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May 15, 2021 1:53 PM
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I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite characters in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely seen way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weebs but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?
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Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite animes in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weeks but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?

I think it's okay, but best anime ever created is a relative term.
I prefer steins gate and vinland saga to be above this but fmab hugely appeals to audience
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No, but I think some other anime are getting underrated because of it.
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No, but I think some other anime are getting underrated because of it.


what do you mean? Are you talking about the fanbase's 1s or just cause the fact that some series are under it?




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Johnny00 said:
No, but I think some other anime are getting underrated because of it.
That's really true, I have seen many actual bangers that many people don't talk about that deserves a lot of credit. Just like Animes such as vinland saga and Norogami. However, I don't think fmab is the best anime ever created, top 10 definitely, but number 1, nah, so many anime beats it.
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ManWild said:
Johnny00 said:
No, but I think some other anime are getting underrated because of it.


what do you mean? Are you talking about the fanbase's 1s or just cause the fact that some series are under it?
i don't think fmab should be number 1 on MAL since I think there are many other animes that are way better.
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Maybe it is. Why is it relevant though?
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Mashal166 said:
ManWild said:


what do you mean? Are you talking about the fanbase's 1s or just cause the fact that some series are under it?
i don't think fmab should be number 1 on MAL since I think there are many other animes that are way better.


oh, I see. I think just because it's not first, doesn't mean it can't be well known though. So I don't think it's the end of the world if a series you like has a high rating even if it isn't number one (If that makes any sense)




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I find it decent the beginning was pretty boring with some highlights and the last finale episodes were really good but as a whole it wasn’t the best I gave it a 7 I think that’s fitting
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Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite animes in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weeks but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?

I think it's okay, but best anime ever created is a relative term.
I prefer steins gate and vinland saga to be above this but fmab hugely appeals to audience
That's really true, any anime can be the best anime ever to someone else, I just don't understand why soooo many people consider fmab literally the best Anime ever when there are many other animes that outclass it, just like HxH, AOT Code geas and Mob Psycho 100.(All Masterpieces) Well that is if they have actually watched those .
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RebelPandaSFan said:
Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite animes in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weeks but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?

I think it's okay, but best anime ever created is a relative term.
I prefer steins gate and vinland saga to be above this but fmab hugely appeals to audience


Yeah. The audience just so happens to be huge.

It's got a wide appeal.
May 15, 2021 4:09 PM
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Nah it’s amazing and Top 3 anime ever for me
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I agree that it’s not the best anime of all time but I think it deserves to be considered as it. It’s kinda the perfect anime to get people who don’t like anime into the medium. I’ve been recently rewatching the series with my brother because I wanted to get him into anime and he’s been loving it. As I’ve been rewatching it, I’ve seen so much foreshadowing that I didn’t even notice before. Some anime like Monster or Legend of the Galactic Heroes are just too old or dark for some people. I would honestly consider it as the face of anime if I had a choice.
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Mashal166 said:
RebelPandaSFan said:

I think it's okay, but best anime ever created is a relative term.
I prefer steins gate and vinland saga to be above this but fmab hugely appeals to audience
That's really true, any anime can be the best anime ever to someone else, I just don't understand why soooo many people consider fmab literally the best Anime ever when there are many other animes that outclass it, just like HxH, AOT Code geas and Mob Psycho 100.(All Masterpieces) Well that is if they have actually watched those .
I've watched those and I think FMAB is still better than them(except for Code Geass), but is it the best Anime I've watched? Nope, there are better Anime of course(Code Geass, Steins;Gate, Gintama, Grand Blue, etc) but it all depends on how many people actually enjoyed it, not one or two personal opinion(and clearly many people enjoyed FMAB). I don't consider MOB to be a masterpiece even though I really liked it or that MOB/AOT outclass FMAB(See... this is an opinion just like yours).

The keyword of every argument/comment in this thread is "think", of course people have different opinion from one another on each anime that they've watched.

"Well that is if they have actually watched those .", You think you're the only one that have watched those?LOL. See the number of members that have rated those shows that you mentioned, a lot right? Just because you've watched some Anime, don't think that you're the only one that have watched it and that your opinion/taste in Anime is mightier than others.
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Anyone else love the quality of fmab threads
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Extremely overrated, the original is much better in my opinion. I don’t like the fact that it does the whole “no consequences” thing that anime loves to have. It also doesn’t delve as deep into philosophical and darker themes like the original, but it instead wants to be a traditional shonen. I’m not arguing that its bad, I just don’t know why it’s considered the best when it hasn’t done anything unique that a anime(s) haven’t accomplished at some point.
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If you mean overrated as in the MAL definition of overrated(score higher than what I think it should be) I guess I agree since I rated it an 8. But I can whole heartedly admit it’s probably one of the best anime ever made as it has had an impact on the medium and specifically the western fan experience. I think it’s ok to not think FMAB is the best thing ever made in the medium and you can personally think other anime are better. It’s called having an opinion.

