![]() ![]() That suggests a more fascistic presence, something that's only increased when terms like Führer start getting bandied about. Odd combination of pseudo-feudal or at least medieval elements (as evidenced by the series' emphasis on alchemy) merged with an Though not presented strictly chronologically within the confines of the series, the basic plot follows brothers Alphonse and Edward Elric, whoįor a while at least enjoyed a somewhat sylvan youth with their mother Trisha and father Van Hohenheim. While the anime engages in regular (and at times slightly disruptive) flashbacks, it almost feels like the seriesīegins in media res, a feeling which only increases once more and more backstory is offered up over the course of ensuing episodes. Surprisingly, the original Fullmetal Alchemist is only now being released in (upscaled) high definition, finally providing those whoĭo like (if not outright prefer) this first iteration a chance to revisit the series again.Ī different kind of brotherly love, namely the relationship between two siblings, is the underlying context of just about everything thatįullmetal Alchemist. Storyline, though in the early going at least Fullmetal Alchemist doesn't stray too far from Arakawa's version. Manga by Hiromu Arakawa often feel that Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood hewed more closely to Arakawa's conception and There's also the fact that fans of the original In a gambit that is at least somewhat reminiscent of Kai's approach, at least in tone. The fact that Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood gets through pretty much all of the original anime's content in a somewhat faster form, ![]() The reasons for this preference tend to be various, including liking the "shinier" animation of the reboot, as well as Rare to find even a diehard "originalist" (if that's even a word, which I have hunch it isn't) who prefers Fullmetal Alchemist to its ownīrotherhood. On the other hand, it's at least relatively That if you're going to spend time with this particular tale, you might as well get the whole story. The "warts and all" full length saga provided by the original Dragon Ball Z, it's actually pretty easy to find fans who won't go anywhere near Dragon Ball Z Kai and insist Prefer the redactions of Dragon Ball Z Kai to There's even a disconnect within certain ranks of fans-for example, while many aficionados ![]() Original formulations of properties to reboots. Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman, September 14, 2015īrotherly love amongst anime fans may win out in the end, but there's still a perhaps surprising disconnect between those who prefer Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Series Blu-rayįullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review ![]()
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