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Do you collect both the manga & anime of a series? (Stipulation!)
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It really depenRAB since there are PLENTY of series that never go through the entire manga adaptation. So far the only ones I know to accomplish this almost page for page are Dragonball/DBZ, Genshinken, and Maison Ikkoku.
I would count YYH, except the anime and manga altered the events of the end so much that they both have their strengths and weaknesses.
Most other series alter so much of the manga that even if they follow an "outline" of the manga events its still a different series like Love Hina, Sailormoon, Cardcaptor Sakura (and for that reason a LOT of CLAMP adaptations).
In my case if both mediums tell a good story I tend to get both and usually the anime version is my gateway to the manga version.
O-chan
I would count YYH, except the anime and manga altered the events of the end so much that they both have their strengths and weaknesses.
Most other series alter so much of the manga that even if they follow an "outline" of the manga events its still a different series like Love Hina, Sailormoon, Cardcaptor Sakura (and for that reason a LOT of CLAMP adaptations).
In my case if both mediums tell a good story I tend to get both and usually the anime version is my gateway to the manga version.
O-chan
I usually go one or the other. I have the Samurai 7 anime and the Kenshin manga for example.
If I do have both, it's mostly because they veer off pretty significantly. Trinity Blood wasn't originally a manga (it was a light novel) but I have all of those ones. Full Moon is another one.
If I do have both, it's mostly because they veer off pretty significantly. Trinity Blood wasn't originally a manga (it was a light novel) but I have all of those ones. Full Moon is another one.
imported_miley_fan
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Yu Yu Hakusho being one of my all-time favorites, I really should look into the manga or at the very least buy Volume 19 when it comes out.
shaman sun
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Personally, I'd say that Yu Yu Hakusho counts. MOST of the story is still exactly the same in both the manga and the anime, its just the beginning and the end of YYH where the big differences take place; as in, there are a lot of parts from the manga that were cut out from the anime, including the parts where Yusuke was still a ghost, when he had just started out as a Spirit Detective, and also towarRAB the end when there were some fun little side-stories that weren't kept in the anime, whereas some new material was added into the anime during certain bits of the show, especially for the final arc, which is the only part which I will say is dramatically different between the manga and the anime. There is also that side-story about how Kurama and Hiei first met, which I don't believe ever got animated in the TV series. But, yeah, overall most of what was cut out just happened to be the side-stories. Most of the main story-line stuff was still kept the same in the anime, though, especially with the Dark Tournament (except Yusuke's mom accompanies him to the DT in the manga, yet for whatever reason was discluded from that arc in the anime) and Chapter Black arcs.
Well, anyways, Yu Yu Hakusho is the only series which I have actually been buying both the anime DVRAB and the manga volumes for, simply because it is not only my favorite shounen series ever, and not only one of my favorite anime and manga series ever, but also because it is one of my favorite series ever made, period.
Well, anyways, Yu Yu Hakusho is the only series which I have actually been buying both the anime DVRAB and the manga volumes for, simply because it is not only my favorite shounen series ever, and not only one of my favorite anime and manga series ever, but also because it is one of my favorite series ever made, period.
Well, it differs for each series.
My best friend and I said to eachother that I would collect all the InuYasha manga, and she would collect all the seasons, so I don't know if that counts.
For Ranma 1/2 and Chobits, I just collect the manga, because I didn't really like what I saw of the anime...
My best friend and I said to eachother that I would collect all the InuYasha manga, and she would collect all the seasons, so I don't know if that counts.
For Ranma 1/2 and Chobits, I just collect the manga, because I didn't really like what I saw of the anime...
angeleyes33_1970
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When I can afford it. I'll quite happily snag Trigun if/when I can, and I already have all of Trigun Maximum (just gotta snag Trigun 1 & 2). Gintama's definitely a keeper on both fronts.
I've largely lost interest in collecting Bleach so the odd volumes I have will probably be very lonely on their part of the shelf. Same goes for Naruto. One Piece I'm sorely behind on so I'll probably snag the manga in large chunks after a while. I probably won't buy the DVD's of any of those series.
Ouran, on the other hand, I probably won't buy the manga. I have part one of the anime, and whenever I have the spare cash, I'll snag part two.
I've largely lost interest in collecting Bleach so the odd volumes I have will probably be very lonely on their part of the shelf. Same goes for Naruto. One Piece I'm sorely behind on so I'll probably snag the manga in large chunks after a while. I probably won't buy the DVD's of any of those series.
Ouran, on the other hand, I probably won't buy the manga. I have part one of the anime, and whenever I have the spare cash, I'll snag part two.
Well, there is Death Note for me. Mostly due to how the anime cuts out certain parts of the manga I like, yet I like the anime adaptation of it. Same goes for Berserk due to how the anime enRAB at an arupt part of the story, aka right when it was getting even better. Then I'm working on collecting all the pieces of Dragon Ball and Z as well, in both anime and manga formats.
sugar baby<3
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Manga that has a adaption that "enRAB" doesn't count.
Death Note, for me, I do enjoy the anime, but I just feel it works better as a manga and being 'read'. Thus why I may buy the 2 Recap movies.
