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Aug 16, 2020 10:40 AM
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So, I havent watched fmab yet and I want to do so soon. The problem is, I have high expectations and the only show that exceeded these high expectations was AoT. So my question is, which is the better show?
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Aug 16, 2020 10:45 AM
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Both shows are good, I don't think there is a 'better show'. It's more up to someone's personal opinion. Either way I'd say find out yourself by watching it and ignoring people saying that this or that is better
Aug 16, 2020 10:49 AM
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Both are overrated filth that shouldn't be watched.
Aug 16, 2020 10:56 AM
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Never in a million years would I pick AoT. That's all sorry I just wanna increase my forum post count.
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Aug 16, 2020 10:57 AM
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I've seen over 9,000 anime episodes if you count rewatches.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has been my #1 anime ever since it came out. (It's also been ranked #1 here for many years.)

Attack On Titan, on the other hand, is probably not even in my top 40, although it has my favorite anime soundtrack.

Like, Attack On Titan season 3 part 2 is a 4/10 at best for me, whereas FMAB is easily a 10/10.
Aug 16, 2020 11:04 AM
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Both are bad. Sword Art Online is just better, because I do not care what you think.
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Aug 16, 2020 11:06 AM
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Attack On Titan is better, especially the latter seasons of the show.
Aug 16, 2020 11:10 AM
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Well, I haven't seen AOT but I don't plan on watching it anytime soon. According to my friend who's seen the fist season, it's really overrated; not horrible but nowhere near as good as people say it is. Another one of those where you think "THIS is what people rave about?" You know, like Cowboy Bebop. Yet, it is really popular so there must be something about it that draws people.

FMAB, on the other hand, is absolutely phenomenal. I recently watched it for the first time like two weeks ago and I agree that it is one of the best anime series' I've ever seen. That said, it's not a 10/10 in my opinion but, nonetheless, it is a fantastic series. I could see how it might not be for everyone (it's quite violent and dark at times), but the story and numerous messages it has throughout are great. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a good anime. Also, it took me like 10+ episodes to get into it so I don't consider all the people who "dropped it in 3 episodes" to have valid opinions; some series' take a little time to get going and, trust me, once FMAB gets going it REALLY gets going. :)

In the end, it's ultimately up to you if you like FMAB or AOT better, we all have our own opinions; there isn't a right or wrong choice here. I hope you enjoy FMAB if you decide to watch it though! :)
Aug 16, 2020 12:07 PM
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Both are bad. Sword Art Online is just better because I do not care what you think.


I agree, even though SAO series was a complete wrack in terms of a lot of stuff in it, I was still able to finish the series. (Maybe because it was actually game related show)
Aug 16, 2020 12:11 PM
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BallistikJuice said:
Triginta said:
Both are bad. Sword Art Online is just better because I do not care what you think.


I agree, even though SAO series was a complete wrack in terms of a lot of stuff in it, I was still able to finish the series. (Maybe because it was actually game related show)

I do not quite remember allowing you to share the hate I am going to get for what I said.
Aug 16, 2020 12:17 PM

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Both are really good. But both of them start a bit slow, Aot's entire first season is very slow in terms of actual plot development and the same can be said for the first 16-17 eps of Fmab, but don't let this fool you because both of these shows are well worth your time.
For me Fmab comes out on top just because it is "Finished" and Aot still has yet to wrap up with a fitting conclusion. But hey, Maybe this final season of Aot might change my opinion.
Just watch them both and you'll most likely like them both.




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Aug 16, 2020 12:18 PM
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Triginta said:
BallistikJuice said:


I agree, even though SAO series was a complete wrack in terms of a lot of stuff in it, I was still able to finish the series. (Maybe because it was actually game related show)

I do not quite remember allowing you to share the hate I am going to get for what I said.


I'm a masochist, so it will be taken naturally.
Aug 16, 2020 12:19 PM
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BallistikJuice said:
Triginta said:

I do not quite remember allowing you to share the hate I am going to get for what I said.


I'm a masochist, so it will be taken naturally.

And I am a sadist. Nice to meet you. In my free time, I pretend to be an ‘asshole.’
Aug 16, 2020 12:21 PM
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Triginta said:
BallistikJuice said:


I'm a masochist, so it will be taken naturally.

And I am a sadist. Nice to meet you. In my free time, I pretend to be an ‘asshole.’


And I pretend that "I don't give a fuck", hope we'll go along well.
Aug 16, 2020 12:23 PM
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BallistikJuice said:
Triginta said:

And I am a sadist. Nice to meet you. In my free time, I pretend to be an ‘asshole.’


And I pretend that "I don't give a fuck", hope we'll go along well.

