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Originally Posted by Nosauz

to be clear, this is a remake, whats under speculation is whether or not bones is remaking from episode one, or from when the original fma series diverged from the manga plot. I believe the diversion occured before ed got to central to take his alchemist test. I'm thinking their gonna do an entire remake from the what we've scene from the trailers because it looks like the character models are different, and it would be confusing to new fans of the show if they didn't.

Yeah, and they left out of some other little filler things as well. The Homonculi themselves are also big differences. For instance, in the anime Sloth was the reincarnation of Ed and Al's mom, whereas in the manga...

Spoiler for Sloth:

...its this huge Hulk-like creature who's size belies the fact that it can move with lightning speed. It's been digging tunnels around the country to complete a huge transmutation circle.

Also, Lin and the rest of the Chinese-esque warriors aren't in the anime, and Lin is essential to the Homonculi part of the plot.

Spoiler for Manga spoiler for Lin:

Lin actually becomes the new Greed after the original is killed by Ed.

Another difference: Pride and Wrath

Spoiler for Pride:

In the anime, Pride is the Fuhrer. In the manga, the Fuhrer's "SON" is Pride. No, I am not making this up.

Spoiler for Wrath:

In the anime, Wrath is Izumi's son that was lost to the gate and then stole Ed's arm and leg. In the manga, Izumi's son doesn't exist and Wrath is actually the Fuhrer.

One more difference I can think of: Hohenheim

Spoiler for Hohenheim:

In the anime, Hohenheim dies during the movie Conqueror of Shamballa, but in the manga he's very much alive and fighting against the first Homonculus that looks just like him (it took his form) and is working with Ed, Al and the military to fight the Homonculi.

There are a ton of differences, which makes it nearly impossible to reconcile both storylines. Meaning that you have to do a remake in order for anything to make sense.