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** Four Emperors Saga: The Straw Hats sail straight into a war against some of their most powerful opponents ever, while the aforementioned upended status quo is [[NothingIsTheSameAnymore completely wrecked]].
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** Four Emperors Whole Cake Island Saga: The Straw Hats go up against Big Mom as they try to rescue Sanji from his BigScrewedUpFamily.
** Land of Wano Saga: The Straw Hats sail straight into a war against some of their most powerful opponents ever, while the aforementioned upended status quo is [[NothingIsTheSameAnymore completely wrecked]].
** Land of Wano Saga: The Straw Hats sail straight into a war against some of their most powerful opponents ever, while the aforementioned upended status quo is [[NothingIsTheSameAnymore completely wrecked]].
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A Story Arc (arc as in "over-arching storyline") is a sequence of series installments, TV episodes, comic issues, or a certain period of time in a VideoGame that puts characters through their paces in response to a single impetus; basically, an ongoing storyline. This can be a few episodes, an [[LayoutOfASeason entire season]], or even the [[MythArc focus of the entire series]].
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A Story Arc (arc as in "over-arching "overarching storyline") is a sequence of series installments, TV episodes, comic issues, or a certain period of time in a VideoGame that puts characters through their paces in response to a single impetus; basically, an ongoing storyline. This can be a few episodes, an [[LayoutOfASeason an entire season]], or even the [[MythArc the focus of the entire series]].
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Writers may decide to use a stand-alone episode to [[BreatherEpisode lighten the mood]] during a dark arc, or to [[ADayInTheLimelight feature a character not involved in the arc.]]
Episodes that form a story arc cannot be run out of order, or at least they ''shouldn't'' be. Not that this always stops networks or syndicators from doing so.
Episodes that form a story arc cannot be run out of order, or at least they ''shouldn't'' be. Not that this always stops networks or syndicators from doing so.
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Writers may decide to use a stand-alone episode to [[BreatherEpisode lighten the mood]] during a dark arc, or to [[ADayInTheLimelight feature a character not involved in the arc.]]
arc]].
Episodes that form astory arc Story Arc cannot be run out of order, or at least they ''shouldn't'' be. Not that this always stops networks or syndicators from doing so.
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** The whole series can be fit into a series of arcs: Beginning (''Zero'', ''1''), the Fall of Raccoon City (''2'', ''3'', and both ''Outbreak'' games), the Fall of Umbrella (''Code Veronica'', ''Survivor'', ''Dead Aim'', and the last scenario of ''Umbrella Chronicles''), the Fall of Wesker (''4'' and ''5''), the FBC Interludes (''Revelations'' and ''Revelations 2''), and the Family (''6'' and ongoing)
* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'':
** ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2 Sonic 2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic 3]]'', and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic & Knuckles]]'' were also part of an arc called the "Death Egg Saga", as the games deal with Sonic's attempts to stop Dr. Eggman from launching the Death Egg. ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog4'' is a continuation of the "Death Egg Saga", since Eggman launches the Death Egg mk II in ''Episode II''.
* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'':
** ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2 Sonic 2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic 3]]'', and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic & Knuckles]]'' were also part of an arc called the "Death Egg Saga", as the games deal with Sonic's attempts to stop Dr. Eggman from launching the Death Egg. ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog4'' is a continuation of the "Death Egg Saga", since Eggman launches the Death Egg mk II in ''Episode II''.
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** The whole series can be fit into a series of arcs: Beginning (''Zero'', ''1''), the Fall of Raccoon City (''2'', ''3'', and both ''Outbreak'' games), the Fall of Umbrella (''Code (''Code: Veronica'', ''Survivor'', ''Dead Aim'', and the last scenario of ''Umbrella Chronicles''), the Fall of Wesker (''4'' and ''5''), the FBC Interludes (''Revelations'' and ''Revelations 2''), and the Family (''6'' and ongoing)
ongoing).
*''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'':
''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'':
** ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2 Sonic 2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic 3]]'', and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic & Knuckles]]'' were also part of an arc called the "Death Egg Saga", as the games deal with Sonic's attempts to stop Dr. Eggman from launching the Death Egg. ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog4'' is a continuation of the "Death Egg Saga", since Eggman launches the Death Eggmk mk. II in ''Episode II''.
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** ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2 Sonic 2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic 3]]'', and ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic & Knuckles]]'' were also part of an arc called the "Death Egg Saga", as the games deal with Sonic's attempts to stop Dr. Eggman from launching the Death Egg. ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog4'' is a continuation of the "Death Egg Saga", since Eggman launches the Death Egg
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** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters94 '94]]'' was a standalone title meant to kick off this MascotFighter, but is now commonly referred to as "The [[StarterVillain Rugal]] Saga." ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters95 '95]]'' simultaneously ends this story with [[BloodKnight Rugal's]] KarmicDeath via SuperpowerMeltdown and begins "The {{Orochi}} Saga", which climaxes in ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters97 '97]]'' when [[TheHero Kyo Kusanagi]] [[MegatonPunch literally]] [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu punches out Orochi]] with help from [[TheRival Iori Yagami]] and [[BarrierMaiden Chizuru Kagura]].
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters99 '99]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2000 -]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2001 2001]]'' was "The [[NebulousEvilOrganisation NESTS]] Chronicles", chronicling an evil cartel's [[TakeOverTheWorld plans for world domination]] using the DNA of a captured Kyo to create human bioweapons. One of these "Kyo clones" [[note]][[CloningBlues "clones"]] in this case referring to [[CloneByConversion regular humans injected with the DNA of another person]]; there ''are'' [[OpeningACanOfClones more traditional clones]] in the series, but most adhere to the former definition[[/note]] is [[AntiHeroSubstitute K']], a [[TheStoic stoic]] KnightInSourArmor who ends NESTS' ambitions by defeating their top-ranked executives.
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters99 '99]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2000 -]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2001 2001]]'' was "The [[NebulousEvilOrganisation NESTS]] Chronicles", chronicling an evil cartel's [[TakeOverTheWorld plans for world domination]] using the DNA of a captured Kyo to create human bioweapons. One of these "Kyo clones" [[note]][[CloningBlues "clones"]] in this case referring to [[CloneByConversion regular humans injected with the DNA of another person]]; there ''are'' [[OpeningACanOfClones more traditional clones]] in the series, but most adhere to the former definition[[/note]] is [[AntiHeroSubstitute K']], a [[TheStoic stoic]] KnightInSourArmor who ends NESTS' ambitions by defeating their top-ranked executives.
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** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters94 '94]]'' was a standalone title meant to kick off this MascotFighter, but is now commonly referred to as "The [[StarterVillain Rugal]] Saga." "[[labelnote:*]]Something of a NonindicativeName depending on whether you count this "saga" as consisting of one game or two.[[/labelnote]] ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters95 '95]]'' simultaneously ends this story with [[BloodKnight Rugal's]] KarmicDeath via SuperpowerMeltdown and begins "The {{Orochi}} Saga", which climaxes in ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters97 '97]]'' when [[TheHero Kyo Kusanagi]] [[MegatonPunch literally]] [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu punches out Orochi]] with help from [[TheRival Iori Yagami]] and [[BarrierMaiden Chizuru Kagura]].
Kagura]]. (Note that, due to what's mentioned previously in regards to Rugal, ''[[CompilationRerelease The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga]]'' treats ''[='94=]'' as part of The Orochi Saga as opposed to excluding it.)
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters99 '99]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2000 -]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2001 2001]]'' was "The [[NebulousEvilOrganisation NESTS]] Chronicles",chronicling focusing on an evil cartel's [[TakeOverTheWorld plans for world domination]] using the DNA of a captured Kyo to create human bioweapons. One of these "Kyo clones" [[note]][[CloningBlues clones"[[labelnote:*]][[CloningBlues "clones"]] in this case referring to [[CloneByConversion regular humans injected with the DNA of another person]]; there ''are'' [[OpeningACanOfClones more traditional clones]] in the series, but most adhere to the former definition[[/note]] definition[[/labelnote]] is [[AntiHeroSubstitute K']], a [[TheStoic stoic]] KnightInSourArmor who ends NESTS' ambitions by defeating their top-ranked executives.
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters99 '99]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2000 -]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2001 2001]]'' was "The [[NebulousEvilOrganisation NESTS]] Chronicles",
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* ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1'' has four story arcs. The first one is the Xord arc, where the heroes first leave their attacked hometown and have their first encounter with a talking Face Mechon. The second arc, the Prison Island arc, continues their search for Metal Face, the Mechon that destroyed their hometown, climaxing with a battle at the titular Prison Island. The third is the Egil arc, when the heroes infiltrate Mechonis to fight against Egil, the leader of the Mechon. After the Mechonis Core event, the final arc is the [[spoiler:Zanza]] arc, where [[spoiler:the Monado[=/=]Zanza takes over Bionis and threatens to destroy everything]].
