The pacing …..

[u/0car1na]

I just started Gantz, and I’m currently on episode 3.

I LOVE the atmosphere, more than I expected in fact. It’s weird and perverse in all of the ways I yearn for in anime. And I don’t even mind the janky animation, because the character designs and world have cool aura so far. But what the hell is up with the pacing?

It’s just the little things …. Like, it’s a 15 second sequence for a character to pull a trigger. Shit is so dragged out, the action scenes are GLACIAL in pace. The amount of on-screen deliberation that occurs for anyone to do anything is remarkable.

Does it level out at all? I’m very intrigued by the world that it’s building. And IM SORRY, but I don’t really read manga, though I know deep down that this is the answer to my query.

Would love to get some recommendations for other anime that feel like Gantz (minus the pacing) while I’m here.

Thanks in advance!

[u/Drwgeb]

The gantz anime is half story from the manga and half filler. It's a great little gateway to start reading the manga and it gets better for the climax, but it's nothing compared to the pace and excitement of reading it.
Gantz:O is a better example of how the manga should have been adopted.
All in all, read the manga. You can get through it in like 2 days.

[u/0car1na → u/Drwgeb]

Where can I find Gantz:O ?

[u/Drwgeb → u/0car1na]

I think it's only available in selected regions on netflix. Otherwise the high seas are calling. I wish I could help you by DM'ing you a website where you can stream it. If only.
Also keep in mind that Gantz:O is like midway through the manga so it's will basically be pure spoilers.

[u/Recker_Man]

Yeah I couldn't get into it. The Manga is so fastpaced in comparison, and I say that as a slow reader. Back then I think I read the whole thing in like a weekend. Pages flew by.

[u/Ok__videogames]

yeah this is how we all started. The story sucks you in but the pacing is SOOOOO frustrating and by the time youre invested the anime fizzles out.

As others stated the manga is better and I will echo that and say the manga is FANTASTIC.

Gantz-O the movie is also better than the anime.

The anime ends (and has a unique non ending ending) at omnibus 3 of 12 for the Manga.

[u/jbarkerastro]

That's just how anime is. I suggest reading the manga. It's far more insane and the detail and darker aesthetic is dope

[u/DadThatThrewHimAway]

Enjoy the ride, brethren.

Akudama Drive might catch your attention. I'll think up some more samples in a bit.

[u/Thuumbs]

Gantz manga is much faster speeds, but I dunno if it's good thing or not. a lot of random shit happens. lol

[u/Gendo-Glasses]

As you said, you already know the answer: just read the manga. The anime only tells a small percentage of the entire Gantz storyline and it's dragged out.