How do you think there treating Fullmetal Alchemist???

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Like the title says how do you think Fullmetal is being treated here in america (and where ever else the dubed verson is shown)???

I think it's being done extremely well. I think Ed and Als voices are even better than the subbed versons ones. Though i've only seen one episode of the subbed verson. ^^; anyhoo even the DVDs have the same covers as the japenese verson of the DVDs do (Though rewritten into english of course) And everyones voice seems to fit them quite well.

Also I liked how in the FMA game they used all of the voices from the dubbed verson.

airborne.exe · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 6:15 am Post subject:

I have seen the first couple episodes of the dubbed version and think it was handled nicely. I compared it with the subbed version at the same time, and it stayed mostly true to it. Infact, I think some explanations were handled better in the dubbed version. The game was pretty good as well. Overall, I was rather impressed and they continue it.
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MattExe · Net Savior Age: 32 Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Posts: 190

I also think they are treating it well. Some of the voices actually fit them. I never saw a poorly dubbed episode of FMA. I've seen the subbed version too. I say that both the dub and the sub are good. :O But I've haven't played the game yet. But I am hoping to. But is it any good? ._.
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Falcovsleon20 · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 8:57 am Post subject:

There have only been 3 real edits so far. (4 if you count the scene they removed from the "Hughes" episode if you get what I'm saying) And strangely enough, they all revolve around Scar blowing up pieces of his victims. (Mostly the head)

Nazne · Shukei - Hakuteiken Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 1133

As much as I admire their talent for sticking to the original, I still have to say that the English voice actors are outmatched by their Japanese counterparts. Ed seems to have lost emotion in his drive to sound cool and angsty, and Al...well, it's pretty cool that he's actually a little kid, but it still shows in the voicing. <<;; I like Roy though. Hawkeye has a bit too much emotion at some points, but otherwise her voice is all right.

I haven't seen many edits...hell, they didn't even cut out the one with Scar blowing up someone's head in an alley. <<;; But what happened with Hughes?

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Hardcore Hecxz · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:26 am Post subject:

Well I havent seen any of the Jap versions of Fullmetal Alchemist myself, only the US DVD Released (havent check for the Jap versions on the DVD...might have to) but I think Fullmetal is doing really well, the US Version got me hooked, heh after seeing a few eps, I liked it enough to begin paying $20 each month for a DVD and even buying the game on PS2...im also thinking of buying the manga Viz just released. Overall I think Funimation is doing a good job if they got me hooked, voice dubs are pretty good, and it's doing well on Adult Swim, so congrats to them Smile

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Ginrei · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:37 am Post subject:

WHAT DID THEY CUT FROM THE HUGES ONE???
...sorry. That one just...
Well, I've only seen it subbed, and it's a TERRIBLE way to end a marathon, let me tell you. We can't even watch the second half now, because everyone's going to Acen next weekend... ;_;

somestrangeperson · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:53 am Post subject:

I think....the dub sounds odd o.o Though Ive only heard (I dont have cable ._.) part of an episode. One of the Shou Tucker eps, and they pronounce his name funny, but meh ._. And I think eh....the voices sorta didnt have much emotion o.o And Al's voice sounded like it was done by an inexperienced little skool kid o.o; But I guess everythin would sound odd at first after being used to the original voices..........

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**Izumi** · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 2:44 pm Post subject:

I only saw the first episode (it was played at the L'Arc~en~Ciel concert at Otakon past, and I really didn't pay much attention XD) but I thought it was dubbed really well.
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Reina · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 2:58 pm Post subject:

It's okay for me (the translation, the voice acting), but I still like the original better (especially the original voice actors; they rock! XD.
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KageZero · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 4:58 pm Post subject:

So far it's ok I wouldn't call it great but ok if I tend to see something kinda crappy I'll watch the subs on my comp
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Valtz · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 8:07 pm Post subject:

I kinda think Al's voice sounds kinda like a rich spoiled kid. But don't throw bricks at me yet I haven't really seen that much of it. I rented a japenese verson of the DVD and checked out like... 5 mins of episode 1. The fact that there are no subtitles didn't make me wanna get into it to much

Jazz · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 9:28 pm Post subject:

I'm really happy with all the voices and the general dubbing process so far. Even though I'm in Canada, I've still been able to see all 26 of the episodes they've done so far. Funi really seems to be thinking about which voices fits the character the best, which is nice. Between this and other recent Funi projects like Fruits Basket, the company is really doing well in the dubbing department.

