I’ve been reading the manga since the start and watching the anime as it drops, and yeah, there are absolutely differences, though sometimes it’s subtle. The anime expands a lot of the action sequences—Gojo’s Domain Expansion, 'Unlimited Void,' in the Hidden Inventory arc hits way harder with the sound design and those trippy visual effects. The manga panels are stark and terrifying in their own right, but the anime makes you feel the weight of that technique. It also adds little character moments, like extra bits of banter between Gojo and Geto that flesh out their dynamic. On the flip side, some manga readers argue the pacing in Shibuya feels tighter on the page, with Gege’s paneling creating a specific, frantic rhythm that the anime smooths out a bit.
One big thing for me is the color. Gojo’s eyes are this piercing, impossible blue in the anime, which has become iconic, but the manga leaves it to your imagination in black and white. It changes the vibe entirely. Also, minor scenes sometimes get trimmed or rearranged for flow in the adaptation. It’s not about one being better, just different experiences. I’d recommend both if you’re a fan, because they complement each other.