Full metal alchemist review

Since Full Metal Alchemist is rather new, it has not yet been able to claim it's place as the number one anime of all time.
Though I write this review, to bring it even closer to its goal.

ANIMATION: Visually Full Metal Alchemist is at the top of its range, this especially considers their highly decorative and detailed backgrounds as well as the rich coloring in each and every scene. Not to mention that all characters have original concepts and are highly detailed.
Yet one of the few things that bother about this anime, are the stupid faces that characters pull to show emotions.
Even if pulling stupid faces to show emotions is one of the many traditions that the Japanese have in their anime, Full Metal Alchemist still overuses this gimmick far too inappropriately and totally discomforts and often ruins the mood of the scene/episode.

MUSIC: The opening and closing themes in Full Metal alchemist are ranged from horrible to catchy, though don't let this put you off, as the in-show melodies are always catchy and appropriate towards each scene.

STYLE: All characters are unique in their own way, and each has the power to hook you onto the show, yet there are those who are very important to the development of the show that the viewer never really gets the chance to know more about.

STORY: Awesome storyline that always leaves you asking for more. The producers directed the show extremely well and each piece is timed perfectly, the only downfall is the Scooby-Doo like plot in the first dozen episodes of the town-savior being a secretive villain and the constant abuse of flashbacks.

OVERALL:
THE NEGATIVES:
-The use or overuse of expressing emotions via stupid facial expressions.
-Lack of quality opening/closing themes.
-Tendency to play out the "Scooby-Doo" plot in the first dozen episodes.

THE POSITIVES:
-Extremely rich and detailed backgrounds and character coloring.
-Original and attractive character concepts and design.
-Catchy in-show themes and music.
-Greatly written and produced storyline, with perfect timing.

OVERALL: Full Metal Alchemist is easily the greatest anime that I have ever experienced and despite its flaws, the show progresses so dramatically in each area that it has the ability to hook you onto it and keep you hooked till its finally.

ENDING SCORE: 9.8/10