All tagged anime original
Almost all anime are based on some kind of source material, whether it be manga, light novels, comic strips, or even mobile gatcha games, but the bravest studios will occasionally release a completely original anime. These ambitious projects can easily fall on their faces, but the best of them can make huge impacts on the medium as a whole. We had plenty of original anime in 2019, so let’s take a look at our favorites and see if any of them will make waves in the coming years!
Most anime are based on manga, light novels, games, or other source material, but on rare occasions, we get shows that tell completely original stories. At their best, anime originals keep the audience guessing every week and craft engaging tales that end with satisfying conclusions.
Today, we’ll be counting down our picks for the five best anime originals of the past five years, starting with the Winter 2015 season and ending with Fall 2019. Let’s ring in the new decade together by celebrating the amazing anime we’ve come to love since 2015!
