Full Metal Alchemist

vashthestampede0987 · 01-24-2005, 05:34 PM

Your thoughts on it...I think its amazing so far.

1st thread!

**Squeek** · 01-24-2005, 05:40 PM

First of all, the name of the show is "Fullmetal Alchemist" in English.

Second, I saw it a few months ago and loved it until the last dozen or so episodes. The series just became one huge mess of things and hardly anything was explained. The ending left a lot hanging, too.

Third, I've seen the dub (after the sub) and I hate the voice actors. Ed sounds like a whiny pre-teen and Al has absolutely no emotions at all. Which would be fine if that's how the original version was made, but it wasn't. Al constantly shows emotion (through the armor, somehow...) and having an emotionless voice ruins his character.

I give the show an 8.5/10. It rocks at first, then leads you into this huge dark story, then brings you back into the comedic part of it, and it just goes on.

The best episode is 37. Just wait until you see it.

~Squeek

**Rebirth0** · 01-24-2005, 05:42 PM

I think its pretty good so far, this is something that I'd watch every weekend.

dragon_of_black_flames · 01-24-2005, 06:18 PM

i think it is an awesome show so far based on wut i've seen

Tasuke · 01-24-2005, 09:15 PM

I've sen up 'til episode 24 or so, and it's an okay anime as far as i can tell
But all my friends think that, what they do is really alchemy which is not
how it works

babybenji2004 · 01-26-2005, 12:55 PM

I've only seen a few episodes on adult swim and from what i seen its pretty good. I'll probably only get the manga though (wait, is there a manga?) cuz anime is too expensive.

Afrobean · 01-26-2005, 01:30 PM

I've only seen the dub on AS. It's great from what I can tell, but I thought the same thing when I first saw Funimation's other anime abortion they called DBZ. I should probably give Fullmetal Alchemist a chance and download the Japanese version. I'll get started on that if I get bored today.

tsutter · 01-26-2005, 03:04 PM

The english dub was terrible, Squeek basically summed up my thoughts of it, although I LOVED the last 12 episodes. Just wait until the film is completed this summer, Squeek. :>

jewpinthethird · 01-26-2005, 05:02 PM

I've seen the first few episodes (subtitled)...meh. My friend told me to watch more. So I will, but I have other animes to finish first (Escaflowne...which I just cant get into).

ckj846 · 02-3-2005, 08:55 PM

I found the anime not funny at all but childish and pathetic at the same time. Iono, there is a lot of other, better anime out there than full metal alchemist. Might I suggest Angelic Lair or Excel Saga?

**Squeek** · 02-3-2005, 09:16 PM

Angelic Layer*

Those anime are of a completely different genre. There's no way to compare them at all. Angelic Layer is almost a Mahou Shoujo anime and Excel Saga is obviously a comedy / spoof. Fullmetal Alchemist is action and comedy. That's all.

Also, the anime was made for older teenagers. How is it childish?

~Squeek

**xObserveRx** · 02-11-2005, 08:30 PM

I would agree with squeek here.

I watched this anime months ago, and definately about 70% of the way through, they introduce far too many sub plots and background information, leaving you wondering what the hell is going to happen. To make matters worse, they really don't answer many of the questions the viewer is bound to be asking by the last couple episodes....

I thought it was alright, not some amazing work of art in my books, but still a decent watch. I found Ed and Al to be likeable characters, and found scar to be a really cool semi villain.

All in all, if you like action, and don't mind a few cheesy jokes here and there, watch this series. It may not be the greatest thing you've ever seen, but it won't be the worst thing either.

jasman64 · 02-11-2005, 08:38 PM

*Potential Spoiler* Skip this post if you want no clue as to waht happend is the last few episodes*

Ok, now that I warned everyone...

My god the writers left the last episode like it there would be a sequel. I mean, they jsut leave us hanging..

"Will Ed ever return to his original world? Will he ever be reunited with his borther?"

GAHHH!!! I hate being left hanging, with nowhere to turn for anweres.

