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Land of the Lustrous

In a distant future, Earth is home to the Lustrous, crystalline lifeforms who defend themselves against the Lunarians, invaders from the moon who seek to harvest their bodies for weapons and decorations. Among the twenty-eight gems, Phosphophyllite is the most fragile and brittle, with no visible talent for battle. Longing to fight but deemed too weak, Phos is instead assigned by their master Adamantine to compile a natural history of their world. The task seems dull and pointless, but it brings Phos into contact with Cinnabar, a gem forced to live in isolation due to their dangerous nature. As Phos pursues this seemingly mundane assignment, they begin to uncover deeper truths about their

Made in Abyss

Riko is a young orphan living in Orth, a town built on the edge of the Abyss, a colossal and mysterious chasm that remains the last unexplored place in the world. Filled with strange creatures and ancient relics, the Abyss is explored by brave adventurers known as Cave Raiders. Riko dreams of becoming a great Cave Raider like her mother, a legendary explorer who disappeared during an expedition years ago. While exploring the upper layers of the Abyss, Riko encounters Reg, a strange boy who turns out to be a robot. Believing his appearance may be a sign from her mother, Riko decides to descend into the depths of the Abyss with Reg by her side. Together, they must confront the unknown danger

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Humanity once built thriving industrial civilizations, but a devastating war known as the Seven Days of Fire brought them to ruin. A thousand years later, the remnants of the human race survive in scattered kingdoms at the edges of the Sea of Corruption, a vast and toxic forest of fungi that spreads relentlessly and fills the air with poisonous spores. Nausicaä is the princess of the Valley of the Wind, a small agricultural kingdom whose coastal winds keep the miasma at bay. When the imperialist Torumekia invades the Dorok Empire, she is forced to join the military campaign and witnesses the horrors of war up close. Torn between duty and compassion, Nausicaä uses her empathy for the creatu

Aria

On the planet Aqua, once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi arrives in the city of Neo-Venezia, a faithful recreation of ancient Venice. She leaves behind her life on Manhome, formerly Earth, drawn by the rustic charm of a town where gondolas glide through winding canals and technology has not erased a simpler way of living. Her dream is to become an Undine, a professional gondolier who guides visitors through the city's waterways. To achieve this, Akari joins the Aria Company as a trainee. There she works alongside other aspiring Undines from rival companies, learning the skills of her trade while discovering the quiet beauty and hidden wonders of Neo-Venezia. Each day brings new encounters, f

Phoenix

In the age of Queen Himiko, the warrior Sarutahiko leads an invasion of Japan in search of the legendary Phoenix, whose blood is said to grant eternal life. Across distant eras, from the dawn of civilization to the twilight of humanity, the immortal bird watches over the cycle of death and rebirth, guiding the rise and fall of species and empires. Those touched by the Phoenix are drawn to her again and again across multiple reincarnations. A young man and his shapeshifting partner flee through a super-modernized world on the brink of collapse, while in another age a king rewrites history to suit his own legacy. Each lifetime brings new faces, but the same desires, sins, and hopes echo throu

Brynhildr in the Darkness

Ryota Murakami is haunted by the death of his childhood friend Kuroneko, who died in a tragic accident while they were stargazing. Ten years later, he keeps the promise he made to her by joining the astronomy club and spending his nights searching for proof of extraterrestrial life. His quiet routine changes when Neko Kuroha transfers into his class. She looks exactly like Kuroneko, yet claims to have no memory of ever meeting him. After giving him an eerie warning, she disappears—only for Ryota to discover that she is a witch who escaped from a secret research laboratory where she was subjected to cruel experiments. As more witches seek refuge in the astronomy club, Ryota takes it upon hi