Anime, Manga, or Both?

Somnia · April 15th, 2012, 06:27 AM

This isn't meant to be a debate on which one is better, but more of a general question.

Last year I started to get into One Piece since Funimation started releasing the "Collection" box sets. I've been thinking about getting the manga as well but I wanted to know if I should stick to the anime or get both? Are there other fans who* do have both the anime and manga or do you stick with one or the other?

Leader Desslock · April 15th, 2012, 07:33 AM

I personally prefer the manga to the anime, for what it's worth. I've tried to watch some of the animated version, but it just didn't hold my interest.

Frizler · April 15th, 2012, 09:48 AM

The opposite of what Desslock said.

superplough · April 15th, 2012, 10:47 AM

I love both versions

**Shiroiyuki** · April 15th, 2012, 11:12 AM

Manga, baby. Although it does get expensive so it has taken me a LONG TIME to get as far as I have (um...Volume 12

) it is well worth it. I love reading, and I love the artwork style, pacing, and humor.

Anime is great and all, but I haven't watched One Piece and probably won't. I already have the characters decided in my mind what they should sound like; to watch it may ruin it for me (especially if I can only find the English dub). I'm picky about some things I guess. *Shrugs*

goddessofanime · April 15th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Manga.

Easier for me to catch up.

KT Kore · April 15th, 2012, 02:42 PM

Been with the anime for almost 10 years now. Couldn't watch it any other way at this point. Though I'm sure the manga's great. But I gotta have the amazing music and great voice acting.

ryushe · April 15th, 2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leader Desslock

I personally prefer the manga to the anime, for what it's worth. I've tried to watch some of the animated version, but it just didn't hold my interest.

Word for word.

Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but I just love everything the Manga offers (Then again, I prefer Manga on a whole). Plus the art is a lot stronger to me in the manga, but that might just be me. That said, as a manga reader there are moments so good I had to watch how it unfolded in the Anime (The end of Skypiea, Impel Down, etc.).

LordGdawg · April 19th, 2012, 11:54 AM

I started with the anime and by the time I got caught up (just at the start of Thriller Bark) I transitioned to the manga and haven't looked back since. I tried going back to the anime to see fights and such animated but couldn't stick with it. I 'll be reading manga till it ends or I die...but...anime or manga either way get your fill of one piece.

fearthebeard85 · April 25th, 2012, 12:27 PM

I would probably say both because I've found both versions to be highly enjoyable. One Piece as a whole is very engaging and really sucks the viewer/reader in.

Q8y · April 25th, 2012, 02:06 PM

I HATE Manga, but I don't dislike Anime at all, but the reasons are..,

'cause I get bored once I begin reading,
Besides, I think that voice, animation, and colors ARE necessary.
That's why I hate manga

Jamesdawn · December 6th, 2012, 09:54 PM

I will vote for anime show. Its really have a wonderful experience then reading manga.

GSM93 · January 12th, 2013, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leader Desslock

I personally prefer the manga to the anime, for what it's worth. I've tried to watch some of the animated version, but it just didn't hold my interest.

Exactly how I feel

Sushikins · January 12th, 2013, 08:21 AM

So far I've more or less just watched the anime, with a few volumes of the manga early on. I've been told by numerous friends though that I should switch to the manga soonish, since the quality and pacing apparently goes to hell a little bit. I'm still at Thriller Bark though.

Grimhouse Diva · January 12th, 2013, 08:41 AM

Both.

I am a One Piece maniac. I love the Anime. It captures and combines emotion and music together beautifully. The voice acting is also superb. It's a lot of fun to watch. I've re-watched the first 53 episodes three times. The Manga is amazing. The pacing is just perfect, and it's very easy to marathon. I bought the first 46 volumes in two weeks last summer. That pretty much covers my favourite arcs (Arlong, Alabasta, Water 7). It's both my #1 favourite Anime and Manga. Best adventure series in my opinion.

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April 15th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#2
Leader Desslock Watching Reign: The Conqueror Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,548	I personally prefer the manga to the anime, for what it's worth. I've tried to watch some of the animated version, but it just didn't hold my interest. __________________ Desslock's opinion doesn't even factor in because he's played Devil's advocate for both sides of the argument... ~Chuchuchrain

April 15th, 2012, 09:48 AM	#3
Frizler The White Yaksha Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Land of Epicness Posts: 285 Blog Entries: 1	The opposite of what Desslock said. __________________ The Fullmetal Alchemist

April 15th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#4
superplough Zenkai Power Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 16,259 Blog Entries: 50	I love both versions __________________ http://myanimelist.net/animelist/superplough

