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ARNEL98 · 2003-11-04, 00:35

Dont know about you guys but i kinda like season 1 better than 2. Season 2 is a bit of a dissapointment for me - I was expecting so much more...

Go-lytely · 2003-11-04, 00:45

Season 2 is much better for me. The best part of season one was the high school scenes but then the second half turned into a mech action show which was boring for me.

brightman · 2003-11-04, 01:05

At this point I'd say they're about equal... Season 1 had some great stuff and so does Season 2. What Season 1 lacks in comedy it makes up for in drama. And Season 2's lack of story is cancelled by its intense comedy.

Esperchld · 2003-11-04, 01:18

I definately like Season 2 a lot more. Season 2 is a lot closer to what the manga is like, and it also lacks the giant robots (so far atleast). Personally, I would love to see a lot more of this style of FMP than Gonzos version of it. Season 2 is everything I expected the first time around and more.

Silent Spring · 2003-11-04, 02:12

I just hope they would have some comedy with the Arm Slaves in season 2, like that time when Sagara was in that character suit and was stomping on that guy's croch, now I'm pretty convinced that it would be 10 times as funny if he was in a M9 and he did that.

Sour-Do · 2003-11-04, 03:11

I would have to say that the two seasons are quite different in their underlying storylines/drama. But I think the two seasons complement each other very well! All of Full Metal Panic is currently my favorite anime of all time.

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

[Titan] · 2003-11-04, 07:17

I don't think you can really compare the two of them. Season one was obviously based on action and mechs, while season two is completely based on humor. I like them both equally I guess ^^

Mad Cat · 2003-11-04, 08:34

i think they are equal

Crimson · 2003-11-04, 09:03

Well, if you guys would read the manga you would notice that season 2 is just fillers from season one. The things that happened in season 2 also happen in the beggining of the manga and then later on in the manga we get the real plot which is season 1. So basically season 2 is just things that the season 1 skipped out from the manga.

So i would vote that they are equal.

Wolfwood2970 · 2003-11-04, 10:40

season 1 is good packed with lots of great action and such but i like season 2 better because its based on random funny humor and its great to see the story progress throughout season 2

Babak · 2003-11-04, 11:06

Equal.
1st season was filled with action.
2nd was filled with comedy.

I like both action and comedy alot. So I can't say that one season is better than another

beanieboy007 · 2003-11-04, 11:37

Season 1 much better,...

more action, more romance, & more of Tessa.

but Season 2 is good in its own right as a comedy, which wasnt as much a focus in the first.

Esper 28 · 2003-11-04, 13:23

I vote season 1.

Season 1 had a story, it had action, it had serious moments, it had comedic moments. Season 2 has no real story, has no serious action, has no serious moments, and has nothing but comedy. It doesn't mean Season 2 is a bad series, it just means that I enjoyed Season 1 much more.

1stStrike · 2003-11-04, 13:42

I never got to see season 1 and I don't see it around. I take it that season 1 got liscenced? :\

Go-lytely · 2003-11-04, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stStrike

I never got to see season 1 and I don't see it around. I take it that season 1 got liscenced? :\

Yes, a long time ago.

eMpTy265 · 2003-11-04, 17:42

It's hard to judge, cuz FMP1 & Fumoffu seem to more/less belong in different genres.

If you're talking about mecha, and action, FMP1 would definately be better. (despite the disappointing ending)

However, in terms of comedy Fumoffu beats FMP1 hands down.

Gaara11 · 2003-11-04, 17:49

They're probably not in the same category but I like Fumoffu better.

Akiace · 2003-11-04, 17:55

I like season 2 better actually cos it's so funny. In fact, I only watch S1 after S2 started. I kinda prefer comedies to action.

W-General · 2003-11-05, 11:59

Hmm actualyl I watched from the first series.....
The only good serious fight was his first fight with Gaulun, especially that Lambda drive.
The fight with Behemoth, and the one with his old friend were both confusing and didn't really make sense, it was like, "where did they come from?" I was expecting something more dramatic.
The final fight with Gauln was dramatic but the ending really disappointed me - suicide? Oh pllllease.....
The HS comedy episodes were pretty funny overall.

Fumoffu placed all the focus on the jokes, and did a really good job. Plenty of parodies, exaggerations. (The NewType flash and Seed mode, that gave me a laugh)
Besides, they got President Hayashimizu, who's one of the greatest characters ever.

But I would still recommend people watch S1 then S2. Gotta know how it all started.
Ad I bet there's S3. The novel is still going strong.

DeathJake34 · 2003-11-05, 13:19

I think they are equal just because I love comedy and I love plot. One is plot the other comedy.

View Poll Results: Which do you think is better: FMP 1 or 2
Season 1	28	31.82%
Season 2	38	43.18%
Equal	22	25.00%
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2003-11-04, 00:35	Link #1
ARNEL98 Anime Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2003	FMP: Which is better season 1 or 2? Dont know about you guys but i kinda like season 1 better than 2. Season 2 is a bit of a dissapointment for me - I was expecting so much more...

