i was skeptical of the fma reboot

Until now.

The first… fourteen(?) episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood basically play catchup through the original series until it diverged from the manga in a big way. Since I watched FMA the first time around, I don’t feel like I missed much. Bones/Irie/Ōnogi seem to assume that the viewers have either burned through the original series, the manga, or both already – but it harshes on a lot of key moments from the first series, not to mention character development (e.g. the whole Sewing Life Alchemist arc is rushed, and it’s not as crushing when [redacted] is [redacted] by [redacted]).

They don’t even do the whole Black Hayate intro bit!

Also, the themes are 100% second class this time around.

Also, caramelldansen.

Otherwise, it’s worthwhile so far (in the middle of watching episode 21 as I write this). Hopefully, I’ll get drawn into the new arc and let go of what’s missing. Shit, the show could probably just keep me interested because I love Alphonse so much (see also: Conqueror of Shamballa).

Maybe both series will get into the queue at some point after Wonderfalls, Firefly, Pushing Daisies, and Dr. Who. Then Ericat will have something to talk to the ninja about.

READY STEADY GO

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