**xObserveRx** · 02-11-2005, 08:41 PM

Uh.... i think that's gonna be in the movie coming out..... I'm not sure though.

jasman64 · 02-11-2005, 08:45 PM

You tell me when it's comming out, and i swear I'll be the first one in the theatre for it.

vashthestampede0987 · 04-30-2005, 09:44 PM

Yes I realize uber bump because this is on like the last page but.....2nd season just ended and I must say I cried for it. I won't really list any spoilers. Jas the movie is coming out on DVD, I think. And yes the Movie ties up loose ends from the story I believe from what I've read from ANN, fullmetal-alchemist.com, and some other links listed on ANN.

Spoilers from here on out in this thread.

Leave now if you don't want the plot exposed.

The fact that basically most everyone in that episode was a homunculus kind of annoyed me because the humunculi are spawns of Ed and Al's transmuation to bring back their mother when they were children. That's why Juliet Douglas resembles their mother. Maes dying just made me wince and his funeral was so emotional and tear bringing. Warn me if you must mods but this was a damn good episodes that everyone should see. Rest in peace Brigadier General Maes Hughes.

Omeganitros · 04-30-2005, 09:51 PM

Huh. I never realized until this episode that he had no alchemist "powers". He just relies on his blade. It's a shame he died, he played a fine Mercutio.

magister_negi_magi · 04-30-2005, 11:00 PM

I have to say, that was pretty sad with his daughter crying like that...*sniff* And his character was darn cool...

jestermasta1 · 05-4-2005, 10:51 AM

I love Fullmetal Alchemist!!!!!! Ed is so cool(even though he is super short

)

Long live Fullmetal

**Squeek** · 05-4-2005, 11:57 AM

It won't be long-lived >_>

It's 51 episodes long. The only addition is the movie coming out sometime this year (we hope).

Yay for the dub getting to the first of many depressing episodes.

Guys, it only gets worse.

~Squeek

01-24-2005, 05:40 PM	#2
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 14,444	RE: Full Metal Alchemist First of all, the name of the show is "Fullmetal Alchemist" in English. Second, I saw it a few months ago and loved it until the last dozen or so episodes. The series just became one huge mess of things and hardly anything was explained. The ending left a lot hanging, too. Third, I've seen the dub (after the sub) and I hate the voice actors. Ed sounds like a whiny pre-teen and Al has absolutely no emotions at all. Which would be fine if that's how the original version was made, but it wasn't. Al constantly shows emotion (through the armor, somehow...) and having an emotionless voice ruins his character. I give the show an 8.5/10. It rocks at first, then leads you into this huge dark story, then brings you back into the comedic part of it, and it just goes on. The best episode is 37. Just wait until you see it. ~Squeek

01-24-2005, 05:42 PM	#3
Rebirth0 FFR Originalbro Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Age: 33 Posts: 8,750	RE: Full Metal Alchemist I think its pretty good so far, this is something that I'd watch every weekend.

01-24-2005, 09:15 PM	#5
Tasuke FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: where ever you aren't Age: 33 Posts: 1,671	I've sen up 'til episode 24 or so, and it's an okay anime as far as i can tell But all my friends think that, what they do is really alchemy which is not how it works __________________

01-26-2005, 01:30 PM	#7
Afrobean Admiral in the Red Army Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the moon Age: 36 Posts: 13,262	I've only seen the dub on AS. It's great from what I can tell, but I thought the same thing when I first saw Funimation's other anime abortion they called DBZ. I should probably give Fullmetal Alchemist a chance and download the Japanese version. I'll get started on that if I get bored today. __________________

01-26-2005, 03:04 PM	#8
tsutter FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,370	The english dub was terrible, Squeek basically summed up my thoughts of it, although I LOVED the last 12 episodes. Just wait until the film is completed this summer, Squeek. :> __________________ [02:02:16] <Hayden> i carry the plastic i make it spastic when i put it in ya moms ass boy her ** is elastic when im finished in knee that slut in the jaw snap her back in to pieces i lay down the law cuz i gots no respect fo that * elixers seeing as he got double dick **ed on dust 2 by an ingram at long A in pit

01-24-2005, 06:18 PM	#4
dragon_of_black_flames FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7	i think it is an awesome show so far based on wut i've seen

01-26-2005, 12:55 PM	#6
babybenji2004 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Yay michigan Posts: 446	I've only seen a few episodes on adult swim and from what i seen its pretty good. I'll probably only get the manga though (wait, is there a manga?) cuz anime is too expensive.

