I finally brace myself to rewatch TMM New several months after its release. For the first 4-5 episodes, I was still not a big fan of it. The introduction plot is pretty rushed and they do remove certain important parts that I really like from the original series. Though, now I'm not that surprised since the total episode (this and the second season) is pretty much half of the original series. Although, it'll be great if they can keep most of those plots from the original series. After finishing the first season, I can say that this remake is pretty recommended to watch! True, if you are a sucker for the original series, you might feel some disappointment. But this remake series does put us in a different perspective of the story. I really like how each main character has some sort of character background and development, instead of just focusing on Ichigo. One of the things that I really like is how they make Zakuro seems a bit easier to approach if compared to the original series. Don't get me wrong, I love Zakuro's character from the original series. But making her a bit warmer and approachable does create a whole new vibe for the team.
Overall, if you compare this and the original series, this one does feel more rushed plot-wise. There are also some slight changes here and there which I do mind at first, but as I continue watching it does give me a new sensation when watching the series. I can't wait to finish the second season. From me, you should not expect much from a remake. True that some remakes have the exact same plot as the original one, but having some different plots or elements in the remake series is also a pretty good thing. If you REALLY love TMM (like me lol), I definitely recommend you give this a shot!
