How Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Enhances the Original Anime

The anime Fullmetal Alchemist is a unique and highly regarded story that has captivated fans worldwide. What makes it even more remarkable is that it has two different anime adaptations of the same story, Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The first adaptation was released in 2003 when the manga was not yet completed, and only eight of its 27 volumes had been published. Therefore, it had to deviate from the original source material and continue the story until the end. Although the liberties taken by the adaptation were acceptable, there were significant contrasts with the manga later. This led to some fans asking for a more faithful adaptation. In response, Studio Bones released Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in 2009, which used the same voice actors and animation style but was more faithful to the manga.

One of the most significant differences between Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is pacing. Fullmetal Alchemist’s pace was slow and steady, building up to events, while Brotherhood had a more frenetic and action-packed pace, with adrenaline-fueled fight scenes and cliffhangers that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Although some events seem rushed in Brotherhood, the approach taken by the creators in making it a high-paced story was successful in keeping the viewers engaged.

Another difference between the two adaptations is how they develop and present the characters. While Fullmetal Alchemist did a better job with some characters, Brotherhood’s faithfulness to the manga allowed the creators to develop the characters more cohesively, giving them more depth and interactions that were planned from the beginning.

The tone of the shows and their endings were also different. Fullmetal Alchemist had a darker tone, exploring the moral consequences of transmutation. Brotherhood, on the other hand, had a more hopeful tone, which balanced comical touches with serious themes, making it more faithful to the manga. Fullmetal Alchemist had an ending that left many fans dissatisfied, while Brotherhood had an epic and satisfying conclusion that brought closure to the characters’ stories and developments.

Despite their differences, both adaptations should be appreciated for what they are and what they have accomplished. Fullmetal Alchemist created a unique way of interpreting the world of Amestris, while Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood did an amazing job of translating one of the best mangas of all time.

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