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Jan 10, 2019 2:21 PM
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Although I'm open to more web-based manga coming out seeing as how we live in a digital age where a lot of written material is posted online I still love the feel of holding a book in my hands. What's your opinion on the subject matter?
https://thatblackotaku.blogspot.com/2019/01/paperback-manga-and-why-i-prefer-it.html
Jan 10, 2019 6:26 PM
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Paperback or hardback just has that feeling of ownership and completion that digital doesn't provide. Plus that anticipation of turning the page, where you actually have to physically move your hand, can add some nice suspense, depending on the story. I'm reading The Promised Neverland through paperback volumes right now, and if I could just scroll or click my way to the next scene, I feel like the "shock" of what's happening would be nullified somewhat.
Jan 10, 2019 6:37 PM
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I prefer reading with physical manga, hence my collection.

ot: also @N30-R3TR0 Hi fellow Kokou no Hito fan^^
Jan 10, 2019 10:35 PM
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Paper, but you know... Digital is much cheaper. it's not awful to read either so I bear with it.
Jan 11, 2019 11:38 AM
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Physical definitely have a different feeling, You can really see all the details as well as holding the book in your hand. But digital is fine as well, cheaper and you can read in the dark haha
Jan 11, 2019 11:46 AM
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I would choose Paper if My damn country Have a complete manga, i only have popular mangas such as naruto,one piece,Aot,ect.

Digital manga is useful, you can read them when ever you want
Jan 12, 2019 4:08 PM
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digital manga is the best

1. you don't waste trees for crappy manga
2. manga paper quality is usually ass
3. costs $$$ + manga volumes contain little content

you can support authors in better ways
Jan 13, 2019 7:24 AM
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Both are nice in their own ways.
I like the feeling of holding the manga and looking at my collection on the shelf but there are pages that are hard to read or not as pretty, because important stuff is placed where the pages are glued together, and that's where digitals win. Not to mention that you can't stain or damage digital versions as you can with physical copies.
I'm watching anime since 2012. I also play games, sometimes.

Don't bother me if you want to 'become friends' or things like that.
It's tiresome. I know you just want to collect some meaningless numbers.
Thought: How many people sparked H. Charlotta just for blue pot?
Jan 13, 2019 10:33 AM
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Honestly speaking, paper manga has more of an immersion factor. I mostly read manga on my phone, so when I do read published manga it feels awesome.
Jan 13, 2019 10:50 AM
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I like collecting manga and seeing my bookcase filled with them makes me feel satisfied.
Jan 13, 2019 10:58 AM

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I used to prefer physical, but after having read most manga online, I prefer digital



Jan 13, 2019 11:36 AM

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I'd say there are pros and cons for physical and digital. I prefer digital since its cheaper and I can read it anywhere. Plus less space to waste at home.
Jan 13, 2019 12:12 PM

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I generally only buy physical if I want them in my collection, otherwise I stick with digital. Manga needs a lot of space and I won't store those I don't like a lot and I don't see it to be reasonable to buy something, read it and then sell. It wouldn't be easy to sell them anyway.
Jan 13, 2019 1:54 PM

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I much prefer buying the physical books. I like collecting them and having them displayed, as well as just preferring to read the actual book compared to on a kindle or whatever.







Jan 13, 2019 5:43 PM
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i prefer paper since i like collecting them but i don't mind digital
Jan 13, 2019 7:04 PM

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i prefer to read them online on my phone because it's more convenient
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Jan 17, 2019 8:06 PM

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both

digital for easy viewing and convenience

physical for collection, support for the mangaka and appreciation

i'm too broke to actually buy lots of manga so i only plan buying manga i want to support
Jan 17, 2019 11:33 PM
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Both. Most of the manga that I read is digital but I also love buying and collecting physical copies of manga that I really like.
Jan 17, 2019 11:56 PM

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Paper will always have the best quality

Digital if you like to sail the seas
Jan 18, 2019 6:48 AM

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most manga i read isnt available in english print, but of course, the art looks much better on a real page than just existing on a screen
Jan 22, 2019 1:42 AM

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In all honesty, I would prefer to read a physical copy but I voted for digital since manga are not sold here and owning physical copies would require space to store all those volumes I'd most probably not even read again. Would be great if there were some manga library or rental services around.

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