*Side Note: At the time of writing this review, I have not yet finished watching the original Full Metal Alchemist and I have not read the manga. In other words, this is just judging Brotherhood without comparing it to anything else.
It was fantastic. By the time I finished it, everything felt solid. I wasn't left with any questions, I didn't desire any further detail or explanation of events, I didn't need any more character development. So yeah, solid.
The one thing I think people relate to the most while watching this is the bond between Edward and Alphonse. We all have that one person (friend or family) who we would do anything for, our partner in crime, someone who we know will always have our back and it's enjoyable to watch an anime where the focus is on two characters who have this attachment to each other.
Besides the character relationships, this anime is jammed packed with creative villains, intense action, moments of heartbreak, and an imaginative plot.
There is honestly nothing that I would change about it. Everything was well laid out.
That being said, I'm not sure if it really is worthy of the #1 ranking spot. Top 10, definitely. However, I feel like there are a couple other animes out there that seem to be better suited for a #1 ranking. It's a fantastic anime, but I wouldn't consider it the best anime I have ever seen.
Still loved it though!
