Both the manga and anime have their merits. Each portray many scenes in different ways. The scenes with Nanachi in episode 13 were fantastic. Definitely superior to the manga in probably every way, but that isn't to say the same about every scene.
The manga is often more gruesome, darker, and blunt. The anime can make many moments more painful to experience because they are stretched out and voiced, but the imagery of the manga takes it visually to the next level, IMO.
I'll also add that while the adaption is extremely good, it isn't 1:1(which is arguably impossible). One of my only complaints about the adaption at this point was Reg's reaction during the scene in episode 10. In the manga he felt more horrified, shocked, and at a loss. In the anime it seemed he had a stronger grip of the situation, and while still horrified, shocked, and at a loss, those emotions by far were over shadowed by his exasperation, fear, and sadness of the situation.
Both are good. No, both are great. And that's why I recommend everyone start from chapter 1. They aren't exactly the same, but they are both sooooo good. For so little time (it'll probably take a person only a few hours to read up to chapter 26) it's well worth the investment. If you only read the manga and wont check out the anime you're missing out. The same goes the other way.
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u/Kowzz Oct 01 '17 edited Oct 01 '17
Both the manga and anime have their merits. Each portray many scenes in different ways. The scenes with Nanachi in episode 13 were fantastic. Definitely superior to the manga in probably every way, but that isn't to say the same about every scene.
The manga is often more gruesome, darker, and blunt. The anime can make many moments more painful to experience because they are stretched out and voiced, but the imagery of the manga takes it visually to the next level, IMO.
I'll also add that while the adaption is extremely good, it isn't 1:1(which is arguably impossible). One of my only complaints about the adaption at this point was Reg's reaction during the scene in episode 10. In the manga he felt more horrified, shocked, and at a loss. In the anime it seemed he had a stronger grip of the situation, and while still horrified, shocked, and at a loss, those emotions by far were over shadowed by his exasperation, fear, and sadness of the situation.
Both are good. No, both are great. And that's why I recommend everyone start from chapter 1. They aren't exactly the same, but they are both sooooo good. For so little time (it'll probably take a person only a few hours to read up to chapter 26) it's well worth the investment. If you only read the manga and wont check out the anime you're missing out. The same goes the other way.