Most Original / Unique Anime
These are really good shows that have used ideas that make them different from your average anime these shows were unique in their time and some have led to the concepts being replicated or tweaked with.
Death Note is a Japanese television drama anime series based on the manga series of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
The show is centered around Light Yagami - a promising highschooler and aspiring detective with a strong sense of "justice". Watching this anime was so eye-catching. Very creative and interesting, very intense in a good way, lots of action and crime, and very intelligent characters. I've never seen an anime as impressive as this one. I would 100% recommend to watch this anime. I swear you won't regret it.
Genius story line that would put a real detective to work. This show is like a strategic chess game played out on a global scale. Furthermore the protagonist is the bad guy. Simply put this show really is unlike any other show.
Greatest anime I've ever watched. I was seriously impressed by Death Note's uniqueness. It's definitely a must-watch for not just anime fans, but everyone in general
This is the only anime I find different than most other anime
Dragon Ball is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It made anime popular in America and is based on the manga of the same name by Akira Toriyama. It was dubbed in English on Cartoon Networks Toonami block and still has many fans today. One of the greatest series of all time this anime led to the inspiration of some of our greatest shows the story of a kid who constantly trains to get stronger and stronger in his fight for justice. Goku isn't all that bright but when it comes to fighting he has no equal. This show laid the basic character outline for shows like Naruto, Bleach, One Piece and Fairy Tail.
Attack on Titan, also known as Shingeki no Kyojin in Japanese, created by Hajime Isayama, is one of the most popular Japanese anime series to be released. It was first watched in Japan during 2013 and was dubbed in English to be watched in America in 2014. It is best known for its emotional moments, apocalyptic setting, and its dramatic story line, and action packed scenes. Real awesome. You can't get any more awesome than this show. This show is the best hands down if you're looking for epic action and story plot. Eren is such a unique and individual character as well (main protagonist).
Attack on titan has a realm and a love for the characters like no other anime. MUST WATCH
Fullmetal Alchemist is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Hiromu Arakawa. It is about two brothers, Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric, trying to restore their bodies after failing at bringing their mother back to life. It aired in 2003 and was remade as Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood ...read more. This is a show about two brothers who attempt to get their bodies back after breaking the forbidden taboo in Alchemy. Its is a show that well to put quite simply is unique.
Lol none of this list is unique but at least this has amazing story with great characters
Sword Art Online is a series of Japanese light novels written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec. In 2012, it received an anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures and the SAO Project, and is directed by Tomohiko Ito . The first season is divided into two arcs known as "Aincrad" and "Fairy Dance". ...read more. A show about virtual reality basically is the Matrix thrown in with something like world of Warcraft. This is basically every kids dream world a game much like ones we play today,
A protagonist with such a mindset especially in a slice of life anime is very rare to see.
Best anime ever. It is very unique and deep
Yu Yu Hakusho is a manga franchise created by Yoshihiro Togashi. An anime adaptation consisting of 112 television episodes was directed by Noriyuki Abe and co-produced by Fuji Television, Yomiko Advertising, and Studio Pierrot. The television series originally aired on Japan's Fuji TV network from October ...read more. This is one of the big original animes that started the whole Spirit world craze that we see in shows like Soul Eater and Bleach.
Elfen Lied is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Lynn Okamoto. It was originally serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump from June 2002 to August 2005, with the 107 chapters collected into twelve tankōbon volumes. This is a show about a girl that was mentally abused here entire life and experimented on in some ways this show is very similar to Deadman Wonderland.
Just mindless king
Pokémon, abbreviated from the Japanese title of Pocket Monsters and currently advertised in English as Pokémon: The Series, is a Japanese anime television series, which has been adapted for the international television markets. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997, in the United States on September 8, 1998. A show about a boy whos goal it collect all the creatures in the word and makes friends along the way this show led to shows like Digimon and Yu-Gi-Oh
A unique combination of a battle of wits, family problems and global politics.
This is not 'that' unique but it has many interesting premises mixed to form this piece of literature
Excellent show. Almost a decade old now.
