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Tenma's on the run! A wanted man, he's the prime suspect for the serial killings he's trying to stop. But he still manages to edge closer to discovering more about Johan's mysterious past, and everything seems to point to a now defunct institution of East Berlin--an infamous "experimental" orphanage called 511 Kinderheim!

The remedial assignment continues as Soul and Maka confront Dr. Franken Stein, the man behind Sid-sensei's unfortunate transformation and the strongest meister ever to graduate from Death Weapon Meister Academy. Even without a weapon, his massive soul dwarfs them all-even big shot Black*Star! Can Maka rally her strength to face Stein in battle, or will despair be her downfall?

After returning from their trip to Japan, Kazuma and the gang find themselves in a sticky situation! The metal monstrosity known as Destroyer is fast approaching, and if they don't do something quick, the town is done for! Kazuma takes the lead, Aqua prepares to disable the barriers protecting the behemoth, Megumin and Wiz get ready to unleash their magic, and Darkness is...just standing there? Explosions abound as the fight to save the town begins!

Tatsumi's fantasy of leading a righteous assassin's life is brutally shattered when Sheele is lost in battle. But though Tatsumi resolves to stand tall against his sorrows, a new group of teigu-wielders appears before him: the Three Beasts!! In the battle between teigus, where there can be only one victor, who will fall prey to death?!

Kamikaze kaito Jeanne is a high school student by day, but at night she is a reincarnation of Joan d'Arc, trapping demons that hide in paintings, waiting to possess souls.

It's samurai vs. aliens!The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Gintoki "Gin" Sakata do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.Nobody with Naturally Wavy Hair Can Be That BadSleazy alien moneylenders, monsters on the rampage, and a ticking time bomb may all be in a day's work for Gin, but a drop in his blood sugar level means trouble for everyone!

Maka is a scythe meister, working to perfect one particular scythe until it is good enough to become Death's Weapon - the weapon used by Shinigami-sama, the spirit of Death himself. As if that wasn't unusual enough, her scythe is a demon scythe called Soul Eater, which can change form from a scythe to a human-looking boy. In order to make Soul Eater powerful enough to be Death's Weapon, he must eat the souls of 99 humans and 1 witch. Along the way, the two of them face many different challenges, including a cat witch named Blair (who happens to have a thing for Soul) and a teacher who's been turned into a zombie (and wants him to join her!). Her fellow students, like the shadow ninja weapon meister named Black Star who always needs to be the center of attention, aren't much help, either. It'll be a miracle if Maka even survives, let alone manages to make Soul Eater into the Death Scythe.

Junior high student Tsuna is a failure at school, sports, and social life. He needs a Mafia hit man tutor like he needs a hole in the head...and he's about to get both!Tsuna faces a group of assassins that's taken exception to his candidacy for the coveted position of boss of the Vongola Family. With recent experience having made their deficiencies in fighting prowess glaringly apparent, Tsuna's "family" members decide they need to undergo a serious training regimen in order to meet this new threat. It hardly helps that Tsuna, now possessed of an impressive new ability, needs the training more than anyone else!Junior high student Tsuna is a failure at school, sports, and social life. He needs a Mafia hit man tutor like he needs a hole in the head...and he's about to get both!

It's samurai vs. aliens!The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Gintoki "Gin" Sakata do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.A Schemer Gets Caught in His Own SchemeTop Five Things to Consider Before Joining the Shinsengumi 1. Your sword might be cursed by the vengeful spirit of an anime otaku.2. Rivalries and betrayals may lead to a short and painful career.3. No Shonen Jump manga allowed!4. You're a nobody unless you can afford the sword with the built-in MP3 player.5. The black uniforms are killer on a hot summer day!