Fall 1996

Tsunami is next in line to rule the magical kingdom of Juraihelm, but she must first restore a cosmic balance that has tilted toward darkness. She entrusts ordinary schoolgirl Sasami Kawai with a magical baton and the ability to transform into Pretty Sammy, then sends the rabbit-like Ryou-Ouki to assist her.Sasami considers the whole magical-girl role deeply embarrassing, but she has little choice when the ambitious Ramia sends her own champion, Pixy Misa, to spread chaos with Love-Love monsters. Saving the universe means Sasami must overcome her embarrassment and face an opponent whose flamboyant attacks are almost as troublesome as the monsters themselves.

After a wave of extraordinary athletes, artists, and intellectuals begins rewriting human records, one of these apparent superhumans dies with internal organs aged far beyond the rest of his body. The mysterious Joe Carol Brane approaches the unlicensed surgeon Black Jack, hoping his unmatched skill can uncover what is killing people who seemed almost perfect.Black Jack's investigation reveals that the sudden rise of these prodigies is tied to a medical secret with deadly consequences. As more lives begin to deteriorate, he is pulled into a conspiracy where curing the victims means challenging the people responsible for creating them.

Maruko looks back on the familiar people and everyday adventures that have filled her childhood, from family quarrels at home to school days with Tama-chan and her eccentric classmates. Through a collection of memorable moments, ordinary life in Shimizu becomes a warm celebration of Maruko's humor, mistakes, friendships, and the small experiences that make growing up unforgettable.

Miaka and Yui have returned from The Universe of the Four Gods, and Tamahome has been allowed to remain in the real world beside the woman he loves. Their peace ends abruptly when a red light engulfs him and pulls him back into the book before Miaka's eyes.Tamahome awakens in a world fifty years beyond the time he remembers and discovers something even more disturbing: the identity attached to him is now that of his former enemy, Nakago. In the real world, Miaka, Keisuke, and Tetsuya search for a way to reach him before the strange distortion separating the lovers becomes permanent.The reunited Celestial Warriors also find room for a far less dangerous adventure when a trip to a hot-spring resort turns into a long ride filled with pranks, arguments, and the usual chaos of old companions gathered together again.

A terrifying warrior called Tsuifon races in from the northern reaches of the galaxy, destroying everything that lies in his path. Earth is next, and the threat is powerful enough to demand the attention of the planet's mightiest Ultra fighters.Ultraman and his allies prepare to meet the Comet Warrior God head-on. What begins as a defense of Earth becomes a test of strength against an opponent whose destructive advance has already left worlds behind him in ruin.

In the sprawling city of TOKIO PLUS, Takeshi Onigawara becomes caught in a violent incident that costs a close friend his life. What remains behind is a mysterious red helmet called the Polymet, a device that transforms Takeshi into the superhuman fighter Hurricane Polymar.His new power soon draws him into a battle against the criminal organization Pluto and its ruthless agents. Able to change his armored form to meet different threats, Takeshi fights through conspiracies and deadly attacks while searching for the truth behind the enemies turning the city into their hunting ground.

The Universal Century's One Year War reshaped humanity's future across Earth and the space colonies. Key events, factions, weapons, and turning points are laid out in chronological form, connecting the rise of Zeon, the Earth Federation's response, and the battles that defined the conflict.