Sheesh… we’ve got surprise openings, now? The animators must be exceptionally proud of the intro and the outro that they really want to give viewers an incentive not to ever skip over them. I’m not feeling the outro and it’s deliberately-paced workshop action, but the intro’s definitely reached that threshold of catchiness where I’m looking forward to it jumping to the chorus every time I watch, now. It’s definitely up there with that dance-pop intro to EVA and the later nu metal intro for DEATH NOTE. That might be a worthwhile subject of discussion sometime - - what themes have been the best so far?
I did already cover “The Real Folk Blues” though, didn't I?
While I think this third outro’s been pretty boring, it’s actually a pretty shrewd move on the show’s part to continually remind you of Winry’s presence without actually needing to have her show up in every episode. Especially since the bad guys are really twisting the knife into the Alchemical Kids by using her as leverage in this power play, you do need to harp on how important she is. Though, there is something unique about these orphans having her as their one weak spot even when they have no parents to threaten nor bodies to imperil. I suppose it’s oh-so-innocent (or maybe a little pathetic) that Winry isn’t even Ed’s girlfriend and she’s been threatened like she is.
Quick speculation - - Hohenheim is an homonculis! Maybe he’s the first, maybe he’s the missing sin, but the clues in this episode are contributing to my theory that the boys were created through some kind of magic. It’d just make perfect sense, wouldn't it?
And, man, I did not see Raven’s death coming! Ms. Armstrong doesn’t string things along too long, does she? I guess Ed & Al will put up with intimidation and living a lie for a long time, but she simply won’t abide by it any longer than she wants. Burying the man in cement? That is colllllllllllllllllllllld.
Watch this episode, “Family Portrait,” below and decide for yourself, then read my comments on the previous episode here.
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You need to watch the next episode ASAP. You're in for a surprise. Also, Raven is a coward and deserved what he got. And since you brought it up, there will be a OP/ED change coming with episode 39, and I really like both of them.
Yes, do what he said now! The next episode's pretty much gonna push everything 150% by having a really juicy twist. And yes, the OP/ED are probably the best ones.
Hm. Is that the start of the new season? Maybe that'd be a good time to take a break?
They pushing and pushing it!
I guess technically it is. If you go by FUNimation's releases, the soon-to-be-released 3rd boxset is eps 27-39. Up to you if you wanna take a break. I'd say no, but that's because I hate waiting for this W&L.
I do hope you keep up with this show for a while, but if you wanted a quick break, maybe you could watch a few OVAs by Makoto Shinkai? 5 Centimeters per Second was good.
If you're looking for a short series, Now and Then, Here and There is supposed to be very good, and I haven't seen it, so I'd actually get to watch along with you instead of knowing everything in advance (although that is fun in its own way).
HR? what's HR? I'm sorry i just couldn't come up with an anime with the initials HR.
Haibane Renmei?
Do tell...
And she doesn't even have any alchemy to fall back on...Are any of those streaming?
I haven't heard anything about it before, but it comes anytime I accidentally try to hot link the word "here"
How do you feel about the dude in Trigun stealing's Vegeta's vest?
I was disappointed he didn't go super saiyan
Correct! See my post on how wonderful the show is on the forums. If you have not seen this show you need to NOW! This show rocks beyond anything else around. It is the perfect anime.
heh it is trying to tell you something. I doubt it is streaming anywhere but really it is worth owning...do I need to extend my Christmas offer of buying you stuff to this one to?
I watched most of it but didn't finish it. See my blog about how this is a recurring issue for me :P
What I saw was really good, though.
I didn't see Raven's death coming because I thought Armstrong was going to play along to really get the ball rolling. But with getting a better idea of who her character is I'll be more careful in judging her actions from now on. Kimblee just irks me just with how he talks. Pretty snide, too, for a dead man. And using Winrey is the only way Ed and Al will do anything for the Military, though I agree she should be dating one already. The spread of new and interesting characters Brotherhood has makes me glad it was made to bypass the original. Also, what the fuck was in the tunnel?!