Vic Mignogna is amazing as Ed. I think he fits a lot of emotion and angst into it while still being able to handle the comedic parts of the role. And he's gonna be at Anime North! He and Travis Willingham (Mustang). Also a great voice...and HOT in real life. ^^

Aaron Dismuke is an excellent choice as Al. Being only 12 (or maybe 13 now), he still is learning to be an actor, but there are times he handles it like a pro (e.g. when he's yelling at Ed in the alley when Scar's about to kill him).

From what I hear, the only voices people seem to have consistent problems with are those of Winry and Envy. They say Winry (Caitlin Glass) sounds too old, and Envy (Wendy Powell) too feminine. Personally, I don't find it a big deal. Winry's sounds a bit more mature than her Japanese counterpart, but I think it still fits her character. And Envy is supposed to have that androgynous affect to his voice, which is why I think they did a great job.

For me, the only dubbed voice that bugged me so far was Nina's with the affected kid's accent. But hey, she's around for three episodes, so it's all good.
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Valtz · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 6:35 am Post subject:

I for one thought they did Izumi's voice pretty well. Even though i've never heard the japenese verson and we only got to hear her say "Where are the Elric brothers!!!" and "Good job honey" I guessed her to have a voice like that when I first saw her. A strong tough womans voice. I just hope that she can do the emoutional parts well. Tough I don't doubt that she'll have any peoblems.

And as for Envy. It's the shapeshifting one right??? If so then I think that feminime suits it. To tell the truth I thought it was a girl at first. And the reason I keep saying it is because even Envy doesn't even know what it oringaly looked like... so for all we know it could be a woman o.0

And I didn't know that Al's voice actor was only about 12-13. Makes sence though seeing as him and Al are roughly around the same age. This kid is very good and I for one think he could enter the big leages of voice acting at a young age. He could be as good as.... what's his name... Richard Cox???? I may be thinking of something else.

And when everyones saying they cut something out of the Hughes episode is this the same one [spoil:08158b511a]where he dies???[/spoil:08158b511a]

Also this may be a bit off topic but it was a complete shock to see [spoil:08158b511a]Hughes die. I mean he was one of the main charters for crying out loud!!![/spoil:08158b511a] I'll miss him so T^T

Unknown Neo · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:02 pm Post subject:

I know. That suprised me. [spoil:a3a5958972]Now who will annoy everyone with pictures of their daughter?[/spoil:a3a5958972]
And FMA is very educationial, by reading the trivia at Anime News Network, I learned somethings.

Mikazuki · Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 4:07 pm Post subject:

Hmm...dose anyone know when FMA will come in Canada? Confused

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Torhu-sama · Net Battler Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 85 Location: Japan

well i just saw the dubbed version and all i can say is: Its pretty good i mean they didnt cut out all the good scenes like in Rockman and maybe theyll show the [spoil:ee64ed2ac0]One hour season special for episodes 42 and 43[/spoil:ee64ed2ac0] in the US...sigh except that I don't like Ed's dub voice since his original voice made him sound more Chibi-ish. -_-;
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Jazz · Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 11:39 pm Post subject:

Unknown Neo · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 8:24 pm Post subject:

I found something out with the recent episode; I like winry but she scares me. Laughing

Valtz · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 10:01 pm Post subject:

I wow...... teletoon sounds like KidsWB in a few ways.....

But no one has said the edit in the Hughes episode. I wanna know darn it