Anime or Manga?

Nov 28, 2024 6:55 PM

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Bolona07

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In most cases, the manga is better. This one had a fantastic adaptation so I would actually recommend the anime

Nov 28, 2024 7:28 PM

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Kyouma_X_Bocchi

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I am not into manga 😄
so i recommend anime anyway 😆

Nov 28, 2024 7:29 PM

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Cielord

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If they don't have a preference between anime or manga, then I will recommend the anime.

Nov 28, 2024 7:42 PM

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NelloPed

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Caught up to everything manga before the second season came out, and it's safe to say, you absolutely have to go for the anime. Such a good adaptation.

Nov 28, 2024 7:47 PM

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ReMightyRon

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Because of the ending of the manga I don't recommend either of them

Nov 28, 2024 7:51 PM

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As a manga reader, I recommend the anime. It's a fantastic adaptation.

Nov 28, 2024 8:02 PM

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riof14

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Both, Watch both seasons and then if you want you can read the manga to see what happens next. the anime adaptation is amazing so yeah

Nov 28, 2024 9:00 PM

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Shelby07

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I would say Anime because, Season 1 was adapted perfectly

Nov 28, 2024 9:12 PM

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AakBan_Pochi29

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I would. the anime has really great cinematography which I feel should not be missed. manga wise, the ending wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst either.

Nov 28, 2024 10:00 PM

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Piromysl

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So far anime is very good.
But once ending drops, then... yeah...

Nov 28, 2024 10:20 PM

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Uruichi

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Baskarite said:
Now that the manga has concluded, would you recommend someone new to the series watch the anime first before switching to the manga, or just read the manga? If they were to watch the anime, should they watch the entire series through the second season, just the first season, or only just the (in)famous first episode?

Definitely anime after the 2.5 theatre arc the character development of Aqua went to the void and then the incest thing happened so yea

Nov 28, 2024 11:48 PM

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LegendMC119

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The anime adaptation was actually peak, especially Season 2. Highly recommend watching both and continuing from there afterwards.

Nov 28, 2024 11:51 PM

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LegendMC119

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Uruichi said:

Baskarite said:
Now that the manga has concluded, would you recommend someone new to the series watch the anime first before switching to the manga, or just read the manga? If they were to watch the anime, should they watch the entire series through the second season, just the first season, or only just the (in)famous first episode?

Definitely anime after the 2.5 theatre arc the character development of Aqua went to the void and then the incest thing happened so yea

also actual bullshit man no incest ever actually happened people are just stupid enough. I don't know what Aka thought he was doing but he was at most messing with the fandom, since everything that happened actually makes full sense in context.

Nov 28, 2024 11:54 PM

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Uruichi

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LegendMC119 said:

Uruichi said:

Definitely anime after the 2.5 theatre arc the character development of Aqua went to the void and then the incest thing happened so yea

also actual bullshit man no incest ever actually happened people are just stupid enough. I don't know what Aka thought he was doing but he was at most messing with the fandom, since everything that happened actually makes full sense in context.

Yea bro sibilngs kissing each other is completely normal and in context lol even if Aka was messing with the fans it still doesn’t change the fact that it was technically an incest scene

Nov 29, 2024 1:10 AM

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OFFICIAL WATCH ORDER
1) OnK anime episode one
2) Aqua siscon moments youtube compilation
3) Ruby cute moments youtube compilation
4) Asgykk fan fiction log
5) Asgykk "Private" doujin

Nov 29, 2024 1:16 AM

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Zarutaku

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Anime ofc, it's a great adaptation.

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Nov 29, 2024 3:20 AM

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I think the anime adaptation has surpassed the manga no doubt, but at the same time i think reading the manga has its own charm, especially the manga art of yokokari mengo really enhance the dark nature of the show.

Nov 29, 2024 3:42 AM

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Uruichi said:

Baskarite said:
Now that the manga has concluded, would you recommend someone new to the series watch the anime first before switching to the manga, or just read the manga? If they were to watch the anime, should they watch the entire series through the second season, just the first season, or only just the (in)famous first episode?

Definitely anime after the 2.5 theatre arc the character development of Aqua went to the void and then the incest thing happened so yea

Kind of counterintuitive to drop a spoiler under a thread about someone new wanting to try out the series..

Nov 29, 2024 3:45 AM

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Uruichi

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gloozed said:

Uruichi said:

Definitely anime after the 2.5 theatre arc the character development of Aqua went to the void and then the incest thing happened so yea

Kind of counterintuitive to drop a spoiler under a thread about someone new wanting to try out the series..

Pls forgive me Kami-Sama

Nov 29, 2024 3:49 AM

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gloozed

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Uruichi said:

gloozed said:

Kind of counterintuitive to drop a spoiler under a thread about someone new wanting to try out the series..

Pls forgive me Kami-Sama

It’s no big deal lol.

