I’m pretty new to light novels. I started getting into the genre about a year ago.
One thing that really surprised (and honestly impressed) me is how much care seems to go into anime adaptations. They often feel respectful to the source material and the author’s original vision.
Some examples that stood out to me are The Apothecary Diaries, Ascendance of a Bookworm, and Raven of the Inner Palace.
I’ve also been a lifelong fantasy fan, and comparing this to western adaptations has been a frustrating (not to say painful to watch). When I look at shows based on books I know and enjoy,
The source material gets heavily altered, sometimes to the point where it’s barely recognizable. The showrunners seem to compete with original author's ideas and override them
It I’m thinking of adaptations like The Witcher (absolutely appalling), The Wheel of Time, Eragon, Hobbit
So I’m curious are anime adaptations generally more faithful to their source material? Or have I just happened to pick a few good examples?