Anime Only Arcs / Endings
Anime
This is a list compiling different anime that have arcs / endings completely seperate from the source material, as well as guides for following the original canon.
This list will only be main series, with no OVAs or movies
Feel free to message me with suggestions, additions, and corrections :)
This list will only be main series, with no OVAs or movies
Feel free to message me with suggestions, additions, and corrections :)
TV, 1999, ? eps Me:- Author:-
The "Big 3" (One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach) are known for their egregious amounts of filler, taking up a big chunk of each series. You can either follow a filler guide or just read the manga.
TV, 2017, 293 eps Me:- Author:-
Don't even bother watching Boruto, just read the manga 💀
TV, 2011, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
Episodes 19-25 are filler / anime only
Manga Canon: After episode 18, skip to Kyoto Arc
Manga Canon: After episode 18, skip to Kyoto Arc
TV, 2008, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
Episodes 7-12 & 16-24 are anime only
Manga Canon: Watch episodes 1-6 & 13-15, then skip to Book of Circus [Season 3]
Manga Canon: Watch episodes 1-6 & 13-15, then skip to Book of Circus [Season 3]
TV, 2010, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Black Butler Season 2 is purely anime only content and its events are never brought up again
Skip if you want to follow Manga Canon
Skip if you want to follow Manga Canon
TV, 1970, 79 eps Me:- Author:8
Episodes 55-79 are anime only content
Manga Canon: After episode 54, skip to Season 2
Manga Canon: After episode 54, skip to Season 2
TV, 2003, 51 eps Me:- Author:8
Episodes 4, 5, 8, 10-12, 21-22, 29-33, and 35-51 are anime only
Manga Canon: Just watch Brotherhood or read the manga
Manga Canon: Just watch Brotherhood or read the manga
TV, 2006, 37 eps Me:- Author:8
The final scene of the anime does differ slightly from the manga, but the ending is ultimately the same
https://youtu.be/6sml46UKs88
^ This is a good video that analyzes both endings
https://youtu.be/6sml46UKs88
^ This is a good video that analyzes both endings