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Alcy · 2003-12-06, 16:56

Most would agree that usually, a manga series is better/more developed than the anime based off it. However, some slip through the cracks. Here's where we need to list these!

1. Magic Knight Rayearth (CLAMP):
The manga was horridly condensed (3 volumes per season) and took away the shock and bittersweet beauty of the surprise ending of season 1. (I am very glad I saw the anime first-I actually cried at the ending XD XD)

LBW · 2003-12-06, 20:47

Princess Tutu definitely. I prefer manga over anime 99.9% of the time, but the anime is just a masterpiece compared to the extremely boring manga.

Kempis Curious · 2003-12-08, 00:55

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Originally Posted by LBW

Princess Tutu definitely. I prefer manga over anime 99.9% of the time, but the anime is just a masterpiece compared to the extremely boring manga.

Wow, I didn't know there was a manga for that.

I thought the Kodocha anime was much more engaging than the manga. I'm glad I saw the anime first, it's one of my favorites!

-k

Alcy · 2003-12-08, 01:05

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Originally Posted by Kempis Curious

Wow, I didn't know there was a manga for that.

I thought the Kodocha anime was much more engaging than the manga. I'm glad I saw the anime first, it's one of my favorites!

-k

Did you read the Tokyopop version of the manga or the original? That could be why, TP's edition was completely rewritten, though I did find it pretty amusing. (I have yet to find the untrans)

kannakills · 2003-12-09, 18:59

I also found the Kodocha anime more funny then the manga. Since many of the characters can be eccentric (Sana's Mom, Sana herself), the anime allows these characters to be expressed perfectly. I think when this manga was converted to anime, the creators decided to up the hyperness of the main characters, and I think this is a good thing. You also miss out on Sana's raps in the manga- you would never be able to convey the same effect in a manga.

That said, I think that the manga is also very funny (I've only read TP's version- I don't know how far that strays from the original intent of the author. I feel that they have done a fairly good job). And I do like the lack of filler episodes and filler sequences in the manga- those can be tedious.

I love both, but I think I love the anime a little bit more ^_^

And as of right now, I like Fullmetal Alchemist anime better than FMA manga. I think that the way they chose to arrange the initial story flows better than in the anime. However, as I have only seen up to FMA 10 and read up to TW's translations of FMA manga, this opinion may change as the story progresses.

Alcy · 2003-12-09, 19:25

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Originally Posted by kannakills

That said, I think that the manga is also very funny (I've only read TP's version- I don't know how far that strays from the original intent of the author. I feel that they have done a fairly good job). And I do like the lack of filler episodes and filler sequences in the manga- those can be tedious.

I love both, but I think I love the anime a little bit more ^_^

I haven't seen the anime yet myself, but I've read the first volume of the TP version-it says right on the cover the entire story was rewritten by Sarah Dyer. Though I agree it was funny, I'd like to find the original sometime ^_^

AerialDeathFireStyle · 2007-01-18, 21:50

yes i agree some anime are better than their manga counter parts just look at the cowboy bebop manga.... snoose.... there was no hook to get you into the manga it just seemed so borign compared to the anime which has become a classic must see for anime fans

Fruitfly · 2007-01-18, 23:45

I don't read too much manga but i have to say initial d. I think it was the music.

amoschid · 2007-01-19, 01:22

I would say "Suzumiya Haruhi" manga is not quite as enjoyable as the anime
the anime is just..... perfect

Sole · 2007-01-19, 06:34

imo these series were better in the anime version, or at least as good as the manga.

Hunter x Hunter - The author slack off a lot with his mangas, sketchy background art, empty boxes, massive dialogues, the anime was pretty good in comparison, if not better.
Evangelion - I think they're equally as good, since they offer something different in each of their own, but the anime was great
FMA - I thought FMA is more organized in the anime, art in the manga isn't that much better either, and felt like it had more fillers.
Orange road - While I think the ending in the manga version was a little bit better, but honestly I think the art was way better in anime >_>, ost was great too in the anime
Maison Ikkoku - I didn't really read all of the manga, so I can't say manga is superior, but music/art was really great in the anime.
Saint Seiya - I enjoy the anime a lot more, because of the art, and not that much difference in terms of story.
Kingyo Chuuihou! - Liked the Anime better

... I just noticed my weird taste in anime.

sl^sh3r · 2007-01-19, 07:26

Naruto Anime >> Manga (till the filler arcs started)
Hunter X Hunter Anime >> Manga

Chiibi · 2007-01-19, 13:03

Hmm there are few but the ones that are, are to the extreme...o_o

Princess Tutu. The manga was such a waste when it COULD have been gorgeous. T_T I demand a remake!

