Having seen the anime first and enjoying it substantially, I had high hopes for the manga; hopes which were met and with an added surprise of quite a different ending. I highly recommend the manga, or at least the later volumes, to any fan of the anime as the storyline fleshes out the characters' backgrounds; which are not only expanded upon but given far more purpose than the sudden cut-off of the anime finale.
Starting off as sci-fi and action piece, Deadman Wonderland grows into more genres as the volumes continue, and you can almost feel the authors mold their story into something great, each volume building on the Deadman Wonderland world and peaking interest at the conclusion of every chapter.
The art is beautifully done; the action-packed panels are especially aesthetically pleasing despite the sometimes horrifying scene being depicted.
Many characters, although twisted with darkness, are likeable and fascinating even in their evil nature.
With a touch of psychological thrill, horror, action, sci-fi, and even romance; Deadman Wonderland is a manga I never hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a new world to lose themselves in.