If it's new to me and I've watched or read either one, I would usually prefer to watch the anime first.
The anime kind of serves as a primer. If the anime wasn't dreadful, then reading the manga afterward usually adds something positive to the experience. Doing it in reverse, reading the manga first, can sometimes ruin the overall experience. It's very common where people enjoy the manga or novel then go watch the anime afterward, and it's a huge letdown, taking away from the overall experience.
do you read manga or watch the anime first?
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If it's new to me and I've watched or read either one, I would usually prefer to watch the anime first.
The anime kind of serves as a primer. If the anime wasn't dreadful, then reading the manga afterward usually adds something positive to the experience. Doing it in reverse, reading the manga first, can sometimes ruin the overall experience. It's very common where people enjoy the manga or novel then go watch the anime afterward, and it's a huge letdown, taking away from the overall experience.