While there are a number of anime that have surpassed their version of the manga, there are also a number of anime that fell short when compared to the manga version. Whether the manga series may be a long-running one or a short one, we have seen several anime that have failed to put up with their manga version. In this article, we will take a look at some of the popular manga series that are way better than their anime adaptation.
Record of Ragnarok
At its initial release, the Record of Ragnarok manga made a storm among both fans and critics. While there are a number of manga that carry the same spirit of incredibly hype fights, what sets Record of Ragnarok apart from others is its compelling story of gods vs humans. The artwork, characters, and of course the hype before the showdowns were top-notch in the Manga but unfortunately, these aspects stumbled when the anime adaptation was made. Although the characters’ designs were faithfully recreated, the animation of the show was very stiff, which took the hype out of most of the fights.
Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul is among the popular seinen anime and the first opening song of the show is a fan-favourite. However, the manga version of Tokyo Ghoul was much darker. Moreover, the second season of the show took the show in a completely different direction, many fans were annoyed by this as the plot of the manga was superior to the one shown in the second season of the anime.
One Punch Man
Both anime and manga versions of One Punch Man are adored by the fans. When the anime One Punch Man aired, it took the eyes of most of the audience and made its mark as one of the best anime adaptations. While the first season of One Punch Man was a sure hit, some drawbacks were seen in the second as not only it came after a long hiatus but it was done by a different studio. Unfortunately, the second season of One Punch Man did not manage to live up to the hype and because of that, many fans skipped the anime adaption of the second season and followed the manga version.
Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga is one of the very few shows that covers a deep story in an interesting way. Both the manga and the anime adaption were a hit and the second season of the show even managed to surpass the bar set by the first one. While there were no drawbacks to the anime adaption of Vinland Saga, the panels of the manga were better than the artwork of the anime.
Berserk
Berserk is one of the most popular manga and in the ’90s, it had a beloved anime adaptation and many fans were hooked into its dark and gritty fantasy world. Moreover, some other anime adaptations of Berserk also came around which many fans found interesting. However, the Berserk manga is a long-running one and none of the adaptations of the manga managed to get past the Golden Age Arc. The anime adaptation of the show was good, while not as dark or gritty as in the manga but if the fans of Berserk anime watch further pursue the story then they will have to pick the manga.
A Silent Voice
The anime adaptation of A Silent Voice was a job well done as the movie managed to capture the spirit of the manga and convey it to the audience in a similar way the manga did. While the manga and the anime version of A Silent Voice are on par, the adaptation cut off a number of scenes which made the manga version a more heart-touching story. If you are also a fan of the movie ‘A Silent Voice’, I heavily recommend you take on the manga version to relieve some memories and get a better understanding of the story.