Which do you enjoy more: Anime or Manga

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Re: Which do you enjoy more: Anime or Manga

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Anirudh Badri wrote: 17 Aug 2017, 15:22 While I enjoy both anime and manga, I prefer to read the manga in most cases simply because the progression of the story in anime is usually very slow and I can control the pace of the manga far better.

What do you think? Which do you enjoy more and why?
I'll agree with this. Anime take the story quite slowly which doesn't work for me at all.
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Doaa Wael wrote: 08 Oct 2017, 16:38 I love manga, it is compelling, but sometimes anime can be done exceptionally well. Death note, for example, was such a phenomenal anime, i feel i wouldn't have enjoyed a manga version of it. I am not sure but i feel so, so i think the medium depends on the nature of te work.
Ah wow, I have the exact opposite opinion haha. I feel like text heavy media is easier to digest as manga because it's pace is determined by the person reading, while anime doesn't let the audience rest to really think about what's happening. But yes I think the subject matter determines which is more way is more enjoyable, for instance, a fast-paced action story would benefit from anime and be kind of dull on paper.
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I enjoy both for different reasons. For anime I like how the character and animations comes alive but what i dislike about anime is that some lack story depth especially if i read the manga of an anime adaptation.
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Since I have never read manga before, I will have to say anime. My favorite anime is Akame ga kill. full metal alchemist is also good.
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Anime! Though it is fine reading manga but I'd rather watch than read in this instance.
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I prefer anime, simply because I could never get used to reading manga. I was also never one for reading graphic novels or comics, and reading manga is kind of similar to me.
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I like both anime and manga because they are great.
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You don't have to put up with constant flashbacks when you read the Manga :p
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I enjoy both, but tend to opt for manga, because then I don't have to deal with voice actors I feel don't fit the role. I usually prefer subtitled anime, but sometimes I want to multitask while watching TV.
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I enjoy both Anime and Manga. Normally, I always check if the Anime has been completed so that I can watch it in one go. If it is not yet completed, I go to Manga version and read it first. 😊
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Definitely the Manga because the plot is always more detailed and flexible than the limited time of an Anime.
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Sup guys. Id agree with all of you for who says Manga over anime! Yeah exactly what some are saying Anime Adaptions probably Cuts scenes in between. Personally id like to know the whole thing. Manga which are adapted from Light Novels (Original Work) id like to read them as well! Illustrations are pretty Good sometimes as well. Plus its the original work! It goes even further than the Manga its perfect for My curiousity lol. And btw does this website have Light Novels or Manga?
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I like anime more, I only read manga when I was wondering what is going to happen next.
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Actually i do enjoy by reading manga and the same time watching anime, maybe in manga its more detailed than the anime but in manga you need to buy it books store you will spend lots of money rather than the anime you just watch it in youtube or other sites it is less expensive and its more nice to watch the actually story than flipping every page of the book. so, i choose anime
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I'm a huge fan of both, actually. The two of them have their own pros and cons. If I have to choose though, I'll go with the anime. Since I love the adventure genre, I like seeing the fight/battle scenes animated on screen and to hear all their sounds and voices. The fillers may be a pain (which is why I prefer the manga when it comes to this aspect), but I enjoy them nonetheless.
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