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Seo Jihun, a lowest entry-level employee, only ever wished for a quiet, steady life. But his days ended abruptly when he was fatally stabbed by a malicious petitioner. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a world of martial arts and warriors. Even there, all he wanted was to live peacefully, until he came face-to-face with someone he never should have met. “Choose. Die here, or become my disciple.” A blade was pressed to his throat without warning. The old man before him turned out to be the leader of the Heavenly Demon Cult. Thinking survival came first, Seo Jihun had no choice but to accept and become the Heavenly Demon’s disciple. Armed with both powerful martial arts and the sharp wits of a capable civil servant, he quickly rose to prominence as a standout talent within the cult. …but why does the work keep piling up? Why does he keep getting promoted? All he ever wanted was a peaceful life. Yet somehow, his second life is spiraling down the path of the Heavenly Demon. Can he truly find the life he longs for in this new world?
In a final battle that claimed them both, the mightiest of heroes, “Gelong”, perished alongside the Demon Lord. Five years later, he is reborn—only to awaken in the heart of his enemies’ domain, his soul now inhabiting the frail body of a lowly demon. But an unforeseen power stirs within this feeble vessel, ignited by his very soul: the ancient evolutionary might of the Serpent God. Gelong, a man once renowned for a ferocity that surpassed the demons themselves—what seas of blood will he now ignite with a truly demonic body?
Who Threatened Me With a Knife? / Cheonmaharago Nuga Kaldeulgo Hyeopbakam / 천마하라고 누가 칼들고 협박함 / So? Did Someone Force You to Become the Heavenly Demon? / Did Someone Force You to Become the Heavenly Demon? / Forced To Become The Heavenly Demon At Swordpoint / Who's threatening you with a knife to make you a Heavenly Demon? A ninth-grade civil servant, Seo Jihoon, only ever wished for a long, quiet, and peaceful life. But after being fatally stabbed by a violent petitioner, the place where he opened his eyes again was none other than a martial world where martial arts truly existed. Even there, he only wanted to live quietly… Until he encountered the one man he should never have crossed paths with. “Choose. Die here, or become my disciple.” An old man who pressed a blade to his throat without warning. His true identity, the cult leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect. Thinking survival comes first before anything else, Seo Jihoon had no choice but to become part of the Heavenly Demon. Once a capable public servant, he grew into an unrivaled talent within the sect, armed with powerful martial arts and sharp intellect. But why does the work keep piling up? Why does he keep getting promoted?! His original goal was simply a peaceful life, yet somehow, his second life is racing down the path of the Heavenly Demon. Will he ever be able to find the life he truly desires in this world? (Source: MangaUpdates)
Mahoujin Guruguru targets a mature young audience and incorporates sporadic blunt humor and subtle references that could potentially shock Western parents. It is a spoof of initial role-playing games, particularly the turn-based ones like Final Fantasy. The voiceover artist replaces character dialogue with a spoken narrative common in such games, which constitutes one of the comedic aspects of the show. Frequently, RPG-style information boxes are showcased on the screen, supplemented by narration in the established RPG format. Nike and Kukuri, the lead protagonists' ultimate aim, is to overthrow Giri, the leader of the dark forces.
In ancient Japan's Warring States era, a Samurai general named Daigo Kagemitsu makes a pact with 48 demons. In exchange for complete dominion over the country, he promises to give them his unborn child's limbs. Once the child is born, Daigo commands him to be disposed of in the river, thinking that he'll die. But a kind-hearted sage rescues the baby and gives him prosthetics. As the boy grows up and becomes Hyakkimaru, he gains control over the demons who took his limbs, ultimately allowing him to reclaim them. Along the way, he saves an adolescent pickpocket named Dororo from a group of thugs, and both embark on a journey to locate and defeat the demons. However, their path is rife with supernatural beings and apparitions.
Itsukihime was a shrine maiden living in the mountain village of Kadono during the Edo period. Jinta, her guardian, encountered a mysterious demon while on a forest mission to defeat it. The story spans centuries, from the Edo period to the Heisei era, and follows a demon-man on his journey through time as he ponders the weight of wielding a sword in this epic Japanese fantasy tale.
An aged dragon spends his remaining days slumbering in the Forest of Scraps, a domain for castoffs of every kind. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when a forlorn child stumbles upon him. This youth, Eve by name, miraculously has survived the plentiful hazards the wasteland presents. Moved by compassion, the dragon decides to adopt her as his own, but he knows his time is short. After raising her for five years, the dragon eventually draws his last breath, compelled to relinquish his cherished progeny. However, unbeknownst to the dragon, Eve possesses unexpected capabilities, and their reunion could transpire sooner than anticipated. With his resurrected body faltering, the skull dragon endeavors to enhance his daughter's control over her mystical prowess, embarking on a journey with his audacious human offspring. Nonetheless, what manner of complications will they encounter along the way?
Lizel finds himself mysteriously transported to a city that shares some resemblances with his own, but is undoubtedly a different world. Despite the unlikely reality, Lizel, being a composed individual, doesn't succumb to panic. He embarks on a journey to unravel the mysteries of this peculiar place and hires an experienced adventurer, Gil, as his guide and protector. With no clear means of returning home, Lizel takes the opportunity to explore this new world and join a guild of adventurers. He's optimistic that he'll eventually figure a way back, in the meantime, he plans to enjoy his otherworldly vacation.
In a world invaded by monsters from another realm, warriors known as Busters are humanity’s only defense. Toru Saejima, a high school boy branded as talentless and unfit to become a Buster, loses everything when a monster suddenly kills his beloved mother. Powerless and desperate, he flees—only to encounter a mysterious and beautiful woman in danger. Saving her seems like a miracle… until Toru realizes she’s actually a monster, one of the very beings he’s meant to hate. Yet, unable to abandon her, Toru takes her in, and the two begin living together. With revenge burning in his heart and a new bond to protect, Toru awakens a hidden potential. Step by step, the weakest dropout begins his path as a true Buster—one who levels up by gaining the affection of the very monsters he once despised. A tale of vengeance, unlikely companionship, and a rise from weakness to strength begins now.
I'm being showered with too much love from charming spirits!! I'm the only one in the world whose job is "Spirit User"!? Ellen, a baggage carrier for an S-rank party, was left behind as a decoy to help them escape the dungeon because he was useless. In a desperate situation with no escape, he awakens his hidden power as a "spirit user"! He makes a contract with the legendary spirit "Phoenix" and becomes the strongest.
During his break, Yukikazu Tosaku and his classmates were unexpectedly transported to a different world and transformed into warriors. Though he was a peaceful student in Japan, Yukikazu and his peers were called upon by a mysterious voice to save this new place, which was in crisis. The country that had summoned them promised a better life in exchange for their efforts, but as Yukikazu listened to his classmates' perspectives, he began to question his own choices. In the end, Yukikazu made the decision to become a soldier and establish his credentials by working hard, rather than relying on preferential treatment. He was determined to explore this new world beyond the castle walls and embark on his own adventure.
Link and Princess Zelda attend the sword-fighting tournament on Picori Festival day. A peculiar man named Vaati emerges victorious and seeks to claim the Light Force concealed within the Bound Chest. Shockingly, Princess Zelda becomes petrified when the Light Force goes missing. Saving his companion is paramount to Link and he must acquire the Picori Blade's strength. However, it requires the expertise of a particular swordsmith to restore the shattered weapon. Will Link succeed in retrieving the fragmented sword before Vaati does?
