![]() ![]() They are each quite different from each other, and act in different ways. First off, the series has a huge cast of interesting & unique characters. This series was my first foray into the world of FMA, & I must say, it is VERY excellent. Changes such as these have led to a divide in the FMA fan base and a mixed reception of 2003, though an understanding of its history and the reason behind these differences can allow fans to appreciate it for what it is.Let's make one thing clear before I start this review, I have no experience with the previous incarnation of Fullmetal Alchemist. ![]() Some characters in the manga and Brotherhood were even entirely omitted from the 2003 story in exchange for anime-only characters who were added in order to guide the story toward its unique ending. Lust also receives a starring role in the original anime, whereas Pride and Wrath have entirely different identities between the two series. Interestingly, this change makes some of the homunculi have a more personal relationship with the brothers. Not only are the series' main villains different, but the homunculi have very different origins and creation stories, leading to surprising differences in how they interact with Ed and Al. RELATED: 25 Most Popular Characters In Anime History (According to MyAnimeList) This difference in antagonist also inevitably leads to the shows having very different endings - an area where Brotherhood undeniably outdoes its predecessor. Dante is an interesting character in her own right, though she doesn't really hold the same air of overwhelming power as Father. In Brotherhood, the series' antagonist is Father, the main antagonist in Hiromu Arakawa's manga series. Regarding main antagonists, the 2003 anime's top villain is Dante, an anime-original character created solely for the show. Whereas Brotherhood treats Shou and Barry as minor antagonists, FMA 2003 spends more time on their development over multiple episodes in order to make each of their fates that much more impactful. Tonally speaking, the original Fullmetal Alchemist was darker and more serious, supported by a focus on some of the more emotionally-driven characters in the series, such as Shou Tucker and Barry the Chopper. While the overall concepts of FMA and Brotherhood are similar, their tones, main antagonists, and endings differ. Though Brotherhood gets more love for being closer to the manga's source material, 2003 still has a large following of fans who appreciate its difference in personality and uniqueness. Because Arakawa had the ending of the manga prepared far in advance and the 2003 anime was going to finish before her story would, she wanted the developers of FMA 2003 to create an alternative narrative that wouldn't interfere with her own. Notably, these differences are not by accident. ![]() While this anime adaptation does not strictly follow Arakawa's story, the original anime is still well-crafted, with great animation and a darker atmosphere. Brotherhood was started after Hiromu Arakawa was already much further into the manga, thus allowing the anime to stay truer to her original story.Īfter getting a feel for the FMA universe and what it's all about, fans would then be recommended to check out the 2003 rendition of Fullmetal Alchemist to get a sense of where the stories diverge. Fans looking to get the whole picture and an experience more faithful to the source material should start with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. ![]()
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