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Hi there.

I just read you review on FMA, and I have to applaud your conviction.

But saying that, I do have to question your logic. Anyone who gave Evangelion a 10 really has no idea what makes a good story.

You say you're working on a graphic novel with your friends, and that you have artistic tendencies, but I think you need to study more - especially as you list JRR Tolkien as one of your favourite authors. Tolkien was a skilled author, but he was no genius. Try reading some Jules Verne, or Thomas Mallory, or even Shakespeare. You'll have more of an opinion then. As for the philosphers you listed in your reading material, why only Aristotle and Nietzsche and the like? What happened to Plato and Socrates - and for that matter Alexander - who was Aristotle's student. What about Descartes? Why not read Dante or Machiavelli?

I won't question your musical tastes, as that is purely a reflection of the self (and no - that isn't based on Jung or Freud), but judging by your choices you're definitely not a happy bunny.

I DID find it offensive that you categorised the people who liked FMA as 13 year old EMO kids who like Naruto and cut themselves. What category do I fall into then? And yes, that is my REAL age. And yes, I DO hate Naruto - but likewise, I never enjoyed Dragonball either.

I would like to see this comedy series that your in as I am quite intrigued. From the amount of humour you have given me so far by pure accident, I have high hopes for your show.

Going back to FMA for a moment, you touched on the subject of it being pseudo-philosphical, and you really don't seem to like the whole alchemy bit either.

What if I was to tell you that quite a few of the ideologies in the show are actually very Nietzschean? Read between the lines in Thus Spake Zarathustra and you'll understand what I mean.

Additionally, the creators of the show have done EXTENSIVE research into the area of alchemy. They included alchemical topics and terms that you just don't get by accident, and can really only be found by study. I am apalled by the fact that someone of your apparent intelligence has blatantly ignored the fact that the creators of this, and many other shows, draw on the myths, legends, cultures, and histories of many regions of the world. Oh, and the whole thing about equivalent trade is a Socratic argument (which you obviously didn't see). The reflection of equivalent trade is very apparent in this world - ever heard of the phrase "nothing for nothing"?

The japanese aren't held back by religious and historical bias in the same way as people in many other parts of the world, especially the West. Oh, they do have their own hang ups and prejudices, but it doesn't quite work the same. Take Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito for example. If it had been created in the west, it would have been lauded as blasphemous as it shows Lilith and Eve to be sisters (I'm assuming you know who Lilith is as you claim to have read the bible). The idea of Lilith and Eve being sisters is an EXTREMELY old legend, and is believed to predate judaism by some scholars. The legend also forms part of the basis for the original tripartite goddess (used in greek, roman, jorvik, etc, mythology, as well as various forms of magic).

I've read through your other reviews and I have to wonder if you were watching the same animes as everyone else. Howl's Moving Castle may have been a complicated story, but - and this is important - if it had been written as a novel it would have been a bestseller. The same goes for a lot of Mayazaki's work. The problem isn't that you don't get the story. The problem is that you refuse to open your mind to the possibility that you don't actually understand people and how they work - and that's what makes Mayazaki's work different - they're character driven pieces.

Judging from your reviews, and the scores you have given to some of the best STORIES in visual entertainment, I begin to question the list of reading material you've posted. I wonder if you've actually read and, more importantly, thought about and understood all those books, or if you just put the list up to impress people as to how well read you are. Like I have said before, anyone who has had an original thought, or knows what makes a good story, would NEVER be a fan of Evangelion.

I have to take my hat off to Ashrie, as she makes many good points that you have clearly ignored in your efforts to rant about a particular show, especially one you claim is for kids. Surprisingly there are a lot of themes in the show that you only really understand if you're an adult, so your claim is clearly not based on any real evidence.

Going back to people for a moment. Your reading material has left you woefully inept at viewing the lighter and darker aspects of human nature. You probably also missed the point in FMA, of naming the Homunculi after the Seven Deadly Sins (although these are also a myth as they are a part of Dante's creation).

I think that, if you're going to review anything in life, you should understand the concepts behind it. In your case, I would expand my reading material, and actually take the time to engage in abstract philosophical conversation (e.g. Describe blue without using the word blue), with like minded people. I would also suggest that you remove the blinkered view of the world that you have (and this is eminently highlighted by many things you have done unconsciously - your use of language for example, and your automatic bias towards things you deem "uncool" or "girly").

Finally, I would remove the image you have of yourself in your mind, as this is your ultimate escape from reality. People automatically view themselves through the so-called "rose tinted lenses". Your habits and hobbies only show that you, like all the rest of us, are human, with ALL of the failings. If you were truly intelligent then you would look at yourself first before prejudging anyone, or anything, else.

