The difference between Manga and Anime

 The difference between Manga and Anime lies in the medium and presentation, even though both are part of Japanese culture. Here are the key differences:

1. Artistic Medium:

• Manga: Japanese comic books or graphic novels, usually published in magazines or books. They are read from right to left.
• Anime: Japanese animated TV shows, movies, or online series.

2. Production Style:

• Manga: Typically drawn in black and white, except for some covers or special editions that include colors.
• Anime: Fully colored, with sound, music, and motion.

3. Adaptation and Influence:

• Most anime are adaptations of popular manga, but some are original works.
• In some cases, anime comes before manga, as seen with original works like Neon Genesis Evangelion.

4. Storytelling and Details:

• Manga tends to have more details in the story since the author has more freedom without time constraints.
• Anime might omit or alter some events due to budget or episode length limitations.

5. Pacing:

• Manga progresses faster than anime, especially when anime risks catching up to the manga, leading to "filler" episodes (non-canon content).

In short, manga is the illustrated story format, while anime is the animated version or an original animated work.