Are there any newcomers to FMA anymore? If so, they're in for a treat.
Although in many respects I prefer the original Bones production of the series (2003) and admire its remarkable emotional depth, wonderful score, and stellar voice-acting, I must also give credit to this revamped version, which is almost entirely loyal to Hiromu Arakawa's manga.
It isn't quite as evocative as the first anime, but the story is truly more developed and mesmerizing here - the other anime started too early and the author hadn't quite written enough for an entire series. Brotherhood, nearly a decade later, has a lot more plot to work with and continues to follow Arakawa's remarkable story adeptly throughout.
Why they chose to start the series with a filler episode is beyond me, but all the same, it does justice to the characters and the new animators.
A warning, however - the animation is a bit jarring and often feels too playful for the seriousness of the content. Give it time. The bombastic approach is somewhat lessened as the series carries on.
The dub is highly recommended; Vic Mignona is irreplaceable as Ed and gives Romi Paku, the Japanese actress who portrays him, a run for her money.
Next month, both Brotherhood and the FMA manga are officially ending. For fans of the anime genre, this is a milestone.
It's well worth the effort. Enjoy it while it's hot.Get more detail about Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 1 [Blu-ray].
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