Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke Episode 1

The epic conflict between the Empire and the Nebulis Sovereignty continues in the second season of Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World. As tensions escalate, Iska and Aliceliese find themselves torn between duty and their growing bond. Can love truly blossom between sworn enemies, or will war tear their worlds apart once more?

In a world where consuming a Skill Fruit grants a special ability—but eating more than one leads to instant death—Light is granted the seemingly worthless skill, Fruit Master. Believing it useless in combat, he abandons any dreams of greatness and chooses a peaceful life as a farmer. But fate takes a wild turn when he accidentally eats a second Skill Fruit… and survives. “Why didn’t I die? Did something change…?” Light soon uncovers the hidden truth: Fruit Master allows him to consume an unlimited number of Skill Fruits without consequence. Now, armed with countless abilities, the once-ordinary farmer begins his journey to become the strongest in the world. Based on the popular web novel from Shousetsuka ni Narou.

While journeying to conquer one of the Great Labyrinths alongside his allies and former classmates, Hajime Nagumo is forced to change course when tragedy strikes his companion, Shea Haulia. After a chance encounter with ambushed rabbitmen, Hajime learns that members of Shea’s Haulia Tribe—including her father—have been captured by the Hoelscher Empire. Determined to ease Shea’s fears, Hajime sets out to rescue the abducted tribesmen. But upon arriving, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of political tension between the Hoelscher Empire and the Heiligh Kingdom. As Princess Liliana seeks to form a strategic alliance to defend her kingdom from looming demon threats, the Haulia Tribe plots the assassination of Emperor Gahard to liberate their people once and for all. With chaos brewing and loyalties tested, Hajime must cast aside diplomacy and unleash his overwhelming strength to protect his friends—no matter who stands in his way.

Noel dreams of following in his legendary grandfather’s footsteps as a Seeker—braving the Abysses, slaying monsters, and venturing into uncharted lands. But fate has other plans. Assigned the role of Talker, a support class with no combat abilities, Noel is mocked and underestimated. Refusing to give up, Noel uses his sharp wit and persuasive skills to turn the tide. With nothing but words as his weapon, he begins gathering powerful warriors, assassins, and heroes to his cause. His goal? To build the strongest clan the world has ever seen—and prove that even a so-called "worthless" Talker can lead legends. Based on the light novel series “Saikyou no Shienshoku ‘Wajutsushi’ de Aru Ore wa Sekai Saikyou Clan wo Shitagaeru.”

In a world inhabited by anthropomorphic beasts, Belle Lablac stands alone—born as the only human among creatures with fur, fangs, and scales. Branded as "Faceless" and unable to find where she belongs, Belle lives a life of isolation and quiet yearning. Driven by the desire to feel connected and to discover who she truly is, Belle sets off on a journey of self-discovery. With the massive sword Runding in hand—towering as tall as she is—she ventures into the unknown, seeking answers about her origins. But the path ahead is filled with peril, and the truth may be more daunting than she ever imagined...

When a demon-possessed boar attacks his village, young Prince Ashitaka risks everything to protect his people—only to be cursed by the dying beast. With a dark power now festering in his arm and his life slowly slipping away, Ashitaka is forced to journey west in search of a cure. His quest leads him to Tatara, the Iron Town, where industrial ambition clashes violently with the natural world. There, Lady Eboshi drives relentless deforestation to fuel her city's progress, while the mysterious Princess San—raised by wolves—fights to protect the sacred forest and its ancient spirits. Caught between two worlds, Ashitaka must navigate a brutal conflict between humanity and nature, searching for a path to peace before the darkness within him takes control. Princess Mononoke is a powerful tale of balance, exploring the fragile relationship between progress and preservation—and the cost of disrupting that harmony.