W.I.T.C.H. Comic VS. Manga

[@chevalierkraken]

In fact, Barbucci said in an interview that the fumetti W.I.T.C.H. was created as an euromanga(in fact, Skydoll was even published in japan in magazine named Euromanga) and is basically the first one. I don't know in US or U.K but in france Euromanga are pretty common, some of them even became popular in japan (Radiant) or have french anime adaptation (Dreamland, Wakfu, Dofus).

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@chevalierkraken I know there was a version of this translated into Italian, but this version first started in Japan. They must have thought it would be cool to bring over this slightly different story but sadly it was cancelled.

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@chevalierkraken and this also reminded me about how manga was growing so much around 2006 that one of my favorite chapter books was converted into a manga. The series was called Vampire Kisses, the manga version was purely americanized where it read left to right and was just trying to capitalize on the aesthetic of manga.

[@candybunny2462]

Between her one-on-one hangouts with Will getting cut, guardian moments getting the overshadowed by Irma, constantly being the butt of jokes, love interest getting swept up into a love triangle with Will and Matt, and finally the manga ending with her kidnapping, I'm getting the impression the mangaka does not like Taranee.

[@digitalbloodlines]

For sure, though someone suggested they might have had her become stronger after the rescue. But for whats out there, all im seeing is her getting treated like garbage.

[@softmettle]

How i stumbled across this video after just putting my Witch book collection on my bookshelf recently! Bless!

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@softmettle welcome!

[@drawnseeker]

The treatment of Taranee in the manga is pretty sad.

[@digitalbloodlines]

Truly!

[@romieabel2629]

I'm so disappointed over the fact that Witch manga ends on a cliffhanger. 😢🎉

[@winxclubcomejointheclub6066]

31:13 I mean Sailor Moon's 90's Anjme did that

[@kamudo999]

man, the series does deserves better, and that incoming reboot comic eeeh

[@digitalbloodlines]

The reboot is like sugar free W.I.T.C.H., I hope it has a chance to improve.

[@Littlej410]

I only found the manga up to when they go to Elyons house the first time, so thank you for releasing this so I can see how they handled the last bit of what was adapted. It really sucks how Taranne is treated. I feel like they were probably trying to lean into her being shy and indecisive, with the plan being that she would have her character development moment when she breaks the magical bubbles trapping her and her friends. Who knows maybe they would have this development lead to her breaking the love square and being more forward with Nigel, and have some variation of the butterfly scene(So much to speculate). Still, it's handled poorly regardless, made worse by it being canceled so no payoff can be seen. I got to say, I kinda like what they added to Elyon? The eerie factor of Cedric bowing to her, the feeling of subtle sinister energy at the comments she makes about her friends and the implications that she is somewhat entranced and perhaps being prisoner by her ties to meta more. I know the original creators have said in interviews that Elyon was meant to be a more consistent antagonist (with a sacrifice redemption at the end of arc), instead of being someone wildly misled. I wonder if the manga creator was trying to follow this initial theme. Sadly we will never know.

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@Littlej410 Thats a good thought on Taranee possibly getting a big character boost after the escape. And this Elyon being fully aware of the evil of Phobos is very interesting and maybe was leaning into the original goal afterall.

[@w.i.t.c.h.aholic9315]

I've always wanted to know what the manga was about, so thank you so much. I like some of the changes like more background on Nigel, but it's so funny that they just changed and added plot points. What is with this franchise always getting adapted with so many changes willy-nilly? Us fans need to get together to demand a proper reboot that respects the source material and only makes changes to add to the lore and make the lore make sense. I read on reddit that you got some of the other books like the Adventure ones, and I can't wait for your thoughts on them and if you know if they're canon.

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@w.i.t.c.h.aholic9315 thank you! Yes I have the adventure books and found where I can read Irma’s! I also just got the crystal bird w.i.t.c.h. books.

[@ralunix4612]

Wish there wooild be miore media

[@christianvandom]

Wait a minute. The manga only adapted the first 3 issues of the manga? I heard it was actually the first 8.

[@digitalbloodlines]

There were 8 manga chapters, which is probably why there are only two volumes being re-released. Likely 4 chapters per volume, but I don't know. Since it stops with Taranee being captured, thats just the first 3 Italian comics. They really stretched it.

[@rfart419]

I'm so disappointed and upset because one of our favorite W.I.T.C.H. mangas from Japan is currently not licensed in English in America at all.

[@digitalbloodlines]

I believe this was released in english in the UK sometime around the early 2000s but I'm not sure.

[@AdamYJ]

Wasn't W.I.T.C.H. originally fumetti (Italian comics)?

[@digitalbloodlines]

Yes, W.I.T.C.H. began in Italy as a monthly comic magazine. This is comparing it to the manga version that Japan made instead of just translation.

