Forum - View topicNEWS: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Premieres on U.S. TV
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Greed1914
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That is exactly what I would want, ideally. As you said, a good story ought to be regarded as a good story even if it deviates from its source. And if we get three good stories out of, more or less the same material, great. The problem, unfortunately, is that so many don't seem to be so receptive. I can't even keep track of how many times I've encountered somebody saying that the first series had a whole season of filler because it didn't follow the manga. Which, of course, requires me to explain that the show was intended to do its own thing, and not just bide its time like certain shonen series are prone to do. And, my concern is compounded by the fact that FMA's popularity on this side of the ocean is thanks, largely, to the first series and its quality, and I doubt if we would have gotten a lengthy new series if the first one hadn't been such a success. Yes, the manga has been good, and I can see why people like it, but I wonder how many would have been as interested if it weren't for the first series? Overall, I'm not trying to knock the new show because a good show performing well on TV would be great for everyone, I just feel the need to try to keep my favorite show from being brushed aside. |
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sunflower
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Finally watched my TIVO of this. As someone who has never seen the first dub I have to say I liked this one a lot. The only voice I have reservations about is Vic's. For some reason, I don't hear Ed, I just hear Vic acting like Ed. That may be because his voice is just so distinctive, but it does detract a little for me.
The other VAs are wonderful and fill their roles quite nicely. I especially liked Armstrong, Mustang, Bradley, and Al. As for complaints about spoilers for the series, I wasn't spoiled. When I watched this first episode back when it first came out, I'd only read a couple volumes of the manga and not seen the other series. I had no idea that this entire episode was ironic. Watching it last night after having read as far as the manga goes and watched as far as Brotherhood goes, I get that now. But first-time watchers will probably be like me and not even notice. I've tried watching the older series recently, but I don't like it. I think it's simply a case of loving what you're familiar with for most people. Hopefully this will bring in a bunch of new fans, and that some older ones can enjoy it too. My only concern is that AS isn't calling this anything different to show that it's not the same old thing. People maybe be skipping this because they think they've seen it. 
(Oh, and one last thing, this looked absolutely beautiful in HD.  )
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Teriyaki Terrier
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I watched the first episode of Brotherhood yesterday and really enjoyed the first episode. Great to hear Vic, Travis Willinham again.
I am also grateful because, A. A third season even exists. Not every series is lucky enough to have a third season. B. The fact its licensed, has a English audio is available through tv. I am not a picky person, but its becoming harder and harder to watch anime on television these days. Or at the very least not over edited, overly censored anime these days (4kids anyone?) Anyway, I can tell this season is going to be exceptional. Thanks once again FUnimation, Swim. |
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rinmackie
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It's not a third season. It's a reboot that's more faithful to the manga.
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Teriyaki Terrier
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Reboot, new episodes whatever, I am just glad there is even new episodes to begin with. Its been so many years, so this is quite the treat.
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RogueJedi86
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The dub was great, like being back with old friends. All the old cast sound like they did in the first series, with Hawkeye sounding a bit off, but she only had 1 line, so it's okay. Maxey's Al was a bit different, but at other times she sounded eerily like the Aaron's Al. I can't wait to hear more.
The OP's cut was obvious, and I would've liked to have seen it in full, but the ED's cut was so smooth that I can't tell exactly what was cut from it and where. I'm actually surprised we got the ED at all, since AS hasn't really shown anime EDs in a while. All in all, the cuts weren't too bad. |
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