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Isambard said: The first episode was a disposable opener that served mainly to assure viewers that this was going to a different from the original series rather than a simple retread. Establishing elements of setting and character seemed more like an afterthought and often felt like the writers assumed the viewer came in with that knowledge already. Not really the best policy to have when you're creating a new television adaptation that's supposed to have its own independent identity. This second episode does well to go back and establish the background of the Elric brothers as it played out in the manga, complete with Ed's encounter with the "Truth." Unfortunately, rather than tell the story properly and at an appropriate pace, the writers either can't bring themselves to or aren't allowed to forget that this was all covered in the previous adaptation. As a result the show rushes through everything so quickly that very little (beyond the rather well done scene with Ed and Al's failed human transmutation) actually sticks. Trisha Elric is introduced and killed off with such carelessness that the viewer doesn't have the chance to get a handle on her as a character or even to understand the depth of the relationship the brothers have with their mother beyond their desire for her praise and the mere convenience of her role as their mother. Then there's the issue of Winry's parents. One scene they are acknowledged as being alive working abroad, the next, during Winry's conversation with Riza, they are dead. No moment between the two where news arrives, just a sudden shift from alive to dead. The issue with Winry can be resolved fairly easily through flashbacks in a later episode, especially as the deaths of her parents hold greater significance later on. Also, it can be said that this episode was purely focused on the background of the Elrics with everything else being peripheral to that account. However, that does not excuse the utter failure to establish the relationship between the brothers and their mother, especially since that relationship, and their attempts to restore, is the whole reason the Elrics are in the mess that they're in. They're saving alot of this for future episodes. Winry has her own arc and they'll go into that latter. Trisha is probably going to be discuss latter either by Hohenheim or the kids. This is not the only flashback to this period we're getting. I expect either two or three more. This was mostly a summary background episode and they'll go into detail a while later. |
 "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees." By Emiliano Zapata |
| The episode was... meh. I think the first version was done better, much better. |
Confucius say man who stand on toilet is high on pot. |
| NICE its just like the manga i love this |
| Again I enjoyed the episode but it is still far too early to decide which version I prefer. I imagine that I will eventually find something to like about both adaptations when the time for the final analysis comes. I guess the true litmus test will be when we get the same stage in the story where the first series took its detour. I have to say though that the improved animation in this version continues to impress as does the musical score. |
| It was goooooooood episode and it followed manga mostly...sigh they skipped the real entrance test and if i am remembering correctly they were living while taking the test on central in that one alchemist house where was that little girl right???sigh....well but episode was good, but i dont like skipping good parts. I personaly LIKE mustangs new voice and Hawkeye was amazing :D. PS. I dont know did anybody else notice this, but WASNT Liar PLACE surrounded with DESERT!!!! There were forest and landscape were green...im getting worried... |
| Awesomeniss :3 this episode very well explained again there past, to tell the true I like it even more. Reasons: You saw Ed really emo which I couldn't even imagine before, and Riza and Winry talked lol :P Also the part in the military was fun, when they where all like WTF I needed to laugh xD Ah well next part is Lior I wonder how that will turn out... probarly good it might be a remake but I still love it as mutch as the first anime. |
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Rikuna said: All of you who downloaded this - downloaded a licensed anime. Prepare for the FBI to come to your house. I streamed it, guess the FBI will avoid me Anyway, this episode was ok. They explained the whole how and why thing better than they did in the first series and they condensed it which was good. There were some things I didn't like though, they should have shown more of the exam and the conversation with Mustang awarding him the state alchemist chain was better in FMA1, in my opinion. And we disn't really see much of the mom, which is disappoionting.  |
Meh_93Apr 12, 2009 2:39 PM
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| For some reason this show is living up to my expectation but it's still pretty good. I think they rushed many parts like trysha death and Mustang's visit. Rikuna said: All of you who downloaded this - downloaded a licensed anime. Prepare for the FBI to come to your house. I am out of their jurisdiction so I am safe |
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| Forgive the crappy pic but felt the amusing need to put the two pics next to eachother Edward Elric Brunestud? |
| Well at least they explained better how they lose their bodys while trying to resurrect mommy. |
| omg i had tears when ed saw his mom like this! >< can't wait for the next ep. :O rosa changed.... |
| Hmmm I've rarely seen a BONES anime with such a clear, detailled and well-structureed plot, no doubt that it's far better than the first FMA, on top of the direction obviously (Irie was great in KURAU Phantom Memory, and he's proving that he's better than Mizushima for this second FMA). Excellent episode that seems as the legitimate introduction, but the production values are not that impressive overall. |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| The story was intentionally rushed. However, I don't mind at all just as long as the gist is there. I know that there were some scenes removed. Overall, I enjoyed the episode. Everything was "there" and they didn't miss out the important parts. It's also great to see that they managed to fit in the brothers' introduction into one episode perfectly. Rikuna said: All of you who downloaded this - downloaded a licensed anime. Prepare for the FBI to come to your house. I would be honored to see them here in my own house whereas I'm located on a third world country. |
