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greenmush said: they are taking up very few of the episodes, do you tink they are gonna add the movie into this one? No. FMA2 follows manga storyline. FMA1 and Fma2/Manga have two different storylines. At first they are similar, but you can already see differences(because FMA1 added a lot of anime original stuff also preparing for anime-original ending). The first HUGE differences begin in 5th Lab(next episode) and then by the time of introduction of *tries not to spoiler* a-certain-person-who-is-shown-in-the-op-changing-into-blue-thing-and-attacking-someone, FMA1 and FMA2/manga are already two entirely different things |
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| wooooo everything is moving so fast |
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| i loved the episode ^^ i cant wait too episode 8 whene 4-8 and berry comes, thene it will be ackjon :D |
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| Wooooo Everything is moving so slooow. |
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velcom said: I was dissapointed by the amount of comedy though, felt like there was waaaay too much. Some of it was quite funny but some also just wasn't. You haven't read the manga, have you? |
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| I understand what you're trying to get at magelet, but a lot of the comedy is simple and redundant. |
| Sheska was so cute in this episode. :) Can't wait for epic fight in next episode |
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| Attacking an armor with an cleaver. Really brilliant. It's a shame there's too much chibi in it, it screws up the good parts of it. Although the ''I called myself small'' was funny. |
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| I'm somewhat inclined to think that the people who keep complaining about the SD haven't read the manga, and think that this series should be an angst-filled train to angsttown like FMA1. While I agree that there are a few places where the SD doesn't quite fit/seems to break the overall "flow", I'm happy with it overall. The SD is part of what makes FMA FMA. |
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magelet said: That's just unnecessary exposition, we don't need to be see them walking through doors or driving in cars.But I think you're right about how Ed and Al were just suddenly taken to see Sheska. They left out the seen where Ed and Al go to the main branch and someone says "Hey, maybe that Sheska girl would know". I'm really digging this remake, I think it's much better than the original, which quite honestly bored me to tears at times. It seems to have a good mix of comedy, action and drama. Am I the only one that thinks Ed's and Al's relationship is completely awesome, they think alike, they both have issues about their bodies and react the same to almost everything. Very well done. |
| wasnt it bad for al to be stuck to the papers? arent the papers important enough NOT BE RIPPED FROM AN ARMOR? lol ed admitted it was good to be small!!! ROFL |
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| Argh... damn cliffhanger. Can't wait for the next episode. Armstrong was hilarious as always. |
| Another great episode. I keep looking forward to this anime every week, not in the least for the amazing OP. It manages to get me in the right mood for the episode. Sheska makes a really nice appearance. I also love when Gluttony goes psycho, he's really scary. Also props to Armstrong and his epic smothering :P |
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| was nice epi,still the same as 1st season with some added scenes if i remembered right. cant wait for the fights>< |
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| only one thing needed to say Fullmetal Alchemist is awesome Armstrong ripped that episode to shreds :D |
| Armstrong was funny as always, but I''m still missing Hughes. Only 1 short scene for him in this episode :( Next week's fight will be epic :D |
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| Good episode. Nice to see them moving along at a nice pace. |
vindemon64 said: Good episode. Nice to see them moving along at a nice pace. this and looking forward to next ep =D |
| This episode is great and I'm glad they're speeding things up. It's getting closer and closer to where it gets different and I'm excited XD |
| MAN I loved this episode. Can't believe we are at Lab 5 already. But then again this is what happens when there aren't any "fillers" to the story. I absolutely can't wait to see the rest of the manga (aside from these first episodes) animated! It'll be here before we know it and then all the people that compare this to FMA 1 won't have anything to compare to. It'll be like a "brand new series" ;) |
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magelet said: I'm somewhat inclined to think that the people who keep complaining about the SD haven't read the manga, and think that this series should be an angst-filled train to angsttown like FMA1. While I agree that there are a few places where the SD doesn't quite fit/seems to break the overall "flow", I'm happy with it overall. The SD is part of what makes FMA FMA. no i haven't read the manga and i'm not comparing this with the original series. I personally think this version is great so far, i'm just not a fan of the type of comedy the manga uses. But it doesen't mean i won't love brotherhood because i am. |
| well things seems to be going pretty fast- scar beaten up, library burned down, sheska showing up, and the discovery of the hidden ingredient of the stone, things are progressing well |
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| Nice episode, nice pace. |
| And so, Laboratory 5 is beginning <3 I loved those eps.. |
