Oh, no need! I've done nothing of great importance. We're all very grateful for your commitment!
Yes, it seems as though the anime tried to follow the manga more carefully than the game did (though I just loved the game's reinterpretation). I recall Makoto making a comment at the end of one of the volumes about the anime, and how it would be coming out soon, or something. I wonder how closely they worked together.
I like what the game has going on, despite the gameplay issues it has. The dark and somewhat melancholy settings work superbly for Deltora Quest, an aspect which I felt was missing in the anime (and there I was complaining about the manga trying to be dark and edgy. XD I feel it may be because the manga deviated quite a bit from the story do this). And, oh, I can be of assistance! o/ Your game isn't bugged - you need to blow into the microphone to move the leaves. That took me a while to figure out as well. ^_^;
Ah, not a sweat. I hope you enjoy the manga! And thank you! ^_^ Just trying to spark some thoughtful discussion.
Toodles until then!
Ah, sure thing! I'm waiting in anticipation for your input!