This was the part where you were supposed to share your hobbies. But, since you are a M and I am a S, I think I should reward you for being cheeky?
Aug 16, 2020 12:24 PM

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I like attack on titan more, and ive seen both of them.

Aug 16, 2020 12:26 PM
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Triginta said:

BallistikJuice said:


And I pretend that "I don't give a fuck", hope we'll go along well.

This was the part where you were supposed to share your hobbies. But, since you are a M and I am a S, I think I should reward you for being cheeky?


Ah, my hobbies...I think I posted somewhere, let me see...
Aug 16, 2020 12:28 PM
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FMAB by far. Attack on Titan devolved to nonsensical mythologies that I could barely understand lmao
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Aug 16, 2020 12:28 PM
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BallistikJuice said:
Triginta said:


This was the part where you were supposed to share your hobbies. But, since you are a M and I am a S, I think I should reward you for being cheeky?


Ah, my hobbies...I think I posted somewhere, let me see...

Wait. I almost gave a fuck. You were really close.
Aug 17, 2020 4:40 AM
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I rated AoT an average of 7.25 for all 3.5 seasons, and a 9 for FMAB. If you include the 2003 series and the Shamballa movie, that's an average of 9.33. Obviously, FMA is better imo.

No hate for AoT though. I love Levi and Erwin taichou.
Aug 17, 2020 4:44 AM

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Attack on Titan is absolute garbage aimed at mongrels who have so verily eaten all that was served. Waste not your time on it and partake in the world of Alchemists.


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Aug 17, 2020 4:47 AM

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I liked AoT a lot better than FMAB. It's hard for me to find flaws in AoT, while FMAB was just above average for me. The characters were just pretty bland, nice soundtrack though.
Aug 17, 2020 4:50 AM

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FMA gets my vote equivalent exchange, one is all and all is one, the truth is god is you and everyone we are all one lol and etc

Attack on Titan? the world is cruel but beautiful

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Attack on Titan is absolute garbage aimed at mongrels who have so verily eaten all that was served. Waste not your time on it and partake in the world of Alchemists.


are you sure? i think you will love Attack on Titan since the final season is about

Aug 17, 2020 4:52 AM

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deg said:
Luchse said:
Attack on Titan is absolute garbage aimed at mongrels who have so verily eaten all that was served. Waste not your time on it and partake in the world of Alchemists.


are you sure? i think you will love Attack on Titan since the final season is about

Oh deg dear, dare you to bait me with some low quality lure?


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Luchse said:
deg said:


are you sure? i think you will love Attack on Titan since the final season is about

Oh deg dear, dare you to bait me with some low quality lure?


really



still not convince yet?
Aug 17, 2020 4:58 AM

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deg said:
Luchse said:
Oh deg dear, dare you to bait me with some low quality lure?


really



still not convince yet?
I really have no clue what happens in the next season but after the wreck that the last one was I'm not excited at all. If they pull another plot armour nonsense I'll be livid.


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Aug 17, 2020 5:02 AM
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Full Metal Alchemist>Attack On Titan>Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
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Attack on Titan, without a doubt, minus season 2. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is hot overrated garbage.
Aug 17, 2020 12:43 PM
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It's kinda hard to pick I like both of them.
Aug 17, 2020 1:00 PM
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AoT has been designed in a way that hooks you (just compare episode 1 and 2 with that of FMAB's). You can binge-watch it. In fact, I'd even say that episode 1 and 2 leave such a strong impression that you might even overlook many flaws in subsequent episodes (it really sets the tone).

FMAB is more polished, and its world building is more consistent than AoT's... FMAB has a slower pace, but this anime is more sophisticated and is probably superior when analysed objectively.

If you want something to grip you immediately, then go for AoT. If you don't want too many flaws, then go for FMAB. If you really use your brain, you'll see that AoT has many flaws.

AoT's three main characters (Eren, Mikasa and Armin) are also beyond dreadful. Despite this, AoT is packaged in a consumer-friendly way...

If you don't use your brain, then AoT will probably win. If you use your brain, FMAB wins.


Edit 1: Let's face it... Levi and Erwin (the latter in particular, for me) carry AoT in season 1. Without these two, AoT would be a complete mess. The three main characters in AoT are just a waste of space. AoT didn't deserve Erwin.
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I rated AoT an average of 7.25 for all 3.5 seasons, and a 9 for FMAB. If you include the 2003 series and the Shamballa movie, that's an average of 9.33. Obviously, FMA is better imo.

No hate for AoT though. I love Levi and Erwin taichou.



Erwin is the man. Dude has the best voice and script. AoT didn't deserve him. At least one star from every AoT review on MAL is for Erwin (no doubt) 😂.
Aug 17, 2020 1:26 PM

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Attack on Titan by far. Not that FMA:B is bad, but it definitely lacks ambition (which is why FMA 03 is better).

