Long or Short Anime/Manga
Do you like your Anime/Manga to be Short or Long
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Anime and manga come in two basic lengths short and long, there is really no defined length for telling if an anime/manga is long or short. Usually short manga have a defined ending in the mind of the writer at the start, and only one main bad guy, though these are inter-changeable with long manga series so it's not exactly the best way to tell.
The best rule is if it is under 100 chapters/episodes it's considered a short manga/anime if it's over it's considered long.
This question has got me thinking I prefer when my series is short rather than long, because I find that long series get boring with time. With all long series eventually the bad guy either gets defeated and new guys come in or the first bad guy lasts forever. If the bad guy dies then the next guy has to be stronger and then seems to take away from the old bad guy (DBZ- I mean how weak is Friza by the cell arc alone), if he survives it's like he lasts to long and seems like there is no way they couldn't have killed him by then (Inuyasha- I mean Naraku how could he really survive that long)
Another problem I have with long series is that the heroes always seem to be getting the ultimate power, but soon that is out done by a even more ultimate power, and the latter becomes average. (Naruto- Ok the Rasengan is suposed to be this ultimate technique, but just a short time after he learns it he has to adapt it to make it stronger?) Another way heroes unleash there power is the old and lame I haven't used this power yet even know I should have like 100 times already, and they whip out some ridiculous power they should have used before but didn't. (Bleach- Ok so why exactly would Byakuya wait till he had gotten his ass all beat up to whip out that ultimate form of his Bankai? Because he only show's it to true enemies? No because it's a lame plot device to make him more powerful)
With short manga though there is usually one main bad guy and the ultimate power is ultimate, the ending is usually more clear and you don't have that pretentious feeling that it lasted to long, of course you could still have the feeling that it should have been longer.
So now that I have voiced my opinion on the matter tell me what you think? Feel free to specify why, and if you have varying opinions you like your anime long and your manga short, please share.
The best rule is if it is under 100 chapters/episodes it's considered a short manga/anime if it's over it's considered long.
This question has got me thinking I prefer when my series is short rather than long, because I find that long series get boring with time. With all long series eventually the bad guy either gets defeated and new guys come in or the first bad guy lasts forever. If the bad guy dies then the next guy has to be stronger and then seems to take away from the old bad guy (DBZ- I mean how weak is Friza by the cell arc alone), if he survives it's like he lasts to long and seems like there is no way they couldn't have killed him by then (Inuyasha- I mean Naraku how could he really survive that long)
Another problem I have with long series is that the heroes always seem to be getting the ultimate power, but soon that is out done by a even more ultimate power, and the latter becomes average. (Naruto- Ok the Rasengan is suposed to be this ultimate technique, but just a short time after he learns it he has to adapt it to make it stronger?) Another way heroes unleash there power is the old and lame I haven't used this power yet even know I should have like 100 times already, and they whip out some ridiculous power they should have used before but didn't. (Bleach- Ok so why exactly would Byakuya wait till he had gotten his ass all beat up to whip out that ultimate form of his Bankai? Because he only show's it to true enemies? No because it's a lame plot device to make him more powerful)
With short manga though there is usually one main bad guy and the ultimate power is ultimate, the ending is usually more clear and you don't have that pretentious feeling that it lasted to long, of course you could still have the feeling that it should have been longer.
So now that I have voiced my opinion on the matter tell me what you think? Feel free to specify why, and if you have varying opinions you like your anime long and your manga short, please share.
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Personally I like shorter animes cuz they're easier to just "watch" without having to know too much background like in the long series like Bleach. However, too short isn't good either (i.e dokuro chan) so I'd say I like series around 15-25 episodes long
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I find myself liking both actually.
The reason I find a liking to long anime/manga is that the journey takes you soo far throughout the characters development that you just become so immersed into their lies you eventually tend to learn from their mistakes and triumphs. I mean really, who hasn't watched db/z/'gt' in its entirety and not developed a sense of grit? I do agree however that sometimes the stories become too long and repetitive such as Bleach. I like the show, but the pace at which the characters develop is too slow for my liking.
As for the short. The phrase 'short and sweet' fits the bill here. A personal favorite manga of mine Bitter Virgin is only 32 chapters long, but the heavy sense of emotion and feelings you experience while reading it added up just right from beginning to end.
So yeah I'm down for both, but Quality is always better than Quantity(length)
The reason I find a liking to long anime/manga is that the journey takes you soo far throughout the characters development that you just become so immersed into their lies you eventually tend to learn from their mistakes and triumphs. I mean really, who hasn't watched db/z/'gt' in its entirety and not developed a sense of grit? I do agree however that sometimes the stories become too long and repetitive such as Bleach. I like the show, but the pace at which the characters develop is too slow for my liking.
As for the short. The phrase 'short and sweet' fits the bill here. A personal favorite manga of mine Bitter Virgin is only 32 chapters long, but the heavy sense of emotion and feelings you experience while reading it added up just right from beginning to end.
