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Hum... That guy really is specifically after State Alchemists. And seems to have a good reason for it. So that's what happened in that Ishbal war that's been mentioned quite a few times. It sure was a sad incident. Did they really have no choice but a massacre? Anyway, the episode was great, though Ed was acting all depressed and all (but that's kinda normal after what he witnessed last episode). And those villagers really are foolish: to be once again deceived by a Priest (which this time isn't even the same one since he was killed) after Ed leaked that conversation. And what's up with those strange beings? I'm guessing they're 7 since they have the name of the mortal sins... And why are they trying to stir up a commotion? Well, no point in asking since I guess I'll find out soon enough.
Other scenes I really enjoyed were the dream (quite creepy) and the scene with Roy, who tells everyone to stand back and advances looking all badass, just to be reminded he can't do anything in a rainy day xD
Don't get me wrong i love the artwork but does anyone else hate the way gluttony is shown with the big round nose and dot eyes, it seems so different from the rest of the characters and ruins the art in my opinion if he is in the scene. Other than that great episode!
Oh and I can finally recognize Rie Kugimiya's voice (Alphonse). It took me forever, but when Alphonse was lecturing Ed, it was just sooo noticeable (vintage Rie Kugimiya)! Haha :D
Very good! Scar was a hell lot more grave, ex. 0 talk compared to the Original. I like the Brotherhood interpretation of this scene more than the Original. Edward was less whiny and the fight was better.
I'm sensing the war against the Ishvalans is central to this story. The Scar guy sure is insanely powerful
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the spinning ed when alphonse punched him after he lost half his torso. so classic
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy."
damn those villagers killing each other... its more brutal! and also "Shut up! Don't drag an ordinary guy like me into you nonsensical mutants' all around freak shows!".. lol Hughes is the best!
There were some good moments, but I am still not "feeling" the series yet, but whatever. Time to visit hometown, and blonde girlfriend back at home. :p
some of the things I really like in this anime so far:
-Ed's pretty long hair (god I just love long hair, and it's probably the first time I've seen that on a shounen protagonist)
-the opening
-the really weird muscle guy with a blonde mustache
-Lust and Envy
-the fact that Ed isn't invincible and has to be saved
hopefully the list expands
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The Ishval stuff is interesting, and that was a damn good fight scene. Going back to Ed and Al's childhood friend? Also, how the hell did Mustang and the military appear suddenly and silently? Haha
Again, there is a summary of the mega event than what we have seen in the FMA, but the story still works well and links the various events in a credible manner. Thing that leaps to the eye, is the humor that remains fairly consistent compared to the FMA.
this is really awesome so far, i didn't expect it to have such a great pacing from the early beginnings.
We get a bit of a backstory with the Ishtians or what they're called..That scar guy is particularly annoying..
5/5 :)
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This was one of my favorites parts of the 2003 version and it sure kicks ass here as well! Scar is such a badass character and the Elrics gave me feels on this one. I love it also how Riza saved Roy, she just protects him always, even if it means to disobey him and making a fool of him haha. This episode is just so good and the moment where I start to see how great this show will be.
When I see an episode with Armstrong, I know it's gonne be a good one! ;D
Awesome fighting scene, classy scenes with Armstrong. Too bad Ed and Al were harmed, but at least they survived and the only things that got harmed were their metal parts.
So the state's dirty past has resurfaced. It seems they slaughtered Ishvalan people en masse to eliminate the uprising. Even though it does look like a last resort situation I think it's a very cruel and inhumane act to do such a thing. I wonder what was Führer's reasoning when giving that order. It's unusual for a show to make their main characters, the people you're supposed to root for, carry out such atrocities. I do really like the fact that the show is challenging the idealized notion of a hero. Things have started taking an interesting turn.
Armstrong is as delightful as ever!
Lots of similarities to 2003 in episodes 2-5.
I personally like the faster pacing. FMA manga/original anime had a good time gap of release, so it was probably assumed you looked into one or the other.
Envy made their intro by posing as Father Cornello and triggering a religious commotion at Rush Town. Envy's ability is really dangerous, considering how he can shapeshift into just about anyone.
It looks like Scar had lived through what was pretty much a state-sponsored genocide and that sucks. He wrecked the Elric brothers and almost finished Edward if it weren't for the help of the State Alchemists. Roy's pretty much out of action in the rain but Armstrong and Rize's fighting skills goes really well together.
The first great battle of the series against scar, loved every second of it, first Ed and Al, then the Coronel being useless in the rain and the last one with Armstrong, really great episode.
Pretty intense episode. I love how this series can shift from the emotional moments to the humourous ones so effortlessly. Since I've re-watched this I already how Scar turns out, but so far he has a one-track mind. But he thinks everything he does through and is obviously a formidable foe.
&++ never change, Hughes, you're the best! lmao. Also props to Lust's seiyuu (Kikuko Inoue). Her sultry voice performance really does bring out the character