In a recent debate on a Reddit forum, users have been discussing a recurring theme in the world of anime and manga: Are there any anime that surpass their manga counterparts? This question has generated a wide variety of opinions and analyses among fans of the medium.

Forum participants highlighted several key points about how an anime adaptation can enhance the narrative and visual experience of the manga source material. One of the main arguments is that the anime format can significantly enrich the original story by adding dynamic audiovisual elements such as music, fluid animation and voice acting. These elements can not only increase the emotional impact of key scenes, but also add layers of depth to the characters and the world they inhabit.

Additionally, anime adaptations often have the advantage of being able to expand and explore certain aspects of the plot that may be more limited in manga due to time constraints or the static nature of the print medium. Anime directors and writers may choose to develop subplots, explore supporting characters more deeply, or even restructure the order of events to create a more cohesive and exciting narrative.

Another aspect highlighted by forum users is the anime's ability to enhance the visual presentation of action scenes and climactic moments. Dynamic animation can bring fight sequences to life with detailed choreography and stunning visuals, which can be more impactful and exciting than the static vignettes of manga.

However, while there is consensus that some anime adaptations can surpass the original manga in terms of impact and entertainment, it is also recognized that this is not always the case. There are countless examples where fans prefer manga for its unique art style, narrative pacing, or simply for the personal experience of reading a story in its original, complete form.

• «Mob Psycho 100 or Bocchi the Rock!, the second one especially because we have real songs and the voice acting and visual style are sublime».
• «Any musical manga adapted into anime, because for obvious reasons».
• «In my opinion Gintama, the manga is amazing, but the anime is simply better».
• «Nichijou, the manga is amazing but the anime adaptation is on another level. The animators didn't have to try that hard, but they did and I loved it.».
• «The fifth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Simply giving King Crimson a sound effect makes it much easier to know what he's doing.».
• «As someone who started the manga and loved it, the anime Kaguya-sama: Love is War is definitely better. The incredible voice acting and creative visual style really took the comedy to a new level.».
• «The final episode of Shingeki no Kyojin had better dialogue between Armin and Eren than the manga, and the voice acting helped a lot.».
• «I hate to admit it. The Gintama manga was great and all, but the voice actors in this anime really take it to another level of greatness, a masterpiece, I'd say.».
• «Some people may disagree with me on this, but in my opinion, the Made in Abyss anime is better than the manga. The beautiful scenery shines brighter in the anime, the action and fight sequences are easier to follow, and the voice acting and music are fantastic. The manga has its strengths. Somehow, the children are even more adorable in the manga, and the manga is more information-dense. However, I generally prefer the anime to the point that I decide to read the manga only as far as the anime goes. So for now, I'll stick with volume 10.».
• «The manga is great, but the anime Sousou no Frieren is without a doubt one of the best I've ever seen. The anime is very polished, with incredible scenery, soundtrack and animation. I was nervous when I heard it was going to be announced, but the truth is that they did very well.».
• «Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Arc is definitely better than what Tite Kubo did in the manga».
• «The original Trigun».
• «We all agree that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is much better in the anime than in the manga.».
• «Kaiju #8. Production IG put in so many original things that improve the pacing and make you feel a little more connected to the characters».
• «Drop Usagi».
• «KonoSuba!, in my opinion. The voice actors did an amazing job and the animation and voice acting really enhance the comedy. The music is also great, like when Megumin makes an explosion, for example.».
• «Gakkou Gurashi, without a doubt».
• «Sousou no Frieren up to the part that is excited so far. Great manga, but the fights and certain scenes are not as epic as the anime makes it, so I have high expectations for the second season».
• «The Watamote anime was great and all (and needs more seasons) but if you didn't follow the manga it managed to completely change direction after the school trip.».
• «Bocchi the Rock!, K-ON!, Love Lab».
• «Gintama and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. It's not that the mangas are bad or anything, but I feel like these animes provide a better experience thanks to the great work of the seiyuus and the amazing music.».
• «Well, animation is a richer and more engaging medium. I would say that most anime adapted directly from light novels are better than manga.».
• «Magic Knight Rayearth: The anime greatly expands the plot of the series and gives more time to get to know the characters and grow attached to them. And adding Debonair and Nova to the plot made the final battle much more satisfying.».
• «Akame Ga Kill. The anime has the best ending by far».
• «Yu Yu Hakusho is arguably better thanks to its good production, excellent voice acting, and better initial pacing, as well as the extended ending of the final arc.».
• «Inuyasha. I think the anime focuses more on the relationship between Kagome and Inuyasha than the manga does. It was very disappointing that after almost 300 chapters, Inuyasha hasn't kissed Kagome even once.».
• «Mairimashita! Iruma-kun is a master class in adaptation. The manga was great, but the anime basically improved everything.».
• «Chainsaw Man has nothing to envy the manga. It's the anime's action sequences that really make it. Sometimes I got lost in the manga and had to reread some parts to understand what was happening.».

Source: reddit