Did you like Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, or Was The OP Just Good? (Video)
Added 2024-09-03 16:39:06 +0000 UTCDon't worry, Korra returns next week.
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It’s much better than the 2003 anime.
Dutch Letters
2024-11-01 22:40:07 +0000 UTCThis dub is the exception. It’s fantastic.
Dutch Letters
2024-11-01 22:38:18 +0000 UTCIt would deeply trouble me for your coverage over this series to be over an English dub.
Justin Yanke
2024-09-28 20:57:02 +0000 UTCA bit of backstory: the 2003 show went up until episode 28, closely following the manga, when the creator went on hiatus (either got sick or had a kid, can't remember). The production team went: "this show is golden, we can't slow down, make something cohesive!" It ended up going for 51 total episodes. Six years later, after creator finished the manga, the same animation team decides to redo the show from the beginning. What you, Mr. Overanalyzing, have seen is the team doing two big things: "Shonen-ize" the show is the best way I can describe it in one word, making it more flashy and 'comedic' with the 3.5 gags (though the original manga artist/author ALSO very much loved her gags); and scrunch the 28 "canon to manga" episodes that were already made, into the first 14 episodes. Minor Spoilers ahead, nothing main plot-revealing. Both these decisions together fast-forwarded the beginning for people who didn't watch the original story, for the most part. The very first episode is a 2009-anime-only one, to give the Shonen fans a huge hook. BUT, that cut out quite a few side stories that fleshed out important character beats for Edward, Alphonse, and some side characters. Hughes, our overly family-lovey dovey dad, helped Ed and Al study by giving them a steady home during the time and being the first example of a good father figure to them. There's one minor character that "returns" from the 2003 anime into later episodes of the 2009 one, that comments on the 2003 + manga adventure (that, and the character, being things a 2009-only viewer has never seen). Cornello and Tucker, the corrupt priest and dog-maker, have their hideous character arcs shortened from 2-3 episodes a piece into 1 each, which to me took away from the impact their actions had. I have seen both shows, twice, and would say the pacing, action, and overall plot of 2009 are better; while the deep, both disturbing and heartfelt moments that come from 2003 are better. While watching the same first portion of a show twice would be grating to someone, especially who's not inherently into anime, I would state that FMAB (2009) has held its spot as #1 anime of many lists for over a decade for good reason, so at the very least I implore you to watch this show again. And I'm sure MANY viewers would love to see "First Time Analyzing FMAB" for content.
Thomas Howe
2024-09-15 00:03:55 +0000 UTCAre you really 55?
YaBoyMike
2024-09-11 19:33:56 +0000 UTCreally really enjoyed this, hope to see more in the future
robloxpolycule
2024-09-10 04:06:40 +0000 UTCGood luck with these
kgblackout1
2024-09-07 00:30:22 +0000 UTCgood point. The OP slaps
Jeremy
2024-09-05 03:43:09 +0000 UTCFor me Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer are the best anime’s I’ve watched so far but I’ve only watched 4 and got into anime this year.
Spooderman
2024-09-05 00:57:30 +0000 UTCAt first I was disappointed not to see Korra S3, but this was great. I hope this becomes the next series after Korra’s done with.
A X
2024-09-04 23:56:33 +0000 UTCVINLAND SAGA I am begging you I also am very picky but I’ve even READ the Vinland manga it’s so good and I can’t even read!
Daniel Sanders
2024-09-04 14:10:23 +0000 UTCBro, I'm the same, don't like Anime, BUT, attack on titan is fucking AMAZING. You should absolutely try it out.
cameron lowrie
2024-09-04 09:51:36 +0000 UTCBrotherhood is honestly a great show, and while there are a bunch of buds in anime that are absolute garbage, I think brotherhood has a really good dub. Also you're the first person I've ever heard mention Bring Me The Horizon outside of my partner so that was cool
Caloom
2024-09-04 08:21:47 +0000 UTCI honestly think you doing an over analyze to both versions of the show would be fascinating to watch!!
Jonathan Sosa
2024-09-04 05:34:47 +0000 UTCIts def worth watching, especially if you watched the 2003 anime first.
Brisken
2024-09-04 03:21:43 +0000 UTCOh, Roy's fireballs are easy, but I do admit its not actually explained in the show (not this one anyway, its explained in the 2003 version and manga iirc). He's not turning the air into fire, he's redirecting oxygen from the air around him into a highly condensed stream towards his enemies and then ignites them using his gloves (his gloves create sparks that ignite the oxygen). You'll see what I mean if you get to a later episode.
Brisken
2024-09-04 03:19:46 +0000 UTCThen there's me and my friends, who think 2003 was amazing, and Brotherhood, while good, isn't as good as the Manga.
Brisken
2024-09-04 02:56:46 +0000 UTCBrotherhood is better
StoneyBowlz
2024-09-04 02:51:38 +0000 UTCBro, imagine if he did overanalyzing death note or Jojo's bizarre adventure
Wapiti .
