why i prefer manga over anime

Do you prefer reading manga or watching anime?

I much prefer manga over anime. The biggest reason why I prefer it over anime is that it's much quicker/ less time consuming. You can burn through 100~ chapters in a day of something like Naruto, while watching the anime would take a lot of time to get to the same place in the story.

Why do people hate anime adaptations of manga so much?

Not to mention the fact that most anime adaptations of manga are flat out worse than their counterparts. Whether it be due to art, or time constraints, or directing they tend to lose something in the transition which isn't appealing.

What turns you off when watching anime?

A big turn off with a lot of anime series is the insistence on filler material and sometimes completely changing the plot. I understand why they do it, but it really kills my interest. I also find it easier to sit down and read a few chapters of manga while browsing the net or doing some work.

Is adaption better than manga?

Adaption leave some to be desired since there is more depth that the manga has explored while a purely animated work has no such limits as episode length and ep number. This guy right here. Also, manga has more content both related to the plot and just in general. It's also better paced. And I like reading.

Which is better manga vs anime?

anime adds a lot of content to the pretty short manga, and most of the series is original. And, while the manga is by no means bad, the anime exists on a whole other level; the characters are more fleshed out, the humor is funnier, and the voice cast is amazing.

What are the benefits of manga?

Manga is Good for Your Brain Learning to read pictures, words, and even Japanese sound words together helps you process images faster and with more accuracy. This is called multimodal thinking. In our visual society, that ability can really help! Manga is also great for people on the autism spectrum.

Which is faster manga or anime?

Reading Manga is definetly Faster Compared To watching Anime. A Single Episode of One Piece is about 17/18 minutes,if you cut out opening and ending theme and recap. Where you can read a One Piece Manga Chapter in 5 to 8 minutes.

Why is the manga different from the anime?

Put simply, manga is the term given to Japanese comic books and graphic novels, whereas anime is the name given to Japanese animation. Although both tend to be considered genres in the West, in reality they are a description of how the content is produced.

Is reading manga a hobby?

Reading manga is a nice, safe indoor hobby, and we need those right now more than ever. If you really get into a new series, you may soon make new friends through forums and, once the pandemic is contained, even at anime conventions.

Is reading manga a waste of time?

Reading a manga is not different than reading a comic book or even a story book. It definitely ain't waste of time, though if you don't like it, then you probably would consider it a waste of time...

Is it worth reading manga after anime?

Even if an anime adaptation does the source manga justice, it's still worth it to read the original manga to get the most out of the experience. The world of anime is largely based on the manga and light novel industry, and it's relatively rare for an anime to stand all on its own.

Why is manga black and white?

Why are most manga published in black and white and not color, like American comics? The simple answer is that it's simply cheaper, faster, and easier to publish comics in black and white than it is to print in color.

Can reading manga improve English?

I agree with Le Hao, in that translated mangas are usually filled with many grammatical errors, and will not help you improve your own punctuation or grammar usage whatsoever. But that's not to say that manga cannot help with other aspects of reading comprehension.

What is the most liked manga?

Most popular manga of all timeOne Piece – 500,000,000.Golgo 13 – 300,000,000.Dragon Ball – 300,000,000.Doraemon – 250,000,000.Naruto – 250,000,000.Slam Dunk – 170,000,000.KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops – 156,500,000.Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – 150,000,000.More items...

What anime is closest to its manga?

5 Best Anime That Stayed Close To The Manga (& 5 Best That Are Totally Different)1 Was Totally Different: Naruto.2 Stayed Close To The Manga: Monster. ... 3 Was Totally Different: Bunny Drop. ... 4 Stayed Close To The Manga: Jujutsu Kaisen. ... 5 Was Totally Different: Tokyo Ghoul √A. ... 6 Stayed Close To The Manga: Demon Slayer. ... More items...•

Do all anime follow the manga?

Many anime do not follow the manga history and are made shorter. However there are a few that do follow it or try to finish the history with the manga like the big three (Naruto, Bleach, One Piece), Death Note, and FMA Brotherhood.

