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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 :)

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One Piece

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.

Naruto

TV, 2002, 220 eps Me:- Author:-

Naruto: Shippuuden

TV, 2007, 500 eps Me:- Author:-

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

TV, 2017, 293 eps Me:- Author:-

Don't even bother watching Boruto, just read the manga 💀

Bleach

TV, 2004, 366 eps Me:- Author:-

Ao no Exorcist

TV, 2011, 25 eps Me:- Author:8

Episodes 19-25 are filler / anime only

Manga Canon: After episode 18, skip to Kyoto Arc

Kuroshitsuji

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]

Kuroshitsuji II

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

Ashita no Joe

TV, 1970, 79 eps Me:- Author:8

Episodes 55-79 are anime only content

Manga Canon: After episode 54, skip to Season 2

Fullmetal Alchemist

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

Death Note

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

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