I do so look forward to reading more of your reviews though, as it always amuses me how people always seem to miss the point...

My reply was sarcastic... I used a lot of sarcasm in my comment. Like you, I have fun writing these things out. :) The fact that I'm replying means that I'm not remotely taking this seriously. I didn't even mean 90% of what I wrote before. This is the internet, and therefore, it doesn't matter. If you think that means I'm a prude, pretentious, hypocritical pseudo-writer with a holier-than-thou attitude, then so be it. That's your opinion. The fact that you write back replies means that you are having fun with this too. Isn't that what all of this "debating" is about? :) I can't be bothered replying to every single one of your points because this isn't an official debate. That's the whole point...
You were the one who kind of just fell into my trap there... *shrugs*

Wow, reading the troll's comments has allowed me to realize just how ugly fans of particular anime series can get. Though, I will say that, having read your review of Fullmetal Alchemist I can empathize in part to their anger. I do not condone the use of name calling and swearing, and this seems to be happening for both sides of the fence here.
I digress however. I will comment here about my initial thoughts on FMA and your review.

I have only watched four episodes of this series so far, and the story has left me wanting to watch more of it. I was wary at first about this story, since it has such hype surrounding it. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find that the nuances of the characters personalities, the mysteries yet to be revealed about certain plot points, and the high quality animation, made me want to know more about it.

I make it a point in not watching overly hyped shows like Naruto, Bleach and DragonBall. Yet I find that some series which I previously wrote off on (for example Mai-HiME, Death Note) due to their popularity, have pleasantly surprised me.

So, because of my enjoyment at the four episodes of FMA that I have seen, I began searching for more information about the series here. And then I read your review.

For one, I am 23 years old. I am completing my Master's degree. I am in no way a "13 year old emo" girl who cuts herself. I have seen a lot more anime than the average newbie fan, from the totally pointless fluff to the classic sci-fi punk. I don't take anime seriously enough to only stick to one kind of genre. I give everything a chance, and have found some, which, in my personal opinion, are genuine gems.

Sure, FMA is following a formula. And I have seen that formula used time and time again. But in here, it is an entertaining formula, which works on a lot of levels, and reaches out to a wide age group. That is why it's so popular.

Fair enough, you don't like the show. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Honestly though, if you didn't enjoy the show, why watch all 51 episodes? Why even bother finishing it? Why bother writing a review about it?

Please, don't paint all fans of this series with the same brush. I, for one, am not a rabid fangirl, and I enjoyed what I have seen of this.

In future reviews of shows/movies that you don't like, would it be so hard to not classify those who might like it as "FMA-loving Naruto t-shirt-wearing 13 year old goth fanboys and fangirls ", "obese 30 year old", " mentally-impaired ten year old" or something in a similar vein? Name calling will get you flamed, and will not produce intelligent discussion.

I apologize for the long comment. My aim was to differentiate myself from the people who have thrown insults here. I am open to debating and discussing anime with others, but I don't like seemingly narrow minded and biased opinions. If I was to write a review, I would not use name call to reflect a series' bad points. It isn't helpful, and doesn't shed light about what is good and what is bad about the show.

If anything, after reading your review, it has made me want to watch more of FMA, just to see what is so bad about it...

thats fine
also is that forum you were telling me about up and running yet

what's cooking in your sack you sexy homeless hobo bum, lets sleep on the same bus shelter naked. want to be friends?

LMAO...you should do stand up, by the looks of your pic your the one who should be joining weight watchers pal you lump of shit, i mean jesus look at your self get of this site, you and your crabs arent getting any younger
come on you have no evidence that im fat(my evidence that your fat is your pic)

P.S. lets see if your reply to this does not involve you copy and pasting my comment and then putting one sentence inbetween or just you saying "fatty".

Your Mother

i would rather be fat than be a total sad case like you who says he has better things to do than reply to insults from"kids" when all you do is reply. i tried to offer you a anime debate yet all you do is reply being a total dick head to us.

i wonder has all that time in your raped whore of a mothers basement your in finally made you realize that WE ARE YOUR LIFE

And as you say you enjoy us harassing you when in reality (after a day of being rejected by every single girl including the blind ones and the ones who are bold and gross...i mean worse than you come on) you come home to mummy, turn on your video camera and film yourself as shinji ikari in his eva in the full on costume, then getting your mum to come in dressed as auska and start BEING HARRASED BY HER (but i guess you enjoy that aswell) and last but not least you come here to have a nice anime debate only you cannot resist the rush you get by all the harassment you recieve everyday so you come to us... we all envy you... seriously though what im trying to say is the pubes on your face is creating some sort of phsycic connection with your ginger pubes and is slowly consuming you until all thats left is some sort of crab infested virgin pubes.


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