Understanding the Differences Between “Nintama Rantarou” Anime and Manga: Is “Kihachiro and Takiyashamaru” Original?

Reader’s Question:
I recently got into the anime “Nintama Rantarou,” and I’m curious about the episode “Kihachiro and Takiyashamaru.” Is that original to the anime? If it’s in the manga, I would love to buy it. Generally, do anime adaptations follow the original story closely, or are there many original episodes?

Analyzing Baisen’s Harsh Treatment of Nekoneko in Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Will His Perspective Change?

Reader’s Question:
I’ve been watching the anime “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto,” and I’ve noticed that Baisen is always really harsh on Nekoneko. Do you think that once he finds out that she’s the daughter of a powerful military figure and that both the Emperor and Empress Dowager respect her for her abilities,