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* ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1'' has four story arcs. The first one is the Xord arc, where the heroes first leave their attacked hometown and have their first encounter with a talking Face Mechon. The second arc, the Prison Island arc, continues their search for Metal Face, the Mechon that destroyed their hometown, climaxing with a battle at the titular Prison Island. The third is the Egil arc, when the heroes infiltrate Mechonis to fight against Egil, the leader of the Mechon. After the Mechonis Core event, the final arc is the [[spoiler:Zanza]] arc, where [[spoiler:the Monado[=/=]Zanza Monado/Zanza takes over Bionis and threatens to destroy everything]].
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* The ''Franchise/SilentHill'' series has the Harry Mason / Alessa Gillespie story arc in ''VideoGame/SilentHill1'', ''3'', and ''Origins'' (a {{prequel}}).
* In ''VideoGame/{{Earthbound}}'', the game has two main goals: Enhance Ness's power by finding eight melodies and shattering a "nightmare rock," then defeat [[BigBad Giygas]]. However, Giygas causes many sub-plots that break into two major story arcs. The first is the Eagleland arc, which has four sub-arcs and mainly deals with the illusion device known as the Mani Mani Statue and the growing threat of one of its victims, [[spoiler: Pokey/Porky Minch.]] After destroying the Mani Mani Statue and the Clumsy Robot, the bodyguard of the Statue's last victim Geldegarde Monotoli, there is a small interlude involving obtaining the fourth melody which leads to the Summers-Scaraba-Deep Darkness arc, involving the mysteries presented about a pyramid in Scaraba and a swamp called Deep Darkness, which is revealed to guard the last two melodies. After all eight melodies are gathered, one small, last story arc begins: the completion of the original two goals given, which is accomplished by defeating Ness's Nightmare inside his mind and then defeating Giygas [[spoiler: and Porky]] after travelling to the past.
* In ''VideoGame/{{Earthbound}}'', the game has two main goals: Enhance Ness's power by finding eight melodies and shattering a "nightmare rock," then defeat [[BigBad Giygas]]. However, Giygas causes many sub-plots that break into two major story arcs. The first is the Eagleland arc, which has four sub-arcs and mainly deals with the illusion device known as the Mani Mani Statue and the growing threat of one of its victims, [[spoiler: Pokey/Porky Minch.]] After destroying the Mani Mani Statue and the Clumsy Robot, the bodyguard of the Statue's last victim Geldegarde Monotoli, there is a small interlude involving obtaining the fourth melody which leads to the Summers-Scaraba-Deep Darkness arc, involving the mysteries presented about a pyramid in Scaraba and a swamp called Deep Darkness, which is revealed to guard the last two melodies. After all eight melodies are gathered, one small, last story arc begins: the completion of the original two goals given, which is accomplished by defeating Ness's Nightmare inside his mind and then defeating Giygas [[spoiler: and Porky]] after travelling to the past.
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* The ''Franchise/SilentHill'' series has the Harry Mason / Alessa Mason/Alessa Gillespie story arc in ''VideoGame/SilentHill1'', ''3'', and ''Origins'' (a {{prequel}}).
* In''VideoGame/{{Earthbound}}'', ''VideoGame/{{EarthBound|1994}}'', the game has two main goals: Enhance Ness's power by finding eight melodies and shattering a "nightmare rock," then defeat [[BigBad Giygas]]. However, Giygas causes many sub-plots that break into two major story arcs. The first is the Eagleland arc, which has four sub-arcs and mainly deals with the illusion device known as the Mani Mani Statue and the growing threat of one of its victims, [[spoiler: Pokey/Porky Minch.]] After destroying the Mani Mani Statue and the Clumsy Robot, the bodyguard of the Statue's last victim Geldegarde Monotoli, there is a small interlude involving obtaining the fourth melody which leads to the Summers-Scaraba-Deep Darkness arc, involving the mysteries presented about a pyramid in Scaraba and a swamp called Deep Darkness, which is revealed to guard the last two melodies. After all eight melodies are gathered, one small, last story arc begins: the completion of the original two goals given, which is accomplished by defeating Ness's Nightmare inside his mind and then defeating Giygas [[spoiler: and Porky]] after travelling to the past.
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** The third and current arc, spanning Issues #33-#50 and the ''Bad Guys'' and ''Imposter Syndrome'' miniseries, features Sonic and co. tying up some loose ends as the world rebuilds from the Zombot Apocalypse. Meanwhile, in the wake of his fallout with Eggman in Issue #25, [[TheStarscream Starline]] creates his own villainous faction and plots to surpass his former idol.
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** The third and current arc, spanning Issues #33-#50 #33-#44 and the ''Bad Guys'' miniseries, has the heroes tying up loose ends as the world rebuilds from the Zombot Apocalypse, while Sonic's new ally Belle seeks her long-lost creator. Meanwhile, [[spoiler:after his fallout with Eggman over the Metal Virus, Starline launches his own bid to TakeOverTheWorld and surpass his former idol]].
** The fourth arc, starting from Issue #45 and including the ''Imposter Syndrome'' miniseries,features Sonic introduces newcomer villains Surge and co. tying up some loose ends as Kit, [[spoiler:the former of whom pursues a vendetta against the world rebuilds from the Zombot Apocalypse. Meanwhile, in the wake of his fallout with after Starline's coup d'etat against Eggman in Issue #25, [[TheStarscream Starline]] creates his own villainous faction and plots to surpass his former idol.fails]].
** The fourth arc, starting from Issue #45 and including the ''Imposter Syndrome'' miniseries,
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* In ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'', the game is neatly divided into three story arcs: The Orochi story arc regarding the release of Orochi and the terror he tries to release upon the world, the Capital Arc regarding a strange mist covering the capital and the threats of the Water Dragon terrorizing the seas and the Dark Lord that seems to be the mastermind behind everything, and the Kamui Arc, which takes place on the northern, frozen mountains of Nippon. Several mini-arcs take place as different plot points are solved so there's nothing undisclosed by the end of the story: The backstory of Issun and his hometown, the threat of two twin demons in the shape of mechanical owls that plan to freeze the land of Kamui over, the true backstory of the first arc and, finally, the appearance of TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon and every aspect related to it (its origin, the fate of its former inhabitants, and the nature of the TrueFinalBoss in the form of [[spoiler:Yami, the Lord of Darkness]]).
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* In ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'', the ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'': The game is neatly divided into three story arcs: The Orochi story arc arc, regarding the release of Orochi and the terror he tries to release upon the world, world; the Capital Arc regarding a strange mist covering the capital and the threats of the Water Dragon terrorizing the seas and the Dark Lord that seems to be the mastermind behind everything, everything; and the Kamui Arc, which takes place on the northern, frozen mountains of Nippon. Several mini-arcs take place as different plot points are solved so there's nothing undisclosed by the end of the story: The backstory of Issun and his hometown, the threat of two twin demons in the shape of mechanical owls that plan to freeze the land of Kamui over, the true backstory of the first arc and, finally, the appearance of TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon and every aspect related to it (its origin, the fate of its former inhabitants, and the nature of the TrueFinalBoss GreaterScopeVillain in the form of [[spoiler:Yami, the Lord of Darkness]]).
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* ''Fanfic/NoChanceForFate'' is divided into smaller arcs, each of which has a theme or goal (chapter numbering corresponds to the numbering in the story, not what ff.net does):
** Chapter 1 - 4, "Life in Minato Ward": [[spoiler:No actual villain activity, it mainly revolves around Ranma getting used to no longer living on the road and Ami helping him with school. Has cameos from future cast members and mainly serves to introduce the setting.]]
** Chapter 5 - 8, "So you want to be a Hero?": [[spoiler: The Dark Kingdom starts its attacks, Jadeite is the villain and his schemes closely mirror canon. Ranma gets drawn into the battle when the Senshi start to become active and he decides to stand by their side.]]
** Chapter 9 - 16, "The Battle for Energy": [[spoiler: Nephrite takes over after Jadeite falls into disgrace, but doesn't prove any more effective, while the Senshi team is now complete and starts training. In the end, Nephrite is imprisoned by Beryl and Jadeite manages to secure the needed energy.]]
** Chapter 17 - 22, "The Silver Crystal": [[spoiler: The hunt for the Rainbow Crystals, and in the end, the Silver Crystal, begins. In the end, a big confrontation with the Dark Kingdom reveals not only the Moon Princess but also another surprise.]]
** Chapter 23 - 25, "Interlude": [[spoiler: Everyone recovers while the Dark Kingdom licks its wounds. However, new threats already loom when after various trouble, the Death Busters make their first move.]]
** Chapter 26 - 32, "Double the Evil": [[spoiler: The Death Busters enter the scene, making everything way more complicated. Then things really escalate when the Dark Kingdom awakens Nehellenia early, forcing the Senshi to face their own nightmares.]]
** Chapter 33 - 36, "Riddle of the Old Kingdom": [[spoiler: The Senshi are embarking on a quest to solve the riddle of the old Earth Kingom to find the entrance to Elysion and thus Mamoru's Golden Crystal. Their enemies are not idle, however.]]
** Chapter 37 - 41, "Prelude to the Storm": [[spoiler: After the recovery of the Golden Crystal, unknown to the Senshi things move towards a final confrontation. They don't know the new omnicidal stance towards the world by the Phoenix Tribe starts the countdown.]]
