However, anime doesn’t need to be adapted from manga; it is the most common practice.

Searching for unregistered monsters to make a living, every episode is a misadventure with Dandy and his crew.

Kon’s themes of the distinction between reality and fantasy are ever-present in thischilling, mind-bending anime thriller.

The cover image of Paranoia Agent with a boy on rollerblades holding a bent baseball bat.

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However,FLCLproved that the genre is best suited to anime through wicked creativity.

Anime originals need to be original, andFLCLis one of the most imaginative and unique shows fans can find.

Its wacky, unconventional style providesan over-the-top narrative that tells a relatable and typical coming-of-age story.

Dandy looking serious in Space Dandy.

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Set in an alternate Japan where Britannia rules, one student suddenly gains the power to control others.

He uses his newfound ability to start a revolution and free Japan while working toward mysterious selfish goals.

This is a beefy show with a lot to chew on, leaving fans satisfied and full.

Space Dandy

There are endless reasons to watchCowboy Bebop, from its never-before-seen aesthetic to its revolutionary style and genre-defining aspects.

Shinji Ikari is a weak-willed kid whose father has big plans for him.

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Decim, Nona, Onna, Clavis, Ginti, Quinn and Old Man pointing in different directions in Death Parade

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Three characters from Samurai Champloo look down into the camera.

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Shounen Bat smiling evil-like with a bent bat in Paranoia Agent

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A group of anthropomorphic animals on a street in the anime The Odd Taxi.

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Lucy looking at Night City from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime

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Haruko pointing at a flattened Naota while Mamimi is shocked in FLCL.

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Lelouch Lamperouge smiling wickedly in the anime Code Geass.

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Spike laying in spaceship in Cowboy Bebop

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