While I like anime I usually prefer to read the manga if its the original. I try not to read manga's that are based on an anime because those usually tend to look half done.
I have to say it really depends on the dubbers and the new dialogue an example is One piece I would never watch that in english I would killevery friend I have friend I have before I let that happen but then if I look at sunabozu and the english version isnt that bad. I actually kind of liked it.
THe first anime that I ever say (that I have identified) was either Hello Kity or Sailor moon. ( I cant remember which one but I did watch alot them both)
I saw the anime and I thought it was one of the best out there. I only just started reading the manga and watching ultimate though and they pretty much push the anime down to the bottom. But I still cant get enough of Alucard no matter where he shows up him and walter.
THe best story for me was Grappler baki I just like the idea of my father is a monster and I will do whatever it takes to defeat him even if it means becoming just like him (unknowingly) Granted though even after saying that I should point ot that fighting is not my favorite type I like just...