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Fullmetal Alchemist - Brotherhood Official Discussion Thread
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Auron_Kale
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Episode three was great, loved the pacing as it got rid of the filler that was prevalent in both the first series and in the manga.
Rose's look in this episode definitely worked better for me than in the old series as Reole was never near the desert.
Humor was awesome, there were several great expressions and I loved the break-out scene.
Ending had more weight to it compared to the old series, mostly due to the expressions from Rose & Ed.
Bring on episode four!
Rose's look in this episode definitely worked better for me than in the old series as Reole was never near the desert.
Humor was awesome, there were several great expressions and I loved the break-out scene.
Ending had more weight to it compared to the old series, mostly due to the expressions from Rose & Ed.
Bring on episode four!
seeing 1st anime, i didn't mind the breeze and different approach of this episode. I thought I have to endure 2 episodes of this story. It was a good episode
However, I didn't like what Rose said at the end about Phil-Stone. I preferred the original of her saying why did they have ruin this life they have (something like that)
Ep 04 is going to be great. Oh Nina...
However, I didn't like what Rose said at the end about Phil-Stone. I preferred the original of her saying why did they have ruin this life they have (something like that)
Ep 04 is going to be great. Oh Nina...
Why the hell is the 2nd season re-treading previous episodes? I knew Ep 3 was too familiar and it's an exact re-telling of episode 1 in the first series, with a few alterations. Please tell me it isn't going to be like this for the entire series or was this expected? I must have missed that thread =/
Hellsing321
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Its not a second season. Its a reboot thats going to follow the manga very closely. If you haven't read the manga just sit back and enjoy the ride.Mirimar said:
I repeat from a previous post on this page:Mirimar said:
The manga has 94 chapters so far. Based on the creator's previous comments, it looks like it'll be 24 or 25 volumes total (she has said she does not want the manga to go more than 100 chapters, but they may want to have the manga and anime end within a few weeks of each other. This will be done by either stretching out the manga releases, or, if they have 105 chapters, they could continue to release chapters by the month, and chapter 105 would be released a few weeks before the end of the anime). Chapters are serialized monthly, and are a meaty 40-50 pages long each.
Let's put it this way: The original anime splits completely from the manga around the halfway point of the anime. By completely, I mean completely. Events are different in the first anime and the manga from the start, but not to the degree that they can be considered completely separate stories. The divergence is around chapter 20 of the manga, around the
5th lab infiltration
If you didn't watch the ep of the new series, the first ep was an anime-original story involving an ice alchemist named Isaac.
BobTheFork
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This episode felt more rushed than the previous two. Part of that might be my familiarity with the original series, which spend a couple episodes on this. I guess without the Ishbal flashbacks, you can run through the meat of the story pretty quickly. It felt full, but also a little too quick. I think it hurts the battles a bit, as the original series pulled off the Cornello fight much more dramatically. Good stuff regardless. This is going to be an amazing piece of work by the time it ends. Seriously, with this kind of pacing, this is going to be one of the most amazing pieces of anime ever put together. PEACE.
Not to mention his grating voice.GaimeGuy said:
When Ed gives Rose the composition of an adult human and then seemlessly goes into the Icharus story it just feels way too rushed. I know they're trying to get past the boring bits as fast as possible but feh, it feels like they're just dictating.
Nope, don't remember much of the original at all. I think my sarcasm detector was broken when I responded to your post. Yes the dialogue is more or less what was in the manga but the delivery could've been better.GaimeGuy said:
way to bailout :lolHalycon said:
And you remembered enough about the first anime to remember just about where they diverged
Masked Man
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I was only exposed to the original this past fall, and it was in English--I know, a :O moment--but I'm happy with the acting in FMA: Brotherhood. At first Romi Paku's voice was a little grating, but only when Ed is supposed to be at his most impetuous and obnoxious, so it works perfectly. :lol
Zoramon089
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Auron_Kale said:
Besides being in the middle of the desert and having sand everywhere, right?
Auron_Kale
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Zoramon089 said:
Like Branduil said, in the manga, it was never implied that Reole was near a desert as it was a fairly industrial-looking town. Middle of nowhere yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's by a desert.
Masked Man
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Out of curiosity, was "Reole" ever used as a widely published / utilized transliteration of リオール? I've only ever known it as "Lior/e."
Auron_Kale
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Masked Man said:
I've seen it used as both. I flip between the two, but I prefer Reole tbh.
SouthernDragon
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Episode 3 is out, I don't see it.
I'll start watching this series.
I'll start watching this series.
SouthernDragon
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Halycon said:
Fool!
Read the thread, I've been a strong promoter of the manga since forever!
I only see two episodes, though.
Really liked the first one. The outro is really nice.
SecretBonusPoint
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Unless you live in the UK!
Also the opening theme is stuck in my head now. Well done YUI :/
Also the opening theme is stuck in my head now. Well done YUI :/
grandjedi6
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Is Funimation now doing IP checks on the episodes? They weren't before and so UK & Ireland watchers were able to see the first episode at least.SecretBonusPoint said:
SouthernDragon
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Well, then, Thursday it is.
I like the quality of the drawings and animation, lots of references to the manga that manga readers would get, and an excellent retelling.
I approve.
I like the quality of the drawings and animation, lots of references to the manga that manga readers would get, and an excellent retelling.
I approve.
Masked Man
I said wow
GaimeGuy said:
Impatience?
LowParry
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I tend to think Shinsen Subs were spot on according to "sources". Correct me if I'm wrong.
As far as Ep. 3 goes, my only very very minor complaint was:
As for the rest, fucking awesome. I look forward to Ep. 4.
As far as Ep. 3 goes, my only very very minor complaint was:
Ed's reveal of his arm and leg. I thought in the original it was made much more dramatic. But then again, it was the first episode of its time.
As for the rest, fucking awesome. I look forward to Ep. 4.
PunjabiPlaya
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I hope Ep. 4 isn't as depressing as it was in the original FMA anime, but then again, that made it a good episode...
I hope it delivers.
I hope it delivers.
The problem is they already used the super dramatic shot in the first episode. You can only do it once.CcrooK said:I tend to think Shinsen Subs were spot on according to "sources". Correct me if I'm wrong.
As far as Ep. 3 goes, my only very very minor complaint was:
Ed's reveal of his arm and leg. I thought in the original it was made much more dramatic. But then again, it was the first episode of its time.
As for the rest, fucking awesome. I look forward to Ep. 4.
DarknessTear
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This series doesn't get me as hooked as the previous. I feel kind of disconnected this time around.. here's to hoping I don't feel this way the entire series. I liked how immersed I was last series.
Masked Man
I said wow
I think it's just the pacing that makes for the "disconnect." It's much more rapid-fire, but it seems pretty faithful to the manga. Since Ep. 3 was the one pertaining to
, I felt that the pacing was pretty accurate. I think it will become much more engaging once they get to "new" material that diverges from the first series.
Which isn't to say that I don't find it engaging--I'm really pleased thus far.
Ch. 1 in the manga, more or less--the only one I've had time to read so far
Which isn't to say that I don't find it engaging--I'm really pleased thus far.
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