The source material is beloved for its soft, sketchy art style and the expressive faces of the characters. However, still images can only convey so much personality.
The voice direction forces the viewer to realize that these aren't just humans with ears. They are animals mimicking human society. The growls, the chirps, the chattering of teeth when embarrassed—these audio cues turn a 7/10 manga into a 9/10 auditory experience. For the keyword "better," audio design is the hill to die on. The manga is silent; the anime sings. kemonokko tsuushin the animation better