There are a lot of ways to remake something. Sometimes it’s just the same story with different characters, settings, and dialogue. Sometimes it’s the same plot with different characters, settings, and dialogue. But in many cases, a remake is something more than that. In the case of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, we’re not sure which of those boxes this show falls into. Is it a direct remake of Fullmetal Alchemist? Or is it just the same story but with different characters, settings, and dialogue? Read on to find out all you need to know about Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood as either an original or a remake.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood a Remake?
The Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a remake of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime. As it is a remake, you can expect to see some similarities between the two. There are several differences in the plot, but the general idea of the story remains the same.
What is Fullmetal Alchemist?
Fullmetal Alchemist is a Japanese manga and anime series by Hiromu Arakawa. The series follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who live in a fictional world where alchemy is one of the most advanced scientific techniques in the world. The Elric brothers are young alchemists who try to bring their mother back to life after a failed attempt to transmute her soul into a suit of armor. The transmutation goes wrong, leaving Edward without his left leg, Alphonse without his whole body, and the brothers with a powerful hunger for the Philosopher’s Stone.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Is it a Remake?
1. Plot
The plot of the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is very similar to the Fullmetal Alchemist anime. The Elric brothers are still searching for the Philosopher’s Stone that they need to bring their mother back to life. They both have the same goal, and they both have a similar journey of finding the Stone. There are some differences in the plot, but these are so small that it is not even noticeable.
2. Characters
The main characters in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood are mostly identical to their anime counterparts. The Elric brothers are still there, and this time around they have a dog named Envy with them as well! A new character is introduced, however: Roy Mustang. Roy Mustang is a military officer who appears in the anime only at the end of Part 2 and Part 3 (the last part). In Brotherhood he appears as a major character, and his role is largely different from his role in the anime (he doesn’t appear at all in Part 1).
3. Setting
The setting of the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is very similar to the original anime. There are many changes to the setting, but they are not noticeable unless you know that they exist. Some of these changes include: The Elric brothers’ hometown changed from Ishbal to Amestris, and their mother is still alive in Amestris.
4. Storyline
The story of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is very similar to the anime’s story. There aren’t any major plot differences that would make you think it was a remake instead of an adaptation. Some things have been changed as well, but overall the storyline remains unchanged from its original source.
5. Production
The Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood was made by the same people who make the original anime. The production of the show is very similar as well, as it has the same voice actors for most of its characters.
6. Characters And Their Roles
The characters in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood are all identical to their anime counterparts, except for Roy Mustang (who is a major character). The roles of these characters have been changed, however. Roy Mustang’s role has been changed from an antagonist to a protagonist, and his role in Part 3 is completely different from his role in the anime (he doesn’t appear at all). This change makes him a very different character than he was in the original anime. The Elric brothers also have new roles that resemble their roles in the original anime more than they resemble their roles in Brotherhood. In fact, they are almost entirely identical to their original counterparts!
7. Soundtrack
The soundtrack of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is identical to the original anime’s soundtrack. The songs that were in the original anime are still in the show, but there are also many new songs. The music is mostly the same as well, with a few exceptions.
8. Connections To Other Series
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood has no connections to other series other than its original source, and it doesn’t really need any connections to be successful. It’s almost entirely different from its original source, and it has changed very little in terms of its story and characters, making it a completely separate series from its source material.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Who’s in it?
1. Edward Elric
Edward Elric is the younger brother. He is a talented alchemist who became a State Alchemist after the death of their father. He is also a State Alchemist in the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
2. Alphonse Elric
Alphonse Elric is the older brother. He is an alchemist who lost his entire body while trying to transmute it back together again with another Philosopher’s Stone he found in their house.
3. Roy Mustang
Roy Mustang is an alchemist, commander of the State Military, and captain of Squad 023, which includes Alphonse Elric and Edward Elric among its members. A young man who has been trained by his father, he was one of the few people that Edward and Al could confide in before they began their quest for revenge against Scar, who murdered their mother and father when they were younger than Ed was when Brotherhood started (although we know that he did not actually kill them). He is also a State Alchemist in the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
4. Riza Hawkeye
She is a State Alchemist and the one who took care of Edward when he was brought to Central City, where she works as a doctor. She also trains with Roy Mustang and is also part of Squad 023.
5. Winry Rockbell
She is an alchemist and mechanic who works in the Rockbell house. She treats Ed and Al when they are injured during their quest for revenge against Scar, which lasted for several years until the manga came to an end. She is also one of the few people that Ed can confide in as well as Al, although she does not know about her brothers’ abilities at that time (although she does know about them in Brotherhood). The only person who knows about her brothers’ abilities at this point is Roy Mustang, whom she trusts completely. She is also a State Alchemist in the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
6. Maes Hughes
He is an officer of the State Military and a member of Squad 023, including Alphonse and Edward. He is also an alchemist and a State Alchemist in the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
7. Winry Rockbell’s Father
Winry’s father is an alchemist as well as a mechanic, who works for the Rockbell house. He is also a State Alchemist in the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
8. Roy Mustang’s Father
Roy Mustang’s father is one of the few people that Ed and Al can confide in before they begin their quest for revenge against Scar, who murdered their mother and father when they were younger than Ed was when the Brotherhood started (although we know that he did not actually kill them). He is also a State Alchemist in the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
Conclusion
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a Japanese anime series. The series follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who live in a fictional world where alchemy is one of the most advanced scientific techniques in the world. The Elric brothers are young alchemists who try to bring their mother back to life after a failed attempt to transmute her soul into a suit of armor. The transmutation goes wrong, leaving Edward without his left leg, Alphonse without his whole body, and the brothers with a powerful hunger for the Philosopher’s Stone. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a sequel to Fullmetal Alchemist, but there’s a chance it’s also a remake of Fullmetal Alchemist. The story of the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is almost identical to the first Fullmetal Alchemist. The only major difference is that the characters are different.