In this article, we will explore ten anime series that are not based on Manga. These series are original creations with unique stories and characters.
1. Cowboy Bebop
It was a very popular 90s anime. At first, it started as a project to sell toy spaceships, but it turned into an incredible space adventure. The anime is about bounty hunters traveling through space for bounty. It is known for its unique art style.
2. Puella Magi Madoka Magica
The anime has a unique style, especially with its strange and surreal Witches. This style wouldn't have had the same impact in a black-and-white manga. It is a dark and twisted magical show where middle school girls become magical girls and find themselves in a chaotic world. The anime puts a dark twist on the usual magical girl story, and that's why it's a must-watch for fans.
3. Yuri On Ice
Yuri on Ice is about a young Japanese figure skater named Yuri Katsuki who loses his confidence after a big loss. But things change when a video of him skating like the legendary Victor Nikiforov goes viral. Victor becomes his mentor, and the story is loved for its well-developed characters and emotional moments, setting it apart from other sports anime.
4. Samurai Champloo
The anime is set in a world that mixes hip-hop music with old Japan and samurai times. It follows the story of three characters, Mugen, Jin, and Fuu, who travel through Japan looking for a samurai. They always argue a lot but also get each other's back.
5. Kill La Kill
It follows the story of Ryuuko, a girl searching for her father's killer in a dangerous school. The powerful student council seems connected to her father's death, and they wear special clothes with abilities. Ryuuko finds her own special clothes and fights the council to uncover the truth. It was created by the same people behind Gurren Lagann and is filled with fast action and humor.
6. Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass is a dark-themed anime. This anime is set in the future, where advanced technology is developed that can read people's mental states and is used to prevent crimes and catch criminals. Akane Tsunemori is a detective who wants to protect the innocent but questions the flawed system. It's a critique of a corrupt justice system and raises moral questions about right and wrong.
7. Code Geass
The main character of this anime, Lelouch, wants to get back at the rich people who did him wrong. He has a special power called Geass, which helps him control people's minds. With the help of Geass, he built an army to fight against rich people.
8. Gundam Series
Gundam is a popular series. Its stories are created specifically for anime, and very few are taken from light novels. The anime shows realistic-looking robot battles. While there have been some Gundam manga adaptations, they usually follow the anime series that was airing at the time.
9. FLCL
It is considered one of the classics of anime. The show also uses cool animated jokes, including ones that look like scenes from a manga, even though there was no manga for it back then. Later on, they did make a manga adaptation, but it's not as famous as the anime.
10. Neon Genesis Evangelion
The anime is about a teenager who pilots giant robots to protect Earth from monsters. The story also shows personal struggles and mysteries of organization.
