Is the Mobile Suit Gundam manga worth reading? How does it differ from the anime?

I prefer the sense of immediacy in the animation—the movement and sound effects of the robots can't be experienced in the manga. However, the character depth in THE ORIGIN is indeed better.

From the perspective of ACG history: Manga versions of Gundam actually existed very early on. The initial manga versions differed even more significantly from the anime.

A note from a model kit expert: Many of the MS designs from THE ORIGIN have been released as model kits, and they have subtle differences from the TV version designs—they're awesome.

The Gundam 4-panel comic "Mobile Suit Gundam-san" is super hilarious😂 Putting serious Gundam characters into everyday situations makes me laugh until my stomach hurts.

I recommend the Loum arc of <i>Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin</i>! It explains the causes and consequences of the One Year War in great detail.

Has anyone read "Ecole du Ciel"? This Gundam manga is quite obscure, but the story has a lot of depth.

"Thunderbolt" is also highly recommended! Yasuo Ohtagaki's art style is incredibly impactful, and the jazz music elements are very unique.

From a modification perspective: The THE ORIGIN version's MS design is more realistic, making it excellent material for customization. Highly recommended!

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko himself is the character designer for the original Gundam. His manga version can be considered his "definitive version" of this work.

"THE ORIGIN" is a must-read for Gundam fans! Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's artwork is incredibly exquisite, and the psychological portrayal of the characters is much deeper than in the anime version.