Saber Marionette J. Manga's terrible, anime is win.

Tenkuu Escaflowne. Same as above although the hard-to-find shoujo one is nice.

Kodomo No Omocha TO AN EXTENT. The first half of the anime is better than the first 6 volumes of the manga BUT the last four volumes of the manga are so good that the last arcs of the anime are crap compared to it. Er no...they're just crap, period. They threw away the manga completely!

I was sorely disappointed. KIL TEH PRODOOSER ZOMG!!! ASDLKFJTUJQO;WTJ*insert random cursing here*

Sorceror Stabber Orphen. The manga art is so.....like not good compared to the anime art...

Kannazuki No Miko. From what I've read of it...it just doesn't wow me like the anime does...and it's a lot more vulgar...
Souma is still hot either way though

Vexx · 2007-01-19, 13:44

The manga for Suzumiya Haruhi is one of those "after the anime" hacks.... (like those awful "books based on a movie"). The original novels are much better and there's a group translating those.

The only manga I've read that didn't quite measure up to the anime would be the series Tsukuyomi Moon Phase. I actually thought the anime was superior.... don't get me wrong I'm enjoying the manga... but the anime was directed by Shinbo who emphasized some of the zanier aspects while managing to keep the tragedy immediate. The manga is just more dark and the action sequences can be hard to follow at times (especially when several of the characters look very much alike).

EDIT: I just started reading the tokyopop release of Strawberry Marshmallow (Ichigo Masimaru) and I have to say the anime seems to do a better job than the manga so far ... but they've only released two volumes to date and the first volume is more "historical" (earlier versions of the characters).

wontaek · 2007-01-19, 17:10

My vote goes to
Koi Kaze: I have praised this series many times already. A study in how to control the pacing and voice acting.
Kimagure Orange Road: Manga form of Ayukawa Madoka was not inspiring. Anime form of Madoka is an icon still recognized by many.

wontaek · 2007-01-19, 17:12

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Originally Posted by amoschid

I would say "Suzumiya Haruhi" manga is not quite as enjoyable as the anime
the anime is just..... perfect

I agree that the manga version isn't good, but the original material, the novel, is as good, if not better than the anime series.

Freeter · 2007-01-19, 17:25

Girls Bravo - The anime goes for all out campiness and has fun with it. The manga, though, is actually starting to creep me out...

Rahxephon - The manga was shorter, had uglier designs, and lacked Yoko Kanno's masterful soundtrack.

Inuyasha - Yeah, the anime ended prematurely, but even you have to admit that it made Takahashi's penultimate work look a billion times better.

any Tenchi manga - Doesn't hold a candle to the first/second OVA series, although the same can be said for the TV series, spinoffs, OVA3, etc....

Saber Cherry · 2007-01-21, 02:53

Card Captor Sakura. The series was masterful (particularly the voice work). The manga, however, was just 'good'.

Scrapped Princess - I never read it. The cover is just too ugly. What did they do to Pacifica??? Even if it was slightly better in some way (which I doubt), that could never make up for the drastically worse character design and loss of a wonderful soundtrack, let alone well-animated action scenes, full color, and Fumiko Orikasa.

Full Metal Panic - they're both good, but only one has an excellent soundtrack and (again) great voice acting. Furthermore, high-quality animation will always be a winner for an action-oriented series.

@Agree with Escaflowne, Hunter x Hunter, and Saber Marionette J.
As for Koi Kaze, I have not read the manga but I cannot imagine it beating the anime.

MugenIchiban · 2007-01-27, 13:15

I'd have to say Hunter x Hunter and FMA. I'd throw in Initial D but I still have to read more to get my final verdict.

wontaek · 2007-01-27, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Saber Cherry

Scrapped Princess - I never read it. The cover is just too ugly. What did they do to Pacifica??? Even if it was slightly better in some way (which I doubt), that could never make up for the drastically worse character design and loss of a wonderful soundtrack, let alone well-animated action scenes, full color, and Fumiko Orikasa.

