BrotherhoodĮven 6 years later, anime can sometimes have hideous visuals. It varied a lot – from mediocre to excellent. The action scenes rarely have speed lines and short cuts, but they appeared once or twice. There is a lot of ‘talking heads’, with little happening in terms of body language or in the background. Its downfall would have to be the number of stills. Backgrounds were nicely drawn, and action scenes were smooth. The artwork was the strongest part, and choice of colors.

Let’s look at each show section by section, shall we? ANIMATION 2003 Versionįor it’s time, the 2003 version had quite good animation. The subject matter is incredibly interesting and this universe has been extremely well thought out – almost to Harry Potter standards. The franchise combines science fiction, action, drama, comedy, mystery and a hint of mushiness here and there – it is almost guaranteed to entertain, no matter who you are. BONES.įirst thing is first: this is a great show for anime newbies. I will try not say which one is “better”, but point out the key differences and leave the decision up to you. If you are new to the anime scene, you may be wondering: “What’s all the fuss about? Is it really that good? Which version should I watch?” This is what I hope to decipher for you. Fullmetal Alchemist: Differences between the 2003 Version & Brotherhoodįullmetal Alchemist is an iconic anime that has been recommended countless times over the past decade.

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