Is the Dragon Ball Super Manga Better Than Anime?

Since its debut in the 1980s, Dragon Ball has become a phenomenon in the anime industry, known for its action-packed storyline and memorable character arcs. Starting with Dragon Ball and continuing through Dragon Ball Z, the story underwent further development with Dragon Ball Super, a series that debuted in 2015 that added new characters and challenges while also broadening the universe.
Goku and Vegeta from Dragon Ball Super anime | Credit: Toei Animation
However, as the Dragon Ball Super series has progressed in both the manga and anime format, a particular debate has constantly taken place: Which format of Dragon Ball Super delivers a better experience for fans? Does the anime perfectly translate the manga? Or, is the manga better than the anime?
Let’s dive into the key distinctions between the Dragon Ball Super manga and anime, and ultimately weigh in on which medium offers the better experience.
Dragon Ball Super Manga vs.
Goku and Vegeta from Dragon Ball Super anime | Credit: Toei Animation
However, as the Dragon Ball Super series has progressed in both the manga and anime format, a particular debate has constantly taken place: Which format of Dragon Ball Super delivers a better experience for fans? Does the anime perfectly translate the manga? Or, is the manga better than the anime?
Let’s dive into the key distinctions between the Dragon Ball Super manga and anime, and ultimately weigh in on which medium offers the better experience.
Dragon Ball Super Manga vs.
- 10/25/2024
- by Moumita Chakraborty
- FandomWire
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