Manga, and anime have successfully made a universe of their own. The fan base of both the on-screen adaptations and the source material, i.e., the manga are so pumped up about this world that almost everyone has different and relatable stories and theories of their own.
There are multiple examples in the world of manga and anime where the original work is better than its anime adaptations. The delivery, the plot, and the emotions of the original manga can get lost in their on-screen adaptations. However, the AV translation conveys the storyline in a very appealing manner.
In this article, we'll look at ten manga series that have outperformed their anime adaptations by providing richer narratives, deeper character build, and an overall experience that makes readers eagerly anticipate the next chapter.
1. Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul's anime adaptation had made many changes and is different from its manga when they showed Ken Kaneki with the Aiogiri tree on the same side. Despite being so popular, fans love the rough and original manga series, while the anime has cut off some significant scenes. The anime adaptation ending was rushed and confusing.
2. A Silent Voice
The Silent Voice has a considerable fan base for its manga series that shows an upper hand compared to its anime adaptation. While the name captures the audience's attention with its visuals and soundtracks, it lacks the detail and emotions the manga conveys. The viewers are bound to read the manga to understand the series well and know the whole story.
3. Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun
The Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun manga is much more pleasing than its adaptation providing more information and scenes which has been discarded in anime. The manga is captivating with its four-panel format, like a comic strip full of humor. With new volumes released slowly, its manga series leaves fans wanting more.
4. Rosario + Vampire
Tsukune is showcased as an everyday kid with bad grades when he finally gets admitted to Youkai Academy, a place full of supernatural beings, where he must hide in plain sight to avoid getting killed. While the anime lacks the point and deviates from the story every time, the manga is fun and action filled with an intriguing plot.
5. Berserk
Berserk is among the best-curated manga series which its adaptation failed to deliver. With an unfinished, underwhelming storyline and visuals, the anime is a bit disappointing for its viewers. The manga contains well-written stories and characters, while the resulting anime left its audience despondent.
6. The Seven Deadly Sins
The Seven Deadly Sins is a magical medieval world shounen series. The on-screen adaptation reached new heights in the first two seasons. However, the SDS fraternity saw a massive dip in animation and storyline development owing to a change in the animation studio. On the other hand, its manga lived up to the mark throughout its development.
7. One Piece
One Piece is based on the travels, adventures, and experiences of the Straw Hat crew and the unusual occurrences that keep happening throughout. The manga conceptualizes these experiences very well, in a way that the readers are always stuck to the plot and the storyline. However, the filler episodes, the pacing, and the animation quality in its anime adaptation drastically affect the plot build and scants the captivation of its viewers.
8. Bleach
Besides Naruto and One Piece, Bleach stood as one of the three pillars of the Shounen Jump magazine development series. However, it was the only one whose anime got cancelled by the viewers, even the hardcore fans, owing to myriad nasty fillers, which were difficult for almost everyone to comprehend.
9. Naruto
Naruto is one of the staple series of the anime world, having one of the highest viewer bases in the whole world. However, it is yet another shounen where the anime is inferior to its source material. The anime adaptation has amorphous pacing and bizarre filler content, making it less engaging for fans. The depth of the storyline is also facile, which disengages the audience. Also, a significant problem with the anime adaptation is that it does not connect with its viewers on a personal level which reduces the interest of its viewers.
10. Aku No Hana
Aku no Hana, famously known as “The Flowers of Evil,” is another manga which fans consider better than their anime adaptation. The anime shows considerable deviation from the source material, making the original storyline fade away, which has brought massive criticism from its fans. The same goes for the artistic style as well. The artistic style adapted by the anime makers is not congruent with the source material. Apart from these reasons, the anime adaptation lacks emotional impact, transient pacing, and streamlined character portrayal.
