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.
この映画は人気漫画が原作です。
This movie is based on a popular manga.
原作を読んでから
You can enjoy the drama more if you read the original work first.