Gambler wrote...
Lately, there appears to be a trend where a manga title is perceived to be better than its anime counterpart. However, how does one define "better"? Is it in terms of the storyline, artwork/animation or even originality?
It's not just "lately", the manga-version has almost always been better it's anime counterpart.
Ofc it's up to whoever watches it to decide that, but the majority often leans towards the manga in most cases.
For example, one of the worst manga-to-anime adaptions of late is Rosario+Vampire, i've yet to see anyone who's read the manga like the anime, the main reason? all the boring and shitty fillers they stuff into it, and most animes nowadays.
Bad drawings & crappy animations is a big annoyance to alot of people too.
Imo it should be done like they did with Death Note, no fillers (well, maybe one or to small ones, can't remember), no bullshit, fluid animation, , excellent drawn, awesome soundtrack.
That's the way all animes should be, but that's just wishful thinking.