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What's the worst example of an anime fumbling the story? (self.animeandmanga)

submitted 1 year ago by LucyLastic to c/animeandmanga

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You get settled in, enjoy whats shaping up to be a great series, look forward to seeing what happens with the characters once they're introduced ... aaand the writing trips over it's own feet and faceplants into the ground like so many defeated enemies.
What's the worst one out there, and what happened to it?

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[–] Plus_a_Grain_of_Salt 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This isn't like awful, but it's noticeable. Full Metal Alchemist (brotherhood? I forget who came first) we started great and strong, good pacing, but then they ran out of source material too quickly. SO, they started making it up as they went. I stopped when the general planning a coupe flips to a genocidal maniac, the character shift was so jarring. Apparently further down this path they lose their alchemist abilities and get shot to WWII to fight some Nazis. It was so off the rails, when the manga started up again they completely redid the anime from the beginning. I love this anime, but I have to make a guide on how to watch it every time I suggest it. The second attempt didn't do as well with the early episodes like the first one did, probably because they were trying to catch up. Wild ride, still worth it.

[–] hastati 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s not Brotherhood, just Full Metal Alchemist. Brotherhood was made in response to what a mess the original series was. Fans largely pretend the original series never happened and just tell people to watch Brotherhood instead.

Aside from being more accurate to the manga, Brotherhood is darker and more geared for an older audience than the original show was.

[–] Plus_a_Grain_of_Salt 1 points 1 year ago

I would say the same, Brotherhood is best. But one episode changes it for me a little; Nina. I think the first took their time with this arc, while the second didn't hit as hard. It's been a while though, I'm not sure the first series is worth it beyond Nina.

[–] LucyLastic 2 points 1 year ago

That sounds confusing as hell!