2003-11-04, 01:05	Link #3
brightman Ancient Member Join Date: Apr 2002	At this point I'd say they're about equal... Season 1 had some great stuff and so does Season 2. What Season 1 lacks in comedy it makes up for in drama. And Season 2's lack of story is cancelled by its intense comedy. __________________ Copyright © 2002 Brightman

2003-11-04, 00:45	Link #2
Go-lytely Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Springfield Age: 46	Season 2 is much better for me. The best part of season one was the high school scenes but then the second half turned into a mech action show which was boring for me.

2003-11-04, 01:18	Link #4
Esperchld Photographer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 43	I definately like Season 2 a lot more. Season 2 is a lot closer to what the manga is like, and it also lacks the giant robots (so far atleast). Personally, I would love to see a lot more of this style of FMP than Gonzos version of it. Season 2 is everything I expected the first time around and more.

2003-11-04, 02:12	Link #5
Silent Spring Sealab Captain Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Secret Mountain Fortress Age: 37	I just hope they would have some comedy with the Arm Slaves in season 2, like that time when Sagara was in that character suit and was stomping on that guy's croch, now I'm pretty convinced that it would be 10 times as funny if he was in a M9 and he did that.

2003-11-04, 03:11	Link #6
Sour-Do Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SWTOR Ajunta Pall	I would have to say that the two seasons are quite different in their underlying storylines/drama. But I think the two seasons complement each other very well! All of Full Metal Panic is currently my favorite anime of all time. -- Sour-Do AnimeMuyou!

2003-11-04, 07:17	Link #7
[Titan] Tenshi Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Heaven Age: 40	I don't think you can really compare the two of them. Season one was obviously based on action and mechs, while season two is completely based on humor. I like them both equally I guess ^^

2003-11-04, 08:34	Link #8
Mad Cat You only live once! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sweden	i think they are equal

2003-11-04, 09:03	Link #9
Crimson Ecchi Nazi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Island NY Age: 40	Well, if you guys would read the manga you would notice that season 2 is just fillers from season one. The things that happened in season 2 also happen in the beggining of the manga and then later on in the manga we get the real plot which is season 1. So basically season 2 is just things that the season 1 skipped out from the manga. So i would vote that they are equal.

2003-11-04, 10:40	Link #10
Wolfwood2970 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 37	season 1 is good packed with lots of great action and such but i like season 2 better because its based on random funny humor and its great to see the story progress throughout season 2

2003-11-04, 11:06	Link #11
Babak Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43	Equal. 1st season was filled with action. 2nd was filled with comedy. I like both action and comedy alot. So I can't say that one season is better than another

2003-11-04, 11:37	Link #12
beanieboy007 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 41	Season 1 much better,... more action, more romance, & more of Tessa. but Season 2 is good in its own right as a comedy, which wasnt as much a focus in the first.

2003-11-04, 13:23	Link #13
Esper 28 Akira Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Side 3	I vote season 1. Season 1 had a story, it had action, it had serious moments, it had comedic moments. Season 2 has no real story, has no serious action, has no serious moments, and has nothing but comedy. It doesn't mean Season 2 is a bad series, it just means that I enjoyed Season 1 much more.

2003-11-04, 13:42	Link #14
1stStrike Pro Leecher Join Date: May 2003	I never got to see season 1 and I don't see it around. I take it that season 1 got liscenced? :\

2003-11-04, 17:42	Link #16
eMpTy265 <unranked> Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto	It's hard to judge, cuz FMP1 & Fumoffu seem to more/less belong in different genres. If you're talking about mecha, and action, FMP1 would definately be better. (despite the disappointing ending) However, in terms of comedy Fumoffu beats FMP1 hands down.

2003-11-04, 17:49	Link #17
Gaara11 ~ Got Love? ~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 45	They're probably not in the same category but I like Fumoffu better.

2003-11-04, 17:55	Link #18
Akiace Member Join Date: Jul 2003	I like season 2 better actually cos it's so funny. In fact, I only watch S1 after S2 started. I kinda prefer comedies to action.

2003-11-05, 11:59	Link #19
W-General Bushinsoukou Scanlator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA // Taichung, Taiwan Age: 38	Hmm actualyl I watched from the first series..... The only good serious fight was his first fight with Gaulun, especially that Lambda drive. The fight with Behemoth, and the one with his old friend were both confusing and didn't really make sense, it was like, "where did they come from?" I was expecting something more dramatic. The final fight with Gauln was dramatic but the ending really disappointed me - suicide? Oh pllllease..... The HS comedy episodes were pretty funny overall. Fumoffu placed all the focus on the jokes, and did a really good job. Plenty of parodies, exaggerations. (The NewType flash and Seed mode, that gave me a laugh) Besides, they got President Hayashimizu, who's one of the greatest characters ever. But I would still recommend people watch S1 then S2. Gotta know how it all started. Ad I bet there's S3. The novel is still going strong.

2003-11-05, 13:19	Link #20
DeathJake34 Mecha Tama User Join Date: Mar 2003	I think they are equal just because I love comedy and I love plot. One is plot the other comedy.