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| I liked it, the flashback arc was by far, my least favorite part of the first FMA, seeing how they quickly ran through it this time made me happy. And it also felt quite more emotional too Only issue i had was the speed in which they killed Trisha off. Next episode is Lior, and time for the story to kick off. |
| Very nice episode. It felt a little bit rushed at some parts but it wasn't really that bad. Rikuna said: All of you who downloaded this - downloaded a licensed anime. Prepare for the FBI to come to your house. I streamed it, but still *snortgiggle* at this. =P |
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| Very Good!!!Very Good!!!Very Good!!!Very Good!!!Very Good!!! |
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| Once again, rushed, but not as rushed as ep 1. IMO rushing is just as bad as going too slow (KHR), and is definitely a fatal flaw so far. Average episode at best. FMA is overated. Both the original and this. |
| I hate what how they ran through scenes with Trishia (now she's almost like a tree in background... she only once praised brothers... she was killed in seconds after apperance xD). I hate how they skipped State Alchemist's test... ,,attacking" Fuhrer was not actual test! Winry's parrents died without her crying or even hearing about it from anyone, weird isn't it? Still I enyoyed this episode, maybe I just love FMA series. |
| There was SO much going on this episode that went differently. And all of it was great to see, from the loss of the Elrics' mother, Roy's appearance, the Alchemy Exam. Simply amazing. |
DeadBonesBrookApr 12, 2009 11:01 PM
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| I didn't really like how they compacted around 5 episodes of the old series into one. It was supposed to be epic journey to become a State Alchemist, meeting new people/friends and losing a couple. It had a lot of depth in it and really connected the viewer to the characters. It was supposed to leave such a deep impression that you'll never forget. Also they made MUM so insignificant. She was in ONE bloody scene with ONE line and the next scene she's dead. Losing so much back story just didn't feel right, but it probably won't bother people who didn't watch the old one. |
aeroApr 12, 2009 5:39 PM
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| its fresh, its new and its FOLLOWING the manga... i'm rooting for the new FMA: Brotherhood and i don't give a rats ass on what yu bastards think.. I LOVE IT! so what if they're rushing it? yu all wanna see the whole commotion all over again? screw that... everything they're doing right now is better than what i expected.. having Yui and SID for theme songs, couldn't get ne better.. and they included everything that happened in the manga (except the first episode, don't really remember that o,0) haha, i love the voice (or should i say voices?) they did for "the truth" .. hey? is it just me, or is it much more dramatic than the first series?? teehee, looking forward to the characters in the manga that they're gonna introduce.. which the first one failed to do... -.-" 5/5 |
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| I never really enjoyed this part in the series so it was just average to me. The only thing that bothered me is that Trisha only appeared in one scene. For some reason seeing her filled me with joy and then she was gone ;___; |
MonochromeApr 14, 2009 9:24 PM
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| I'm liking this a lot at present actually. It's sticking to the manga albeit rushing a little, but its still sticking to the manga. I do like how they've linked in the first episode as an even happening before the Lior events, and how they are basically starting the series from scratch(bar obviously the flashback events). I kinda like how Rosa looks now, i get the feeling its closer to how she should look in the manga. Its been a while since i read the early chapters of the manga, but is the training a flashback later on? Cause i was hoping they would show that as it explains a fair bit. |
Rikuna said: All of you who downloaded this - downloaded a licensed anime. Prepare for the FBI to come to your house. <pirate lawyer><IANAL>Argh, you see here maty, copyright infringment is not a criminal violation, federal or otherwise. Those scalawags have naught to do with the matter. Those scurvy dogs at Funimation will likely send take down notices to streaming sites and there may be a slim chance they go after a subbing group. But me fellows who downloaded this video have not the slightest thing to worry about.</IANAL></pirate> |
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| I didn't really have much interest in the first version(was a while ago for that matter). But this series has kept me entertained so far, I hope it keeps up the pace. |
| The first episode was better. I say this one was kinda average. Killed the hype for me to be honest, but I still liked it some what. |
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| they really packed a lot of different story material into this one, but i guess it was mainly about the flashback to the initial transmutation incident. i was hoping for something a little different from bones, but it was still good though. |
| This ep was f****** great...I loved how they depicted the scene of their mother's human transmutation, so much more graphic and descriptive. The truth guy was awesome, and when Ed asked Al about if he remembered, priceless, and I didn't know if they were gonna do the attack the Furor scene, I'm so glad they did...to me this is already better than the first series, can't wait to see Lior...Urahara Out!! |
