Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen
Rating: 9.5/10
Okay, so how am I supposed to start now? I just feel like I'm lost for words. You know that worst feeling after watching an anime series? Right now, I'm feeling so EMPTY. The problem with this is that when you finished an anime that you love, there's always this feeling of loss. My heart is at a loss. This is the hardest part for me, getting over a certain anime. Sigh!
Anyways, let's get started. There are two different versions regarding this anime. The one with original story was entitled, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and the other one which follows the Manga was FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD. I was confused at first on what should I watch first and ended up watching the one with original storyline (Fullmetal Alchemist). Luckily, It was the right choice I made because when I started the latter one, It was somehow connected. FMAB was made with the assumption that we have read the manga, so it seems there's a fundamental understanding you'll get from FMA that isn't explained as thoroughly, if explained at all in FMAB.
For me, both of these two anime are awesome and special. Though I have heard both versions are great, FMAB is just better, you'll know if you watched these two. Watching these two series felt like a roller coaster ride. There was so many feels that I'll never ever forget.
Just a piece of reminder:
Well, yes I have to admit that there's a few similarities between the two but do not assume that this two versions are similar because both have completely different storylines.
I definitely recommend this anime. There's no definite order on what to watch first but I recommend you to watch FMA before FMAB if you hadn't read the Manga.
I just want to express my thoughts on each version.
Fullmetal Alchemist:
Having watched the two versions, I realized that the tone of FMA was bittersweet. With this anime, you'll realized that not every ending needs to be the happiest one. I'm not saying that it has a sad/bad ending, watch it to find out what I'm really saying. Oh I almost forgot to say that If you're done with the series of FMA, watch the movie FMA: The Conqueror of Shamballa it was the ending of FMA I guess? Not really sure but some said it was.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
This version have a completely different tone compared to FMA. In my opinion, I like it better than FMA.
Of course, everyone would prefer a colorful and bright life. That's why I'll prefer this version. Although, reality does not always have a positive outcome, If there's an option then I'll always choose the positive one.
Although this is not a Romance anime, Winry and Ed is super cute together. Waaah! When that moment when they finally.... (okay, I'm gonna stop it here 'cause I don't wanna spoil you a lot. Gomenasai.)
One thing I will definitely never forget is the ending of this anime, It was the most satisfying ending I've ever watched. I couldn't ask for more because I really felt contented.
Go ahead and give it a try! This is really worth watching!
P.S. Ed is HOT even though he is SHORT. (Oopsss... that word is taboo hahahahaha I'm sorry baby Ed)
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Anime List and Reviews
RandomAre you an Anime Lover? Here's a list of Anime movies and series that I've watched. I compiled and reviewed it base on my own judgment. For those who are looking for a worth-to-watch anime, take a look at this compilation.
