Anime That Began as Novels

Anime That Began as Novels

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By Radiocity Team
Published Jun 18, 2025
Before becoming a mega-franchise, SAO was a self-published web novel turned bestselling light novel series.

Sword Art Online

Before becoming a mega-franchise, SAO was a self-published web novel turned bestselling light novel series.

This emotional masterpiece was originally a beautifully written light novel that won Kyoto Animation’s grand prize.

Violet Evergarden

This emotional masterpiece was originally a beautifully written light novel that won Kyoto Animation’s grand prize.

A cult classic that began as a light novel series—its quirky storytelling and time loops drew massive fan love.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

A cult classic that began as a light novel series—its quirky storytelling and time loops drew massive fan love.

Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World

Re:Zero started as a web novel and became a hit light novel before getting its emotional anime adaptation.

Bakemonogatari

Known for its unique dialogue and visual style, it’s based on Nisio Isin’s hugely popular light novels.

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