Yeah I wasn't expecting them to start from the beginning either. That's why recap episode were invented
. Finally put one to good use. I really hope Yutaka Nakamura is involved with this anime. It's a shame seeing him use his godly talents just on Soul Eater (I haven't seen him in Xam'd or I must've missed it). But then again, Soul Eater will be finished by the time FMA airs, so fingers crossed.