Baccano! (バッカーノ!), which Narita translates as 'stupid commotion', is Italian for 'ruckus'. An ongoing light novel series with over twenty volumes published, it takes place across three eras – the early 1700s, 1930s, and 2000s – and presents its story arcs in anachronistic fashion. Though ...read more. You wouldn't find another shows like this even outside the anime. Even if one probably exist, it's really hard to find the show like this because it's rare. From the narrative, the connected events, and no real main characters. In words, Baccano is a "never-beginning and never ending" tale.
Why isn't this number one? Everything about it is unique and original and especially it's characters.
Simply because of the characters and how the story is told
Black Butler is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures. It premiered in October, 2008. It was based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. The series follows Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve-year-old Earl of Phantomhive serving as the Queen's Watchdog. ...read more.
Premiering in 2010, this anime series is an adaptation of a light novel by Ryohgo Narita. Set in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district, the show weaves multiple storylines involving supernatural entities and gang wars. The series has garnered a strong following due to its intricate plot and ensemble cast. Durarara has a unique plot and character developement, and will really blow the minds of all who watch it.
This and baccano are awesomely unique
This is a really old anime that helped to create the idea of fighting in power suits in the anime world this show has led to the creation of shows like Evangelion and Zoids.
It's so awesome. The place the characters are in, is the afterlife. They've organized a secret club that a girl started so she could get revenge on god because of her three murdered siblings. So, basically it's awesome.
Mushishi is a manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Urushibara. It was serialized in Afternoon Seasons Zōkan from 1999 to 2002, and in Monthly Afternoon from December 2002 to August 2008. The individual chapters were collected and released into ten tankōbon volumes by Kodansha. Although this series may be difficult for many to sit through due to its slow and calming nature, each episode provides a unique and interesting story that can't be found in any other anime.
When I first saw this series, my initial reaction was- Why the hell are they speaking so quickly?! But then the story progressed and guess what? I loved it. The series gave 'Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei' kinda feel but it was nonetheless unique.
Bleach is a Japanese anime series based on Tite Kubo's manga of the same name. Bleach adapts the first 54 volumes of Tite Kubo's manga series of the same name. In addition, 4 anime-original arcs were broadcast in-between and during the adaptations of original arcs of the manga.Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student with the ability to see ghosts. The early parts of the story focus mainly on the characters. As events unfold, the story begins to delve deeper into the world of these gods of death. ...read more.
Okay yeah its not entirely Unique but this show is about soul reapers people that fight hollows ( fallen souls) and guides people onto the next world. While the story has evolved to be so much more this concept alone is an idea that has been touched on or tweaked by several shows such as D. Gray Man.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is an anime and manga franchise originally written by Hirohiko Araki. It centers around the perilous journey of the members of the legendary Joestar bloodline.
Brings virtual reality anime into a whole new level of uniqueness.
'Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story' (るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚, Rurōni Kenshin Meiji Kenkaku Rōmantan), also known as 'Rurouni Kenshin' and 'Samurai X,' is a Japanese anime based on a manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. A show about a swordsman that is already basically as strong as he can get he is doing good deeds in hopes of atoning for the murders he committed.
Serial Experiments Lain is an anime series that was directed by Ryutaro Nakamura. The characters were designed by Yoshitoshi ABe, the script was penned by Chiaki J. Konaka, and the production was handled by Yasuyuki Ueda for Triangle Staff. The series aired on TV Tokyo from July to September in 1998. It explores various themes such as reality, identity, and communication, using elements of philosophy,... read more You have to be a true otaku to know of this anime. Nonetheless, it is the most unique animes I've ever seen, to say the least. It is well plotted and has a very interesting meaning to it. If you hold a high attention span and have a large IQ, then you are going to love this anime.
Soul Eater is an anime series directed by Takuya Igarashi and produced by Bones, Aniplex, Dentsu, Media Factory, and TV Tokyo, which adapts the Soul Eater manga written and illustrated by Atsushi Ohkubo.
A unique love story...
Noragami (ノラガミ, lit. "Stray God") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Adachitoka. It began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine in December 2010. The series has been collected into twenty-four tankōbon volumes as of October 2021. A 12-episode anime television ...read more.