01-26-2005, 05:02 PM	#9
jewpinthethird (The Fat's Sabobah) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 11,711	I've seen the first few episodes (subtitled)...meh. My friend told me to watch more. So I will, but I have other animes to finish first (Escaflowne...which I just cant get into).

02-3-2005, 08:55 PM	#10
ckj846 FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fremont, California Age: 33 Posts: 2,437	I found the anime not funny at all but childish and pathetic at the same time. Iono, there is a lot of other, better anime out there than full metal alchemist. Might I suggest Angelic Lair or Excel Saga? __________________ pyro31191: TELL EVERYONE YOU WANT TO TAKE IT IN THE ASS NOW pyro31191: rofl pyro31191: You should tell them earlier though pyro31191: so they can buy dildos instead of fleshlights

02-3-2005, 09:16 PM	#11
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 14,444	Angelic Layer* Those anime are of a completely different genre. There's no way to compare them at all. Angelic Layer is almost a Mahou Shoujo anime and Excel Saga is obviously a comedy / spoof. Fullmetal Alchemist is action and comedy. That's all. Also, the anime was made for older teenagers. How is it childish? ~Squeek

02-11-2005, 08:30 PM	#12
xObserveRx FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ontario Age: 41 Posts: 1,148	I would agree with squeek here. I watched this anime months ago, and definately about 70% of the way through, they introduce far too many sub plots and background information, leaving you wondering what the hell is going to happen. To make matters worse, they really don't answer many of the questions the viewer is bound to be asking by the last couple episodes.... I thought it was alright, not some amazing work of art in my books, but still a decent watch. I found Ed and Al to be likeable characters, and found scar to be a really cool semi villain. All in all, if you like action, and don't mind a few cheesy jokes here and there, watch this series. It may not be the greatest thing you've ever seen, but it won't be the worst thing either. __________________ Come Play The Werewolf Game!

02-11-2005, 08:38 PM	#13
jasman64 FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9	Potential Spoiler Skip this post if you want no clue as to waht happend is the last few episodes* Ok, now that I warned everyone... My god the writers left the last episode like it there would be a sequel. I mean, they jsut leave us hanging.. "Will Ed ever return to his original world? Will he ever be reunited with his borther?" GAHHH!!! I hate being left hanging, with nowhere to turn for anweres.

02-11-2005, 08:41 PM	#14
xObserveRx FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ontario Age: 41 Posts: 1,148	Uh.... i think that's gonna be in the movie coming out..... I'm not sure though. __________________ Come Play The Werewolf Game!

02-11-2005, 08:45 PM	#15
jasman64 FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9	You tell me when it's comming out, and i swear I'll be the first one in the theatre for it.

04-30-2005, 09:51 PM	#17
Omeganitros auauauau Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hee-Haw! Age: 35 Posts: 8,897	Huh. I never realized until this episode that he had no alchemist "powers". He just relies on his blade. It's a shame he died, he played a fine Mercutio.

04-30-2005, 11:00 PM	#18
magister_negi_magi FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 491	I have to say, that was pretty sad with his daughter crying like that...sniff And his character was darn cool... __________________

05-4-2005, 10:51 AM	#19
jestermasta1 FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5	I love Fullmetal Alchemist!!!!!! Ed is so cool(even though he is super short ) Long live Fullmetal

05-4-2005, 11:57 AM	#20
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 14,444	It won't be long-lived >_> It's 51 episodes long. The only addition is the movie coming out sometime this year (we hope). Yay for the dub getting to the first of many depressing episodes. Guys, it only gets worse. ~Squeek

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