It’s exceedingly rare for any anime to completely surpass its source material in the minds of the majority, but these five shows manage to break through that barrier. Whether they rearrange a disjointed narrative into a cohesive whole, update an older work for a new generation, breathe life into the manga’s visuals in a spectacular fashion, or bring something else masterful to the table, it’s clear that these five anime are better than their manga originals. Let’s take a look at them now!

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