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The Garden of Sinners is a series of seven films that established Ufotable's signature style. Set in a modern urban fantasy world, it follows Shiki Ryougi, a girl with the ability to see the 'lines of...

Zenless Zone Zero is a high-octane action RPG that leans into a distinct, stylish urban-fantasy aesthetic. Featuring a unique blend of fast-paced combat and roguelike exploration, it stands out for it...

Set in modern-day Kyoto, The Eccentric Family follows the Shimogamo family of tanuki, who live among humans while maintaining their shape-shifting abilities. It is a whimsical, funny, and surprisingly...

Flying Witch is a delightful blend of slice-of-life and gentle fantasy. It follows Makoto Kowata, a young witch who moves to the countryside to live with her relatives. The series focuses on her every...

Brandon Sandersons Mistborn series offers a unique blend of fantasy and heist elements. Set in a dystopian world ruled by a tyrannical Lord Ruler, the story follows Vin, a street urchin who discovers...

Despite the immediate challenges following becoming a devil hunter with the Public Safety Bureau, Denji has quickly adapted to his new life and responsibilities. As the chaos of Denji's first ordeal w...

Night Watch is a complex and emotionally resonant novel that delves into the history of Ankh-Morpork and the moral ambiguities of revolution. It follows Sam Vimes as he experiences events from the pas...

Set in a chaotic, supernatural version of New York City known as Hellsalem's Lot, this series follows the organization Libra as they maintain order between humans and monsters. The show is defined by...

The Clockmakers Garden centers on a grieving clockmaker who builds intricate automata that briefly resurrect memories of his deceased wife. As the automata become more sophisticated, the lines between...

Kai Ito's Tokyo Ghoul, serialized from 2004 to 2014, introduces a world where ghouls, creatures who survive by consuming human flesh, live alongside humans. The story follows Ken Kaneki, a college stu...

The Fifth Holy Grail War continues, and the ensuing chaos results in higher stakes for all participants. Shirou Emiya continues to participate in the war, aspiring to be a hero of justice who saves ev...

A new Holy Grail War is emerging in Snowfield, Nevada, where mages from around the world summon Servants, heroic spirits drawn from myth and history, to fight on their behalf. However, this war seems...

As the Fourth Holy Grail War rages on with no clear victor in sight, the remaining Servants and their Masters are called upon by Church supervisor Risei Kotomine, in order to band together and confron...

Sung Jin-Woo, dubbed the weakest hunter of all mankind, grows stronger by the day with the supernatural powers he has gained. However, keeping his skills hidden becomes more difficult as dungeon-relat...

The Fifth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City has reached a turning point in which the lives of all participants are threatened as the hidden enemy finally reveals itself. As Shirou Emiya, Rin Toosaka, and...

Scott Hawkins *The Library at Mount Char* is a mind-bending standalone novel that defies easy categorization. It follows a group of children raised by a mysterious figure who teaches them to control a...

The Well of Ascension, the second book in the Mistborn series, sees Kelsier's plan to overthrow the Lord Ruler facing unforeseen challenges. The crew grapples with the consequences of their actions an...

In November 1998, a double homicide occurs at the newly constructed Ogawa apartment complex in the heart of Mifune City. The murderer, Tomoe Enjou, has fled in a panic. To his astonishment, he is not...

The English dub of BNA is a vibrant and energetic adaptation that fits the show's colorful and fast-paced style. The voice actors do a great job of bringing the diverse cast of beast-kin to life, addi...

M.A. Kramers 'The Darkness Reigns' is the first book in 'The Ravens Mark' series, a fast-paced urban fantasy with grimdark elements. The story follows a young woman who discovers she is descended from...

A compelling urban fantasy BL where a young man with a unique magical ability is forced to work with a mysterious and powerful mage. The story blends action, romance, and intriguing world-building. Th...

Set in the sprawling, perpetually twilight Obsidian City, Gears of the Obsidian City introduces Detective Silas Grey, a man haunted by his past and reliant on clockwork enhancements. He investigates a...

Cassandra Clare's 'City of Bones' kicks off 'The Mortal Instruments' series, introducing readers to Clary Fray, who discovers she's a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid tasked with hunting demons. The...

Set in an alternate present where humans and orcs coexist, 'Bright' follows a human police officer partnered with an orc as they uncover a dangerous conspiracy involving a powerful magical artifact. W...