One of the things that annoys me a lot is how people unfairly criticize AoT characters, mainly because AoT is an extremely subtle series when it comes to character development, so most people just don't see said development. Especially Eren, he develops a lot over the course of all the seasons, but like I said, most people just don't see it, so he gets a lot of shit (see this essay for example which explains his development).

I mean, how can you say that the characters in AoT are bland when even Bertolt, a character who appears like in 100 pages at best, has a 17 paragraph long essay?

And add to that that the manga's latest arcs are downright amazing.
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Definitely more into AOT.

FMAB is good too but the whole thing already slipped my mind.
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See all the conflicting responses? This is why you need to watch things and come to your own conclusion.

Both anime have spectacular soundtracks that are worth listening through on their own. (Preferably with lossless files and high-end audio gear. The latter can make the music sound a lot more realistic.) The AOT soundtrack is like rollercoasters and fireworks while the FMAB soundtrack is like drinking fine wine in a mansion overlooking a warzone in the distance.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is superior in my eyes. Though both are pretty overhyped in my opinion. I gave Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood a 7/10 and Attack on Titan a 4/10 here on myanimelist. You should watch it anyway though and form your own opinion. Maybe you enjoy it.
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Schwarznight said:
FMAB is more polished, and its world building is more consistent than AoT's... FMAB has a slower pace, but this anime is more sophisticated and is probably superior when analysed objectively.


How can you really say FMA:B has a slower pacing than AoT when literally all the seasons of AoT are just a prologue to the real story?

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The three main characters in AoT are just a waste of space. AoT didn't deserve Erwin.


Lol no. I somewhat addressed this in my first post so you might check it out. But you're right about Mikasa tho, she barely has development, but outside of her, almost every other character is developed.

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See all the conflicting responses?


Don't see how they're conflicting, most of them just shit on AoT with the usual "it's a schlock of the lowest common denominator" or other criticisms just as shallow and asinine.
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Don't see how they're conflicting, most of them just shit on AoT with the usual "it's a schlock of the lowest common denominator" or other criticisms just as shallow and asinine.

I was referring to the fact that plenty favor AOT too.
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Attack on Titan by far. Not that FMA:B is bad, but it definitely lacks ambition (which is why FMA 03 is better).

What does that mean exactly? In what sense?
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PraiseTheSun123 said:
Schwarznight said:
FMAB is more polished, and its world building is more consistent than AoT's... FMAB has a slower pace, but this anime is more sophisticated and is probably superior when analysed objectively.


How can you really say FMA:B has a slower pacing than AoT when literally all the seasons of AoT are just a prologue to the real story?

Schwarznight said:
The three main characters in AoT are just a waste of space. AoT didn't deserve Erwin.


Lol no. I somewhat addressed this in my first post so you might check it out. But you're right about Mikasa tho, she barely has development, but outside of her, almost every other character is developed.

SadMadoka said:
See all the conflicting responses?


Don't see how they're conflicting, most of them just shit on AoT with the usual "it's a schlock of the lowest common denominator" or other criticisms just as shallow and asinine.


AoT is faster, or feels faster. What I meant by faster is that the action and carnage keeps injecting some life into the anime. You just have to look at episode 1 and 2, or even around 21 to see how fast it feels. Sure, nothing much happens in S1, but it still feels quite fast if you compare the episodes on average.

Don't make me laugh about AoT having good characters. Erwin is the only outstanding character, and Levi is cool (but not as fleshed out as Erwin). Eren is such an annoying protagonist (I hope he dies). Armin looks lame and is pretty pathetic as well (but he is more realistic than Eren and Mikasa). Rarely do I see such a terrible MC as Eren in a mainstream anime.
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PraiseTheSun123 said:
Schwarznight said:
FMAB is more polished, and its world building is more consistent than AoT's... FMAB has a slower pace, but this anime is more sophisticated and is probably superior when analysed objectively.


How can you really say FMA:B has a slower pacing than AoT when literally all the seasons of AoT are just a prologue to the real story?

Schwarznight said:
The three main characters in AoT are just a waste of space. AoT didn't deserve Erwin.


Lol no. I somewhat addressed this in my first post so you might check it out. But you're right about Mikasa tho, she barely has development, but outside of her, almost every other character is developed.

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See all the conflicting responses?


Don't see how they're conflicting, most of them just shit on AoT with the usual "it's a schlock of the lowest common denominator" or other criticisms just as shallow and asinine.


And I don't care how Eren's character marginally changes. Just read my review on AoT. He just changes from one annoying stereotype to another. The anime is supposed to feel like a seinen, but it's too bad that Eren is a bog-standard shounen character (screaming or whining... annoying... basically unrealistic... what an insufferable guy).
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