[Official] Anime/Manga Thread

[Jamushroom Veteran]

@Masked Forever: What do you mean with that last bit? :/

@shakey: It happens a lot in anime to be honest. It would've looked odd if they rushed that bit.

Ugh, here we go again. Discussing the same old thing we've been discussing twice already.

[deletedxyz]

I liked this version much better than the other one. Not sure exactly why, but I like the thought of the Little Blob in a jar trying to be "better" than man. The ending does wrap it up nicely lol.

Mustang was never banished. During the fight and after, they kept blaming other soldiers and generals for what was happening, but Mustang was never mentioned except by those who knew the truth. Mustang had his troops throwing the propaganda his way the whole time.

I like how Mustang thinks he can beat the previous fascist leader by doing a national broadcast he planned ahead for. Another thing that irked me was that the fascist leader was running around town with swords chasing some characters instead of sending an elite special forces squad. Critical thinking FAIL!

[shakey]

@Masked Forever: What do you mean with that last bit? :/

@shakey: It happens a lot in anime to be honest. It would've looked odd if they rushed that bit.

That it does and would. But they could have done that at more parts of this fight... maybe I just imagined it going down differently in my mind while reading the manga lol.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^I think it's the later. You try to imagine how the anime would be but it always turns out differently.

@Masked Forever: A good question for you: Why do you feel the need to call Bradley a fascist?

[shakey]

I like how Mustang thinks he can beat the previous fascist leader by doing a national broadcast he planned ahead for. Another thing that irked me was that the fascist leader was running around town with swords chasing some characters instead of sending an elite special forces squad. Critical thinking FAIL!

He was a superman basically. He did single handedly take down a tank and who knows how many soliders lol. General Bradly FTW! lol

[deletedxyz]

@Masked Forever: What do you mean with that last bit? :/

I found that Ed was more brazen and was more of a Shounen stereotype that overpower anything with his will by doing some super saiyan techniques instead of the down to earth Ed of the first anime series who realized that he was not the best alchemist and simply a child prodigy and nothing more. The first anime discussed more of the adventures of an Edward Elric traveling the world for a solution to his brother's affliction instead of the Edward running around and then teaming up with everyone (even Winry's parents' killer and other homunculus!) When I think more of the parallel worlds, I think it served the mangaka's wish to introduce her imagination of a fascist Nazi state better than what was discussed in the manga.

I think I preferred how Edward was more of a standalone complex rather than the "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" philosophy that greatly affected the last manga/anime arc.

[shakey]

I found that Ed was more brazen and was more of a Shounen stereotype that overpower anything with his will by doing some super saiyan techniques instead of the down to earth Ed of the first anime series who realized that he was not the best alchemist and simply a child prodigy and nothing more. The first anime discussed more of the adventures of an Edward Elric traveling the world for a solution to his brother's affliction instead of the Edward running around and then teaming up with everyone (even Winry's parents' killer and other homunculus!) When I think more of the parallel worlds, I think it served the mangaka's wish to introduce her imagination of a fascist Nazi state better than what was discussed in the manga.

I think I preferred how Edward was more of a standalone complex rather than the "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" philosophy that greatly affected the last manga/anime arc.

This series sure did change how the main characters acted. The first one had them as extremely mortal, flawed, but talented kids. This series had them as sort of "the chosen ones". Of course, this series opened up with having the kids see the gate of truth, and telling us that since they saw this truth, they knew a whole lot more than the average person, which in turn gave them all the confidence and whatnot they had. There were many times during this anime I thought about how weak and vulnerable they should have been, and how strong they actually were. And this was more of a Shounen stereotype for sure, as the fights and characters really expressed it. But I still think this one is the better, just because I have followed the Manga for so long.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

@Masked Forever: Ugh, you still don't understand the anime if you feel the need to say what you said in that last sentence.

Also, the bit underneath the spoiler tag isn't really an answer to the question I asked, plus that again shows you don't see what FMA:B was about. Also, where do you get this "fascist Nazi" stuff from? It's kinda what I asked some post back "Why do you feel the need to call Bradley a fascist?"

