This category is foranime not based upon previously published material.

• If uncertain as to which anime to add to this category, check the credits to see if "based onxxx byyyy" or a similar credit is given.
• All anime original sequels are automatically considered adaptations since the sequel must be based on the original story.
• SeeAcademy Award for Best Original Screenplay andAcademy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for examples of adapted and original screenplays. Note that even extremely altered screenplays such asO Brother, Where Art Thou? andApocalypse Now are considered adapted.

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