** Chapter 42 - 47, "Battle for the World": [[spoiler: The final battles begin, as both Pharaoh 90 and Queen Metallica make their moves at the same time, turning all of Tokyo into a war zone. The fate of the earth hangs in the balance as the Senshi and their allies prepare for the fight of their lives.]]
** Chapter 1 - 4, "Life in Minato Ward": [[spoiler:No actual villain activity, it mainly revolves around Ranma getting used to no longer living on the road and Ami helping him with school. Has cameos from future cast members and mainly serves to introduce the setting.]]
** Chapter 5 - 8, "So you want to be a Hero?": [[spoiler: The Dark Kingdom starts its attacks, Jadeite is the villain and his schemes closely mirror canon. Ranma gets drawn into the battle when the Senshi start to become active and he decides to stand by their side.]]
** Chapter 9 - 16, "The Battle for Energy": [[spoiler: Nephrite takes over after Jadeite falls into disgrace, but doesn't prove any more effective, while the Senshi team is now complete and starts training. In the end, Nephrite is imprisoned by Beryl and Jadeite manages to secure the needed energy.]]
** Chapter 17 - 22, "The Silver Crystal": [[spoiler: The hunt for the Rainbow Crystals, and in the end, the Silver Crystal, begins. In the end, a big confrontation with the Dark Kingdom reveals not only the Moon Princess but also another surprise.]]
** Chapter 23 - 25, "Interlude": [[spoiler: Everyone recovers while the Dark Kingdom licks its wounds. However, new threats already loom when after various trouble, the Death Busters make their first move.]]
** Chapter 26 - 32, "Double the Evil": [[spoiler: The Death Busters enter the scene, making everything way more complicated. Then things really escalate when the Dark Kingdom awakens Nehellenia early, forcing the Senshi to face their own nightmares.]]
** Chapter 33 - 36, "Riddle of the Old Kingdom": [[spoiler: The Senshi are embarking on a quest to solve the riddle of the old Earth Kingom to find the entrance to Elysion and thus Mamoru's Golden Crystal. Their enemies are not idle, however.]]
** Chapter 37 - 41, "Prelude to the Storm": [[spoiler: After the recovery of the Golden Crystal, unknown to the Senshi things move towards a final confrontation. They don't know the new omnicidal stance towards the world by the Phoenix Tribe starts the countdown.]]
** Chapter 42 - 47, "Battle for the World": [[spoiler: The final battles begin, as both Pharaoh 90 and Queen Metallica make their moves at the same time, turning all of Tokyo into a war zone. The fate of the earth hangs in the balance as the Senshi and their allies prepare for the fight of their lives.]]
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* While most ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' games have a single story through the quests and rank chapters, the G expansions (''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter2004 Monster Hunter G]]'' / ''Freedom'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterFreedom2 Freedom Unite]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter3Tri 3 Ultimate]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter4 4 Ultimate]]'', ''Generations Ultimate'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterMonsterHunterWorld Iceborne]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise Sunbreak]]'') have at least two: The original story of the games they're expanding upon, and their own arc that is spanned through the added High Rank quests. For example, ''3 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''Tri'' about finding and defeating Lagiacrus to get rid of the earthquakes (and later Ceadeus when it is revealed to be the true responsible), then continues with the quest for the Ultimate Mask and how to give back its power; ''4 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''4'' about chasing Gore Magala and stopping its spread of the Frenzy Virus (for which Gore's evolved form, Shagaru Magala, has to be defeated as well), then adds the new story of Dundorma and its hunters continuously stopping the attacks of Kushala Daora. And so on.
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* While most ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' games have a single story through the quests and rank chapters, the G expansions (''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter2004 Monster Hunter G]]'' / ''Freedom'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterFreedom2 Freedom Unite]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter3Tri 3 Ultimate]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter4 4 Ultimate]]'', ''Generations Ultimate'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterMonsterHunterWorld ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterGenerations Generations Ultimate]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterWorld Iceborne]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise Sunbreak]]'') have at least two: The original story of the games they're expanding upon, and their own arc that is spanned through the added High Rank quests. For example, ''3 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''Tri'' about finding and defeating Lagiacrus to get rid of the earthquakes (and later Ceadeus when it is revealed to be the true responsible), then continues with the quest for the Ultimate Mask and how to give back its power; ''4 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''4'' about chasing Gore Magala and stopping its spread of the Frenzy Virus (for which Gore's evolved form, Shagaru Magala, has to be defeated as well), then adds the new story of Dundorma and its hunters continuously stopping the attacks of Kushala Daora. And so on.
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* The chronology of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' is divided into four arcs: The original story where Samus storms the base of the Space Pirates in Zebes (''VideoGame/{{Metroid 1}}'' / ''[[VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission Zero Mission]]''), the Phazon incident (the ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy'' sub-series), the story where Samus has to exterminate all Metroids except the one she spared and then rescue it from the Pirates (''[[VideoGame/MetroidIIReturnOfSamus Return of Samus]]'' / ''[[VideoGame/MetroidSamusReturns Samus Returns]]'' and ''VideoGame/SuperMetroid''), and the story telling the consequences of the Metroids' near-extinction plus the dubious ethics of the Galactic Federation (''[[VideoGame/MetroidOtherM Other M]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MetroidFusion Fusion]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MetroidDread Dread]]'').
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* The chronology of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' is divided into four arcs: The original story where Samus storms the base of the Space Pirates in Zebes (''VideoGame/{{Metroid 1}}'' / ''[[VideoGame/MetroidZeroMission Zero Mission]]''), the Phazon incident (the ''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy'' sub-series), the story where Samus has to exterminate all Metroids except the one she spared and then rescue it from the Pirates (''[[VideoGame/MetroidIIReturnOfSamus Return of Samus]]'' / ''[[VideoGame/MetroidSamusReturns Samus Returns]]'' and ''VideoGame/SuperMetroid''), and the story telling the consequences of the Metroids' near-extinction plus the dubious ethics of the Galactic Federation and even those of the Chozo (''[[VideoGame/MetroidOtherM Other M]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MetroidFusion Fusion]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MetroidDread Dread]]'').
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* ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'' is quite notable in the sense that each story arc is a self-contained story in an overarching continuity, which helps prevent ContinuityLockout in this rather [[LongRunner lengthy]] series. The arcs are: Phantom Blood (5 volumes; 9 episodes), Battle Tendency (8 volumes; 17 episodes), Stardust Crusaders (17 volumes; 48 episodes), Diamond is Unbreakable (19 volumes; 39 episodes), Vento Aureo (17 volumes; 39 episodes with 3 {{Recap Episode}}s in between), Stone Ocean (17 volumes), Steel Ball Run (24 volumes, currently the longest in the series), and [=JoJolion=] (ongoing).
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* ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'' is quite notable in the sense that each story arc is a self-contained story in an overarching continuity, which helps prevent ContinuityLockout in this rather [[LongRunner lengthy]] series. The arcs are: Phantom Blood (5 volumes; 9 episodes), Battle Tendency (8 volumes; 17 episodes), Stardust Crusaders (17 volumes; 48 episodes), Diamond is Unbreakable (19 volumes; 39 episodes), Vento Aureo (17 volumes; 39 episodes with 3 {{Recap Episode}}s in between), Stone Ocean (17 volumes), Steel Ball Run (24 volumes), and [=JoJolion=] (27 volumes, currently the longest in the series), and [=JoJolion=] (ongoing).series as of 2022).
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* ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' had multiple story arcs each involving a single location or a set of themes. These were in turn divided up into chapters, each one (mostly) representing a single year of the toyline.
** BIONICLE Chronicles/The Mata Nui Saga:
*** 2001: ''The Coming of the Toa'' (also known as ''The Rahi War'')
*** 2002: ''The Bohrok War''
*** 2003: ''The Bohrok-Kal Strike'' and ''The Mask of Light''
** ''[[WholeEpisodeFlashback BIONICLE Adventures/The Metru Nui Saga]]'':
*** 2004: ''The City of Legends''
*** 2005: ''The Web of Shadows''
** BIONICLE Legends/The Ignition Trilogy
*** 2006: ''The Island of Doom''
*** 2007: ''The Sea of Darkness''
*** 2008: ''The Heart of the Universe''
** BIONICLE Glatorian
*** 2009: ''The Legend Reborn''
*** 2010: ''Journey's End''
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* ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' had multiple story arcs each involving a single location or a set of themes. These were in turn divided up into chapters, each one (mostly) representing a single year of the toyline.
** BIONICLE Chronicles/The Mata Nui Saga:
*** 2001: ''The Coming of the Toa'' (also known as ''The Rahi War'')
*** 2002: ''The Bohrok War''
*** 2003: ''The Bohrok-Kal Strike'' and ''The Mask of Light''
** ''[[WholeEpisodeFlashback BIONICLE Adventures/The Metru Nui Saga]]'':
*** 2004: ''The City of Legends''
*** 2005: ''The Web of Shadows''
** BIONICLE Legends/The Ignition Trilogy
*** 2006: ''The Island of Doom''
*** 2007: ''The Sea of Darkness''
*** 2008: ''The Heart of the Universe''
** BIONICLE Glatorian
*** 2009: ''The Legend Reborn''
*** 2010: ''Journey's End''
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* The ''VideoGame/PunchOut'' fanfic ''Fanfic/MaFille'' and its SequelSeries ''Shining and Sweet'' have a few arcs:
** Near the end of ''Ma Fille'' is the Aran Ryan arc, which is about the initiation of both Aran Ryan and [[spoiler:Glass Joe's daughter, Katrina/Chaton Cheri]] into the WVBA.
