Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-28246788-20160419013310/@comment-2A02:C7F:5229:100:749D:1FBC:F7C3:7690-20200117002056

I've watched both a few times, all in all I would prefer 1999 version. With all its merits (better visuals, slightly more faithful to the manga...etc), the 2011 version seriously did not know how to do climax gradation (or rising action whatever you want to call it), e.g. use of good music, quick cuts between scenes during fights/chases, punchy music when something important happens in the story. When I'm watching 1999 version, I often feel I'm with the action... With the 2011 version, I feel like the animator is trying to stop me from engaging.

I've read the manga many times too, but when I watch the anime, it's all about the experience, and even most of the "fillers" in 1999 version enhances the story imo.