The Silent Pact by Lyra Thorne is an urban fantasy novel blending supernatural elements with a police procedural. The story follows a detective with hidden powers as she investigates a series of myste...

The Bone Orchard by Lyra Blackwood is a gritty urban fantasy novel featuring a supernatural detective investigating a series of bizarre murders in a rain-soaked city. Blackwoods writing is sharp and w...

In present times, Gods and Demons coexist together with Humans after the door between each of these worlds had opened. Tsuchimi Rin is a normal young high school student attending Verbena Academy, spe...

In the midst of the Fifth Holy Grail War, Caster sets her plans into motion, beginning with the capture of Shirou's Servant Saber. With the witch growing ever more powerful, Rin and Archer determine s...

In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met,...

Lucifer follows the Devil, who grows bored of Hell and moves to Los Angeles to run a nightclub and help the police solve crimes. The show is a lighthearted, character-driven urban fantasy that balance...

The Hero of Ages concludes the Mistborn trilogy, revealing the true nature of the Lord Ruler and the origins of the deep magic. The story expands beyond Scadrial, exploring the history of the Cosmere....

The Veiled Kingdom blends urban fantasy with supernatural horror, set in a modern city concealing a hidden realm of ancient beings and dark secrets. A private investigator, haunted by his past, is dra...

Angelica sends Chise some magic supplies including a present. The present turns out to be a book Chise read in her childhood. Elias asks Chise to tell him the story behind the book. Chise tells him ab...

In the American city of Snowfield, a new Holy Grail War is about to erupt. Such ruthless confrontations pit against each other magic experts known as magi, who ascend to the status of Master by summon...

Bright is an urban fantasy action movie set in an alternate present where humans, orcs, and elves coexist. It follows a human cop and his orc partner as they protect a powerful artifact from dangerous...

Shadowhunters follows Clary Fray, who discovers she is a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid who hunts demons. The shows action sequences, fantasy elements, and romantic storylines appeal to a younger...

The Red Notice, a 2016 thriller, revolves around a special task force that investigates cases involving supernatural phenomena marked with a red notice. The drama blends police procedural elements wit...

City of Titans explores a world where superheroes are commonplace, but a dark conspiracy lurks beneath the surface. The series features a complex and expansive world with a vast cast of characters. Th...

"Dear Mom and Dad, it's already been a year since I left home. Don't worry- I'm doing great! I can take care of myself now. And I've learned to take care of others, too. Before, I never could have ima...

Balam, Spring introduces a unique blend of Mexican folklore and urban fantasy, following a vampire detective in Mexico City. Haross writing is atmospheric and evocative, creating a vivid portrayal of...

Ao no Exorcist follows Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers he is the son of Satan and decides to become an exorcist. The series combines action-packed battles with a compelling narrative exploring t...

Long ago, all humans lived beneath the sea. However, some people preferred the surface and abandoned living underwater permanently. As a consequence, they were stripped of their god-given protection c...

On a solemn night in July 1998, teenager Fujino Asagami is mercilessly raped by a street gang in a dilapidated bar. No matter what physical or sexual abuse they deal, however, the girl regards her cap...

In Fuyuki City, a long-lived ritual involving battles between seven magi and their servants is taking place. This ritual is known as the Holy Grail War and it promises to grant the victor any wish. Wi...

The Holy Grail War: a violent battle between mages in which seven masters and their summoned servants fight for the Holy Grail, a magical artifact that can grant the victor any wish. Nearly 10 years a...

The Daihasei Festival has begun, and that of course means that Tokiwadai Middle School—a prestigious all-girls' middle school—is competing too. Despite the participation of the "Ace of Tokiwadai," Mik...

Vanitas and Noé Archiviste head out to the town of Gévaudan in search of the "Beast," an enormous wolf-like creature that has slaughtered hundreds of people. Suspecting that the Beast is a curse-beari...

Scott Lynch introduces the Gentleman Bastards, a group of con artists operating in the Venice-inspired city of Camorr. Locke Lamora, their leader, is a master of disguise and deception. This book is a...

Rowan Sterlings 'The Gilded Cage of Avalon' reimagines Arthurian legend in a modern setting, where a secret society protects the remnants of Avalon. A young woman discovers she is descended from a leg...