2024-09-04 01:40:15 +0000 UTCoh i know, im not even a huge soul eater fan myself, but the soul eater intros go hard so i feel like it suits the concept lol
orisghost
2024-09-04 01:32:47 +0000 UTCWatching Full Metal Alchemist first gives you a great appreciation for FMA: Brotherhood
Mac
2024-09-04 01:11:22 +0000 UTCGood review! Would love to hear your thoughts if you continue the show. I also second Mob Psycho 100 as a good candidate for this series. It's written by the same author as One Punch Man. And I know you didn't ask, but here's some other shows I think you might like, if you want to continue exploring anime: Cowboy Bebop - undisputed classic. Feel like you've probably already seen it, but if not it's a must watch. Almost zero anime nonsense, great writing and animation, super cool world and banger soundtrack. 1 season 26 episodes Space Dandy - Absurdist comedy. Directed by the creator of Bebop but very different. might be interesting if you want to explore what anime has to offer in terms of legit comedy (not just tired gags and over the top reactions) 26 episodes Gurren Lagann - Big Robots, bombastic action. Has a fair amount of tired anime tropes and humor, but mostly employs them intentionally as genre conventions to be exploited or subverted. Might not be your taste but I think in terms of theming and writing it holds up to scrutiny. 1 Season 27 Episodes Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Beautiful, contemplative. Once again, pretty light on anime nonsense, and takes a unique approach to a classic Tolkienesque fantasy adventure. It focuses on an Elf with a long lifespan who starts to realize she's taken a lot of her adventures for granted and starts trying to appreciate the humans in her life more. It's on going so it might go to shit later but season 1 is great. 28 episodes Delicious in Dungeon - Another modern spin on classic Tolkienesque fantasy. This time with a comedic tone and focus on cooking. I think this one might really turn you off at first as it has a lot of that over the top anime humor, but I think it's actually done really well in a way that's hard to describe. I usually hate reused gags, screaming, and chibi reaction shots as much as you do, but I actually kinda like that stuff in this show. I think, here, that stuff is just the aesthetic, while the underlying humor comes from some genuinely endearing character writing. If you give it a try, stick with it for a bit. 24 episodes
Jeremy
2024-09-04 00:56:16 +0000 UTCI think the word you’re looking for is “Homunculi” haha
Groceries
2024-09-04 00:31:20 +0000 UTCThis is my favorite show after Avatar! Very cool to see a video about it. :-)
Bailey Collins
2024-09-04 00:28:38 +0000 UTCHe would probably hate soul eater. I don't know how recently you've watched it but I tried a re watch a little while back and it did not hold up imo. The writing (which is one of the things mr. overanalyzer usually cares about most) is pretty bad and it is absolutely FULL of over the top anime™ humor
Jeremy
2024-09-03 23:31:45 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed the original, but I was too busy for anime when this one came out and never really went back to it. If everyone says it's worth watching, enough that you're going to start covering it I'll start watching inorder to keep up though
Kevin Bartelen
2024-09-03 22:47:57 +0000 UTCI only watched until the spoiler alert. Up to that point, you pretty much only showed shonen. Is the video actually about shonen and you just use the more generic word to mean the more specific genre or do you actually dislike the entire medium of Japanese animated movies/series for some reason?
Fabian Röling
2024-09-03 22:31:31 +0000 UTCAgreed
Brennan Warren
2024-09-03 22:03:55 +0000 UTCI fucking loved this show when I was younger, have been considering re-watching it and then this pops up. I really hope that after Korra you consider doing a full overanalyzing take on something like this. It feels like a good show to branch out from Avatar more while we wait for something new from this franchise.
Scoobert
2024-09-03 21:07:49 +0000 UTCyou should do soul eater!
orisghost
2024-09-03 20:11:17 +0000 UTCMobile Suit Gundam War in the Pocket, 8th MS Squad, or UC in general.
Chibi
2024-09-03 20:02:13 +0000 UTCAs an Anime fan I must say that I enjoy FMA:B for the content. Also, most anime is garbage but Serial Experiments Lain, Ghost in the Shell, and Speed Grapher would probably be more your speed.
Chibi
2024-09-03 19:58:10 +0000 UTCI know the show gets good later but I find the first couple of episodes kind of hard to get through and have stopped me watching it fully multiple times.
Dustin Cummings
2024-09-03 19:38:33 +0000 UTCThis could definitely become a series after kora is done
Robbie Blower
2024-09-03 19:01:47 +0000 UTCUnfortunate to wait for a week of for Avatar and get this…
Bobbybirb
2024-09-03 18:53:28 +0000 UTCGood clickbait in the sense that I went in prepared to die on Brotherhood’s hill.
Violet
2024-09-03 17:40:02 +0000 UTCSuper great show, highly suggest
TheSolitaryX
2024-09-03 17:36:40 +0000 UTCMP100 is sooo good, def agree.
FinnSword
2024-09-03 17:26:52 +0000 UTCAbsolutely one of my favorite anime’s that follows the usual tropes anime comes with. I would LOVE to see an Attack on Titan video from you one day
Paden Hoyd
2024-09-03 17:12:50 +0000 UTCif you're ever looking for another anime show to do something like this with, Mob Psycho 100 is definitely one worth checking out I fear
Desert Espada
2024-09-03 17:12:18 +0000 UTCFMAB is my favorite anime, I've watched more times than ATLA
reese_896975
2024-09-03 16:54:16 +0000 UTCI just rewatched FMAB and Totally Not Mark's review so I'm going into this expecting a totally biased review praising everything😂
That_blind_ginger
2024-09-03 16:53:49 +0000 UTCThis feels like someone looking at 16 chappel and saying the roof looks neat. Like I agree but....
Jason Todd
2024-09-03 16:48:47 +0000 UTCFMA: Brotherhood is and remains one of my favorite animes for its characters, story, and depth of concepts
JHiggy
2024-09-03 16:47:02 +0000 UTCu said u didn't watch anime now you have to watch blue eyed samurai
Justin Gregory
2024-09-03 16:42:33 +0000 UTCI genuinely have been scripting an Overanalyzing FMA:B inspired by you so I’m excited to watch this and see your thoughts!
Midnight
2024-09-03 16:41:53 +0000 UTCi've actually been thinking about FMAB a lot for the past few weeks for various reasons, so this is funnily timed and yeah i still like it it's good
Desert Espada
2024-09-03 16:40:49 +0000 UTCYou gotta watch invincible if you haven't already. You'd love it!
Aidan Fairfull
2024-09-03 16:40:29 +0000 UTC