But oh well, we're discussing the very same thing for the 3rd time and I'm quite done with it. I don't get it why we can't talk about FMA:B without bringing up what's been discussed already. It's kinda like talking about NGE, Gundam or Code Geass in this thread.

[lamminium]

FMA manga ended on a beautiful note. Should I watch the Brotherhood series?

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^If you liked the manga then yes. The anime looks great visually and I can imagine it adas a lot to the story visually wise :)

[lamminium]

^If you liked the manga then yes. The anime looks great visually and I can imagine it adas a lot to the story visually wise :)

It appears that the anime doesn't add anything new to the plot, does it?

[shakey]

FMA manga ended on a beautiful note. Should I watch the Brotherhood series?

If you enjoyed the manga any bit, you will totally fall for the anime I think.

[Lingwo]

Brotherhood is brilliant if you liked the manga. Just seeing some of the brilliant moments animated is a real treat.

[lamminium]

So many rave reviews. I'll definitely check out the anime. :)

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^It doesn't add anything thing to the plot because it's staying true to the original manga :) A good thing if you ask me.

[deletedxyz]

Also, the bit underneath the spoiler tag isn't really an answer to the question I asked, plus that again shows you don't see what FMA:B was about. Also, where do you get this "fascist Nazi" stuff from? It's kinda what I asked some post back "Why do you feel the need to call Bradley a fascist?"

The manga describes him as a fascist leader. Many of the Alchemists even mention how the nation is under fascist rule! Even the Chinese prince tells Ed how his nation needs to be reformed from the inside to prevent genocides and its army from going at war with the prince's own country.

I am not formulating such absurd notions out of spite. I am using direct references to dialogue from the manga as proof. In fact, I can even attest to the notion that the mangaka took the typical, safe way of depicting three nations based on Germany (Ed's own country), Russia (Ice Queen General's base location which is described as extremely cold) and China (the Prince and Princess fighting for their rights to succession). The manga scanlators' notes state this.

[shakey]

New Bleach anime is out. Great Episode. Had a sort of old school bleach feel to it as well.... maybe its just me.

[Neo003]

I'm liking shunsui's fight, don't know why but soifon's fight was ehhhh.

[shakey]

I'm liking shunsui's fight, don't know why but soifon's fight was ehhhh.

Ya, but when they went back to her fight with the good old music, it seemed much better. But Shunsui's fight is just great. I have been waiting for this fight, because the manga didn't really describe his bankai in a good manner. So I'm hoping the anime does a better job and showing what and how it really works.

[RadishTM Veteran]

Just seen the last episode of FMA: B and man, that must've been the best episode so far. Again a touchy episodes yet happy towards the end.

The part where Hoheneim wanted to sacrifice himself in order to revive Alphonse was really touchy. Specially how frustrated Edward was during that part. Then the part where Edward was going to sacrificing his "Truth", from that point on I felt that this episode was the best one so far.

Can't believe the anime is going to end next week.

Agreed. I loved the bit at the end with Hohenheim at Trisha's grave as he moved on (emotional no doubt) and the music in the second half of the episode was totally spot on (Y)

[Neo003]

Just got the anime chart for summer, didn't see anyone post so here it is.

[Azusa]

New series of Zettai Karen Children??? WANT!

[Matrix XII]

I just subcribed to www.anime-access.com anybody else have a sub there?

I'm loving it so far! :D

[Berserk87]

How much is it, and what do they have?

[deletedxyz]

I just subcribed to www.anime-access.com anybody else have a sub there?

I'm loving it so far! :D

How much do they restrict their bandwidth for non Plus members? Isn't it simpler to visit {Insert awesome anime torrent site here} and download it the same day the fansub groups release their episodes? Is it not ethical to make money from other people's work by charging premium accounts?

I can see the benefit of Crunchy Roll for those dedicated anime watchers who want to have the latest episodes of the latest anime as it airs but nothing more.