So yeah I'm down for both, but Quality is always better than Quantity(length)
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I like both, but long animes, over 100 episodes are usually packed with fillers. Which sucks. MAke it as long as possible, but stay to the mainstory all the time, that's what I think.
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Depends on the genre of the manga.
I like stories with plots to have medium length. I don't know how many that is chapter wise but about 24 episodes is good. Maybe max it up to about 100 because of the seasons or something.
If it was just a comedy, then it should be longer. I mean, come on, K-ON! was so short. An example I guess would be Hayate no Gotoku. It's long and it's still going... I think? ...idk mai bff jill.
I like stories with plots to have medium length. I don't know how many that is chapter wise but about 24 episodes is good. Maybe max it up to about 100 because of the seasons or something.
If it was just a comedy, then it should be longer. I mean, come on, K-ON! was so short. An example I guess would be Hayate no Gotoku. It's long and it's still going... I think? ...idk mai bff jill.
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It really does not matter to me. But if you want to base it off what i read then proably short. Alot of the series that I like are short stories ,but i don't read them cause of that. I just Like the story.
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Anything over 24-26 episodes is long by my standards. I consider the 24-26 episode designation as a regular season, and twice that, 50-52 is double season. A 50 episode length season is long, and then there are series that are over 100 episodes per season - fuck that. The only anime that I've watched that's topped over 100 episodes were Dragonball, DBZ, and Yu Yu Hakusho because they were golden classics. The shonen trio is just filled with crap.
Lately, I've been finding myself digging around for old anime series that are either movies or 2/3/4/6/12-13 episode length series. Hitting the 12-13 episode marks a half a season. These shorter series are better in the sense that they hold my attention because they're short and usually have better exposition than other longer anime series.
Lately, I've been finding myself digging around for old anime series that are either movies or 2/3/4/6/12-13 episode length series. Hitting the 12-13 episode marks a half a season. These shorter series are better in the sense that they hold my attention because they're short and usually have better exposition than other longer anime series.
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I don't really prefer one over the other, but I have noticed a trend: The shorter the series, the longer it takes me to watch it.
Usually, I can plow through a dozen episodes of a long-running series in a couple of days, while it takes me over a month to watch a 13-episode series. I don't think it's a matter of quality so much as it's about cliffhangers. I love when series have a cliffhanger at the end (as long as the next chapter/episode is readily available, that is). It makes me want to watch the next episode. When the plot is firmly resolved at the end of an episode, I'm in no hurry to watch the next one.
I also like long stories with a lot of turns. Having a large cast, each with his or her own conflict to settle, is preferable to having one character who has one mission.
When it comes to buying stuff, however, I despise long series. I'm not going to pay over $300 to get an entire manga series or over $500 to get an entire anime series. If a manga has more than fifteen volumes, chances are, I'm not going to buy a single volume (for anime, fifty episodes is the limit). So, while I may greatly enjoy watching and reading the long series, I probably won't be rewatching or rereading those series.
Usually, I can plow through a dozen episodes of a long-running series in a couple of days, while it takes me over a month to watch a 13-episode series. I don't think it's a matter of quality so much as it's about cliffhangers. I love when series have a cliffhanger at the end (as long as the next chapter/episode is readily available, that is). It makes me want to watch the next episode. When the plot is firmly resolved at the end of an episode, I'm in no hurry to watch the next one.
I also like long stories with a lot of turns. Having a large cast, each with his or her own conflict to settle, is preferable to having one character who has one mission.
When it comes to buying stuff, however, I despise long series. I'm not going to pay over $300 to get an entire manga series or over $500 to get an entire anime series. If a manga has more than fifteen volumes, chances are, I'm not going to buy a single volume (for anime, fifty episodes is the limit). So, while I may greatly enjoy watching and reading the long series, I probably won't be rewatching or rereading those series.
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As most of the community does, I too prefer short ones. I usually watch 12-26 episodes animes. Hayate no gotoku is an exception, I liked the 1st season alot...2nd isnt that nice imo. Naruto/Bleach/One piece, all three of them have captivise me at the beginning, but then dropped because of fillers and boring.
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Shorter series definitely. When they go over 25 episodes I usually start to get tired with them, and most series above 25 episodes is usually around 50 episodes, and then the plot usually gets kinda stretched. Ofc there is awesome series that is longer. I really don't read much manga, mostly because I really don't find it worth spending money on. As ShaggyJebus said I'm just not willing to spend hundreds of bucks on manga/anime. Alltho' I really wish I had that kind of money to spend.
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jmason
Curious and Wondering
In manga, long is good for me and short is too bad.
In anime, short (at most 28 eps) is good enough and long (50+) is a no-no for me ^_^
In anime, short (at most 28 eps) is good enough and long (50+) is a no-no for me ^_^
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For me it doesnt matter if its short or long just long as the last episode closes the story quite nicely I'll be satisfied with it.
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I've already said something, but it wouldn't hurt to add a little bit more.
