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FMA: Brotherhood is a retelling of the original FullMetal Alchemist (2001) series; however, where that series deviated from the original manga, this iteration follows the story as author Hiromu Arakawa intended.
After watching the Netflix live-action version of FMA, I was in desperate need of a palate cleanser; so, I thought, what better way to push the thought of that atrocity from my mind than to indulge in the genuine article. I definitely made the right choice.
In my now fourth (or fifth?) run-through of the series I’m just as into it as if it were my first time watching it. While the first episodes are somewhat difficult to get through - mostly because I’ve seen the 2001 series & I appreciate the way in which that version took their time fleshing out certain characters such as Nina & Barry - it’s still well worth the ride. And the ride just gets better the longer you’re on it.
Everything about this world is amazing; the characters are enthralling, each with their own distinct characteristics & personalities that make them all the more unique; the artwork is always beautiful, whether it’s during peaceful moments in the prairie, or violent showdowns in the woods; & the story is definitely one of a kind - I honestly would be surprised if you’ve come across something like this before. Everything about this show just works, & I find that pretty incredible.
But, the one thing I love most about this show, is it’s ability to make you care about all of its characters - even the ones who don’t necessarily deserve it. See, stories will sometimes have villains that audiences can emphasize with - but they’re often few & far between. That’s not the case with Brotherhood, as Arakawa has a way of really making you care about all of her characters. Kudos to her for that (& for all of it, really.)
There’s really a lot more I could say about this show, but I’m going to leave it at this for now. If, by chance, you haven’t seen FMA: Brotherhood yet, I highly advise you give it a chance - the entire series is on Netflix now.
My rating: 10/10
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