[Kiwami]

Don't know anything about the anime since I've only seen a few episodes, I concentrated myself on the manga and it's one of the few ones I actually have nearly completed. I don't know if the anime is an example of a watered-down version many people despise when it comes to anime, but I could see that being the case since I heard of the extreme filler and censorship that this show had. And I can see the story suffering from the episodic nature of a TV-show as well.

Otherwise it might be personal preference, I just enjoy the work of Rumiko Takahashi in general and have a nostalgic opinion towards Inu Yasha and Ranma.

And I'm in a similar situation like you: I really enjoyed anime and mange back in school but afterwards I just couldn’t get into it anymore. I tried and found some really great shows (Fullmetal Alchemist for example) but overall I don't watch anime or read manga anymore. Tried Garo as well, watched it, but don't really feel like I have to continue with the next season, despite the pathetic cliffhanger. Or maybe because of it.