[@DarlEnchanted]

29:50 (and 30:38) - I just realized... That's Ms Rudolph!!!!! OMG! What did they do to her?! That mug would've scared crap out of me if I saw it as a kid, Galgheita never traumatized me, but this one? She would 100%. Light novel illustrator did the girls nicely (to an extent, bcs Tara's hairstyle? Not a fan), but the monsters and elders? Hell no xDDD

[@digitalbloodlines]

Oh! It is Ms Rudolph! .....wow 😮

[@cjoy413]

Love it!! Thank you

[@primusvsunicron1]

wonder how Phobos would have been like in the manga?

[@digitalbloodlines]

It seems like he would be more of a presence, I am always surprised to remember comic Phobos was a mystery until the last 3 issues of his arc.

[@primusvsunicron1]

@@digitalbloodlines 24:44 there he is, he looks like a JoJo Villain 😂😂😂

[@SagasGeek]

@@digitalbloodlines the same thing with trix in winx, is a 2000s thing

[@sagittariusseiya8310]

W.I.T.C.H. manga is pretty interesting. I just want the 4Kids company and the 4Kids voice actors back. Please return to us, 4Kids for the sake of all fans and mine. I also want W.I.T.C.H. season three for the 20th anniversary. Someone or 4Kids needs to bring back W.I.T.C.H. for the W.I.T.C.H fans and mine.

[@digitalbloodlines]

It wasn't 4kids originally, but that wouldn't be too bad. I just think whoever gets TV show rights needs to be able to also publish the comic.

[@sagittariusseiya8310]

@@digitalbloodlines If 4Kids were coming back.

[@elisadaygrey]

Thank you so much for this video! I can see that I'll just stick to the original comics, the black and white is too dull for me and I clearly love the original too much 😊

[@winxclubcomejointheclub6066]

I actually read the 1st issue of the manga only and then forgot about it. The comics though? I am at arc 4 and nearly finished that arc already

[@digitalbloodlines]

The manga has some pretty bizarre adaptation bits. And very cool you are on your first trip through the comics (starting with my arc 6 review thats all fresh perspective) I had read up to arc 5 but decided to hold back so I could have predictions and get my ideas written as I read.

[@sagittariusseiya8310]

@@digitalbloodlines Mostly.

[@winxclubcomejointheclub6066]

All the jokes about Taranee feels...kind of racist...

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@winxclubcomejointheclub6066 Exactly! I thought it was so weird that they kept treating her the worst, calling her slow and then how they gave her straightened hair.

[@winxclubcomejointheclub6066]

@@digitalbloodlines I heard somehwere that in Japanese or Asian culture the whiter you were,the wealthier you were considered and heck in Japan they wear special swimsuits to NOT tan,either that or Disney Japan or the writer was very racist...none of the options seem to good

[@winxclubcomejointheclub6066]

@@digitalbloodlines I mean giving her straight hair kind of feels like whitewashing but for hair which.....oof

[@winxclubcomejointheclub6066]

@@digitalbloodlines I mean they made it into a Manga so that it will be successfull but it was a bit of a....well nothing better than a failure

[@winxclubcomejointheclub6066]

I think they tried to make it the Sailor Moon of the 00's but the biggest international show which was Magical Girl (Anime and non-Anime franchises included) was probably Winx Club,I mean I love bkth but let's admit,Winx turned HUGE I think W.i.t.c.h deserved better,but I would LOVE an Anime adaptation of W.i.t.c.h,but if it turns out like the reboot or the sexism of Season 1 of The TV Series...........no thank you

[@katlafae9487]

The nagar seems to be inspired the asian unicorn. Which chinese call qilin and japanese the kirin some lore say an encounter of one of them is a sign that an arrvial a new great ruler. I just had to say that because i instantly realized but yeah i perfer the comics pretty much in every aspect an obvious one is art and color not even close to as gorgeous. Lol is it just me or in the novel they look like the get older which is also a magical girl tropes.

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@katlafae9487 Thank you for the information, when I had looked up the term Nagar it brought just the Hindi meaning up. I always felt they got aged up in guardian form in the original too.

[@katlafae9487]

@@digitalbloodlines they could have been aged up in the original though I don't feel that was the case. But I just wanted let you know I really appreciate your channel nobody gives w.i.t.c.h any respect always talking Winx club which is ok but I could never get into as much as w.i.t.c.h series. Though I do feel the animation failed on marketing it properly so I more of a fan of the comic but gotta admit the op brings you back to early 2000's nostalgia. Your channel a real breath of fresh air

[@digitalbloodlines]

@@katlafae9487 Thank you so much! ✨️ I could never get into Winx, by all definitions I should like it but I can't bring myself to get over the jealousy of Winx outliving W.I.T.C.H. W.i.t.c.h is such a comfort for me as well and I love sharing the excitement with everyone who will listen. Thanks again. 🤗