Fullmetal Alchemist
| For me, I really liked the story line/plot. You brought up the point of "powers" but that's not what it is about. It's not about who becomes to stronger hero or protagonist or whatever. It's not like your typical Naruto, Nanatsu no Taizai, etc as it doesn't focus on defeating others to gain more power(???) I guess. The slight power/alchemy in the show just adds some flavor to the story line. It seems to me that you are leaning more towards wanting to watch an action-packed series. I don't think it progressed slow at all tbh. I think it has pretty decent pacing as everything is in someway important and connected for the plot to conclude the way it did. I think Fairy Tale is paced very slow if you ask me, especially with it's 150+ episodes, same for Naruto. I kept up with it all to the end but I wouldn't consider it rating it high since there were tons of fillers and was too long. However, it's not a perfect anime, there are plot holes, but I do think it's a really great anime and deserves the score it got. |
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Ravenbhk said: I don't understand the appeal of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. What am I missing? But it’s the highest rated anime of all time. And it’s boring as fuck. I get not everyone can like it. I’m 32 or whatever. But I didn’t really laugh. It was slow paced. There was nothing I would want to picture myself power wise having. I mean legit would you rather fairy tail powers or draw circles bend metal. So on that side it’s not immersive. Why did you guys like it? I really found it forgettable. Help me like it. FMA is a show that is aimed at the shounen crowd (or teenage boy crowd). You would have probably enjoyed it a lot more when you were a teenager, just like I did. If I were to watch it now, I doubt I would like it as much as I did back then. Do keep in the mind that the ratings are not reflective of the inherent qualities of a show (which is a major misconception that still persists on this website). It is only a measure of how well received the series was in the public's eyes. Furthermore, the age group that watches anime is predominantly teenage and young adults. A vast majority of people like us who rated the show highly, did it back when it was airing and haven't bothered to update it. |
KreatorXOct 16, 2018 1:35 AM
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| I still can't understand why people making alt accounts to make these threads... I liked the whole show but more liked villains and the ending (episode 63) |
| I didn't get it either, it's not revolutionary good like some of these folks are claiming it to be imo. I like the series quite a bit but not really obsessed over it. A few things that I really like about it - decent main characters, the Elric brothers and Mustang have fun personalities, yet not dumbed down to having a flat, one-note personality, they're pretty down to earth for the most part, and that leads to my next point - realism, not as in realistic realistic, but there's no Natsu screaming on top of his lungs about wanting to hit his enemies (nothing against this, I love One Piece after all) so it's a breath of fresh air for a battle shounen, it generally takes a more grounded approach and doesn't go overboard just for reactions. - adventure. I love adventure in my shounen, that's why I love Naruto, DBZ, HxH, OP, MAR, 7 Deadly Sins, Avatar: the Last Airbender, Fairy Tail (though it has a lot of problems) etc. They are always traveling around, it's nice to learn more about the world they live in, especially if it's interesting. It's a huge shame that they never got to travel to the chinese guy's city though, it really bummed me out when I realize that they never got the chance to go there and the series has ended. It's also a huge reason why I am not so invested in BnHA, their world is dull as a blank paper. And I wouldn't call Brotherhood slow paced, not at all. |
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| 2.6% of people on this site think FMA:Brotherhood is less than "good" So you are one of those 2.6% That's all there is to it. Why is this so difficult for people to understand? Nothing is universally loved by everyone. Some people will always feel different |
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| > can't see the appeal > likes Fairy Tail > first post with a new acc Hmmm, seems legit. |
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Mickdrew said: Why is this so difficult for people to understand? Nothing is universally loved by everyone. Some people will always feel different Do you read all expression as intended to be interpreted literally or what? |
KryzakamiHrybamiOct 19, 2018 9:18 AM
FMmatron said: > can't see the appeal > likes Fairy Tail > first post with a new acc Hmmm, seems legit. ...hmmm but if for real, then: Mickdrew said: 2.6% of people on this site think FMA:Brotherhood is less than "good" So you are one of those 2.6% That's all there is to it. Why is this so difficult for people to understand? Nothing is universally loved by everyone. Some people will always feel different that ^ is the best answer there is as for me, I watched fma (and the movie) and then brotherhood and it did not feel slow at all, heck the first few eps were rather fast but that's cuz it didn't want to repeat the first half of fma since it kept to the manga till then, but even after that, brotherhood kept a nice pace and the plot & characters we rather excellently done, to my taste and really, while age does influence ones likes/dislikes, when I watched it I was 25, not that far off from 32 and still loved it, soooo, not everyone has to like smt that majority likes, there are plenty of stuff that most people love yet I can not stand, it's just the way it is |
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Rouzmary said: FMmatron said: > can't see the appeal > likes Fairy Tail > first post with a new acc Hmmm, seems legit. ...hmmm but if for real, then: Mickdrew said: 2.6% of people on this site think FMA:Brotherhood is less than "good" So you are one of those 2.6% That's all there is to it. Why is this so difficult for people to understand? Nothing is universally loved by everyone. Some people will always feel different that ^ is the best answer there is as for me, I watched fma (and the movie) and then brotherhood and it did not feel slow at all, heck the first few eps were rather fast but that's cuz it didn't want to repeat the first half of fma since it kept to the manga till then, but even after that, brotherhood kept a nice pace and the plot & characters we rather excellently done, to my taste and really, while age does influence ones likes/dislikes, when I watched it I was 25, not that far off from 32 and still loved it, soooo, not everyone has to like smt that majority likes, there are plenty of stuff that most people love yet I can not stand, it's just the way it is It's just weird, he doesn't have to like it, but not seeing what others liked about it is hard to believe, especially for a show like Fullmetal. |
