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byvictoriaX03
Jun 28 2023, 8:11 AM | Updated Oct 2, 2023 2:46 PM
this list contains anime that are on par or even better than their source material.
they need to have:
- similar/higher score than their source
- great production quality
- story that sticks to the source
based only on anime that I've watched. if I forgot something let me know!
Sousou no Frieren
TV, 2023, 28 eps Me:- Author:-
Source: Manga
Studio: MADHOUSE
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Light Novel
Studio: Kinema Citrus
"Oshi no Ko"
TV, 2023, 11 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Manga
Studio: Doga Kobo
Skip to Loafer
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Source: Manga
Studio: P.A. Works
Tengoku Daimakyou
TV, 2023, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Source: Manga
Studio: Production I.G
Romantic Killer
ONA, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Manga
Studio: Domerica
Chainsaw Man
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Manga
Studio: MAPPA
Bocchi the Rock!
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Source: Manga
Studio: CloverWorks
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
ONA, 2022, 10 eps Me:- Author:7
Source: Video Game
Studio: Trigger

Not sure how the anime and game are comparable, but pretty sure most people who have played it loved this.
Spy x Family
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Source: Manga
Studio: Wit and CloverWorks
86
TV, 2021, 11 eps Me:- Author:7
Source: Light Novel
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Jujutsu Kaisen
TV, 2020, 24 eps Me:- Author:7
Source: Manga
Studio: MAPPA
Vinland Saga
TV, 2019, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
Source: Manga
Studio: Wit (season 1), MAPPA (season 2)
Fruits Basket 1st Season
TV, 2019, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
Source: Manga
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV, 2019, 26 eps Me:- Author:10
Source: Manga
Studio: ufotable
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Manga
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu
TV, 2018, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Source: Light Novel
Studio: Kyoto Animation

the LN isn't popular so idk how they compare, but this adaptation is beautiful.
Violet Evergarden
TV, 2018, 13 eps Me:- Author:10
Source: Light Novel
Studio: Kyoto Animation
Houseki no Kuni
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Manga
Studio: Orange
Made in Abyss
TV, 2017, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Source: Manga
Studio: Kinema Citrus
Koe no Katachi
Movie, 2016, 1 ep Me:- Author:8
Source: Manga
Studio: Kyoto Animation
Mob Psycho 100
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Manga
Studio: bones
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
TV, 2014, 22 eps Me:- Author:7
Source: Manga
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Shingeki no Kyojin
TV, 2013, 25 eps Me:- Author:10
Source: Manga
Studio: Wit (season 1-3), MAPPA (season 4-)
Fate/Zero
TV, 2011, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Light Novel
Studio: ufotable

I'm not adding other Fate entries, since fans seem to think the visual novel is superior.
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
TV, 2011, 148 eps Me:- Author:10
Source: Manga
Studio: MADHOUSE
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV, 2009, 64 eps Me:- Author:-
Source: Manga
Studio: bones
Clannad
TV, 2007, 23 eps Me:- Author:8
Source: Visual Novel
Studio: Kyoto Animation

Idk how popular the VN is, but the anime is very loved.

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