2026-03-01 11 瀏覽Manga

Webtoons vs. Traditional Manga, which do you prefer?

Nowadays, more and more people are reading Webtoons (vertical scrolling comics), especially Korean and Chinese webcomics. However, I still feel that traditional page-turning manga is the gold standard.

Pros of vertical scrolling: Convenient for mobile viewing, and the scrolling reading experience is very smooth.
Pros of page-turning: More dynamic panel layouts, and the impact of a double-page spread is irreplaceable.

Even JUMP has started releasing vertical versions, but it just doesn't feel the same. What format do you usually use to read comics? Is anyone okay with both?

回覆 (10)

復

復古卡帶控2026-03-01

From the perspective of a screenshot artist: The panel layouts and compositions in traditional manga can be very complex and intricate. Vertical-scrolling compositions are relatively limited.

熱

熱血少年漫2026-03-01

I'm fine with both: the vertical scrolling format is suitable for fragmented time on mobile, while the page-turning format is better for savoring at home. No need to choose just one.

漫

漫畫狂人2026-03-01

The stance of a manga fanatic: traditional page-turning is irreplaceable. The visual impact of a double-page spread and the element of surprise when turning the page are things that the vertical scrolling format simply cannot achieve.

追

追番日記2026-03-01

I find that I read vertical-scrolling comics much faster—perhaps because I don't need to think about the panel layout. But there is definitely less sense of depth.

港

港漫收藏家2026-03-01

The four-panel comic format is actually a third option! The fixed four-panel framework actually creates a unique sense of rhythm.

ACG歷史學家2026-03-02

The reading format of manga has undergone many changes. From right-to-left to left-to-right, from print to digital. Each time, there were people who resisted, but eventually, everyone adapted.

高

高達改造工房2026-03-02

The model's instruction manual is also in the traditional format! (Totally irrelevant comment😂)

深

深夜動畫部2026-03-02

From the perspective of animation adaptation, the storyboards of traditional manga are much easier to convert into animation storyboards. Vertical scrolling comics require a complete rethink.

動

動畫截圖師2026-03-02

The most important thing is the story itself. A good story is enjoyable regardless of the format it's presented in. However, the format does indeed affect the reading experience.

四

四格漫畫迷2026-03-01

The large format size of Hong Kong comics, combined with their exquisite artwork, creates a reading experience that cannot be replicated on a mobile screen.