I think a lot of people can't tell the difference but a proper adaptation captures the feel of the work not just the basics, adaptations can be almost shot for shot the same but if it's not the same tone it gives off a different vibe like early parts of FMA 03 (before it does it own thing) are pretty much direct adaptations of the manga chapters but the tone is completely different with a much more gloomy vibe with it direction and music vs the more adventurous feel of the manga. The new GITS adaptation might be accurate story and visually to the manga but it's not a proper adaptation because it doesn't share the same gritty 90's cyberpunk tone with it's colors, use of music and direction, it should be closer visually to something like Bubblegum Crisis,the PS1 game or the movie but with more character personality and jokes instead of this wacky gag colorful anime. What are some direct adaptations you think aren't proper adaptations like it might be one to one the manga but it lacks the feel of it?
>>289517451The best example is *Saint Seiya*; the adaptation is superior to the 80s manga in every respect—in fact, the original manga isn't even fit to be used as toilet paper.