** Early on in ''Shining and Sweet'' is the Take Back the Belt arc, where the champion of a rival boxing league takes the WVBA World Championship belt, and the WVBA boxers have to get it back. This arc is notable for featuring Von Kaiser's last fight before retirement, as well as introducing Aran Ryan's [[TheGhost previously unseen]] sister, Brigit/Dust Bunny.
** ''Shining and Sweet'' also has the Glass Kitten/Tiger Quest arc, two arcs that happen back-to-back with one another. The Glass Kitten arc begins when [[spoiler:Katrina/Chaton Cheri]] agrees to take her father's place in a series of matches after he falls sick with a mysterious illness, and the Tiger Quest arc follows Great Tiger on his quest to find a final cure after [[spoiler:Joe [[TakenForGranite succumbs to the illness]].]]
** Near the end of ''Ma Fille'' is the Aran Ryan arc, which is about the initiation of both Aran Ryan and [[spoiler:Glass Joe's daughter, Katrina/Chaton Cheri]] into the WVBA.
** Early on in ''Shining and Sweet'' is the Take Back the Belt arc, where the champion of a rival boxing league takes the WVBA World Championship belt, and the WVBA boxers have to get it back. This arc is notable for featuring Von Kaiser's last fight before retirement, as well as introducing Aran Ryan's [[TheGhost previously unseen]] sister, Brigit/Dust Bunny.
** ''Shining and Sweet'' also has the Glass Kitten/Tiger Quest arc, two arcs that happen back-to-back with one another. The Glass Kitten arc begins when [[spoiler:Katrina/Chaton Cheri]] agrees to take her father's place in a series of matches after he falls sick with a mysterious illness, and the Tiger Quest arc follows Great Tiger on his quest to find a final cure after [[spoiler:Joe [[TakenForGranite succumbs to the illness]].]]
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* ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters'' splits up its [[VideoGameLongRunners ongoing]], [[ContinuityCreep sometimes confusing]] plot into arcs, each with [[CommutingOnABus rotating]] [[TheProtagonist protagonist]] duties. ''[='94=]'' was a stand-alone title meant to kick off this MascotFighter, but is now commonly referred to as "The [[StarterVillain Rugal]] Saga." ''[='95=]'' simultaneously ends this story with [[BloodKnight Rugal's]] KarmicDeath via SuperpowerMeltdown and begins "The {{Orochi}} Saga", which climaxes in ''[='97=]'' when [[TheHero Kyo Kusanagi]] [[MegatonPunch literally]] [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu punches out Orochi]] with help from [[TheRival Iori Yagami]] and [[BarrierMaiden Chizuru Kagura]]. ''[='99=]''-''2001'' was "The [[NebulousEvilOrganisation NESTS]] Chronicles", chronicling an evil cartel's [[TakeOverTheWorld plans for world domination]] using the DNA of a captured Kyo to create human bioweapons. One of these "Kyo clones" [[note]][[CloningBlues "clones"]] in this case referring to [[CloneByConversion regular humans injected with the DNA of another person]]; there ''are'' more traditional clones in the series, but most adhere to the former definition[[/note]] is [[AntiHeroSubstitute K']], a [[TheStoic stoic]] KnightInSourArmor who ends NESTS' ambitions by defeating their top-ranked executives. ''2003'' started "The Tales of [[TheTrickster Ash]]", detailing Ash Crimson, [[HiddenAgendaVillain a enigmatic man]] [[ManipulativeBastard who uses others for his own purposes]], and [[StandardEvilOrganizationSquad Those From the Past]], a mysterious cult intent on [[SealedEvilInACan unsealing]] Orochi. ''XIII'' seems to be the conclusion for this part of the story, as [[spoiler:Ash, a GuileHero, enacts a [[CosmicRetcon time-rewriting]] HeroicSacrifice to stop Those From the Past and [[BigBad their leader Saiki]].]] Fans can generally expect a new arc to pick up if the last title was a DreamMatchGame.
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* ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters'' ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters'' splits up its [[VideoGameLongRunners ongoing]], [[ContinuityCreep sometimes confusing]] plot into arcs, each with [[CommutingOnABus rotating]] [[TheProtagonist protagonist]] duties. ''[='94=]'' Fans can generally expect a new arc to pick up if the last title was a stand-alone DreamMatchGame, though this isn't always the case.
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters94 '94]]'' was a standalone title meant to kick off this MascotFighter, but is now commonly referred to as "The [[StarterVillain Rugal]] Saga."''[='95=]'' ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters95 '95]]'' simultaneously ends this story with [[BloodKnight Rugal's]] KarmicDeath via SuperpowerMeltdown and begins "The {{Orochi}} Saga", which climaxes in ''[='97=]'' ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters97 '97]]'' when [[TheHero Kyo Kusanagi]] [[MegatonPunch literally]] [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu punches out Orochi]] with help from [[TheRival Iori Yagami]] and [[BarrierMaiden Chizuru Kagura]]. ''[='99=]''-''2001'' Kagura]].
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters99 '99]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2000 -]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2001 2001]]'' was "The [[NebulousEvilOrganisation NESTS]] Chronicles", chronicling an evil cartel's [[TakeOverTheWorld plans for world domination]] using the DNA of a captured Kyo to create human bioweapons. One of these "Kyo clones" [[note]][[CloningBlues "clones"]] in this case referring to [[CloneByConversion regular humans injected with the DNA of another person]]; there ''are'' [[OpeningACanOfClones more traditionalclones clones]] in the series, but most adhere to the former definition[[/note]] is [[AntiHeroSubstitute K']], a [[TheStoic stoic]] KnightInSourArmor who ends NESTS' ambitions by defeating their top-ranked executives. executives.
** ''2003'' started "The Tales of [[TheTrickster Ash]]", detailing Ash Crimson, [[HiddenAgendaVillain a enigmatic man]] [[ManipulativeBastard who uses others for his own purposes]], and [[StandardEvilOrganizationSquad Those From the Past]], a mysterious cult intent on [[SealedEvilInACan unsealing]] Orochi.''XIII'' seems to ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFightersXIII XIII]]'' served as be the conclusion for this part of the story, as with [[spoiler:Ash, a GoodAllAlong GuileHero, enacts enacting a [[CosmicRetcon time-rewriting]] HeroicSacrifice to stop Those From the Past and [[BigBad their leader Saiki]].]] Fans can generally expect ]]
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFightersXIV XIV]]'' began "The [[{{Chuunibyou}} Shun'ei]] Saga", chronicling anew arc to pick up if young disciple of [[VideoGame/FatalFury Tung Fu Rue]] with [[BadPowersGoodPeople mysterious powers]] that have put him in the last title was a DreamMatchGame.crosshairs of various interested parties.
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters94 '94]]'' was a standalone title meant to kick off this MascotFighter, but is now commonly referred to as "The [[StarterVillain Rugal]] Saga."
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters99 '99]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2000 -]]''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters2001 2001]]'' was "The [[NebulousEvilOrganisation NESTS]] Chronicles", chronicling an evil cartel's [[TakeOverTheWorld plans for world domination]] using the DNA of a captured Kyo to create human bioweapons. One of these "Kyo clones" [[note]][[CloningBlues "clones"]] in this case referring to [[CloneByConversion regular humans injected with the DNA of another person]]; there ''are'' [[OpeningACanOfClones more traditional
** ''2003'' started "The Tales of [[TheTrickster Ash]]", detailing Ash Crimson, [[HiddenAgendaVillain a enigmatic man]] [[ManipulativeBastard who uses others for his own purposes]], and [[StandardEvilOrganizationSquad Those From the Past]], a mysterious cult intent on [[SealedEvilInACan unsealing]] Orochi.
** ''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFightersXIV XIV]]'' began "The [[{{Chuunibyou}} Shun'ei]] Saga", chronicling a
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* ''WesternAnimation/LetsGoLuna'': "Andy's Big Show" and "Leo Moves It" together form a story arc about the kids going to Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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* ''Fanfic/CodePrime'': Whereas ''R1: Rebellion'' mostly followed the first season of ''Code Geass'', ''R2: Revolution'' is split into a series of arcs.
** The first six chapters serve as an introductory arc, showing the new characters that have appeared during the TimeSkip and establishing dynamics with said characters.
** Chapters 7 through 16 cover the events of ''Akito the Exiled'', while also covering the Chinese Federation and revealing the origins of Geass.
** Chapters 17 through 25 comprise of the Iacon Relics arc as SynchronousEpisodes.
** The first six chapters serve as an introductory arc, showing the new characters that have appeared during the TimeSkip and establishing dynamics with said characters.
** Chapters 7 through 16 cover the events of ''Akito the Exiled'', while also covering the Chinese Federation and revealing the origins of Geass.
