Which is better FMA anime or manga?

[Kagome]

Slightly change? I like the FMA anime, and I *love* the manga...but in this series the Anime went off on a COMPLETELY utterly different tangent than the manga. Only like the first--maybe 5 episodes were the same as in the manga...After that the anime went on it's own story board.

[katrina03]

ow...so, the mangA is more exciting than the enime itself higurashi kagome?

[Kagome]

I'd definately say so...yes. The anime is good, don't get me wrong, but the manga has so many other different points that is keeping anyone reading it guessing. And it's not finished to boot.

[roxasprincess]

i like both but anime is better

[Cri_Moon]

That's a really tough question...

I guess I like the Anime because it brings the characters to life, and doesn't ahve that annoying self-rightous prince, Ling, in it. The story in the Anime is overall lovely, one of the best I've seen. Plus, without it, I wouldn't be a Risembool Ranger right now, and Vic Mignogna wouldn't have one the Best Voice Actor Award for FullMetal Alchemist AND DN Angel (and a few others I can't remember). Plus, the theme songs and art kicks ***. ^^;

The Manga's good too, though, because the storyline is more in depth. However, it doesn't give a chance for that hilarious episode between Havoc and Armstrong's sister because... Well... Armstrong's sister would beat the hell out of Havoc if he so much as tapped her on the shoulder. So... It's s tie for me. Maybe I like the Anime just a bit better.

[Hitsugaya389]

I like the Manga because the anime ends at the middle of the whole series and the animators just give it their own ending.

[Hamashimura]

Actually ending is done quite good...
For me atleast...I like when all ends in the way you never though it will...
And there's a movie that continues on the end of series...
Anyway,both are good,but I think anime is better...

[leaf king]

The Manga pwns the anime. it's way better. the homunculi are more evil, and the plot is much more exciting.

[Infinita]

I do believe that the anime is good but since they made the movie, it seems unfinished. Hopefully, they'll create the second movie. And the manga, i think is much more interesting than the anime. The homunculi are devising new and wicked plans, Edward still searching for the stone...and then theirs that prince guy.....I don't know but their are some flaws in both. ^^

[katrina03]

oh...so the manga is really more exciting than the anime...^^

[joshlp]

both are amazing i prefer the manga tho

[Link3F]

The manga is way better in storyline, with more characters and more depth in general... also, you can take it with you anywhere xD...

[Sobriquet]

The Manga.

[Pleiades]

I love them both equally. What can I say: Two Thumbs up! ^ ^

[Kira712]

I really love them both. FMA is one of my favorite anime, it was really well done, and I love the manga, at one point they become like 2 different stories. I'd have to say they're equal in my eyes.

[chibi_ida]

I like the Manga because the anime ends at the middle of the whole series and the animators just give it their own ending.

I don't think the animators are the only one at fault here because Arakawa-sensei was consulted when the anime was produced. So you can say that the anime ending was something that came from the originator of the story herself. I'm sure I've read somewhere in the net about an interview with Arakawa-sensei that said she already has the ending in her head but her only problem was to work her story to that path. Let me remind you that Fullmetal Alchemist was originally a one-shot manga had it not been for the editor of...the magazine(Shounen monthly perhaps?)

But I'd have to say, between the manga and anime, the manga is much preferable as many more things are explained and there are more action and humour in it compared to the anime. The characters are more detailed in the manga and Arakawa-sensei has made it a mission to explain the story and characters more thoroughly. About the reason why they were like that and the history behind it(I forgave Scar because of this).

On a side note, I didn't particularly like how they made Al in the anime. He seemed whiny and so~ angsty. No matter how much suffering he had to endure being cooped up in the armour.

All in all, the fans of Fullmetal Alchemist should give the manga a chance, it definitely would be a wonderful read.

I wish there was some way I can get my hands on the FMA novel.

[Antares]

I like them both, but prefer the manga for the reasons above my post

[Sanada Yukimura]

I'd prefer the Manga. Due to that it has more scenes that weren't in the Episodes. -- Owari

[Sanada Yukimura]

Also, if you want to get your hands on the novel, just go to a book store or buy it online.

[Ardl]

I like them both really can't give any points of the two tho there just both good.

[chibi_ida]

The Manga's good too, though, because the storyline is more in depth. However, it doesn't give a chance for that hilarious episode between Havoc and Armstrong's sister because... Well... Armstrong's sister would beat the hell out of Havoc if he so much as tapped her on the shoulder.

I thought that was in the manga too...except in a special episode.

[Wednesday]

Anime, considering I never read the manga.

[kwnbintang]

anime i guess

[Kagome]

Anime, considering I never read the manga.

You should read it. It owns.

[Star Alchemist]

This is a really tough one. It isn't clear cut as Naruto or most other Animes. The manga goes off into a deeper plot than the anime, and for that reason when such scientific themes are in placed, I really makes me want to see the MANGA in its true essence in an ANIME. I think that sounds and voice acting also play a big part in an Anime like FMA that the manga cannot give. I know the hardcore Otakus will not agree with me, and will most likely shoot me for this. But the anime was done excellently, and it is my all-time favorite anime. But the manga isn't my alltime favorite manga. But I guess I am going to stick the the fact thatit is frustrating that they didn't use to true manga plotline in the anime. My vote is for the Anime.