The manga was bad. The original material, the novel series itself, might be considered as a masterpiece among scifi+fantasy books. You get much better idea what the trio did as well as how awesome Shannon and Raquell can be by themselves. Christopher Armalite is much stronger in the book as well.

solarknight123 · 2007-01-28, 03:25

For me mai-hime the manga. I loved the anime alot, but when it came to the manga,little to no character development, too much fan service(kinda hot at first but got annoying esp with the tentacle orphans) & i esp didn't like the whole love triangle between mai, tate, and natsuki, or tate being the lead character. only good thing about it was how strong the himes were and the action. Now i think otome and its manga counterpart are a different case, with the anime paling in comparison to its manga counterpart.

2003-12-06, 16:56	Link #1
Alcy Left! Right! Seven! Cake! Join Date: Dec 2003	Manga series that pale to their anime counterparts Most would agree that usually, a manga series is better/more developed than the anime based off it. However, some slip through the cracks. Here's where we need to list these! 1. Magic Knight Rayearth (CLAMP): The manga was horridly condensed (3 volumes per season) and took away the shock and bittersweet beauty of the surprise ending of season 1. (I am very glad I saw the anime first-I actually cried at the ending XD XD)

2007-01-19, 13:03	Link #12
Chiibi Vanitas owns you >:3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: in a boring place you will not want to go to	Hmm there are few but the ones that are, are to the extreme...o_o Princess Tutu. The manga was such a waste when it COULD have been gorgeous. T_T I demand a remake! Saber Marionette J. Manga's terrible, anime is win. Tenkuu Escaflowne. Same as above although the hard-to-find shoujo one is nice. Kodomo No Omocha TO AN EXTENT. The first half of the anime is better than the first 6 volumes of the manga BUT the last four volumes of the manga are so good that the last arcs of the anime are crap compared to it. Er no...they're just crap, period. They threw away the manga completely! I was sorely disappointed. KIL TEH PRODOOSER ZOMG!!! ASDLKFJTUJQO;WTJinsert random cursing here Sorceror Stabber Orphen. The manga art is so.....like not good compared to the anime art... Kannazuki No Miko. From what I've read of it...it just doesn't wow me like the anime does...and it's a lot more vulgar... Souma is still hot either way though __________________

2007-01-19, 13:44	Link #13
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	The manga for Suzumiya Haruhi is one of those "after the anime" hacks.... (like those awful "books based on a movie"). The original novels are much better and there's a group translating those. The only manga I've read that didn't quite measure up to the anime would be the series Tsukuyomi Moon Phase. I actually thought the anime was superior.... don't get me wrong I'm enjoying the manga... but the anime was directed by Shinbo who emphasized some of the zanier aspects while managing to keep the tragedy immediate. The manga is just more dark and the action sequences can be hard to follow at times (especially when several of the characters look very much alike). EDIT: I just started reading the tokyopop release of Strawberry Marshmallow (Ichigo Masimaru) and I have to say the anime seems to do a better job than the manga so far ... but they've only released two volumes to date and the first volume is more "historical" (earlier versions of the characters). __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories! Last edited by Vexx; 2007-01-25 at 12:28.

2007-01-19, 17:10	Link #14
wontaek Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Planet Earth Age: 54	My vote goes to Koi Kaze: I have praised this series many times already. A study in how to control the pacing and voice acting. Kimagure Orange Road: Manga form of Ayukawa Madoka was not inspiring. Anime form of Madoka is an icon still recognized by many. __________________

2007-01-19, 17:25	Link #16
Freeter beyond Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: in the club	Girls Bravo - The anime goes for all out campiness and has fun with it. The manga, though, is actually starting to creep me out... Rahxephon - The manga was shorter, had uglier designs, and lacked Yoko Kanno's masterful soundtrack. Inuyasha - Yeah, the anime ended prematurely, but even you have to admit that it made Takahashi's penultimate work look a billion times better. any Tenchi manga - Doesn't hold a candle to the first/second OVA series, although the same can be said for the TV series, spinoffs, OVA3, etc.... __________________

2003-12-06, 20:47	Link #2
LBW I like obscure crap Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: .be Age: 38	Princess Tutu definitely. I prefer manga over anime 99.9% of the time, but the anime is just a masterpiece compared to the extremely boring manga.

