the intricate politics of the Six-Faced World, he must confront new threats that challenge his resolve. His past life's knowledge and his present bonds are put to the test as he seeks a path forward, balancing his desires with the respons

Daemons of the Shadow Realm

In a remote mountain village watched over by two stone guardians, Yuru lives a quiet life as a hunter, staying close to his twin sister Asa—the only family he has left. Asa, however, is kept locked in a cage, forced to carry out a mysterious "duty" on behalf of the village, forbidden from meeting anyone but a select few. One day, armed men in helicopters—called "dragons" by the villagers—attack without warning, killing every adult they find. Yuru rushes to free Asa, only to discover a dead body in her place. The killer claims to be Yuru's true twin sister. Rescued by an outsider named Ryuu "Dera" Tadera, Yuru is soon cornered again. In desperation, Dera makes him offer a gift to the village

The Patron of Villains

A man wakes up in the body of a noble inside the game he used to play. The problem is that this world is headed for an apocalypse in ten years. Determined to change that fate, he seeks out the children who are destined to become villains and decides to raise them himself, hoping a different childhood will keep them from destroying the world. His plan works better than expected. Criminals begin falling one after another, and the kingdom starts to see him as a terrifying mastermind pulling every string from the shadows. All he wanted was a peaceful noble life, but now everyone is convinced he is the most dangerous man in the realm.

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun

Iruma Suzuki has spent his fourteen years bending over backwards to please everyone around him, especially his selfish and lazy parents. When they sell his soul to a high-ranking demon named Sullivan, Iruma expects the worst. Instead, the lonely old demon simply wants a grandson, and he showers Iruma with the care and affection he never received at home. Sullivan enrolls Iruma at Babyls, a prestigious school in the Netherworld where he serves as director. Surrounded by demons, Iruma must keep his human identity a secret while navigating classes, rivalries, and the strange customs of his new world. Despite his timid nature, Iruma's eagerness to help others and his surprising adaptability be

Nano Machine

Cheon Yeo-un is the son of the Demonic Cult's leader, but his mother is not one of the High Priest's six official wives. Because of this, he is treated with disdain and denied the respect given to his half-siblings. Still, his father's blood grants him a chance to compete for the position of Minor Priest at the Mashin Academy. His life changes when a descendant from the future visits him and injects a mysterious nanomachine into his body. Once activated, the nanomachine drastically enhances his abilities and gives him a powerful edge in the fierce competition against his siblings. Now, armed with this advanced technology, Yeo-un must navigate the brutal politics of the Demonic Cult and sur

The Stellar Swordmaster

In the prosperous trading town of Schoarra, known as the Lighthouse of the North, a dark underbelly thrives beneath the surface. The slums are controlled by five ruthless crime bosses, and it is here that Vlad, a streetwise orphan, survives by working in a brothel. His life is shattered when a disgraced knight destroys the brothel and everyone in it. Left with nothing, Vlad chooses the path of the blade, vowing to gain power through the sword. A sentient sword grants him wisdom and guidance, setting him on a perilous journey of growth as a swordsman in service to the powerful House Vayezid.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

Boruto Uzumaki's life has been turned upside down by a powerful jutsu that has rewritten everyone's memories. Now, the villagers of Konoha, including his closest friends and family, believe he is a traitor responsible for the death of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto. Branded a criminal and hunted by his own village, Boruto is forced to flee. Escaping with Sasuke Uchiha, Boruto dedicates himself to rigorous training away from home, determined to grow stronger and find a way to reverse the jutsu. As he matures in exile, a new threat emerges, forcing him to return to the village that now despises him to protect it from destruction.

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Rintaro Tsumugi is a second-year student at Chidori High, a boys' school known for its delinquents and low achievers. Despite his intimidating appearance, he is gentle at heart and quietly helps out at his family's patisserie. One day, while working at the shop, he meets Kaoruko Waguri, a cheerful girl who treats him with warmth instead of judging him by his looks. They get along easily, but Rintaro soon learns that Kaoruko attends Kikyo Girls' High, the prestigious neighboring school whose students look down on Chidori. As the two grow closer, they must navigate the deep-rooted rivalry between their schools and the disapproval of those around them, all while trying to build a connection t

Pick Me Up

Seojin Han is a skilled player of Pick Me Up, a notoriously difficult gacha game. He treats low-ranking heroes as disposable tools, using them to learn boss patterns before deploying his real team. His perspective changes abruptly when he is transported into the game world as a 1-star hero, the lowest possible rank. Forced to survive from the bottom, he must navigate the brutal mechanics he once exploited and find a way to challenge the player who now controls his fate.

Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

After nine years playing Dungeon and Stone, a role-playing game no one has ever beaten, Lee Hansoo finally reaches the final boss's dungeon. As he opens the gate, a message announces that his tutorial is complete, and he wakes up in the body of Bjorn Yandel, a barbarian living inside the game. In this world, only one city remains after the world's destruction. Every month, a labyrinth appears, offering explorers a chance to clear it and earn rewards. Barbarians are seen as useless outside of combat, and those who cannot fight cannot survive. If someone cannot pay the city's exorbitant taxes, they face the death penalty for tax evasion. To make matters worse, anyone discovered to be a playe

Na Honja EX-geup Sohwansu

Summoned creatures are ranked from the lowest F-rank up to the highest S-rank, and every summoner knows where their creature stands on that scale. The rank decides how a summoner is treated, what they are offered, and how far they are expected to go. One summoner's creature does not fit. When its rank is measured, the result is EX, a category that sits outside the scale entirely, above S. Nobody, the summoner included, can explain it, and the question that keeps coming back is a simple one: why is this summon EX-rank? The story follows that summoner from the moment the impossible rank is revealed, along with the questions that come with it. What an EX-rank creature is actually capable of,

The Return of the Disaster-Class Hero

Geon Lee is the thirteenth saint, a warrior who was never chosen by any of the twelve zodiac gods. Despite this, he became the most powerful of them all, a hero who fought against the mysterious creatures known as calamities that threatened to destroy the world. But his strength made him a target. Betrayed by the twelve saints he considered allies, Geon was left for dead and trapped inside the Tower of Demons for twenty years. Now he has finally escaped, more powerful than ever and consumed by a single purpose: to exact brutal revenge on each of the saints who betrayed him.

Return of the Blossoming Blade

Cheong-Myeong, the Plum Blossom Sword Saint of the Mount Hua Sect, dies after defeating the evil Cheon-Ma, leader of the Demonic Cult, in a battle that nearly destroys the Ten Great Sects. A hundred years later, he awakens in the body of a child, with all his memories and skills intact. He discovers that his beloved Mount Hua Sect has fallen into ruin, reduced to a mere shadow of its former self. Determined to restore it to its past glory, Cheong-Myeong embarks on a journey to rebuild the sect and reclaim its place among the great powers of the world.

The Glutton: Devourer of Kings

Humanity's world has been destroyed by the Demon Kings. Left with nothing, the Awakener Ash Si gives his life in a devastating explosion to drag Demon King Voralune, the Glutton, down with him. Instead of dying, Ash opens his eyes ten years in the past, long before the tragedy takes place. His powers have awakened early, and, to his surprise, he also wields Voralune's Gluttony, the power of the Demon King who destroyed his world. With that advantage, Ash decides to act before the enemy does, moving against events he already remembers. But his return is already changing everything around him, and the future he knows may no longer hold.