** Chapters 17 through 25 comprise of the Iacon Relics arc as SynchronousEpisodes.
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* While most ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' games have a single story through the quests and rank chapters, the G expansions (''Monster Hunter G'' / ''Freedom'', ''Freedom Unite'', ''3 Ultimate'', ''4 Ultimate'', ''Generations Ultimate'' and ''World Iceborne'') have at least two: The original story of the games they're expanding upon, and their own arc that is spanned through the added High Rank quests. For example, ''3 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''Tri'' about finding and defeating Lagiacrus to get rid of the earthquakes (and later Ceadeus when it is revealed to be the true responsible), then continues with the quest for the Ultimate Mask and how to give back its power; ''4 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''4'' about chasing Gore Magala and stopping its spread of the Frenzy Virus (for which Gore's evolved form, Shagaru Magala, has to be defeated as well), then adds the new story of Dundorma and its hunters continuously stopping the attacks of Kushala Daora. And so on.
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* While most ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' games have a single story through the quests and rank chapters, the G expansions (''Monster (''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter2004 Monster Hunter G'' G]]'' / ''Freedom'', ''Freedom Unite'', ''3 Ultimate'', ''4 Ultimate'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterFreedom2 Freedom Unite]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter3Tri 3 Ultimate]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter4 4 Ultimate]]'', ''Generations Ultimate'' Ultimate'', ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterMonsterHunterWorld Iceborne]]'' and ''World Iceborne'') ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise Sunbreak]]'') have at least two: The original story of the games they're expanding upon, and their own arc that is spanned through the added High Rank quests. For example, ''3 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''Tri'' about finding and defeating Lagiacrus to get rid of the earthquakes (and later Ceadeus when it is revealed to be the true responsible), then continues with the quest for the Ultimate Mask and how to give back its power; ''4 Ultimate'' starts with the original story of ''4'' about chasing Gore Magala and stopping its spread of the Frenzy Virus (for which Gore's evolved form, Shagaru Magala, has to be defeated as well), then adds the new story of Dundorma and its hunters continuously stopping the attacks of Kushala Daora. And so on.
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** ''Series/KamenRiderBuild'' has three arcs. The first arc introduces settings, main characters and the mysterious evil organizations they fight against (1-16). The second arc has the civil war between the three regions of Japan and the toll it takes on the main characters (17-28). The final arc finally reveals the BigBad, secrets about the main characters and the people close to them and the final battle against said Big Bad, with even former foes joining the heroes for the fight (29-49).
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** ''Series/KamenRiderBuild'' has three five arcs. The first arc introduces settings, main characters and the mysterious evil organizations they fight against (1-16). (1-14). The second arc has the civil war between the three regions is a WarArc focusing on Hokuto's invasion of Japan Touto and the toll it takes on the main characters (17-28). (15-22). The final third arc (23-33) sees the war escalating with Seito becoming another faction in the conflict. The fourth arc (34-41) finally reveals the BigBad, BigBad and has former foes joining the heroes for the fight. The final arc (42-49) reveals secrets about the main characters and the people close to them and right before the final battle against said Big Bad, with even former foes joining the heroes for the fight (29-49).BigBad.
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** Revelations Arc - Long after [[spoiler:[=SMG0=]'s defeat and Axol's death,]] Melony has decided to train for any more upcoming threats, in fear of [[spoiler:losing any more of her friends,]] but she has discovered that anything that reminds her of [[spoiler:[=SMG0=]]] will cause her to go into Fierce Deity mode. So Meggy has decided to take Melony to college to help her get her (Melony's) powers under control. Meanwhile, Mario has become part of a college club called the "Box Club", in hopes of finding a club suitable for him. Also, Melony makes a [[{{Jerkass}} harsh]], but well-meaning friend whilst at college. [[spoiler:Or so we thought...]]
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*** ''The Fallen Fortress'', featuring Ron and Hermione being lured into a malicious EldritchLocation deep in the Forbidden Forest by Voldemort, which in turn draws in Harry, Sirius Black, Dumbledore, Betsy Braddock, and Viktor Krum.
*** ''Unfinished Business'', a side-story parallel to ''The Fallen Fortress'', which features Carol and Peter Parker on a school trip in New Orleans, getting caught up with Gambit's involvement in a superpowered MobWar and the legacy of Project Pegasus, both of which are orchestrated by [[spoiler: Nimue]] to achieve ultimate power.
*** ''Unfinished Business'', a side-story parallel to ''The Fallen Fortress'', which features Carol and Peter Parker on a school trip in New Orleans, getting caught up with Gambit's involvement in a superpowered MobWar and the legacy of Project Pegasus, both of which are orchestrated by [[spoiler: Nimue]] to achieve ultimate power.
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** Season 3 brought a three-part story arc in which each episode was a seperate story about different members of the main cast which all take place on the same night.
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** Season 3 brought a three-part story arc in had the "Meteor Shower Trilogy", which each episode was a were three seperate story about different members of the main cast which episodes [[SynchronousEpisodes all take taking place on at the same night.time]] about what the four boys were up to on the night of a meteor shower - Cartman was being babysat by Shelly, Stan's BigSisterBully, Stan gets dragged out to a party by his parents, and Kyle, Ike, and Kenny get taken to a Jew Scout camp.
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** Season 11 brought us the Emmy-winning Imagionationland trilogy.
** Season 14 introduced us to Coon and Friends with The Coon trilogy.
** Season 19 has the town attempting to gentrify itself, contrasting the noble, politically-correct posturing of its residents with their still-clueless and selfish mindsets.
** Season 20 is an attack on the NostalgiaFilter trope and presents the destructive effects of unchecked nostalgia (referencing both and the backwards-facing fervor that fueled Donald Trump's presidential campaign and [[CreativeSterility overabundance of sequels and reboots]] in TheNewTens).
** Season 14 introduced us to Coon and Friends with The Coon trilogy.
** Season 19 has the town attempting to gentrify itself, contrasting the noble, politically-correct posturing of its residents with their still-clueless and selfish mindsets.
** Season 20 is an attack on the NostalgiaFilter trope and presents the destructive effects of unchecked nostalgia (referencing both and the backwards-facing fervor that fueled Donald Trump's presidential campaign and [[CreativeSterility overabundance of sequels and reboots]] in TheNewTens).
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** Season 11 brought us the Emmy-winning Imagionationland trilogy.
trilogy, where after Cartman makes a bet with Kyle that the latter would suck his balls if Cartman could prove that leprechauns were real. The Leprechaun in question turns out to be from "Imaginationland", a world where all imaginary characters co-exist - and after it's attacked by terrorists, it winds up coming down to Butters to save it...all while Cartman desperately tries to get Kyle to suck his balls. All three episodes [[CompilationMovie were collected into one DVD movie]], simply titled ''Imaginationland: The Movie''.
** Season 14introduced us has the "Coon & Friends" trilogy, where the boys play as superheroes while BP inadvertently releases cosmic horrors onto the world - horrors that Cartman is all to Coon eager to exploit. Notable for explaining where Kenny's [[TheyKilledKennyAgain resurrection powers]] come from.
** Season 17 has the "Black Friday" trilogy, a tie-in to the then-upcoming ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' game (and an AffectionateParody of ''Series/GameOfThrones'') has the kids of South Park doing a fantasy-themed {{LARP}} while attempting to buy the brand new [[UsefulNotes/TheEighthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames eighth-generation]] consoles on black friday. They end up caught in a faction war between those who want [=PS4s=] andFriends with The Coon trilogy.
those who want Xbox Ones. This being ''South Park'', things quickly go off the rails.
** Season 19has is a season long arc involving the town attempting to gentrify itself, contrasting the noble, politically-correct posturing of its residents with their still-clueless and selfish mindsets.
** Season 20 is an attack on the NostalgiaFilter trope and presents the destructive effects of unchecked nostalgia (referencing both and the backwards-facing fervor that fueled Donald Trump's presidential campaign and [[CreativeSterility overabundance of sequels and reboots]] inTheNewTens).TheNewTens), with a plot involving Mr. Garrsion becoming president (and becoming a {{Trumplica}}) and a misogynistic troll online known as "skankhunt42" who is harassing women on the internet.
** Season 24 (which consists of two specials and two hour long MadeForTV movies) is about the UsefulNotes/Covid19Pandemic, how the town copes with it, and how it affects everyone's relationships.
** Season 14
** Season 17 has the "Black Friday" trilogy, a tie-in to the then-upcoming ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' game (and an AffectionateParody of ''Series/GameOfThrones'') has the kids of South Park doing a fantasy-themed {{LARP}} while attempting to buy the brand new [[UsefulNotes/TheEighthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames eighth-generation]] consoles on black friday. They end up caught in a faction war between those who want [=PS4s=] and
** Season 19
** Season 20 is an attack on the NostalgiaFilter trope and presents the destructive effects of unchecked nostalgia (referencing both and the backwards-facing fervor that fueled Donald Trump's presidential campaign and [[CreativeSterility overabundance of sequels and reboots]] in
** Season 24 (which consists of two specials and two hour long MadeForTV movies) is about the UsefulNotes/Covid19Pandemic, how the town copes with it, and how it affects everyone's relationships.
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** Season 8's arc introduced the Master, who was a common villain in each serial and was captured by UNIT in the SeasonFinale. (Which led to the season gaining the FanNickname "The Master Season".)
