In Himawari!!, a girl wants to be a ninja and respected 'Ichikawa Raiso' as her master.
In Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight, schools are being closed down due to the sheer lack of students available to teach.
In Les Misérables, Cosette is traveling with her mother Fantine, who is trying to find a job and a place to live.
In Deltora Quest, Lief spends his time roaming the streets, tempting and dodging trouble.
In Koi Suru Tenshi Angelique, Angelique has been chosen by the current Queen as one of two candidates to become the next Queen.
In Saint October, Kotono is a member of a detective agency, due to her young age, she is working harder than anyone.
In Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora, Kuu enjoys school life in the giant city Academia, which is thought of as a symbol of recovery for humanity.
In Spider Riders, Hunter is suddenly transported into the fantastic subterranean world of Arachna.
Afro Samurai can’t quite claim credit as being the first samurai/hip-hop crossover. That honor may go to Samurai Champloo.
In Black Blood Brothers, during the Hong Kong Crusade, an Old Blood vampire fought and conquered.