Some anime, like Yuri On Ice, don't have a manga origin. But, the majority of anime is not entirely original. Most fans enjoy reading the manga and watching the anime, especially fans are too excited to wait for a new season to come out.
There are plenty of positives to reading manga and watching the anime. Manga usually has excerpts from the author that give the audience a new perspective on the characters. It's also a great way to see the original art style. However, anime-only fans don't have to worry about missing content. There are plenty of benefits to only watching an anime.
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. Understandably, many fans find that they struggle to get emotionally invested while reading manga, so they watch the anime instead.
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.
The animation has such a large impact on how a series is perceived, that even the creator of My Hero Academia admitted to being incredibly emotional when the Sports Festival Arc was animated. Great animation truly helps bring a story to life, for both the fans and the creators.
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. It's one thing to read Bakugou's breakdown during his fight against Midoriya in My Hero Academia, but it's completely different to hear the actor's voice crack.
The voice actors for Attack On Titan are very talented at conveying the severity of a situation. Erwen's speeches give fans goosebumps. Voice actors are not just important for serious moments - someone's tone and the line's delivery can often make the funniest moments even better.
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. Even if someone prefers watching subbed anime over dubbed anime, they still have the animation to better help them understand the plot.
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.
It even gives a better look at how the character's abilities work. Even My Hero Academia or other mangas with incredible artwork, stand out even more. It's no wonder Horikoshi, the creator, loves how the anime looks.
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.
A great opening starts excitement for the episode and also showcases musical artists fans may not have otherwise listened to. The only downside to anime openings is how much fans debate over which are the best. Especially when there are series like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach, which have dozens of great openings.
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. Anime allows fans to hear the characters pronounce their own names, and they can avoid the embarrassment of calling Naruto "Na-rudo."
3 Panels Can Be Difficult To Understand
A common complaint amongst Bleach fans is that the hard to interpret panels, since the swords and the clothing are all in black. This is a common problem when it comes to reading manga - especially with action sequences.
Talented artists are able to translate their thoughts onto the page, but sometimes those thoughts don't translate clearly. Much less interpretation needed when it comes to watching anime, as the series is animated in full color.
2 Non-Canon Episodes Means More Character Development
Filler episodes are a big problem in anime. Fans hate when the bulk of a series is taken up by filler, especially when it interrupts the story's flow. However, good filler can give fans a better look into the characters, and help those characters further develop. The original Fullmetal Alchemist strays heavily from the source material, but it is still considered as a great anime. Anime fans want to consume more media about their favorite characters, so when good filler is introduced fans don't always mind.
1 Manga Requires More Concentration
Arguably, sitting down to read a new manga series takes more concentration than watching a new anime series. It's a lot easier to passively watch an anime than it is to read manga. In fact, most fans find it impossible to passively read manga - otherwise they miss important information. With anime, fans can go about their day and watch an anime at the same time.