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** The Website/YouTube Arc - [[BigBad SMG3]] has gotten his production studio destroyed by [=SMG4=], which caused the former to [[ThenLetMeBeEvil return to villainy]], afterwards he gets his own crew which are [[EvilCounterpart copycats]] of the [[FanNickname Glitchy Gang]], who will help him to [[spoiler:[[RetGone erase [=SMG4=] and the gang]] (sans Mario) [[RetGone from existence]].]]
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** The Website/YouTube Arc - [[BigBad SMG3]] has gotten his production studio destroyed by [=SMG4=], which caused the former to [[ThenLetMeBeEvil return to villainy]], afterwards he gets his own crew which are [[EvilCounterpart copycats]] of the [[FanNickname Glitchy Gang]], Gang, who will help him to [[spoiler:[[RetGone erase [=SMG4=] and the gang]] (sans Mario) [[RetGone from existence]].]]
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** Season 3 brought a three-part story arc often called "[[FanNickname The Meteor Shower Trilogy]]", in which each episode was a seperate story about different members of the main cast which all take place on the same night.
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** Season 3 brought a three-part story arc often called "[[FanNickname The Meteor Shower Trilogy]]", in which each episode was a seperate story about different members of the main cast which all take place on the same night.
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* The original version of ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'' is separated into these:
** Chapter 1-3: ''Assault of the Black Fortress Arc'': Kyril is recruited by Celestine, the Goddess Incarnate, to end the [[ForeverWar war]] with her former friend Olga, via launching an [[StormingTheCastle assault]] alongside the Black Dogs, a [[{{PMC}} mercenary group]] that the Seven Shields heavily rely on. At this point, the Black Dogs' ambitions are laid bare, and [[WonTheWarLostThePeace another war is imminent when one ends]].
** Chapter 4-5: ''Interaction Arc 1'': Transition between the Assault of the Black Fortress Arc and the Feoh/Ur Arc. As the Black Dogs suffer a heavy blow from Kyril and his company, people are getting to know more about this [[NinetiesAntiHero seemingly bloodthirsty legend]], praying that they won't die by his blade in the process.
** Chapter 6-8: ''Feoh and Ur Arc'': Kyril and his company free Feoh and Ur, home to Alicia and Prim of the Seven Shields respectively from the Black Dogs' clutches.
** Chapter 9-11: ''Liberation of Ansur Arc'': Kyril turns [[WretchedHive Ansur's criminal underworld]] upside down to root out any Black Dog supporters.
** Chapter 12-13: ''Interaction Arc 2'': Transition between the aftermath of the Ansur Arc and the beginning of the Rad Arc. As Celestine and Olga discover that the rabbit hole that is Sir Kyril goes deeper than they thought, he finds himself dragged into an ordeal out of his league.
** Chapter 14-16: ''Tragedy of Rad Arc'': The appearance of a [[EvilSorceror sorcerer]] meant that Rad and its people are [[YouAreTooLate beyond saving]]. While Kyril and his company head to Rad in hopes of cleaning up the mess, he cannot help but feel the familiarity of its atmosphere.
** Chapter 17-22: ''Leaping Lizards Arc'': While Kyril and his company continue hunting down another group of Black Dog supporters, the Leaping Lizards, as well as any remnants of the sorcerer's forces, it is clear that [[TheMole traitors]] exist amongst Celestine's kingdom, and it paves way for future scandals and political intrigue.
** Chapter 23-26: ''Rebel Scum Arc'': In order to prevent a war of two fronts, Celestine has no choice but to put down an uprising by force.
** Chapter 27-30: ''Hunt for Mandeville Arc'': The political intrigue set up in the previous arcs head to a climax as trails of Mandeville are exposed.
** Chapter 31-33: ''Hunter's Secrets Arc'': Transition between the aftermath of the Hunt for Mandeville Arc and the "discontinued" Thorn Arc. Certain people are lucky enough to proceed one step closer to the [[InternalReveal Kyril's secrets]], for better or for worse.
** Chapter 1-3: ''Assault of the Black Fortress Arc'': Kyril is recruited by Celestine, the Goddess Incarnate, to end the [[ForeverWar war]] with her former friend Olga, via launching an [[StormingTheCastle assault]] alongside the Black Dogs, a [[{{PMC}} mercenary group]] that the Seven Shields heavily rely on. At this point, the Black Dogs' ambitions are laid bare, and [[WonTheWarLostThePeace another war is imminent when one ends]].
** Chapter 4-5: ''Interaction Arc 1'': Transition between the Assault of the Black Fortress Arc and the Feoh/Ur Arc. As the Black Dogs suffer a heavy blow from Kyril and his company, people are getting to know more about this [[NinetiesAntiHero seemingly bloodthirsty legend]], praying that they won't die by his blade in the process.
** Chapter 6-8: ''Feoh and Ur Arc'': Kyril and his company free Feoh and Ur, home to Alicia and Prim of the Seven Shields respectively from the Black Dogs' clutches.
** Chapter 9-11: ''Liberation of Ansur Arc'': Kyril turns [[WretchedHive Ansur's criminal underworld]] upside down to root out any Black Dog supporters.
** Chapter 12-13: ''Interaction Arc 2'': Transition between the aftermath of the Ansur Arc and the beginning of the Rad Arc. As Celestine and Olga discover that the rabbit hole that is Sir Kyril goes deeper than they thought, he finds himself dragged into an ordeal out of his league.
** Chapter 14-16: ''Tragedy of Rad Arc'': The appearance of a [[EvilSorceror sorcerer]] meant that Rad and its people are [[YouAreTooLate beyond saving]]. While Kyril and his company head to Rad in hopes of cleaning up the mess, he cannot help but feel the familiarity of its atmosphere.
** Chapter 17-22: ''Leaping Lizards Arc'': While Kyril and his company continue hunting down another group of Black Dog supporters, the Leaping Lizards, as well as any remnants of the sorcerer's forces, it is clear that [[TheMole traitors]] exist amongst Celestine's kingdom, and it paves way for future scandals and political intrigue.
** Chapter 23-26: ''Rebel Scum Arc'': In order to prevent a war of two fronts, Celestine has no choice but to put down an uprising by force.
** Chapter 27-30: ''Hunt for Mandeville Arc'': The political intrigue set up in the previous arcs head to a climax as trails of Mandeville are exposed.
** Chapter 31-33: ''Hunter's Secrets Arc'': Transition between the aftermath of the Hunt for Mandeville Arc and the "discontinued" Thorn Arc. Certain people are lucky enough to proceed one step closer to the [[InternalReveal Kyril's secrets]], for better or for worse.
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* A couple of these can be identified in ''Fanfic/TheGoodHunter'', with one currently in progress due to the fanfic's ongoing status.
** Chapter 1-7: Lescatie Arc. Amidst the ever-going conflict between man and monster, the Order and the Demon Lord, Cyril tries to find a home for himself in Lescatie, a powerful seat of the Order, hoping to rid himself of any attention. Meanwhile, the monsters plan an invasion on the city.
** Chapter 8-15: Sheffield Arc. Leaving the remains of Lescatie behind, Cyril heads to Sheffield, one of the few city states with a neutral stance towards man and monster, to try one more time at settling down. Neutrality has never been any harder than ever, when the monster faction seeks retribution for their losses in Lescatie, while Order zealots aim to force the city to join their ranks.
** Chapter 16 and beyond (for now): Slaver Slayer Arc. Cyril, accepting his role as the hunter, is tasked with rooting out slavers within the federation of the Oberon League. Little did he know that the state of affairs has gone through an upheaval due to his presence, as the politicking between the Order, the Demon Lord, and the Oberon League begins to unravel.
* ''Fanfic/TheNewAdventuresOfInvaderZim'' has the ongoing search for the [[LostSuperweapon lost Meekrob weapon]], though it's more of a HalfArcSeason given that the story alternates between this and more standalone events.
* In ''Fanfic/ANewChanceSeries'', there are several story arcs ongoing, some of them originating in the first story of the series and continuing into the second:
** Larvitar's search for his mother.
** Team Rocket's plan for world domination involving capturing Legendary Pokemon with powerful Poke balls/
** Team Magma and Team Aqua's own respective plans for the world.
** [[spoiler: The plans of the being that killed the Father Latios and tried to destroy Altomare, as well the Father Latios' own revival and his efforts to stop his mortal enemy and reunite with the Eon twins.]]
** Chapter 1-7: Lescatie Arc. Amidst the ever-going conflict between man and monster, the Order and the Demon Lord, Cyril tries to find a home for himself in Lescatie, a powerful seat of the Order, hoping to rid himself of any attention. Meanwhile, the monsters plan an invasion on the city.
** Chapter 8-15: Sheffield Arc. Leaving the remains of Lescatie behind, Cyril heads to Sheffield, one of the few city states with a neutral stance towards man and monster, to try one more time at settling down. Neutrality has never been any harder than ever, when the monster faction seeks retribution for their losses in Lescatie, while Order zealots aim to force the city to join their ranks.