Generally, I find shorter series to be forgettable, even the really good ones. When I watch them, I'll enjoy them immensely, but after a week, they're all but gone from my head. I remember them, but I never think about them. After a year, I may not even be sure what the series was about.
This doesn't happen with long series, however, because it takes a long time to read/watch them, especially if the series is still going on. Also, they tend to be grander, with more things that will stick in your head. A 12-episode series cannot have a gigantic battle that lasts for six episodes.
For example, I watched the Sketchbook anime a year ago or so, and I loved it. I still remember bits and pieces of it, but I don't know any of the characters' names or any of what happened in the series. On the other hand, I have been watching/reading Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece for years. Every week, I look forward to a new chapter. Also, I am so hooked to the series that I cannot wait to read each new chapter; on the other hand, I've stopped watching the short, currently-airing anime series because I can't stand waiting a week for each episode. Either they aren't interesting enough that I forget about them, or I don't remember who the characters are and what's happening. So, I wait until those short series finish, and then I check them out. I've thought about stopping reading Bleach, Naruto, or One Piece for a month or two, so I don't have to sit on pins and needles every week while waiting for the next chapter, but I'm never able to go through with it, because of my desire to see what happens next.
With long series, I can't wait. With short series, I can.
Generally, I find shorter series to be forgettable, even the really good ones. When I watch them, I'll enjoy them immensely, but after a week, they're all but gone from my head. I remember them, but I never think about them. After a year, I may not even be sure what the series was about.
This doesn't happen with long series, however, because it takes a long time to read/watch them, especially if the series is still going on. Also, they tend to be grander, with more things that will stick in your head. A 12-episode series cannot have a gigantic battle that lasts for six episodes.
For example, I watched the Sketchbook anime a year ago or so, and I loved it. I still remember bits and pieces of it, but I don't know any of the characters' names or any of what happened in the series. On the other hand, I have been watching/reading Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece for years. Every week, I look forward to a new chapter. Also, I am so hooked to the series that I cannot wait to read each new chapter; on the other hand, I've stopped watching the short, currently-airing anime series because I can't stand waiting a week for each episode. Either they aren't interesting enough that I forget about them, or I don't remember who the characters are and what's happening. So, I wait until those short series finish, and then I check them out. I've thought about stopping reading Bleach, Naruto, or One Piece for a month or two, so I don't have to sit on pins and needles every week while waiting for the next chapter, but I'm never able to go through with it, because of my desire to see what happens next.
With long series, I can't wait. With short series, I can.
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I only watch shorter series really. If it's like 100 episodes it's just too much! I don't have the time to watch all of it and it usually has a lot of filler episodes too. When it airs on TV and you watch it everyday, it could work. Like with Pokemon, but almost no anime are aired here in Holland so I have to get them manually.
Which takes up a lot of space as well. @_@ I really don't have the patience nor will to finish that much either.
Which takes up a lot of space as well. @_@ I really don't have the patience nor will to finish that much either.
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It completely depends on the story, especially with Manga. With anime... I just want to see the ending. If the anime is based on a manga, then I want to see the whole thing. Don't just end it after 26 episodes when the manga is 27 volumes long. If the anime is stand alone, though, I'm fine with 26 or even 13 episodes.
With manga I just want the story to have a natural progression. I don't generally enjoy formulaeic stories, so most shonen style fighting mangas don't appeal to me. It's far too often that I can tell that a manga is only continuing because it has good ratings and the mangaka is being pressured by his editor / publisher to continue the story (e.g. Toriyama with DBZ after the Cell saga, or Ohba with Death Note after volume 8 ). When a story is finished in the writer's mind, it should end, period.
With manga I just want the story to have a natural progression. I don't generally enjoy formulaeic stories, so most shonen style fighting mangas don't appeal to me. It's far too often that I can tell that a manga is only continuing because it has good ratings and the mangaka is being pressured by his editor / publisher to continue the story (e.g. Toriyama with DBZ after the Cell saga, or Ohba with Death Note after volume 8 ). When a story is finished in the writer's mind, it should end, period.
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GreenZero
Get Jinxed
It dosen't matter to me as long as it's good.
I like short series because the story don't get too dragged out and you often get a lot episodes unlike in long series when you think there is going to be a fight next episodes then they stand and talk the whole next episode.
I like long series because if it's a good series I don't want it to end so you get more to watch.
One long serie that was good the whole time imo is HxH
That about sums it up.
I like short series because the story don't get too dragged out and you often get a lot episodes unlike in long series when you think there is going to be a fight next episodes then they stand and talk the whole next episode.
I like long series because if it's a good series I don't want it to end so you get more to watch.
One long serie that was good the whole time imo is HxH
That about sums it up.
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I don't really like action manga anymore.. I just read manga in order to get the story. All of those dumb action scenes are so convoluted to me that it's mostly just bullcrap swirly laser beams and shit to me. I just can't seem to stop reading the manga, cause I wanna know what happens next..
