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A year has passed since "The Black Rebellion" and the remaining Black Knights have vanished into the shadows, their leader and figurehead, Zero, executed by the Britannian Empire. Area 11 is once more squirming under the Emperor's oppressive heel as the Britannian armies concentrate their attacks on the European front. But for the Britannians living in Area 11, life is back to normal. On one such normal day, a Britannian student, skipping his classes in the Ashford Academy, sneaks out to gamble on his chess play. But unknown to this young man, several forces are eying him from the shadows, for soon, he will experience a shocking encounter with his own obscured past, and the masked rebel mastermind Zero will return.

Rin Asogi may look like an ordinary office lady on the outside but she is actually a private investigator taking on any jobs, from finding a stray cat to infiltrating a high-security corporate lab. What’s more, she appears literally indestructible, supernaturally healing any injuries and mutilations. Together with her partner Mimi, Rin delves into the darkest secrets of the society but the ones she hides herself are by far more sinister…

For normal people, getting stabbed to death would constitute the end of the road. For Rin Asogi, it's a mere inconvenience. Rin is immortal, a nice perk to have when you're a private detective constantly finding yourself in dangerous situations. Rin has eaten a "time fruit": a fruit from the guardian tree Yggdrasil, which, when consumed by a woman, makes her unable to die. Rin's immortality doesn't stop others from trying to kill her, of course; over her long lifetime she has been shot at, cut up, maimed, tortured, and suffered countless other violent deaths. This time, it's different. The year 1990 sparks the beginning of a series of events in Rin's life that sends her spiraling toward her fate. Someone is hunting down immortal women like Rin, and Rin's life may be in actual danger. Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi spans 65 years in Rin's life, during which she watches those around her get old while she herself remains unchanged. Higher forces are after her, and Rin must use every means at her disposal—or her next death may just be her last. And it all begins when she goes searching for a lost cat, but finds the amnesiac Koki Maeno instead...

Fireball is a sci-fi and comedy anime series that features a cast of robots who live and work on a space station. The series follows the robots as they go about their daily lives and routines, and focuses on their interactions with each other, as well as their various adventures and misadventures. One of the standout elements of Fireball is its humor, which is often wacky and absurd, and appeals to a wide range of audiences. The character designs are also memorable and quirky, adding to the overall lighthearted tone of the series. In terms of storytelling and plot, Fireball is more focused on delivering humor and gags, rather than a complex narrative. However, this does not mean that it is lacking in depth or substance. The show touches on themes of friendship, teamwork, and finding one's purpose in life, and these moments are often delivered in a charming and heartfelt way. Overall, if you're looking for a fun and lighthearted anime with a lot of humor, then Fireball is definitely worth checking out. Its unique and quirky cast of characters and its absurdist humor set it apart from other anime in its genre. Fireball takes place during the war between humans and robots. There is no real story, just individual episode skits.