** Chapter 16 and beyond (for now): Slaver Slayer Arc. Cyril, accepting his role as the hunter, is tasked with rooting out slavers within the federation of the Oberon League. Little did he know that the state of affairs has gone through an upheaval due to his presence, as the politicking between the Order, the Demon Lord, and the Oberon League begins to unravel.
* ''Fanfic/TheNewAdventuresOfInvaderZim'' has the ongoing search for the [[LostSuperweapon lost Meekrob weapon]], though it's more of a HalfArcSeason given that the story alternates between this and more standalone events.
* In ''Fanfic/ANewChanceSeries'', there are several story arcs ongoing, some of them originating in the first story of the series and continuing into the second:
** Larvitar's search for his mother.
** Team Rocket's plan for world domination involving capturing Legendary Pokemon with powerful Poke balls/
** Team Magma and Team Aqua's own respective plans for the world.
** [[spoiler: The plans of the being that killed the Father Latios and tried to destroy Altomare, as well the Father Latios' own revival and his efforts to stop his mortal enemy and reunite with the Eon twins.]]
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* In ''Fanfic/ANewChanceSeries'', there are several story arcs ongoing, some of them originating in the first story of the series and continuing into the second:
** Larvitar's search for his mother.
** Team Rocket's plan for world domination involving capturing Legendary Pokemon with powerful Poke balls/
** Team Magma and Team Aqua's own respective plans for the world.
** [[spoiler: The plans of the being that killed the Father Latios and tried to destroy Altomare, as well the Father Latios' own revival and his efforts to stop his mortal enemy and reunite with the Eon twins.]]
** Larvitar's search for his mother.
** Team Rocket's plan for world domination involving capturing Legendary Pokemon with powerful Poke balls/
** Team Magma and Team Aqua's own respective plans for the world.
** [[spoiler: The plans of the being that killed the Father Latios and tried to destroy Altomare, as well the Father Latios' own revival and his efforts to stop his mortal enemy and reunite with the Eon twins.]]
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* ''Fanfic/TheNewAdventuresOfInvaderZim'' has the ongoing search for the [[LostSuperweapon lost Meekrob weapon]], though it's more of a HalfArcSeason given that the story alternates between this and more standalone events.
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* ''Series/HomicideLifeOnTheStreet'' often had murder investigations last for multiple episodes, most memorably the Adena Watson case, the impact of which lasted for the entire series. The rise of the Mahoney crime family also lasted multiple seasons.
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* The vast majority of {{anime}} series are built around arcs, which further distinguishes them from American cartoons, which are very often episodic (though less exclusively so as time passes on). In various {{Shonen}} series, the arcs are structured in a way such that the main characters face the minions of a BigBad first (sometimes from the lowest rank to the highest, if there is a hierarchy), and then the Big Bad himself/herself to settle the climax of that arc. And whenever a competition approaches, the episodes covering it are encased into a TournamentArc. Examples of series with these properties include:
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* The vast majority of {{anime}} and {{manga}} series are built around arcs, which further distinguishes them from American cartoons, which are very often episodic (though less exclusively so as time passes on). In various {{Shonen}} series, the arcs are structured in a way such that the main characters face the minions of a BigBad first (sometimes from the lowest rank to the highest, if there is a hierarchy), and then the Big Bad himself/herself to settle the climax of that arc. And whenever a competition approaches, the episodes covering it are encased into a TournamentArc. Examples of series with these properties include:
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* In ''Animation/HappyHeroes'', multi-episode story arcs are occasionally interposed between the regular episodes. Two notable examples are the "Fairy Tale Adventure" story arc from Season 4 (episodes 27 to 32) and the "God of War Legend" story arc from Season 7 (episodes 47 to 50).
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* In ''Animation/HappyHeroes'', multi-episode story arcs are occasionally interposed between the regular episodes. Two notable examples are the "Fairy Tale Adventure" story arc from Season 4 (episodes 27 to 32) and the "God of War Legend" story arc from Season 7 (episodes 47 to 50).
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* ''Manga/Naruto'': The manga is remarkably well organized, being easy to tell where one arc starts and where it finishes. The anime adaptation derails this by the sheer amount of filler. More often than note, the arcs are defined by the dynamics changes of Naruto and Sasuke's relationship.
** Arcs of part I:
*** Introduction Arc -- General introduction of the ninja world and revelation of Naruto's status as the unfairly hated jinchuriki of the Nine-tailed Fox. Also, Team 7 is created.
*** Land of Waves Arc -- Team 7's first C-rank mission. They have to protect a bridge builder, but misinformation puts the characters in peril. Faced with an S-rank ninja, Naruto and Sasuke must prove themselves and both uncover new powers (Tailed-Beast chakra and the Sharingan). Sasu and Naruto start getting along better.
*** Chunin Exam Arc -- Kakashi volunteers Team 7 for the Chunin Exams, deeming them capable of fending themselves well even if they won't probably be promoted yet. The rest of the Konoha 11 and the Sand Siblings are introduced. Also, [[spoiler: Orochimaru plants the Cursed Seal on Sasuke]]. Sasuke and Naruto start respecting and acknowledging each other.
*** Invasion of Konoha Arc -- Hidden Sand and the Hidden Sound villages unleash a joint invasion against the Hidden Leaf village. One of the Sand Siblings is revealed to be a jinchuriki too as he transforms into a giant, sand-made tanuki. Team 7 (Naruto in particular) defeats him, but [[spoiler: the Third Hokage is killed after crippling Orochimaru]].
*** Search for Tsunade Arc -- For safety reasons, Jiraiya impromptu grabs Naruto in a quest to get Konoha a new Hokage. The candidate is Jiraiya's former teammate, Tsunade, who has become disillusioned with the ninja lifestyle. They must convince her before Orochimaru recruits her. Before meeting her, a mysterious but nefarious organization, the Akatsuki, attacks Naruto. One of them is the man Sasuke seeks to kill. [[spoiler: Jiraiya and Naruto succeed, but Sasuke revives his trauma]].
*** Sasuke Retrieval Arc -- Humiliated by the power gap between him and his brother (plus the fact Itachi was targeting Naruto), Sasuke's trauma and thirst for revenge are rekindled. He deserts the village guided by Orochimaru's PraetorianGuard, who offered him power in exchange of [[spoiler: being Orochimaru's new body]]. Newly-minted chunin Shikamaru and a bunch of genin are assigned to retrieve him. Sasuke declares Naruto is his best friend, but that his priority is to avenge his clan.
** Arcs of part II, aka Shippuden:
*** Kakashi Gaiden -- In the midst of the Third Shinobi War, the former Team 7 takes an ill-fated mission that causes the death of two of its members: Obito (crushed by rocks while saving Kakashi) and Rin (kidnapped and had to sacrifice herself). It's revealed how Kakashi got his Sharingan eye and how he used to be as selfish and standoffish as Sasuke.
*** Kazekage Rescue Arc -- Two members of the Akatsuki kidnap the new Kazekage to extract the Tailed-Beast sealed inside him. Its ally, Konoha, sends reinforcements [[spoiler: but they arrive too late. The Kazekage survives, though]]. Akatsuki's goal is revealed.
*** Sasuke and Sai Arc -- Sai, Team 7's designated replacement of Sasuke is a {{mole}} for a shadowy political figure, so the original members distrust him. Also, a new jonin instructor is assigned while Kakashi recovers in the hospital. They receive the mission to find Sasuke and bring him back before Orochimaru wears his body like a new suit.
*** Hidan and Kakuzu Arc -- The Akatsuki continues capturing and extracting Tailed-Beast from the jinchuriki of other villages, so Konoha decides matters into its own hands. Team 10 is send to deal with two Akatsuki members, losing its jonin instructor in the process.
*** Itachi Pursuit Arc -- The POV changes to Sasuke who has betrayed Orochimaru and actively hunts his brother seeing he's powerful enough now. Uncomfortable truths are uncovered ([[spoiler: the Uchiha Massacre was secretly ordered by Konoha and Itachi did it to avoid a Civil War]]). In the meanwhile, Jiraiya infiltrates the Akatsuki's headquarters, the Hidden Rain village, to put a name to its leader. [[spoiler: Jiraiya dies]].
*** Invasion of Pain Arc -- Enraged by the truth and pained by his brother's demise, Sasuke now seeks revenge against Konoha, so he joins the Akatsuki. Said organization launches a crushing invasion on Konoha, [[spoiler: utterly destroying it]]. To save the few people left, Naruto must learn the Sage Arts in a race against time.
*** Five Kage Summit Arc -- Even if Pain has been defeated, the Akatsuki is still rampant and dangerous. Furthermore, Tsunade is in a coma and Danzo (the shadowy councilman) is crowned interim Hokage. To add salt to the wound, more than one village and Sakura want Sasuke's head in a platter and he himself wants them (and Danzo) gone. The villages are left with few options and, to conquer, they have to establish an unheard-of alliance.
*** Shinobi World War Arc -- Akatsuki's Tobi and Orochimaru's former {{dragon}} Kabuto unite to start a World War against all of the ninja villages. Their army, among other unsavory characters, includes several revived shinobi. Several of them used to be the character's loved ones or otherwise impacting figures. TheMandBehindTheMan is revealed to be first Madara Uchiha, but ultimately Black Zetsu. The final BigBad is the goddess Kaguya and is uneasily reunited in Team 7's hands to defeat her. Naruto and Sasuke fight for the last time [[spoiler: before rekindling their friendship]].