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FMmatron said: It's just weird, he doesn't have to like it, but not seeing what others liked about it is hard to believe, especially for a show like Fullmetal. ...a close minded person who has difficulty comprehending different opinions? or smt like that? I just want to see if that person really is a true member of MAL and will come back to reply or just trolled |
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Rouzmary said: FMmatron said: It's just weird, he doesn't have to like it, but not seeing what others liked about it is hard to believe, especially for a show like Fullmetal. ...a close minded person who has difficulty comprehending different opinions? or smt like that? I just want to see if that person really is a true member of MAL and will come back to reply or just trolled Like I said it's hard to believe that someone can be this close minded. The thing is some people with such a mind actually know the truth, but still refuse to accept it, that's what irks me and that's why I put it in the same category as trolling, it's basically the same.. |
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Rouzmary said: FMmatron said: It's just weird, he doesn't have to like it, but not seeing what others liked about it is hard to believe, especially for a show like Fullmetal. ...a close minded person who has difficulty comprehending different opinions? or smt like that? I just want to see if that person really is a true member of MAL and will come back to reply or just trolled If this person is a troll, then they are really bad at it. "I'll make a thread on the #1 anime saying I don't like it and prefer Fairy Tail". Seriously, how unimaginative. Sounds like baby's first trolling |
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| Im a little late to this forum, but hopefully my answer is still relevant. Obviously, no one can force you to like fma. It's aimed for teens and young adults. Even if it does talk about heavy themes such as war, genocide, and military corruption, it makes it lighthearted enough so younger audiences such like teens can still enjoy it. Now it also makes those themes relevant enough so that it is still prominent, and it can appeal to those who are interested by themes such as those. Its really good at showing the aspects of those themes without driving people away. Its one of the few shonen that actually deals with heavy themes like this. I really like how it gets into the problems of being too reliant on science, how it deals with god (truth), the theme of morality, and how if you look deep down into the show, it has a lot of hidden philosophy. Yet even if it has things such as that, it still is fun and action packed! Its a simple story of two brothers trying to fix their bodies, but with suttle dark themes that make all the more interesting. It appeals to the shonen junkies who want great characters, story/plot, and action (and fma has all of that) while mixing in some heavier themes. I also really love the characters. Although brotherhood could have given more time for development, i still connected to them. And I love how even the supporting cast are extremely important and this show really lets you connect with them. The soundtack is great as well! This show may just not be for you. You said you liked fairy tail, which is a much more slow and lighthearted show. You would want something more happy and the main focus being action and friendship maybe? Fullmetal is fun, but can get sad at times, and can get quite dark. I dont agree with you when you say fullmetal is boring, but thats just you, and thats okay. I feel like you would enjoy my hero academia, so if you arent watching that already, give it a try. You don't have to like fma just because it got good ratings and many people like it. Fun fact about fma: hoenheim was named after a real alchemist from the 1500's whose name was Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim. |
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| Anyone else for whom the 'comedy' bits make this show borderline unwatchable? Other than that it's a 9-10 material for sure with great premise, soundtrack, nice enough animation, the part of the character design is a tad lackluster but overall still good. Jokes sound like they are cut out for different type of show and it's not even the difference between Japanese and Western humour. I'm not even that demanding when it comes to humour in anime but this ruins the thing for me, every time they crack a joke you get a feeling that the author first about when the punchline should happen and then what should it be. That'll sound sexist but I think I subconsciously hate it because I hate female sense of humour. |
| Help you like it? -_- If you didn't like it, don't like it. Sorry bro, but if you found it boring, you must be one boring person yourself. |
Ravenbhk said: I don't understand the appeal of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. What am I missing? I didn’t feel connected with the character. Story was very flat. I tricked through. Few moments made me go wow. But I found it boring. I watched two versions of this series fma then fma brotherhood. Very repetitive. I want to like it. I really do. But I rated it like a 5. Falls into the same category of naratu. Both of these I don’t enjoy. I loved dbz and fairy tail. Watching seven deadly sins right now. Can’t remember if I liked it. Loved soa season one. But it’s the highest rated anime of all time. And it’s boring as fuck. I get not everyone can like it. I’m 32 or whatever. But I didn’t really laugh. It was slow paced. There was nothing I would want to picture myself power wise having. I mean legit would you rather fairy tail powers or draw circles bend metal. So on that side it’s not immersive. Why did you guys like it? I really found it forgettable. Help me like it. You sir just surpassed me. Have my crown. |
| Don't be a self pretentious that is the most gayest thing ever English Dubs are better than subs You all have anime profile pic so you opinion doesn't count Your Waifu is trash Cory in the house is the best anime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFQQALduhzA Japanese are one of the most xenophobic nations My Anime List looks like a website from 1990s |
ahneeme said: LMFAO AHAHAHAHAHARavenbhk said: Falls into the same category of naratu. Ravenbhk said: Loved soa season one. okay you have got to be trolling |
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| Completely late here, but if you don't like it there is nothing wrong. Is just not your cup of tea. People need to stop trying to find deep messages, and give multiple rewatches in a story that just didn't deliver what was needed to the one who watched it. Same thing with any other anime in top 100. That's why this ranking is not reliable, and completely depends on bot and scoring spam. |
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daaazex said: could be missing some brain cells Lmao did you really make an account to rate kaguya s3 1 and fmab 10? Imagine caring about a score on some weeb site |
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