10 Manga Tends To Tell The Complete Story

If someone believes that reading manga is better than watching anime, their reasoning will be a combination of the best perks of manga and the worst aspects of anime, or a combination thereof. For example, while some anime series manage to tell the complete story of the original manga, most don't.

9 Manga Never Has Bad Or Weird Animation Technique

Many modern anime series have excellent animation techniques, such as the popular Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga. Others have just mediocre or notoriously bad animation, such as The Seven Deadly Sins, which has inspired some unflattering nicknames such as "the seven deadly frames."

8 Manga Isn't Dependent On Streaming Rights

Anime streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll and Funimation are excellent sources of anime, along with Netflix and Hulu. Still, some series are never streamed because certain platforms simply don't have the rights to them. Some series, such as Wotakoi and Grand Blue Dreaming, are barely streamed anywhere at all in the West.

7 Reading Manga Is Faster Than Watching Anime

In general, people read words much faster than they can speak, which means an anime show or TV show will deliver its content more slowly than any comic book, novel, or manga volume. A sentence that can be read in two seconds might take eight or more to speak aloud in anime.

6 Some Manga Series Don't Even Have An Anime

A particular downside to being an anime fans is the fact that many solid manga series never got an anime at all, so an anime-only fan is locked out of these stories entirely. Some anime fans won't mind, but others will realize just how much they're missing out on.

5 Manga Has Great Art Impossible To Animate

Granted, some manga series do have fairly simple art that is easy to adapt into a lovely anime series, and a few manga series are actually improved this way. But the reverse is more common, and that works in any manga fan's favor. Some art simply cannot be animated.

4 Collecting Manga Is Fun For Some Fans

Not everyone has the budget or the room at home to collect dozens or hundreds of manga volumes, but it is a wonderful hobby to have for those who do. Some people love to collect physical items, and manga fans can buy a few bookshelves and stock them up with every volume of their favorite series.

10 Music Connects Fans To The Story

Anime has created some of the best music - from dramatic orchestral tunes to lighthearted pop tracks. Watching a fight scene or a death scene is much more impactful for fans who have the right music playing alongside it. It's harder for a manga to evoke the same emotions when anime fans have to read the content instead of experiencing it.

9 Animation Takes A Manga's Story To The Next Level

Anime is well-known for its fantastical animation. It's one thing to read about a story, but it's completely different to see it in motion. Series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Violet Evergarden, and Your Lie In April have breathtaking visuals that truly capture the spirit of the manga.

8 Voice Acting Helps Fans Understand How The Characters Feel

When it comes to dialogue, there is only so much a manga can do to get the character's tone across. No matter how much punctuation is added, the emotions don't feel as real until they're heard.

7 There Is Far Less Reading When Watching Anime

Mangas require a lot less reading than other books. The majority of a story is visual with speech bubbles to help fans understand the plot. For those who aren't a fan of reading or struggle with reading, watching anime allows them to experience the story.

6 Colors Bring The Manga To Life

There's nothing like seeing a great manga get transformed when animation, music, and vibrant colors are added. Color imagery gives a new level of character understanding by introducing the colors of the character's hair, eyes, and clothing. The vibrant blue of Gojo's eyes in Jujutsu Kaisen is incredible when shown in full color.

5 Anime Openings Get Fans Excited

Anime openings are one of the best parts of watching anime. The opening sets the tone for the series and showcases songs. Despite being aired in the '90s, fans still talk about how great the opening to Cowboy Bebop is.

4 Fans Learn The Correct Pronunciation

Anime and manga are loved by fans all over the world. It stands to reason that some fans will have trouble pronouncing names and locations. The majority of manga and anime is Japanese, and these places/names deserve their correct pronunciation.

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Personally I prefer manga because the humor is better and i can read it at any pace I want, plus it leaves more room to imagination. Anime has been normiefied for quite some time now and it's unbearable to witness.

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