Series by 荒川弘

In a world where alchemy is a powerful science, brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric break the ultimate taboo—attempting to resurrect their mother—resulting in Edward losing his arm and leg, and Alphonse's soul being bound to a suit of armor. Determined to restore their bodies, Edward becomes a State Alchemist, wielding his skills to uncover the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone. Their journey leads them into a web of political intrigue, military conspiracies, and encounters with homunculi, powerful beings tied to a shadowy master. As they face moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices, the brothers learn the true cost of power and the meaning of family.

Yuugo Hachiken, a city boy overwhelmed by academic pressure, enrolls in Ooezo Agricultural High School in Hokkaido, hoping for an easier life away from exams. But the rural school's demanding farm work—milking cows, plowing fields, and raising livestock—quickly shatters his expectations. Surrounded by classmates with dreams of inheriting family farms or pursuing agricultural careers, Yuugo, who lacks a clear goal, begins to question his purpose. Through sweat, laughter, and unexpected friendships, especially with Aki Mikage, a horse-loving girl, Yuugo discovers the challenges and joys of farm life, finding his own path amidst the cycles of nature.

In a world where some humans command paired supernatural beings, twins Yuru and Asa are tied to a powerful birthright. Yuru lives quietly in an isolated mountain village, hunting and foraging near two stone guardians. Asa is said to perform a mysterious duty while confined inside the village. The calm ends when the village comes under attack and Yuru is forced away from home. The guardian statues join the fight, revealing that Yuru can command the beings connected to his birthright.