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| It was an ok episode I guess, but I can't wait till Barry the Chopper makes his entrance ;] As well as Ed's fight with the other one, whos name's slipped my mind >.> |
| The episode was comperehensive with the philosephers stone bit, which added a lot of insight. I liked how they have some comedy relief in the episodes which is always a plus. The series looks like it has potential and for the first time I am being optimistic about the later stages! |
| Solid storytelling and direction in this episode. Much more efficient and a bertter narration than in the first season for sure. |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| Great episode once again... I totally forgot what happened at lab 5, so can't wait for next episode :) |
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| Very good. But everything is happening quickly too much. |
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Sapta said: Sorry to break the flow of "loved it" but I didn't like it that much. But I am noticing that it's always taking me 2-3 viewings to like the new series episodes. They are in fact quite good, but I can't help compare it to FMA1 in my first viewing. Anyway, what I didn't like- 1. The Scar-homunculus fight was too short. 2. How Sheska (I always thought her name was Cheska when I watched FMA1 dubbed !!) was introduced. I mean not how she introduced herself and all coz that was very good and funny but how Ed and Al were suddenly taken to a fired ex-employee seemed like "rushed" (oh no here's that word again, sorry). Anyway when I watched that part a second time, it did seem quite logical for the military to keep such information. 3. How Ed and Al revealed the truth to Ross and Brosh themselves and then requested them to keep quiet about it didn't feel right with me. Obviously they had to tell Armstrong. In FMA1 Ross overheard it which I personally found better. 4. Was it just me or did it seem like the conversation where Hughes gives Sheska the job misses a few lines? like Sheska saying she can reproduce all the records or Hughes confirming that she can do it. In the episode, it showed Sheska saying she memorized the records and Hughes immediately saying "Alright, let's go through the procedures" . A trifle thing but well it's bugging me. 5. Still can't find a stand-out/moving music theme. Arghhh. Anyway, I'm sure i would like it on my 2nd viewing. A few things I liked in my 1st viewing- 1. How Gluttony sniffed out Scar and then started the attack. 2. Sheska looked cuter and way funnier. 3. Ross and Brosh were great, and where Al tells them he wears the armour as a hobby, it was so funny. EDIT: I watched Tomodachi & AsuNoSubs. Didn't like their OP translation. I'll download Eclipse once they release it. I agree with most of what your saying. This episode went back to feeling like the first 2 episodes. It jumped around way to much and left things open as to assume the viewer knew what happed or what was going to happen. With that said, I don't think I would have been able to understand this episode if it wasn't for watching the first season. I would have probably had to watch it again to pick up on some of the things they skimmed over. I'm not exactly sure what to think about this series. 1) If they where making this series in the hopes to grab new fans then I think it's only going to confuse them if the future episodes are anything like this. 2) If they where making this to please manga fans then their obviously doing a good job since they seem to be the only ones enjoying this whole heartedly. 3) If they where making this as a continuation of the first season then I think they could have done a way better job starting it. 4) If they're doing this for money... then it all makes sense. |
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DeathfireD said: 1) If they where making this series in the hopes to grab new fans then I think it's only going to confuse them if the future episodes are anything like this. I have yet to see at least one new fan who would be confused by the plot. So far its quite clear and easy to follow. The only ones who are confused or overflowing with anger are the ones who idolize FMA1 way too much. DeathfireD said: 4) If they're doing this for money... then it all makes sense. Everything, no matter what no matter when is done "for money". No one does something that they think would yeld no money for them. DeathfireD said: 3) If they where making this as a continuation of the first season then I think they could have done a way better job starting it. We had continuation of FMA1.... With nazi....hitler.....and....nazi....who....were....in...mecha....contaminated....by....cthulhu *insert random envy snake here and forget it* Thent we had a lame finisher OVA where we apparently found out that Ed's children all are clones of Ed, Al and Winry, since genetics truly don't work. FMA1 is done and thank the gods, its done. |
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| that was great!! i love that they're going at such a fast pace but I'm really missing the darker mood that was in the first FMA. |
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| I thought that was a great episode, kinda wished they'd put in that part when you see Sheska in the library beforehand though. Gave her more character. I prefer the Sheska in this series though. 4Eyed said: It's a remake. What did you expect? Get real.really.. i want to c somethin new |
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| this new version is better than the other, i like it so much, but the true problems come. |
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| the art was creepy but everything except it was more or less ok. can't wait for the second ep, gotta be some action. |
