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Manga and anime are both forms of Japanese entertainment, but they differ in their

mediums and presentation.

1. **Medium**:
- Manga: Refers to Japanese comics or graphic novels. They are typically serialized in
magazines before being compiled into book form.
- Anime: Refers to Japanese animated TV shows or movies.

2. **Format**:
- Manga: Read in a static, still format, much like Western comics. They rely on the reader's
imagination to interpret the story's pacing, action, and voice.
- Anime: Animated with motion, sound, and voice acting. It brings characters and scenes to
life with movement and color.

3. **Production Process**:
- Manga: Created by manga artists who draw and write the story. The creative process
involves sketching, inking, and often includes detailed panel layouts and dialogue.
- Anime: Produced by animation studios who adapt the manga into animated form. This
involves storyboarding, voice acting, animation, and post-production.

4. **Pacing and Detail**:


- Manga: Can delve into more detail and inner thoughts of characters due to its static
nature. Readers can take their time to absorb each panel.
- Anime: Often has to condense or omit details from the manga due to time constraints.
However, it can add elements like music and animation to enhance the storytelling
experience.

5. **Examples**:
- Manga Example: "Naruto" by Masashi Kishimoto. Originally a manga series, it follows the
journey of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki.
- Anime Example: "Naruto Shippuden." This is the anime adaptation of the "Naruto"
manga, continuing Naruto's story with added animation and voice acting.

In summary, while manga and anime share the same stories and characters, they present
them in different mediums, each with its own strengths and appeal.

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