Reviews

This is a very easy review. This show does not hold up on its own in anyway shape or form. It literally requires you to have read the manga or seen the previous anime. The original series diverged from the manga and became something truly special because of it. Brotherhood, while being very true to the manga moves at such absurd speeds as to literally ruin it. It leaves absolutely no room for characters to establish themselves or breathe. The show assumes you're either a fan of the previous anime or the manga and does nothing but pander endlessly to people who claim "BEST EVER" because they get to see their favorite character in their favorite scene. It's a real shame, because there was a lot of potential here ruined by Bones pandering towards the established fans. The series slows down to an acceptable pace at around the twentieth episode, but by then the damage is already done.

Other than its problems with pacing, story and characterization, the art and animation are fantastic. The voice acting in both languages is superb. The soundtrack really works well with it as well.