Manga has grown in popularity in the last few years. Series like Demon Slayer are consistently on the top of best-seller lists, which just shows the power manga has. Most of the amazing anime that are so beloved by fans wouldn't exist without the manga they're based on.
Even though manga is truly amazing, fans of manga are missing out if they don't watch anime as well. It's hard for anime to compete with the incredible artwork in manga, but when an anime combines animation, music, and quality voice acting a series can really hit differently.
10 Attack On Titan's Art And Animation Takes This Series To The Next Level
Attack on Titan is a huge hit and probably wouldn't be as beloved as it is without the anime. The manga's artwork has improved over time, but to many fans, the artwork of the anime is far superior to that of the manga. The anime captures the creepy nature of the Titans and is way more visceral when it comes to Titan's attacks. Not to mention, the animation of the characters using their ODM Gear is phenomenal. Fans of the manga truly miss out if they don't watch the anime as well.
9 K-On! Develops The Characters More (K-On!)
When it comes to K-On!, there are certainly more fans of the anime than there are of the manga. While the anime captures a lighthearted tail of students forming a band, the manga doesn't capture that same magic. Not to mention, by watching the anime, fans can actually hear the songs the students are performing. Anyone who has only read the manga definitely misses out, as the anime develops the story and the characters far more than the manga ever did. This is especially true for the girls' graduation, which is an entire episode in the anime but is just a single panel in the manga.
8 Demon Slayer Uses (Literally) Breathtaking Visuals
Demon Slayer follows the story of Tanjiro who becomes a Demon Slayer after his family is killed and his younger sister is turned into a demon. The story and art style of this manga is incredibly unique, so it makes sense that the manga is so popular.
However, there are a few things manga-only fans still miss out on even when the art style is so good. The anime series really elevates the story with its bold animation and color. It's one thing to see the Demon Slayer's attacks on a black and white page, but it's a completely different story when fans are able to see the phenomenal fights play out in motion.
7 Gintama Is Comedy Gold
This comedy series is set in an alternate universe and follows an eccentric samurai named Gintoki Sakata. This series is filled with comedic moments and often references Japan and Japanese culture. The manga is incredibly good, but the way the anime handles the comedy makes it even better than the manga. With voice acting, animation, and comedic timing like Gintama's, any fan of the manga will not regret watching the anime series as well.
6 Haikyuu!!'s Animation And Voice Acting Are Incredible
Haikyuu!! is one of the best sports manga out there, and the anime is even more popular. While the manga's art style is incredibly unique, the anime takes this series to the next level. The anime really knows how to build tension and is also great at emphasizing important moments by using unique animation techniques. Hearing the voice actors banter with each other also adds another level of enjoyment that fans can't get by just reading the manga.
5 My Hero Academia Emphasises The Best Parts Of The Manga
No one would argue that the manga of My Hero Academia isn't good. The storytelling is unique, and the character development is on a completely different level. Even if the anime series didn't exist, fans of the manga wouldn't miss out when it comes to storytelling and art.
However, Studio Bones showcases the best the series has to offer. The fight between Midoriya and Todoroki during the Sports Festival is beautifully done, and the voice acting for both the dub and sub is phenomenal. Even if a fan of the series prefers the manga, they will truly miss out on an amazing experience by not watching the anime as well.
4 Nodame Cantabile Showcases Beautiful Music
Nodame Cantabile is a romance series about a musician named Shinichi Chiaki who wants to play music in Europe and the unkempt pianist Nodame who falls in love with him. This is a beautifully done series with incredible artwork, but the fatal flaw of any music-based manga is that the reader can't hear the music the characters are playing. Manga-only readers especially miss out on the amazing classical music that is showcased in this anime. No matter how good the manga is, there will always be a missing element.
3 Death Note Has Some Amazing Moments
Death Note is one of the classic anime that is a must-watch regardless of how good the manga is. There are many moments where the voice acting and visuals take this series to the next level. Most anime fans are familiar with the famous chip-eating scene, which is one of the best moments of the dub. The opening theme is also many anime fans' favorite, and manga-only fans greatly miss out by not watching the series. Most importantly, the ending of the anime is slightly different than the manga's. Many fans actually prefer the anime's ending to the manga's, so it's definitely worth watching at least once.
2 Cardcaptor Sakura Adds More To The Story
Cardcaptor Sakura is a series that revamped the magical girl genre in the early 2000s. For many fans of the series, the anime is actually superior to the manga, so manga-only fans are really missing out by skipping this series. Not only does the anime develop the characters in a unique way, but it also adds extra elements to the story that aren't present in the manga. Most would just consider this filler but, the creation of these extra episodes was overseen by the original creators, so they fit into the story extremely well. Anyone who doesn't watch the anime is missing out on extra content they wouldn't get by just reading the manga.
1 Naruto Should Be On Every Fan's Watch List
Naruto is a long series, so reading the manga and watching the anime takes a lot of time, but it is definitely worth it. While the beginning of the series is slow at first, the anime really picks up as it progresses. When the animation is good, it's really good. Manga fans shouldn't miss out on incredibly animated moments like the fight between Sasuke and Naruto. Naruto is one of those series that every anime fan should watch at least once, even the fans who have read the manga already.