It was pretty good, and as it turns out, I've actually forgotten nearly everything but the names (and VAs) from the old series.

I know they've changed a lot of the cast around, but the only things I found a little odd were Rie Kugimiya as Alphonse and Fumiko Orikasa as Riza.

I was really used to the image in my head of Riza voiced by Michiko Neya. Melissa Mao (FMP!), Miss Deep (R.O.D) and Riza Hawkeye all sounding the same just seems right in the world. On the other hand, we have Shirley (Code Geass), Kaaya (Druaga), Rukia (Bleach), and Pacifica (Scrapped Princess). Not particularly a set of characters that exude the levels of confidence that Riza has when she's just standing there. Sure, she's done other characters that do fit that profile, but either recent or stand out roles hold more sway.

As for Rie Kugimiya, it just sounded a little off. Al sounded way more girly than ever before. It's been so long since she played any major male characters that maybe she's out of practice?