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Anime with complete story ?

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I'm looking for anime adaptations which contain (almost) the whole story of the source material or which doesn't brought the feeling of being really incomplete (but still non-original anime). It doesn't have to be in one season. The genres I'd like to watch really depends on of the moment but no hentai, ecchi or harem. Thanks in advance !

Since my anime and manga list are nearly empty here's some I can think about I've already watched and/or read : Death Note, Monster, Erased, parts 1,2,3 and 4 of Jojo's bizarre adventure and...there're gaps in my memory.

Squilliamson 6y
Kiseijuu Sei no Kakuritsu
Shinsekai yori
Cross Game
Towa no Quon 1 Utakata no Kaben
Inuyashiki
Junketsu no Maria
Hitsugi no Chaika
Kyoukai no Kanata
- Evelyndrisa 6y
  I can't believe I forgot to mention Kiseijuu ! Thanks for the recommendations, some catches my eyes and I'll check the rest out later
Removed 6y
[Removed]
- Evelyndrisa 6y
  Thanks, I'm definitely going to try Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso and Steins;Gate and I'll probably also try the others
- Windrage 6y
  I haven't watched Hunter x Hunter, but from what I know the story is not complete yet, as the manga is on hiatus.
  Korakys 6y
  The 2011 anime ended in such a perfect way that you could easily interpret it as a complete story.
  Windrage 6y
  All right, thanks for clarifying.
- Aeroselle 6y
  Hunter still goes on after the latest arc, but it is still uncertain if it's ever going to get animated.
- Jargenic 6y
  I 100% agree with Steins;Gate
FuhrerRoy 6y
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood on your PTW already.
- Evelyndrisa 6y
  Seems like I'll just have to actually watch it now !
  Bielby 6y
  You should, it's great.
soapie 6y
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Shin Seiki Evangelion
Death Parade
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai
Shinsekai yori
Devilman Crybaby
Katsugeki Touken Ranbu
- ucho 6y
  Death Parade's an original series
  soapie 6y
  Right! I forgot about that. Still a great anime tho
  Evelyndrisa 6y
  Things that happen, it isn't a big deal as long as it isn't the case for all the recommendations. And it's true this anime's great. Anyway thank you !
  soapie 6y
  Thanks! Hope you would enjoy them
DerEddy 6y
Guilty Crown (Original series)

Initial D (last season is literally called "Final stage")

RoboticsNotes
Mirai Nikki TV
Angel Beats
https://anilist.co/anime/20755/Ansatsu-Kyoushitsu/(Two seasons)

Darling in the Franxx (Original series)

Subete ga F ni Naru The Perfect Insider
- Kyokino 6y
  Guilty Crown and Darling in the FranXX were original series
StorCappe 6y
Based on a Visual Novel with two seasons:
Clannad
Technically all the Fate stuff, they're based off a visual novel as well and the seasons are pretty complete. However, the tricky part is trying to figure out in which order to watch them so maybe look that up before jumping in to it:
FateZero
Based on a manga:
Kanata no Astra
A movie based on a manga:Koe no Katachi
A show based on a light novel. I'll say that the anime doesn't adapt the entire series of the light novel, however the show is quite complete and doesn't make you wondering about the ending. Also, supposedly the light novel where the anime ends isn't that good:
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
Pretty sure this covers the entire light novel:
Toradora
The same goes for this:
Violet Evergarden
KaseiRin 6y
I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for because the only one on this list that I've actually read the source material for is Bakuman. However, these gave me the feeling of having an "ending" rather than a nebulous "maybe there'll be another season" (from what I remember)

anilist.co/anime/7674
anilist.co/anime/100388
anilist.co/anime/101347
anilist.co/anime/14075
anilist.co/anime/387 (not sure if this counts as an "adaptation", but it feels complete by itself)

anilist.co/anime/10408

anilist.co/anime/239 (this is an adaptation of a classic novel, if that counts :P)

anilist.co/anime/2251 (don't really know what the status of this is as an adaptation, but from what I remember it feels complete, though it's been a while since I watched it)

anilist.co/anime/99420 (I think this adapts most of the manga, though I might feel differently about the ending once I've read it)

These ones I haven't watched everything of, but the parts I've watched feel complete by themselves and I get the feeling that they're fully adapted
anilist.co/anime/457
ARIA The ANIMATION
anilist.co/anime/2593-/ (movie series)

These two adapt part of a series, but I feel like they can stand on their own
anilist.co/anime/21803-/
D
- Evelyndrisa 6y
  What I'm looking for the most is the feeling of completion so it's perfect, thanks !
  I've already read Bakuman two or three times maybe next time I'll give the anime a try instead and, yes, I didn't think of it when I initially post, but adaptation of classic novel can count ^^
InfiniteEternity 6y
If you're okay with the romantic comedy genre, Itazura Na Kiss would be a good option. It covers all of the manga and interprets a potential ending, as the original author died before she could finish the manga.

Itazura na Kiss

Also, I would strongly recommend Gosick. It has one of the best endings (plot-wise) that I've come across in a while.

Gosick

Finally, I would suggest Erased. I haven't read the source material, but it tells a gripping story that has a complete plot.

ERASED
- Evelyndrisa 6y
  I'm perfectly fine with the romantic comedy genre, I've watched this one a few years ago so wondering if I'll still like it. I'll add Gosick to my PTW, I've already read Erased but maybe I'll check the anime out one day. Thank you !
Pascelle 6y
All of the series I've watched that either actually cover all of the source material or at least felt like an ending

Aria The Animation
Hyouka
KON
Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru
Ping Pong the Animation
SteinsGate
Versailles no Bara
Violet Evergarden
BANANA FISH
Dororo
Araburu Kisetsu no Otomedomo yo
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Hellsing Ultimate
Kanata no Astra
NPC000 6y
Basilisk The Kouga Ninja Scrolls
Dear Brother
yxcasual 6y
Blast of Tempest
Heroic Age
INUYASHIKI LAST HERO
Removed 6y
[Removed]
- Evelyndrisa 6y
  Most of them seems great to me, I've watched the first adaptation of Fruit Basket and I'm gonna watch this one too but I'll wait to make sure there won't be any problem. Thank you for the recommendations !