Anime Challenges Manga!
Introduction:
We’ve known both of these categories for years now. Anime and Manga have been keeping each other's backs for decades. But what would happen if they were pitted against each other? I’m going to talk about the differences between anime and manga.
Anime:
Imagine watching someone else read the manga to you, along with charming, brilliant or simple animation to drive your soul into. Bring in “Animation,” shortened as Anime. Having the purpose to bring manga most people have wanted, or just a random series brought to life. Though unlike the manga counterpart, the anime costs a ton of cash to produce, and it isn't guaranteed to succeed. Making the animations; handling the voice actors; releasing a new episode weekly Not to mention piracy; a common but huge issue for anime and its industry. If it can be accessed from a website - It would be a huge issue for the company that owns the anime series.
Manga:
To those who are more into reading comics than watching anime. If that turns out to be you; let me greet you with Manga. The original version of a Fictional Japanese series that would end up becoming such iconic anime shows; like Dragon Ball; Sailor Moon; One Piece; and most other successful series to receive the anime adaptation to follow later on. It’s responsible for some of the most iconic franchises to grace the Japanese and English audience’s screen. But before we ever got the anime version of the series, most fans have come to love for its new animation. We got the black and white manga, the one that gave life to most anime shows (mentioned in 1st) we’ve come to know. Like its anime counterpart, money would be a huge issue, depending on the number of pages, the amount of quality, etc. However, how big the cost could be will depend on the quality, and amount of pages a manga will have.
Champion
As for a winner… well. For the pros, and cons of both sides. I would have to give it to the Manga. Sure, you’ll have to read, page after page. However, the manga counterpart is the original version of a series, at least most of the time (looking at you Dragon Ball Super). If anything, you also get to have the original experience of a series, before it gets an anime adaptation. While there are good adaptations, there are definitely bad adaptations as well. If anything, and if you can find it, read the manga adaptation first.
Fun Facts:
Anime:
Anime is Japanese' way to say animation.
The first “Anime” came to Japan in 1907. Oddly enough, its creator is currently unknown.
Manga:
The term, Manga has existed, since the late 18th century, but its usage at that time was far different, especially compared to what Manga has become.
Work Cited:
Amino. 20 interesting facts about anime/manga. Amino. 2015
Youtube. Katsudō Shashin. Youtube. 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dry3ylvqmNM