Should I read the manga or watch the anime?

Jul 6, 2022 11:22 AM

Tomi3b

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I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

Jul 6, 2022 11:29 AM

Eugen_kun

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I have seen the anime it's good but it leaves many questions.
To get answers i had to read the Manga.

Jul 6, 2022 11:34 AM

ICenturyI

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Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

Please do read the manga. The anime was a pretty decent adaptation but it still leaves MAJOR holes in the story specially towards the end.

Plus the art and panels of the manga cannot really be put into animation!!

Really good read or watch either way.

Jul 6, 2022 11:39 AM

minadeoro

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I really enjoyed the show, however since it doesn’t give you any conclusions (like 7 seeds 😭) the manga would probably be your best bet. That being said, don’t you sleep on the show!

Jul 6, 2022 11:47 AM

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Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

Manga 100% , I hope you'll enjoy it because it's one of my favorites! Then check out the anime too, even tho it's not complete it's really good....If only they made a season two starting from a certain point...*sighs*

Jul 6, 2022 11:48 AM

LaW-KrYpToS

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definitely the manga
I watched the anime first, it was med and the ending was shit
but the manga was something else it was awesome
definitely 10/10

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Jul 6, 2022 12:09 PM

Tememe

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I’ll say read it first. I started the anime first and was left wanting to know the end. Overall both are good

Jul 6, 2022 12:10 PM

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I’d say the anime is fairly meh and has an awful ending. From what I’ve heard the manga is a lot better although I haven’t actually read it. Maybe watch the anime to see if you like the world and characters and then read the manga from volume 1. But if your going to pick only one, I’d go with the manga.

Jul 6, 2022 12:16 PM

krymsun00

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The manga is better simply because you get the full story, which is worth it. It's also easy to follow compared to a lot of action manga I've read.

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Jul 6, 2022 12:40 PM

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GideonTheJew

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Reading the manga is a much better experience, in my opinion

Jul 6, 2022 2:58 PM

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BERNASTREK

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Thanks for this, I actually went to the manga because there were too many questions left unanswered, I haven't finished it yet tho I'm thankful to get the full picture of this story.

Jul 6, 2022 3:53 PM

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Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

Watch the Anime then read the Manga

Jul 6, 2022 4:28 PM

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In my honest opinion the manga is amazing and lets you see a lot of the details that are censored in the anime. The anime also leave some questions unanswered that you can find in the manga. Aside from that the anime makes for a pretty decent adaptation and has a great ost. I’d recommend watching the anime and if you want more story read the manga.

Jul 6, 2022 5:05 PM

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I like both I would say watch the anime first and then read the manga from the beginning cause the anime is good but it doesn’t cover the whole manga and has its own ending.

Jul 6, 2022 6:50 PM

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read the manga first, after that if u want u can watch anime

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Jul 6, 2022 8:19 PM

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notrod

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manga is peak fiction definitely read it

Jul 6, 2022 9:06 PM

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KazumaKei

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Manga is much better than anime. In my opinion the anime is less exciting than the manga. (I watched anime firstly!)

Jul 7, 2022 4:29 AM

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OSANNnn

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Read the manga first, if u want more watch the anime and get disappointed. that's what i actually did. aside from the last episodes the anime is fine but still covers less than half of the manga

Jul 8, 2022 2:16 PM

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Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

I think you’ll be disappointed by the anime after reading the manga, so watch it first. Then if you like it and want to know more, read the manga.

I watched it once then had to read it, and honestly, the manga was better but it also had an ending that felt a little unsatisfactory.

I am a huge fan of Claymore, though - I just think watching it first will give more enjoyment.

Jul 9, 2022 2:07 AM

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manga is better i think

Jul 9, 2022 6:00 AM

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Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

oh, read the manga. it is just a complete experience, and you won't get this watching the anime.

Jul 9, 2022 10:32 PM

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Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

Read imo. Most seinen adaptations tend to leave stuff either cause of censorship, restrictions or budget since I’d assume shonen and isekai get larger budgets to work with

Jul 10, 2022 9:02 AM

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R3SISTORZ said:

Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

Read imo. Most seinen adaptations tend to leave stuff either cause of censorship, restrictions or budget since I’d assume shonen and isekai get larger budgets to work with

claymore it's a shonen mate

Aug 6, 2022 8:20 AM

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Tomi3b said:
I have both these versions on my list but Im not sure what to check out first. An opinion would be very appreciated

the ending for the anime sucks and was corny as fuck, later I found out that the ending was anime original, so, I would go with the manga.

the first half of the anime is extremely good though, so maybe start with the anime, and change into the manga after the backstory episodes.

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