noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
original work; source material
Refers to the original novel, manga, script, etc. that an adaptation is based on. Commonly used in contexts like film, anime, or drama adaptations.
This movie is based on a popular manga.
You can enjoy the drama more if you read the original work first.
This drama is based on a popular novel.
This movie was made faithfully to the original work.
I read the original manga after watching the anime.
The film's ending was different from the original work.