April 15th, 2012, 11:12 AM	#5
Shiroiyuki Leading Cause of Otaku Death Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Looking though the windows of my mind Posts: 4,838 Blog Entries: 78	Manga, baby. Although it does get expensive so it has taken me a LONG TIME to get as far as I have (um...Volume 12 ) it is well worth it. I love reading, and I love the artwork style, pacing, and humor. Anime is great and all, but I haven't watched One Piece and probably won't. I already have the characters decided in my mind what they should sound like; to watch it may ruin it for me (especially if I can only find the English dub). I'm picky about some things I guess. Shrugs __________________ SHIROIYUKI'S ART THREAD SEVEN SINS MY STORE

April 15th, 2012, 06:27 AM	#1
Somnia Roll Roll Roll Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 354 Blog Entries: 2	Anime, Manga, or Both? This isn't meant to be a debate on which one is better, but more of a general question. Last year I started to get into One Piece since Funimation started releasing the "Collection" box sets. I've been thinking about getting the manga as well but I wanted to know if I should stick to the anime or get both? Are there other fans who* do have both the anime and manga or do you stick with one or the other? Last edited by Somnia; April 15th, 2012 at 09:03 AM. Reason: who, not "how" :P*

April 15th, 2012, 01:00 PM	#6
goddessofanime Back in black Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: BACK ONLINE Posts: 22,084 Blog Entries: 23	Manga. Easier for me to catch up. __________________ Avatar: Saitou Hajime, Hakuoki version Book blog!http://nogara40.wordpress.com/

April 15th, 2012, 02:42 PM	#7
KT Kore Who ate all the gabagool? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,872	Been with the anime for almost 10 years now. Couldn't watch it any other way at this point. Though I'm sure the manga's great. But I gotta have the amazing music and great voice acting. __________________ MyAnimeList Profile

April 19th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#9
LordGdawg Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern hemisphere of Sol III Posts: 300	I started with the anime and by the time I got caught up (just at the start of Thriller Bark) I transitioned to the manga and haven't looked back since. I tried going back to the anime to see fights and such animated but couldn't stick with it. I 'll be reading manga till it ends or I die...but...anime or manga either way get your fill of one piece. __________________ House: Fear me. I've killed hundreds of Time Lords. The Doctor: Fear me. I've killed them all.

April 25th, 2012, 12:27 PM	#10
fearthebeard85 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 168	I would probably say both because I've found both versions to be highly enjoyable. One Piece as a whole is very engaging and really sucks the viewer/reader in. __________________ MyAnimeList Profile “This is between you and me! ...well you and you and you and you and you and you and you and me.” - Yusuke Urameshi

April 25th, 2012, 02:06 PM	#11
Q8y QATiiiii Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Al Rumaithiya, Kuwait Posts: 1	Honestly I HATE Manga, but I don't dislike Anime at all, but the reasons are.., 'cause I get bored once I begin reading, Besides, I think that voice, animation, and colors ARE necessary. That's why I hate manga Last edited by Q8y; April 25th, 2012 at 02:11 PM. Reason: Reasons of hating manga

December 6th, 2012, 09:54 PM	#12
Jamesdawn Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1	I will vote for anime show. Its really have a wonderful experience then reading manga.

January 12th, 2013, 08:21 AM	#14
Sushikins 俺の後輩がこんなに可愛いわけがない Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Buckeye State Posts: 7,406	So far I've more or less just watched the anime, with a few volumes of the manga early on. I've been told by numerous friends though that I should switch to the manga soonish, since the quality and pacing apparently goes to hell a little bit. I'm still at Thriller Bark though. __________________ My Anime List \| My Backloggery \| My Top 15 Anime \| My Top 15 Video Games \| My Top 10 Manga \| My Figures Current Avatar: Kuroneko - Oreimo Currently Watching: Oreimo S2 \| Suisei no Gargantia \| My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU \| Yuyushiki \| Zettai Bouei Leviathan Currently Playing: Fire Emblem: Awakening \| Forza Horizon \| Super Metroid Currently Reading: Bleach (Ch. 537) \| Oreimo

January 12th, 2013, 08:41 AM	#15
Grimhouse Diva Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,308	Both. I am a One Piece maniac. I love the Anime. It captures and combines emotion and music together beautifully. The voice acting is also superb. It's a lot of fun to watch. I've re-watched the first 53 episodes three times. The Manga is amazing. The pacing is just perfect, and it's very easy to marathon. I bought the first 46 volumes in two weeks last summer. That pretty much covers my favourite arcs (Arlong, Alabasta, Water 7). It's both my #1 favourite Anime and Manga. Best adventure series in my opinion.