2003-12-09, 18:59	Link #5
kannakills Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	I also found the Kodocha anime more funny then the manga. Since many of the characters can be eccentric (Sana's Mom, Sana herself), the anime allows these characters to be expressed perfectly. I think when this manga was converted to anime, the creators decided to up the hyperness of the main characters, and I think this is a good thing. You also miss out on Sana's raps in the manga- you would never be able to convey the same effect in a manga. That said, I think that the manga is also very funny (I've only read TP's version- I don't know how far that strays from the original intent of the author. I feel that they have done a fairly good job). And I do like the lack of filler episodes and filler sequences in the manga- those can be tedious. I love both, but I think I love the anime a little bit more ^_^ And as of right now, I like Fullmetal Alchemist anime better than FMA manga. I think that the way they chose to arrange the initial story flows better than in the anime. However, as I have only seen up to FMA 10 and read up to TW's translations of FMA manga, this opinion may change as the story progresses.

2007-01-18, 21:50	Link #7
AerialDeathFireStyle Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	yes i agree some anime are better than their manga counter parts just look at the cowboy bebop manga.... snoose.... there was no hook to get you into the manga it just seemed so borign compared to the anime which has become a classic must see for anime fans

2007-01-18, 23:45	Link #8
Fruitfly Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	I don't read too much manga but i have to say initial d. I think it was the music.

2007-01-19, 01:22	Link #9
amoschid Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	I would say "Suzumiya Haruhi" manga is not quite as enjoyable as the anime the anime is just..... perfect

2007-01-19, 06:34	Link #10
Sole Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	imo these series were better in the anime version, or at least as good as the manga. Hunter x Hunter - The author slack off a lot with his mangas, sketchy background art, empty boxes, massive dialogues, the anime was pretty good in comparison, if not better. Evangelion - I think they're equally as good, since they offer something different in each of their own, but the anime was great FMA - I thought FMA is more organized in the anime, art in the manga isn't that much better either, and felt like it had more fillers. Orange road - While I think the ending in the manga version was a little bit better, but honestly I think the art was way better in anime >_>, ost was great too in the anime Maison Ikkoku - I didn't really read all of the manga, so I can't say manga is superior, but music/art was really great in the anime. Saint Seiya - I enjoy the anime a lot more, because of the art, and not that much difference in terms of story. Kingyo Chuuihou! - Liked the Anime better ... I just noticed my weird taste in anime.

2007-01-19, 07:26	Link #11
sl^sh3r Unjustified Insanity Join Date: Dec 2006	Naruto Anime >> Manga (till the filler arcs started) Hunter X Hunter Anime >> Manga

2007-01-21, 02:53	Link #17
Saber Cherry Marionette Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 24	Card Captor Sakura. The series was masterful (particularly the voice work). The manga, however, was just 'good'. Scrapped Princess - I never read it. The cover is just too ugly. What did they do to Pacifica??? Even if it was slightly better in some way (which I doubt), that could never make up for the drastically worse character design and loss of a wonderful soundtrack, let alone well-animated action scenes, full color, and Fumiko Orikasa. Full Metal Panic - they're both good, but only one has an excellent soundtrack and (again) great voice acting. Furthermore, high-quality animation will always be a winner for an action-oriented series. @Agree with Escaflowne, Hunter x Hunter, and Saber Marionette J. As for Koi Kaze, I have not read the manga but I cannot imagine it beating the anime.

2007-01-27, 13:15	Link #18
MugenIchiban Member Join Date: Jun 2004	I'd have to say Hunter x Hunter and FMA. I'd throw in Initial D but I still have to read more to get my final verdict.

2007-01-28, 03:25	Link #20
solarknight123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006	For me mai-hime the manga. I loved the anime alot, but when it came to the manga,little to no character development, too much fan service(kinda hot at first but got annoying esp with the tentacle orphans) & i esp didn't like the whole love triangle between mai, tate, and natsuki, or tate being the lead character. only good thing about it was how strong the himes were and the action. Now i think otome and its manga counterpart are a different case, with the anime paling in comparison to its manga counterpart.