Story (10/10) Much better paced than the original. Very unique story. But the story here is based entirely off of the manga. Which means NO FILLER!!! YAAAY!!! Don't watch Naruto, Bleach, One Piece or anything like that. Watch this instead. Its MUCH better. The first 13 episodes might go very slowly for watchers of the original series, but after that, it picks up, and starts driving. And the ride sure is a long and fun one.
Art (10/10) Its breathtaking. There is so much detail put in, but the action scenes look SPECTACULAR! I mean, this came out in 2009/2010. 7 years ago. And it looks better than most shows that come out today.
Sound (10/10) The soundtrack is very good, the openings are all great (except for opening 2, not my favorite) and the ending themes are surprisingly all great. But the best part is the voice acting. Especially in the dub. The voices are just perfect for each character. This proves that Funimation is the best English dubbing company out there.
Characters (11/10) Incredible. Without a doubt, the characters are what make the Fullmetal Alchemist series so special. Especially in Brotherhood. Every character is useful in some way. Almost every character develops. Even Greed. EVEN FREAKING GREED! The one character I hated from FMA 2003, I love him in brotherhood. He actually DEVELOPS A PERSONALITY!!!! Just.....mind blown.
Enjoyment (9.5/10) Well for watchers of the original FMA, the first 13 episodes will go by very slowly. But after that, the series is a MASTERPIECE. YOU WILL ENJOY THE CRAP OUT OF IT. I PROMISE YOU. IN FACT, STOP READING THIS REVIEW. GO WATCH IT RIGHT NOW!!! RIGH-
Pros:
+The story is excellently done.
+The animation is incredibly fluid and nice.
+Great voice acting!!!!!!! AMAZING ENGLISH DUB!!!!
+Outstanding characters
+The Opening and Ending themes.
+You always want more
+The ending will make you cry.
Cons:
-Slow start
Neutral: You may have to watch the original FMA before Brotherhood to understand certain things better
So if I had to choose between FMA 2003 and Brotherhood, the winner is: Both. They are both just as good as each other. But I recommend you watch the original first, because if you watch Brotherhood first, you wont be able to enjoy the original as much.
Overall: 9.8
