Content Differences

This encompasses the addition or removal of segments (uncensored or remastered BD editions), differences in multiple adaptations from the same source, and remade or rebooted series.

Examples

Remastered

• Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

  • An edited version of the series received a rebroadcast, featuring the extension of some scenes and the inclusion of new ones.

Uncensored

• Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi

  • The TV broadcast version was heavily censored due to explicit content whereas the Blu-ray/DVD version is completely uncensored.

Differences in Multiple Adaptations from the Same Source/Remake

• Neon Genesis Evangelion versus Rebuild of Evangelion

  • The new adaptation focuses less on psychological drama and more on action scenes as well as fan service.

  • Differences in characters' portrayal and their interactions; new characters included in the remake.

• Code Geass/Code Geass R2 versus Code Geass I - III Movie Trilogy + Sequel

  • The movies recap a portion of the TV series' events, but eventually branch off and present a new story. As a result, Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch is completely unique to the movie trilogy.

  • The movies cut out some story arcs and changed scenes accordingly.

  • The circumstances of certain characters have changed due to the adjustments to the story in the movies.

• Fruits Basket versus Fruits Basket 1st Season/Fruits Basket 2nd Season

  • The first adaptation is less faithful to the manga source; it contains more lighthearted fillers, skips over the backstories of two relevant characters, and features an anime-original ending.

  • Additionally, the order of certain parts of the story (such as the introduction of some characters) is different in the two adaptations.

Reboot

• Dororo to Hyakkimaru versus Dororo

  • Differences in plot segments, ending, characters, some of the characters' portrayal/motivations, and interactions.