*** Epilogue -- Ten years after the war, Naruto is the Seventh Hokage (after Kakashi resigned) and Sasuke is often out wandering the world in search of peace. The Konoha 12 all have BabiesEverAfter.
** Arcs of part I:
*** Introduction Arc -- General introduction of the ninja world and revelation of Naruto's status as the unfairly hated jinchuriki of the Nine-tailed Fox. Also, Team 7 is created.
*** Land of Waves Arc -- Team 7's first C-rank mission. They have to protect a bridge builder, but misinformation puts the characters in peril. Faced with an S-rank ninja, Naruto and Sasuke must prove themselves and both uncover new powers (Tailed-Beast chakra and the Sharingan). Sasu and Naruto start getting along better.
*** Chunin Exam Arc -- Kakashi volunteers Team 7 for the Chunin Exams, deeming them capable of fending themselves well even if they won't probably be promoted yet. The rest of the Konoha 11 and the Sand Siblings are introduced. Also, [[spoiler: Orochimaru plants the Cursed Seal on Sasuke]]. Sasuke and Naruto start respecting and acknowledging each other.
*** Invasion of Konoha Arc -- Hidden Sand and the Hidden Sound villages unleash a joint invasion against the Hidden Leaf village. One of the Sand Siblings is revealed to be a jinchuriki too as he transforms into a giant, sand-made tanuki. Team 7 (Naruto in particular) defeats him, but [[spoiler: the Third Hokage is killed after crippling Orochimaru]].
*** Search for Tsunade Arc -- For safety reasons, Jiraiya impromptu grabs Naruto in a quest to get Konoha a new Hokage. The candidate is Jiraiya's former teammate, Tsunade, who has become disillusioned with the ninja lifestyle. They must convince her before Orochimaru recruits her. Before meeting her, a mysterious but nefarious organization, the Akatsuki, attacks Naruto. One of them is the man Sasuke seeks to kill. [[spoiler: Jiraiya and Naruto succeed, but Sasuke revives his trauma]].
*** Sasuke Retrieval Arc -- Humiliated by the power gap between him and his brother (plus the fact Itachi was targeting Naruto), Sasuke's trauma and thirst for revenge are rekindled. He deserts the village guided by Orochimaru's PraetorianGuard, who offered him power in exchange of [[spoiler: being Orochimaru's new body]]. Newly-minted chunin Shikamaru and a bunch of genin are assigned to retrieve him. Sasuke declares Naruto is his best friend, but that his priority is to avenge his clan.
** Arcs of part II, aka Shippuden:
*** Kakashi Gaiden -- In the midst of the Third Shinobi War, the former Team 7 takes an ill-fated mission that causes the death of two of its members: Obito (crushed by rocks while saving Kakashi) and Rin (kidnapped and had to sacrifice herself). It's revealed how Kakashi got his Sharingan eye and how he used to be as selfish and standoffish as Sasuke.
*** Kazekage Rescue Arc -- Two members of the Akatsuki kidnap the new Kazekage to extract the Tailed-Beast sealed inside him. Its ally, Konoha, sends reinforcements [[spoiler: but they arrive too late. The Kazekage survives, though]]. Akatsuki's goal is revealed.
*** Sasuke and Sai Arc -- Sai, Team 7's designated replacement of Sasuke is a {{mole}} for a shadowy political figure, so the original members distrust him. Also, a new jonin instructor is assigned while Kakashi recovers in the hospital. They receive the mission to find Sasuke and bring him back before Orochimaru wears his body like a new suit.
*** Hidan and Kakuzu Arc -- The Akatsuki continues capturing and extracting Tailed-Beast from the jinchuriki of other villages, so Konoha decides matters into its own hands. Team 10 is send to deal with two Akatsuki members, losing its jonin instructor in the process.
*** Itachi Pursuit Arc -- The POV changes to Sasuke who has betrayed Orochimaru and actively hunts his brother seeing he's powerful enough now. Uncomfortable truths are uncovered ([[spoiler: the Uchiha Massacre was secretly ordered by Konoha and Itachi did it to avoid a Civil War]]). In the meanwhile, Jiraiya infiltrates the Akatsuki's headquarters, the Hidden Rain village, to put a name to its leader. [[spoiler: Jiraiya dies]].
*** Invasion of Pain Arc -- Enraged by the truth and pained by his brother's demise, Sasuke now seeks revenge against Konoha, so he joins the Akatsuki. Said organization launches a crushing invasion on Konoha, [[spoiler: utterly destroying it]]. To save the few people left, Naruto must learn the Sage Arts in a race against time.
*** Five Kage Summit Arc -- Even if Pain has been defeated, the Akatsuki is still rampant and dangerous. Furthermore, Tsunade is in a coma and Danzo (the shadowy councilman) is crowned interim Hokage. To add salt to the wound, more than one village and Sakura want Sasuke's head in a platter and he himself wants them (and Danzo) gone. The villages are left with few options and, to conquer, they have to establish an unheard-of alliance.
*** Shinobi World War Arc -- Akatsuki's Tobi and Orochimaru's former {{dragon}} Kabuto unite to start a World War against all of the ninja villages. Their army, among other unsavory characters, includes several revived shinobi. Several of them used to be the character's loved ones or otherwise impacting figures. TheMandBehindTheMan is revealed to be first Madara Uchiha, but ultimately Black Zetsu. The final BigBad is the goddess Kaguya and is uneasily reunited in Team 7's hands to defeat her. Naruto and Sasuke fight for the last time [[spoiler: before rekindling their friendship]].
*** Epilogue -- Ten years after the war, Naruto is the Seventh Hokage (after Kakashi resigned) and Sasuke is often out wandering the world in search of peace. The Konoha 12 all have BabiesEverAfter.
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** Mother's Rosario, which focuses on Asuna [[DemotedToSatelliteLoveInterest instead of Kirito]], and deals with her [[RomanticTwoGirlFriendship friendship]] with new character Yuuki, her helping Yuuki's guild, the Sleeping Knights, to defeat a particularly deadly Aincrad boss, and her fraught relationship with her mother.
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** Mother's Rosario, which focuses on Asuna [[DemotedToSatelliteLoveInterest instead of Kirito]], and deals with her [[RomanticTwoGirlFriendship [[PseudoRomanticFriendship friendship]] with new character Yuuki, her helping Yuuki's guild, the Sleeping Knights, to defeat a particularly deadly Aincrad boss, and her fraught relationship with her mother.
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* ''WesternAnimation/MollyOfDenali'': While the cartoon itself isn't really serialized, it has a tie-in podcast with an overarching plot every season.
** Season 1 focuses on Molly's 10th birthday, the mystery of who stole her birthday cake, and her family taking over the Denali Trading Post.
** Season 2 focuses on Molly and Trini on board a mystery train.
** Season 3 focuses on Molly and Tooey preparing a dogsled race.
** Season 1 focuses on Molly's 10th birthday, the mystery of who stole her birthday cake, and her family taking over the Denali Trading Post.
** Season 2 focuses on Molly and Trini on board a mystery train.
** Season 3 focuses on Molly and Tooey preparing a dogsled race.
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* In any given season, ''Series/TheWire'' [[ViewersAreGeniuses tends to have half-a-dozen story arcs at one time. At least. And they are all awesome]].
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** ''Series/KamenRiderSaber'' has four arcs. The first (1-16) involves [[TheHero Touma]] joining the [[TheOrder Sword of Logos]], meeting all their members and helping them in the fight against the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Megid]]. The second arc (17-27) sees Touma trying to uncover the HiddenVillain in Sword of Logos responsible for [[BlackKnight Calibur]]'s corruption and the disappearance of his childhood friend Luna, all while having to fight his former friends who've been led to believe he's a traitor. The third arc (28-40) starts after the true villain is revealed to be [[spoiler:Isaac, the current Master Logos]] and Touma and the other swordsman coming together to stop him. The fourth and final arc then sees the swordsman going up against [[spoiler:Storious]], who was lurking in the background for the previous three arcs.
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** ''Series/Stargirl2020'': Season 1 is all about Courtney inheriting the Cosmic Staff and building a new Justice Society out of her friends and leading them against the Injustice Society's [[BrainwashingForTheGreaterGood Project New America]].
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*** Season 1 is all about Courtney inheriting the Cosmic Staff and building a new Justice Society out of her friends and leading them against the Injustice Society's [[BrainwashingForTheGreaterGood Project NewAmerica]].America]].
*** Season 2 sees the JSA having to deal with the emotional fallout from the previous season's finale, while also confronting the Shade, Cindy's attempt at building a new Injustice Society out of her generation, and most importantly, the threat of Eclipso.
*** Season 1 is all about Courtney inheriting the Cosmic Staff and building a new Justice Society out of her friends and leading them against the Injustice Society's [[BrainwashingForTheGreaterGood Project New
*** Season 2 sees the JSA having to deal with the emotional fallout from the previous season's finale, while also confronting the Shade, Cindy's attempt at building a new Injustice Society out of her generation, and most importantly, the threat of Eclipso.