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Fai said: DeathfireD said: 1) If they where making this series in the hopes to grab new fans then I think it's only going to confuse them if the future episodes are anything like this. I have yet to see at least one new fan who would be confused by the plot. So far its quite clear and easy to follow. The only ones who are confused or overflowing with anger are the ones who idolize FMA1 way too much. I've only seen two people make posts about never seeing FMA1 and reading the manga and 1 of them admitted to not liking this series. PS. I never said every episode was confusing. I specifically said this episode would have been if I had never seen FMA1. I can guarantee you that most of the people that haven't seen FM1 or read the manga probably didn't even realize what half of the shit was that happened in this episode. "omg the stone is made from people" is probably the highlight for them lol. You can keep your head in the manga all you want but the fact that this series is all over the place is painfully obvious. I liked the two episodes before this one and I was hopping for more like that but it seems they took two steps back and started rushing shit again. Not sure why you like this but whatever floats your boat I guess. |
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| Good ep, but I can see how this might have been confusing to those who have not experienced the original series or manga. So much information is revealed in this ep that it did see a bit rushed at times. The transition between them hiring Shiska to rewrite the documents and her actually presenting the papers felt real rushed. Oh well, if it means we'll have some new material within the next 5 eps, then I'm all for the fast pace! |
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4Eyed said: really.. i want to c somethin new In due time. |
| Wow already at labatory 5. Awesome. Sheska was adorable in this episode, when she goes into fantasy mode about branch 1. Brilliant. I was fully expecting a mini skirt statement from Mustang after the declaration of becoming Furher. Haha. Armstrong is complete and utter win. I like the comedic moments between Ross and Brosch this episode. Seems I'll like them a lot more this time round. Can't wait for the fighting of the next episode. I'm loving this at the moment. |
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Fai said: have yet to see at least one new fan who would be confused by the plot. So far its quite clear and easy to follow. The only ones who are confused or overflowing with anger are the ones who idolize FMA1 way too much. I'm a new fan and I haven't been confused at all so far. Anyway, from the perspective of someone who has never read the manga or watched the original series: I liked the episode but I agree it felt a bit rushed. For the most part, I've had no problems with the pacing of the series, but this one really did seem to pack more than should probably be in a single episode into one. They could've ended it with them discovering the truth imo, or after they first find out about the fifth laboratory but before they go to it. That said, it was a good episode overall. Lots of plot advancement, and I definitely want to see where this all goes. Really liking the series overall so far. |
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Nyktos said: I'm very glad to see you're enjoying it so far :) I hope to see more of your opinions in future episode threads!! :DFai said: have yet to see at least one new fan who would be confused by the plot. So far its quite clear and easy to follow. The only ones who are confused or overflowing with anger are the ones who idolize FMA1 way too much. I'm a new fan and I haven't been confused at all so far. Anyway, from the perspective of someone who has never read the manga or watched the original series: I liked the episode but I agree it felt a bit rushed. For the most part, I've had no problems with the pacing of the series, but this one really did seem to pack more than should probably be in a single episode into one. They could've ended it with them discovering the truth imo, or after they first find out about the fifth laboratory but before they go to it. That said, it was a good episode overall. Lots of plot advancement, and I definitely want to see where this all goes. Really liking the series overall so far. |
Kabyk said: I dunno...I know this is not really possible for people viewing it in Japan, but as for the rest of us we do have a chance to rewatch episodes. So if you can't really absorb all of the info, you can re-watch it again.It's not that the story or pacing would be "confusing" to new viewers. This is an exaggeration or a misunderstanding. It's simply that episodes like #7 throw a lot of information at the viewer. This doesn't mean the viewer is going to be confused, simply they are going to go with the flow and accept what's happening in front of them because they dont have time to dwell on certain facts. So, when said information is necessary to understand something later in the story, unneeded repetitive exposition is going to be mandatory to "refresh" the viewer because the studio knows they didn't give the viewer enough time for the info the "sink in", as it were, the first time they presented the viewer the information. But I don't think that's what your point is, and I get what you're trying to get at. But personally, I really don't think there was too much info especially in this episode. Everything was just so straightforward, I highly doubt people can get confused much. I've seen other animes that have done worse.. |
Gin-iro said: 4Eyed said: really.. i want to c somethin new In due time. I really hope so |
| Is it just me or does Gluttony seem more awesome than before? <__< But yeah, glad to see Sheska again. As usual, I love the amount the comedy they through in there. Looking forward to next episode's fight. |
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