While not the most scientific method, one could generate a list of anime entries over at Anime News Network, sort it by order and see what is the earliest entry in their database that fits the criterion we're looking for. Here would be an example of such a list. 

Obviously the service's database is most likely incomplete, but regardless, it is still an authoritative source for anime information, and given the size, and time range of the database, it can be trusted as a good estimation.


First anime based off of manga: 

Astro Boy, 1963

First anime based off light novels:

Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OAV) 1988
Slayers (1995)



What were the first anime based on manga and light novels?
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