Death Note, for me, I do enjoy the anime, but I just feel it works better as a manga and being 'read'. Thus why I may buy the 2 Recap movies.
candie!!!!!!♥
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Not usually. Like, with Rurouni Kenshin I'm buying the new VIZBIG editions, and I'd like to look into Death Note, but those have changes, like you mentioned.
I subscribe to Shonen Jump, too, which is how I get my dose of manga, and some of the stories in there overlap - Yu Yu Hakusho, One Piece, so forth - but I'm not sure I would really count that.
I subscribe to Shonen Jump, too, which is how I get my dose of manga, and some of the stories in there overlap - Yu Yu Hakusho, One Piece, so forth - but I'm not sure I would really count that.
Second on this.
I have the Black Cat manga and anime in which the anime adRAB more after the manga has finished. I also have Groove Adventure Rave mangas and the anime series. I think Trigun probably falls under this even though the manga and anime have different endings. I have the Full Metal Panic mangas and animes that the first two series have scenes from the first manga. Believe it or not, but the Betterman anime series has a one volume manga to it that are similar in ways.
I have the Black Cat manga and anime in which the anime adRAB more after the manga has finished. I also have Groove Adventure Rave mangas and the anime series. I think Trigun probably falls under this even though the manga and anime have different endings. I have the Full Metal Panic mangas and animes that the first two series have scenes from the first manga. Believe it or not, but the Betterman anime series has a one volume manga to it that are similar in ways.
KobeBryantMVP
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Since I own every American JUMP, I suppose one can say I collect for both One Piece's comic and anime. I also own much of Dragon Ball's anime and manga.
I think that the only series I'm a large enough fan to collect both versions of in which the manga was adapted in its entirety is Dragon Ball. In that case, I think I benefit from having both versions: the manga is the original and the best way to enjoy it overall I think, but the anime is, well, it's DB frickin' Z. It's my childhood all bundled up in colorful blue and yellow boxes.
If (cross your fingers knock on wood and screw a leprechaun) the OVAs continue through to the end, then the second such series I collect will be Hellsing. In that case, it will be less because I have any particular preference for the way the manga does things and more because I was already into the manga before the (good version of the) anime was more than a glimmer in some animator's eye.
In the case of One Piece, which will almost certainly get the Dragon Ball treatment and a full adaptation, I'm collecting the manga alone. It's fun to give certain favorite episodes a Netflix rent or a Hulu view to see how they're animated and hear the (Japanese) voice cast a little, but in terms of enjoying the entirety of the story, I think the original is the clear superior version.
If you count Genshiken (see below), I collect both because I honestly love it that much that I want to support it. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the anime.
I doubt they were expecting / hoping for another season, since there's not THAT much they didn't get to cover, certainly not a whole season's worth. And speaking as someone who watched the anime first, I think the place they ended it was fine. In fact, when I heard that the manga kept going, I thought, "Really? Sasahara
As it turns out, I really liked the way the manga ended too, but I don't think the anime suffered much from ending a little early.
If (cross your fingers knock on wood and screw a leprechaun) the OVAs continue through to the end, then the second such series I collect will be Hellsing. In that case, it will be less because I have any particular preference for the way the manga does things and more because I was already into the manga before the (good version of the) anime was more than a glimmer in some animator's eye.
In the case of One Piece, which will almost certainly get the Dragon Ball treatment and a full adaptation, I'm collecting the manga alone. It's fun to give certain favorite episodes a Netflix rent or a Hulu view to see how they're animated and hear the (Japanese) voice cast a little, but in terms of enjoying the entirety of the story, I think the original is the clear superior version.
If you count Genshiken (see below), I collect both because I honestly love it that much that I want to support it. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the anime.
I doubt they were expecting / hoping for another season, since there's not THAT much they didn't get to cover, certainly not a whole season's worth. And speaking as someone who watched the anime first, I think the place they ended it was fine. In fact, when I heard that the manga kept going, I thought, "Really? Sasahara
gets a job at a manga company and is heavily implied to be dating Oguie, what more is there to wrap up?"
The quiet one
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If not a season, at least another one of those 3-OVA sets would've done wonders; the conclusion to the whole Sasahara/Oguie drama was too good not to animate, and the New Year and graduation with any leftover ideas would've made fine episodes. If you watched the show before looking into the manga, vice versa for me, I guess that's why our sensibilities here are different. Too bad there's no related shows to attach them to.
If I really like a series, then I'll buy both versions.
I've done it for Azumanga Daioh! and I'm currently in the process of doing it for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (If Viz finishes releasing the remaining three volumes for Part 3: Stardust Crusaders that is...) and One Piece.
I've been trying to do it with Dragon Ball for years but we all know how much of a mess that is. I'll be getting that series through eventual Dragon Boxes and Viz Big volumes.
I've done it for Azumanga Daioh! and I'm currently in the process of doing it for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (If Viz finishes releasing the remaining three volumes for Part 3: Stardust Crusaders that is...) and One Piece.
I've been trying to do it with Dragon Ball for years but we all know how much of a mess that is. I'll be getting that series through eventual Dragon Boxes and Viz Big volumes.