Top 16 best original anime you should not miss

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Original anime are those that are not based on any pre-existing material, such as a manga, light novel, or video game. This gives the creators a lot of freedom to explore new ideas and concepts, and to tell stories that would not be possible with a limited source material. There are many great original anime out there, but here are 16 of the best that you should not miss:

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Psycho-Pass

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Developed by Production IG with super cool character creation from author Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Psycho-Pass is an anime that anyone who is passionate about detective genre, criminal psychology should watch. Psycho-Pass is set in a modern city where every human decision is driven by a "super-smart" system.

Not only does the system direct people to the most appropriate path, but it also assesses the level of human danger with an index called the "crime index". As long as this indicator rises higher than allowed, you will be caught! The person who catches and handles you will be a special investigation team with the main character is Akane.

  • Japanese: PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス 2
  • English: Psycho-Pass 2
  • Type: Television
  • Episodes: 11
  • Premiere: Fall 2014
  • Studio: Tatsunoko Production
  • Source: Original
  • Genre: Action , Science Fiction , Suspense
  • Duration: 23 minutes. per episode.
  • Rating: R - 17+ (violent & obscene)

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Anohana

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Anohana is the original anime about the most beautiful friendship in the history of Japanese anime. The plot of the film is simple. Jinta, a lazy young man, suddenly one day sees the spirit of Menma, his childhood best friend, who died in an accident. To help Menma escape, Jinta contacts old friends who used to be members of the Super Peace Buster but have "broken up" since Menma's death. Like a flower in full bloom, stories of a succession of young people emerge and eventually merge, forming the flower whose name we still don't know.

  • Japanese:あの日見た花の名前を僕達はまだ知らない。
  • Type: Television
  • Episodes: 11
  • Premiere: Spring 2011
  • Studio: A-1 Pictures
  • Source: Original
  • Genre: Drama , Slice of Life , Supernatural
  • Duration: 22 minutes. per episode.
  • Rating: PG-13 – Teens 13 and older

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Death Parade

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Made by Madhouse, the famous studio that has created countless blockbuster films, Death Parade is a complete work in every way. The film has TOP visuals and sounds (enough to embarrass many other anime titles). The content of the film belongs to the psychological genre but is very receptive. In addition, the motif of fighting for life through the Death Parade games also gives viewers very new perspectives on modern life and society.

  • Japanese:デス・パレード
  • English: Death Parade
  • Type: Television
  • Episodes: 12
  • Premiere: Winter 2015
  • Studio: Madhouse
  • Source: Original
  • Genre: Drama , Supernatural , Suspense
  • Duration: 23 minutes. per episode.
  • Rating: R - 17+ (violent & obscene)

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Yuri trên băng - Yuri!!! On Ice

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Yuri trên băng - Yuri!!! On Ice

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Although slightly inferior to the other original anime on this list, Yuri On Ice is also an anime title worth watching. In the film, we will follow Yuuri's journey on his way to becoming a figure skater. The story sounds simple but attracts strong interest from Japanese and international audiences due to its connection to reality. Through a compelling storyline, especially an epic investment in visuals and sound, Yuri On Ice will show you how a seriously invested anime can be of quality.

  • Japanese:ユーリ!!! On the ice
  • English: Yuri!!! On Ice
  • Type: Television
  • Episodes: 12
  • Premiere: Fall 2016
  • Studio: MAPPA
  • Source: Original
  • Category: Award-winning, Sports
  • Duration: 23 minutes. per episode.
  • Rating: PG-13 – Teens 13 and older

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Kill La Kill

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 Kill La Kill is the animated "masterpiece" of the Trigger family. Kill La Kill tells the story of Ryuuko, a schoolgirl who wanders around looking for her father's killer. Arriving at a prestigious academy, Ryuuko encounters Satsuki, the powerful student council president, and her "subordinates". There is no way for Ryuuko to defeat them... until she receives Senketsu – a special weapon that can transform into an enhanced costume for Ryuuko.

Overall, Kill La Kill is an anime with a plot... quite funny. Character creation is also somewhat unrealistic with actions and expressions that are only available in the cartoon world. However, thanks to its clever construction and excellent fight scenes, Kill La Kill turns into an extremely entertaining and satisfying anime for the audience. This movie is very good, if you haven't seen it yet, you should try it.

  • Japanese:キルラキル
  • English: Kill la Kill
  • Type: Television
  • Episodes: 24
  • Premiere: Fall 2013
  • Studio: Trigger
  • Source: Original
  • Genre: Action, Comedy, Ecchi
  • Duration: 24 minutes. per episode.
  • Rating: PG-13 – Teens 13 or olde