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| This episode sure brings back my memories of the first (the first being one of my 2 favourite series ever though i haven't read the manga). I loved this episode, i really think it captured the drama of their past. It's very symbolic really. I also must say the animation is freakin incredible in this series and it's what i expect from Bones. I also like the op and ed :) It's strange how knowing what will happen isn't ruining the experience for me at all (well for the time being). |
| I loved how Ed got owned by Bradley, haha. Another great episode for what's gonna be a great show. And like many here I enjoy it a lot even knowing the plot already. |
| Great episode, didn't mind the pace of it at all! There is no need to drag out the "how we got the way we are" since it was basically covered in the previous series at length. It was just enough to keep me from loosing interest. Up next... Lior.... woot! |
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| The pace seems fast...and I also liked the Winry and Riza chat ^^ |
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| Enjoyed this episode, i loved the original anime and would not change the majority of it. I am only watching this to see what they will do with it, and mainly to see the continued story after the original ended, they can sumerise it and speed it up to that point for all i care. |
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Frenz said: Enjoyed this episode, i loved the original anime and would not change the majority of it. I am only watching this to see what they will do with it, and mainly to see the continued story after the original ended, they can sumerise it and speed it up to that point for all i care. Its not a continued story after the original anime, this series follows the manga so its not going to end up like the first, the storyline is completely different. And did they mention that the philosopher's stone destroyed Xerxes that early in the manga? It's nice that they mentioned Xing as well, reminds me of whats coming up xD |
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crowslayer91 said: for newcomers: sorry yo, just suck it up. i say it's their own fault for missing the first series, everyone owes it to themselves to see it. |
| This is completely different than what happened in the first season! Alright! I'm more excited about this! I hope this really does mean that this new adaptation will prove to be more faithful to the manga than before ^^ |
| haha it was great to remember the why the truth guy was awsome....but they dont showed the part in widh ed is bearing al the pain of being operated-_- the fight with the granma XD |
| Being a fan is like having a penis. Its nice to be proud of it But don't pull it out in public and wave it in other's faces Kyurem Black. Kyurem White. Together they are Pretty Kyurem. |
| This felt like watching a recap.I still think that the quality of the animation is not as good as the first series. It's a shame since I really loved the first series. The story is rushed and doesn't give you time to get involved with the characters' feelings and such. I keep comparing this anime to the first series all the time and all I feel is that it's not as great as that one was. I hope when they get to the parts that are different from the past series they pick a better storytelling style. |
kokuroApr 12, 2009 9:38 PM
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| So, now we're past all the reintroduction and getting right into where the story actually began. What's up with the re-design they gave Rose? She looks really odd. On another note; I always heard people complain that FMA1 got way too dark by the time the second half began but, it seems to me that this new series isn't dark enough. From these last two episodes, I have seen blatant abuse of chibi, super-deformation, and sweat drops. Seriously, it's like the second half of GetBackers all over again. |
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| having only heard the first series in English, I still can't get used to the Japanese voices in this new remake of FMA. its by no means bad at all but that failed human transmutation scene just didn't make as much of an impact to me when I saw the first series. |
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| The human transmutation scene was intense. |
| Usotsuki. |
Mimiko said: I have never watch fma before nor have I read the manga (okay, I did only for the first volume.) And I found this episode to be very great! It totally brough me to tears to see their failure and the sorry scene. Love this *_*! Definitely watch the original FMA, it is much better then this alternate retelling. This episode pretty much recapped the beginning of the series pretty well though. As others have said, they crammed a lot of info into one episode. The next episode does look like it is going to introduce something new. At least there is hope. |
| The episode was good. A bit rushed maybe but still good :3 I'm beginning to like this remake a lot :] The art really is awesome ^_^ BONES <3 I can't wait for the next episode even tho Rose's story isn't one of my favourite parts of the anime. |
| We're all insane |
| hahaha the examination scene was funny. way better than the first one. they went more in depth with the witnessing of the "truth" what so they are changing minor things while essentially keeping it the same as the other one? |
| Like others have said, it's a rushed episode, but it was much better than the first anime adaptation IMO. Also, it was much better than the first episode. A few things were rushed and I hope they go back to them, such as how Ed got the State Alchemist title, but I'm pleased with this season much more than the first one. Looks like I won't be dropping this anytime soon. |
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| I have mixed feelings about this one. If I had never seen FMA1, I'd probably consider it a decent, enjoyable episode. As it were, not only have I seen it already, but I've seen it done better; this new version had none of the mystery, darkness, and foreboding that made the anime six years ago so damn appealing. |
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