Top 15 Anime Better Than The Original Manga

top anime better than manga

Most fans believe the source material will always beat out an adaptation, and anime is no exception. However, there are some anime that elevate past the original manga or novel, earning them a “must watch” spot from fans!
Goo Ranking asked the Japanese community to rank anime series that are better than the source material:

  • T-15. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – 67 votes
  • T-15. One Piece – 67 votes
  • 13. Nodame Cantabile – 74 votes
  • 12. Wagnaria!! (Working!!) – 76 votes
  • T-11. Natsume’s Book of Friends (Natsume Yuujinchou) – 95 votes
  • T-11. Sazae-san – 95 votes
  • 9. Sailor Moon – 101 votes
  • 8. Crayon Shin-chan – 103 votes
  • 7. K-On! – 105 votes
  • 6. Nintama Rantarou – 118 votes
  • 5. Detective Conan – 150 votes
  • 4. Attack on Titan – 189 votes
  • 3. Lupin the Third
  • 2. Tanaka-kun is Always Listless – 334 votes
  • 1. Gintama – 345 votes

What anime do you think is better than the source material?