Goshi Wrote:

ZiNgA BuRgA Wrote:

Goshi Wrote:The anime doesn't reveal everything though, like Lucy's true name.

That's why I like anime.  It's manga minus the unnecessary details :P

That's why I don't like anime.

Its cuts off half of the plot. There's some exceptions to that though.

Try to think of them as two completely different stories.  The anime is a complete story by itself.  The other half plot is usually irrelevant.
I generally prefer things which are short and doesn't go off into useless side stories...