In my opinion, the manga has more depth and detail. But the anime brings the characters to life visually and adds a certain charm. So, it's hard to say which is strictly better.
In my opinion, both have their merits. The anime brings the characters to life visually and adds some dynamic action sequences. However, the manga offers more depth and detail in the story and character development.
In some ways, yes. The Soul Eater anime might have different pacing or emphasize certain aspects differently from the manga. However, both still have their own charm.