This is an aside addressing one of your other comments. Do you really think people have not watched or heard of HxH, S:G, AoT, Code Geass, or Mob and have also watched FMAB? These are all the most basic popular anime people have watched. It’s not unique to think they are good, just like FMAB they are all commonly agreed to be high quality. It’s it not unique or nuanced to think they are good.
May 15, 2021 5:24 PM
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Many people share the opinion that it's overrated. I've honestly heard that more than I've heard the whole "perfect anime ever" argument.
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I love the anime as well but, I don't think it's the best anime. Imo I would have to say Hunter x Hunter but, it really comes down to what you think is the best. While I don't think FMAB is the best... It's totally fine if other people think FMAB is the best anime since it's their opinion.
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RebelPandaSFan said:

I think it's okay, but best anime ever created is a relative term.
I prefer steins gate and vinland saga to be above this but fmab hugely appeals to audience
That's really true, any anime can be the best anime ever to someone else, I just don't understand why soooo many people consider fmab literally the best Anime ever when there are many other animes that outclass it, just like HxH, AOT Code geas and Mob Psycho 100.(All Masterpieces) Well that is if they have actually watched those .
Well, the animes you mentioned have a great rating, that FMAB is at # 1 it is already well known that one of the reasons is the fanboys who send bots. However, I consider that it deserves that position because any public can see it, it is already known that shonen animes are the most popular because they are mostly action and everyone likes that, unlike other animes that are directed to an audience specific. and FMAB fits in all the aspects out there to make it really good. Maybe you think that someone else deserves the 1st position, maybe I think that someone else deserves it, but FMAB is the middle ground in what people really like in an anime.
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May 15, 2021 6:09 PM
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I feel like it depends. I really enjoyed the show and suggest it to almost every type of anime lover. Is it beautifully made or have a story that is compelling and moving - no. But it’s a show that kept me interested and had characters to enjoy. Not many shows do that in my opinion and therefore I believe it should be in the top 20 at least.
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I'm not actually sure that many people think it's the best ever made, it's more a case it's been viewed by a huge western audience because of its massive appeal to both new people to anime and the old hats of the medium.

It's definetly great, with little competition against it for the top shoen anime but ya there their are better shows bit that doesn't mean it's bad that the general audiences pick it as their number one.

The idea that other shows should have the crown is sillyness. If the shows are actually better then the fandom does acknowledge it, otakus talk alot more about Eva or ghost in the shell then they do fmab but furthermore while those shows may be considered better by some, if they don't have the mass appeal, then they won't be number 1.

Eva proves this by being way bigger in Japan then Fmab. It's all about perspective really, I wouldn't let it bother you to muchπŸ˜ŽπŸ‘.
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I don’t think it is the best anime of all time or anything, but I do think it is worthy of a decent amount of praise. I thought it was excellent
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oh look it's a monthly overrated thread. Every time I see these threads just makes me think it is either another elitist or the idea of people having different taste is too hard to grasp. Being so fixated on rating from any sites will just make your experience that much less.

The number of times I have seen MAL users using overrated, underrated is honestly cringeworthy. It just sounds like grade-schoolers debating whether apple or oranges is better.
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Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite characters in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely seen way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weebs but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?
i think u r right it's definitely not best show ever and ig ye it is overrated in high scored anime ik it's good anime to watch but calling it #1 doesn't seem fit with it...when i started knowing it's #1 show ever i really thought it will something special but it wasn't it was a good to watch but i really expect something best since it is #1 show in mal.still thinking how it's best high score anime in mal i gave it 8/10
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Anyone else love the quality of fmab threads

I love the sheer quality of them, it feels like it's been months since I've seen an FMAB thread that didn't tie into the ratings somehow.
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Nah it’s amazing and Top 3 anime ever for me
and so what? Did I ask? Imao...
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oh look it's a monthly overrated thread. Every time I see these threads just makes me think it is either another elitist or the idea of people having different taste is too hard to grasp. Being so fixated on rating from any sites will just make your experience that much less.

The number of times I have seen MAL users using overrated, underrated is honestly cringeworthy. It just sounds like grade-schoolers debating whether apple or oranges is better.


I hear ya, people seem to get Uber fixated on scores around here, way to many trying to put all the anime they've seen on an impervious sliding scale. Image rating every live action film you'd seen compared to every otherπŸ˜…. I rate most stuff way to high but at the same time surely the point is to watch great shows we enjoy and drop the rest. Who cares if the biggest group of people love fmab? It's a great show well worthy of praise, what's the point in getting worked up over it lol.
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If I'm being honest, I don't know why this show is the #1 rated anime on MAL, I didn't enjoy it all that much, and I don't know anybody who has rated this show higher than an 8.
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But the plot is so good and almost perfect and the animation is best of that time. It does deserve the top spot untill some other anime does it better
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Man ever since aot s4 started these threads just kept coming, tbh now I cant wait for the hype to die down once the final arc ends and we get a normal thread here for once
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Is called an opinion and everyone has a one i finished the anime not to long ago and is my favorite out of all i have watched, but other people might not consider it that good and it's alright πŸ˜‰
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Nope, I think this Anime deserves its rating..
This Anime is an MASTERPIECE from start to finish.
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Yes, I think it is!
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Nah, if something the overrated argument is becoming kind of boring, FMAB is a masterpiece and deserves the hype.
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If I'm being honest, I don't know why this show is the #1 rated anime on MAL, I didn't enjoy it all that much, and I don't know anybody who has rated this show higher than an 8.

