I haven't read through ALL of this post and didn't really have the patience, so I'll just say this: sorry if anything in this post was already said.
1. This is not a "remake," nor continuation. The continuation would be one of the movies. I forget what it's called, but the storyline finishes there. I haven't watched it yet, but don't really feel a need to.
2. This is a "remake" of the manga, and NOT the original show. HOnestly, I think this series is MUCH better. NO filler hardly @ all. I think Dragon Ball, the series is doing that with DragonBall Kai. More companies should. It'd be really sweet. But then again, I dont' get a chance to read managa regularly like everyone else.
3. This story is MUCH better than the original. ESPECIALLY if you haven't seen FMA before. This is the perfect jump-off if you need some quick action REALLY fast. Like jeez, it's wonderful.
4. THE FIRST 30 EPISODES ARE ON YOUTUBE POSTED BY THE PRODUCERS THEMSELVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'VE NO CLUE WHY, BUT TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW!!!!!
5. The voice acting and development of characters is much better.
6. I could go ON AND ON AND ON, but I won't for now. Just go and see it.
However, in departure from that, what do people think of the series @ the moment? And I haven't seen episode 31 or 32 yet, so don't spoil it for me please lol....well wait, I think I saw 31.