Nov 29, 2024 4:34 AM

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nishant0

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Just watch episode one, rest of the anime is pretty forgettable anyway.

plin plin plon

Nov 29, 2024 4:36 AM

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Arka_Chakrabarty

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Both are fucking incredible. Pick whichever medium u prefer.

Nov 29, 2024 4:58 AM

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AnimeFan500

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you can also consider the live action adaptation too

Drama series started in Japan. Movie will finish the drama in December

Nov 29, 2024 6:09 AM

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RODIOMG7

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The is the better option. It’s a day and night difference.

Hello! I
started to really watch anime in 2022/2023,

this me frfr -->>

started reading manga 2024,[right]

started to read Light/Web novels 2024

so I'm really new to all this.
please be nice

Nov 29, 2024 6:22 AM

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faizan99

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I wouldn't want anyone to be scarred so I would say none

Nov 29, 2024 4:15 PM

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GoldEEr

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The anime adaptation is fantastic, so I clearly recommend it over the manga. Especially when it comes to showing OnK to a new person, the anime with its great 1st episode is surely a much better choice, as reaching the core plot would take an entire first volume, and you Can get uninterested before that.

All up to second season has nothing controversial, and afaik the 2nd Season even more is loved by everyone.

for people talking about incest, because it's the internet, people overreact on things that don't really take a prominent role in the series and doesn't really change if it's good or not. so yeah I don't think it matters much overall and there is nothing actually terrible, and it doesn't come out of nowhere either.

I also don't really understand people calling the ending bad, or calling it rushed. I sincerely don't. I quite expected Aqua to die since the beggining and the overall conclusion of the story feels pretty normal and satisfying as well, so... Now when I hear the internet say MHA or JJK endings are bad I know I probably shouldn't take it for granted (I haven't finished either) cause I might very well disagree.

Nov 29, 2024 11:16 PM

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RytvoOckakino

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i suprised if people say manga is better when you can't hearing music in manga about IDOL life

Nov 29, 2024 11:25 PM

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CaffeinatedRoman

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Just don't FINISH the manga

Nov 29, 2024 11:27 PM

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INTJ_Ren

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Anime then manga. Finish at your own discretion

Nov 30, 2024 12:50 PM

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Thatboidriz

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I’d tell them to watch the anime first. After the get through it they should want to binge the manga from there.

Dec 1, 2024 4:01 PM

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Baskarite said:
Now that the manga has concluded, would you recommend someone new to the series watch the anime first before switching to the manga, or just read the manga? If they were to watch the anime, should they watch the entire series through the second season, just the first season, or only just the (in)famous first episode?

i’ve watched the anime and then switched to the anime. In my opinion the anime adaption is crazy, so you should watch it and then choose if read from the start or not. It’s right in every case

Dec 2, 2024 6:56 PM

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nelcalb

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I enjoyed the anime a lot better than the manga. The adaptation is superb!

Dec 3, 2024 12:57 PM

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IgnorantDweed

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Baskarite said:
Now that the manga has concluded, would you recommend someone new to the series watch the anime first before switching to the manga, or just read the manga? If they were to watch the anime, should they watch the entire series through the second season, just the first season, or only just the (in)famous first episode?

Anime is so good in this one

Dec 6, 2024 1:05 PM

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futarisaison

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I would recommend to get the manga ! I feel like the story feels and writes out so much better through paper rather than on screen. I watched the anime first like most people, then when season 1 ended I hopped into the manga and I so far have been hooked. I also feel like there were such niche details that were mentioned in the manga regarding idols, that never made the cut in the anime. If you’re a fan of Japanese idols outside of anime, I 100% recommend reading it on top of watching it (bc we got really nice OST’s and idol songs :))

Dec 8, 2024 1:36 PM

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Projenny

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GoldEEr said:
The anime adaptation is fantastic, so I clearly recommend it over the manga. Especially when it comes to showing OnK to a new person, the anime with its great 1st episode is surely a much better choice, as reaching the core plot would take an entire first volume, and you Can get uninterested before that.

All up to second season has nothing controversial, and afaik the 2nd Season even more is loved by everyone.

for people talking about incest, because it's the internet, people overreact on things that don't really take a prominent role in the series and doesn't really change if it's good or not. so yeah I don't think it matters much overall and there is nothing actually terrible, and it doesn't come out of nowhere either.

I also don't really understand people calling the ending bad, or calling it rushed. I sincerely don't. I quite expected Aqua to die since the beggining and the overall conclusion of the story feels pretty normal and satisfying as well, so... Now when I hear the internet say MHA or JJK endings are bad I know I probably shouldn't take it for granted (I haven't finished either) cause I might very well disagree.

Same here. The ending might have been a bit rushed but it didn't take away anything from my overall onk experience. It was an amazing ride and I absolutely do not regret any second of it.

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