Complete Anime Adaptations (part 15)
Anime
Anime series that covers all of the original source they're based on, with some notes.
Check out the other parts at this link:
https://myanimelist.net/profile/Yuriko_Sakai/stacks?tab=created
The Stacks are updated constantly so check them every once in a while :)
A big "thank you" to my friend Lorissagg for helping me with some researches :D
Here's his profile if you're interested: https://myanimelist.net/profile/Lorissagg
Check out the other parts at this link:
https://myanimelist.net/profile/Yuriko_Sakai/stacks?tab=created
The Stacks are updated constantly so check them every once in a while :)
A big "thank you" to my friend Lorissagg for helping me with some researches :D
Here's his profile if you're interested: https://myanimelist.net/profile/Lorissagg
Howl no Ugoku Shiro
Howl's Moving Castle
Movie, 2004,
1 ep
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Author:9
Loosely based on the novel "Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones
Majo no Takkyuubin
Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie, 1989,
1 ep
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Loosely based on the novel of the same name by Eiko Kadono. Miyazaki altered the story, adding new scenes to emphasize the theme of independence and growing up
Hotaru no Haka
Grave of the Fireflies
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
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Author:8
Based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical short story of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka, with some differences
Omoide Poroporo
Only Yesterday
Movie, 1991,
1 ep
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Author:7
The anime version includes a new depiction of Taeko as a 27-year-old office worker, not seen in the original manga, and follows her reminiscing about her elementary school days
Karigurashi no Arrietty
The Secret World of Arrietty
Movie, 2010,
1 ep
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Mostly faithful adaptation of the 1952 novel "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton. The movie's setting is changed to a modern-day Japan and most of the changes to the plot were insubstantial
Ged Senki
Tales from Earthsea
Movie, 2006,
1 ep
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Author:5
Rushed adaptation of the first 4 books of Ursula Le Guin's "Earthsea" series. It is also partially inspired by the manga "Shuna no Tabi" by the director's father, Hayao Miyazaki
Umi ga Kikoeru
The Ocean Waves
TV Special, 1993,
1 ep
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Adapts the book by the same name, wrote by Saeko Himuro, with some differences
Omoide no Marnie
When Marnie Was There
Movie, 2014,
1 ep
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Based on Joan G. Robinson's English children's novel classic "When Marnie Was There". The movie's setting is changed to a modern-day Japan with some other differences
Tonari no Yamada-kun
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Movie, 1999,
1 ep
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The film is an original story that adapts several episodes from the original work
Mimi wo Sumaseba
Whisper of the Heart
Movie, 1995,
1 ep
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Author:8
The movie's plot and setting deviate from the original manga, with an original ending
Neko no Ongaeshi
The Cat Returns
Movie, 2002,
1 ep
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Author:8
Spin-off of the movie "Mimi wo Sumaseba", based on the manga "Baron: Neko no Danshaku" drawn by Aoi Hiiragi in response to a request from Hayao Miyazaki to draw a companion story to "Mimi wo Sumaseba"
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid 2nd Season
The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2
TV, 2023,
12 eps
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Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid 3rd Season
The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Skips some extra chapters
NHK ni Youkoso!
Welcome to the N.H.K.
TV, 2006,
24 eps
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Author:8
Adds non-canon arcs and has some changes
Ibara no Ou
King of Thorn
Movie, 2009,
1 ep
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Different throughout and abridged with an original ending
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (2020)
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
TV, 2020,
100 eps
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Hibike! Euphonium
Sound! Euphonium
TV, 2015,
13 eps
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Some changes to the story throughout all of the franchise as well as the overall ending
Hibike! Euphonium Movie 3: Chikai no Finale
Sound! Euphonium: Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
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Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest-hen
Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Arc
Movie, 2023,
1 ep
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Liz to Aoi Tori
Liz and the Blue Bird
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
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A spin-off film adaptation of the "Hibike! Euphonium" franchise. In the original work, the story is told at the beginning, followed by the story of Mizore and Nozomi. In this film the narrative is interspersed from time to time as the movie progresses, while the story of Mizore and Nozomi is told
Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
TV, 2024,
25 eps
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Cuts a couple of small details
Tonari no Youkai-san
Tonari no Yokai-san
TV, 2024,
13 eps
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Abridged and does not adapt the side story volumes
Tsuma, Shougakusei ni Naru.
TsumaSho
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Heavily abridged skipping entire chapters and removes scenes from the original ending
Murai no Koi
Murai in Love
ONA, 2024,
12 eps
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Certain character backstories (like those of Kiriyama and Hirai) aren't explored deeply. The anime also does not include the bonus chapter of the last volume
ONA, 2024,
12 eps
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Last two episodes are anime original and skips a few chapters of the manga
Uzumaki
Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror
TV, 2024,
4 eps
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Heavily abridged and adds a post-credits scene (or extra epilogue) that isn’t in the manga
