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* ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'' had numerous character redesigns before the final product: Negi was supposed to be named ''Negi.T.Silverberg'' and be older looking; Nodoka was to be named ''Meiko Miyazaki''; Ako was to be named ''Ayu Izumi'' who instead had a large scar across her chest instead of her back; Makie Sasaki was originally going to be a different person entirely named ''Kozue Migara'' who was best friends with the lead girl (a role filled by Konoka) and who played on the lacross team (an idea which lead to the creation of Sakurako Shiina); Yuna and Chizuru had several connections in their designs, starting with the character of ''Yuko Akashi'', an [[Genki Girl|energetic]], [[Cloudcuckoolander|random]] girl, who worked part-time at the academy's daycare, while the character of ''Tsutsumi Nadai'' was a character with a strong [[Daddy's Girl|father complex]] who was good at cooking and house-work. These various traits went to both Yuna and Chizuru. Not to mention the school itself possibly being a giant tower reaching to the sky, or a large island in the sea of Japan. These are given as notes in the back of the manga volumes, along with other characterization notes that, at least unless/until the manga contradicts them, are considered [[Fanon]] for the series.
** Retroactively, that name for Nodoka is [[Reverse Funny Aneurysm|really]] [[The Order of the Stick|funny.]]
** Speaking of Negima, the [[OA Ds]] count as well. [[Anime News Network]] has listed adult!Negi being voiced by [[Hiroshi Kamiya]]. Seems to be good considering the fact that he won the Third Annual Seiyuu awards. Cue the third OAD and it's still [[Rina Sato]] who voiced adult!Negi. Not that bad all things considering, but it would have been nice if Hiroshi Kamiya did the job (then again, at this point, he [[Angel Beats!|was]] [[Arakawa Under the Bridge|voicing]] [[Durarara!!|four]] [[Working|major]] roles).
* The [[Gundam]] franchise has had What Could Have Beens aplenty:
** The original ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam]]'' would have had the original RX-78-2 Gundam destroyed not by the Zeong, but by a grunt unit. As well, Char would have taken up a unit known as the Kikeroga and used it to drop Luna II on Earth, predating his Axis asteroid drop by 13 years!
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* ''[[D.Gray-man]]'' had a prototype titled ''Zone'' which was more of an experiment of what the characters and plot would be like. Allen was originally a female character named Robin and General Cross's weapon was going to be what Allen's current weapon is. Lavi was also supposed be a character for another manga titled 'Bookman' but the idea was scratched and he was put into D. Gray Man.
* [[Mai-HiME]] has two [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxHVe2SO1Xk prototype] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZjAeWS7Eac videos]. Several characters have different hair colors and uniforms, some of the Elements and Childs are different (Natsuki has two double-barreled pistols and a golden Duran).
* ''[[Angel Beats!]]'' was originally supposed to have 26 episodes, but [[Executive Meddling|it was cut down to 13 at the last second]]. As a result, 26 episodes of content had to be cut down to fit 13 episodes worth of screen time. By the end of the series, it was clear that many of the unresolved plot threads and development of only a fraction of the main cast were meant for a longer running series.
* The [[Afganisu-tan]] series was supposed to be longer, but its sequel was cut short when the mangaka's PC had a virus.
* ''[[Sonic the Movie]]'' was supposed to be an entire series however Sonic is not nearly as popular in Japan as in other countries so it never took off. The "movie" is simply two episodes put together.
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