Its like the whole story changed, and to be honest the story became much better. Though the core stays the same as in Alphonse and Edward looking to return their bodies, but there are new characters and story line changed contradicting with the old series, maybe following the manga more thoroughly.
Story (8) - the story initially revolves around the Eliric brothers that performed a taboo alchemy ritual to revive their dead mother which resulted in Al's body being lost and Ed's leg and arm being lost. They start a journey to recover their old bodies and end up meeting a lot of interesting people on their long journey. The story blends a great sense of comedy and drama. Practically makes you cry in some places.
Art (7) - the art is defiantly better than in the former series, especially the comedy craft they make the bodies sound and look funny. In my opinion the angry face of their master is Priceless.
Characters (9) the characters are well developed too, there is a story behind each one of them and that story unfold and unravels until the very end of the series.
Enjoyment (8) - this is a series that will glue your eyes to the screen. Probably make you watch 30 episodes per day. Its truly amusing and has a way of pulling you in real soon. Hence the 8 on its grading.
Overall (9) I found out about this series saying it was a classic, Obviously it is and it is a much watch for every anime fanatic of they haven't watched it yet.
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