The original Full Metal Alchemist anime was good. But I didn’t quite like it all that much. The main attraction was definitely Mustang and his love for mini skirts.

When the first episode of Brotherhood came out, I was disappointed that Mustang was now Lockon. Took a while to get used to, but I still strongly prefer the original. The new voice just doesn’t have that sarcastic feeling anymore.

But after 8 episodes, I find that I’m enjoying Brotherhood a lot more than I did the first time. Brotherhood goes straight to the point instead of dilly-dallying around and letting the solemn atmosphere sink in deeper than the South China Sea.

The first FMA was way too gloomy and I hated that. Some liked it for that, but not me.

The only reason I continued watching was because the story was quite interesting, and with majority of the people around saying that FMA is a must watch, that probably helped me finished the entire series – except the movie.

With Brotherhood, I find myself somewhat looking forward to the next episode. While the main plot remains, the execution is different, although I admit that my memories of the original plot is rather hazy.

But whatever.

I had my doubts at first, but Brotherhood will be a lot more enjoyable, for me at least. One way they can improve it even better is by killing the voice-over during the mid break.

DaiCon have finally put up a FAQ page, which answered a lot of questions but still no actual schedule yet…

Must I pay any entrance fees?

No. DaiCon is free of charge. You only buy tickets if you’re interested for the Chihara Minori LIVE @ DaiCon session.

What does the AWSM or ELITE tickets entitle me to?

An AWSM ticket entitles you to:

1. A specially numbered seat for Chihara Minori Live @ DaiCon session
2. A pass for Autograph Session with Chihara Minori

An ELITE ticket entitles you to:

1. A specially numbered seats for Chihara Minori Live @ DaiCon session
2. A chance for our lucky draw to be upgraded to AWSM tickets (15x only)

So what exactly is happening in the Chihara Minori LIVE @ DaiCon” session?

It is a two-day session. Yes. Two days. You can use the same ticket for the both days.

On Saturday, 11th July 2009, the session includes:

1. Q & A panel with Chihara Minori (more details to be released soon)
2. An autograph session with Chihara Minori

On Sunday, 12th July 2009, the session includes:

1. Chihara Minori Special Performance

Autograph session! Great! So, what can be autographed?

Permitted items to be autographed are:

1. Chihara Minori original CDs / DVDs.
2. Chihara Minori posters (included in the CDs or DVDs).
3. Whiteboards (LOL).
4. More items to be announced later

So is it a pre-signed thing?

No, it’s a LIVE autograph session. This means you get to go up the stage and get your item signed in person.

I have her poster AND her CD. Can I get both signed?

No. Only one item is allowed per person.

Is there anyway I will get her autograph or watch her session without purchasing the ticket?

No.

My question is not answered here.

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