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Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite characters in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely seen way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weebs but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?
my guy let's be logical there can't be any best anime of all time which will be or is better than every anime out there in every possible way best anime of all time is subjective and yea it doesn't deserve to be at the top 1 cause there are still better anime but in my opinion gintama deserves to be at top
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The problem is that people watch and anime from 10 years ago and judge with today standards. While recent shows are usually boosted with novelty, better production techs and of course the older shows that they can use as reference and inspiration. So try to evaluate the anime considering the time it was aired and you will have a fair comparison.
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Absolutely not. It deserves all the praise and recognition.
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I don't agree. I personally loved everything about it. All the characters the plot the soundtrack, the openings and endings, the actual ending to the series, the animation, the themes. Everything is great in this series imo
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I don't agree. I personally loved everything about it. All the characters the plot the soundtrack, the openings and endings, the actual ending to the series, the animation, the themes. Everything is great in this series imo
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Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite characters in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely seen way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weebs but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?


Nah,you are not alone.Its really a good anime.But the best?Its Subjective.For me its Code Geass and Monster.Its definitely a bit overrated


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I don't think anyone claimed it as "best anime ever created" it's just highly rated and is well respected among anime fans.

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Fmab is very overrated :(
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Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite characters in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely seen way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weebs but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?
agree with you yes it is an overated shit.

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I don't think anyone claimed it as "best anime ever created" it's just highly rated and is well respected among anime fans.
bro #1 spot=best anime for majority of people. And ask the people who have fmab in their favourites that is fmab the best anime . I bet you that majority of them will say yes. And everybody gives rating on the basis of if they like it or not. So if someone have it in its favourite and gave it a 10 then obviously they have claimed that it is the best anime for them. That's why the rating system exists. You just don't rate to respect an anime.

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why the fuck thread are always the same and redundant? i'm bored and tired of seeing it,especially the one who say overrated resulting in low standard scores
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I get what you're saying, but I think you have to think about it this way: It may not be the majority of people's number one, but if it's consistently rated 8-9 it'll overtake anime which some rate 10, and some rate 6. So it may not be the 'best' anime, but I think it's the most consistently loved.
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Mashal166 said:
I finished the Anime a few months ago. I really enjoyed the anime, Edward is one of my favourite animes in anime. But is this the best anime ever created? I don't think so. I have definitely way better shows. I know what I'm saying is a crime to weeks but that is just what I think. What do you guys think?

I think it's okay, but best anime ever created is a relative term.
I prefer steins gate and vinland saga to be above this but fmab hugely appeals to audience
I also think Stein's gate is better but this anime is handled exceptionally. There are definitely better anime than FMAB but FMAB just feels special coz its so unique and the characters are amazing. I mean the characters really develop and intereact with each other and it feels like an actual world because be get to slowly see all that spread out throughout 60 eps. But story wise or action wise or animation wise and even character wise there will always be something better.
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Mashal166 said:
That's really true, any anime can be the best anime ever to someone else, I just don't understand why soooo many people consider fmab literally the best Anime ever when there are many other animes that outclass it, just like HxH, AOT Code geas and Mob Psycho 100.(All Masterpieces) Well that is if they have actually watched those .
I've watched those and I think FMAB is still better than them(except for Code Geass), but is it the best Anime I've watched? Nope, there are better Anime of course(Code Geass, Steins;Gate, Gintama, Grand Blue, etc) but it all depends on how many people actually enjoyed it, not one or two personal opinion(and clearly many people enjoyed FMAB). I don't consider MOB to be a masterpiece even though I really liked it or that MOB/AOT outclass FMAB(See... this is an opinion just like yours).

The keyword of every argument/comment in this thread is "think", of course people have different opinion from one another on each anime that they've watched.

"Well that is if they have actually watched those .", You think you're the only one that have watched those?LOL. See the number of members that have rated those shows that you mentioned, a lot right? Just because you've watched some Anime, don't think that you're the only one that have watched it and that your opinion/taste in Anime is mightier than others.
I never said that my opinions are mightier than others and I don't think it is, there are just some people who have seen fmab and some other few animes and they think they have seen it all, when they are missing out on actual bangers. That is why there are soo many underrated animes now a days that deserves more attention. But FMAB just takes the spotlight. (You won't realise this unless you have watch a decent amount of Animes)
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