I feel like a lot is missing from the original. The fights aren't as entertaining, in fact they feel rushed (and for the most part skipped). The character building is non comparable. In fact this re-make makes me want to go back and rewatch the original cause it's way better even tho the quality of the first seasons of the original was kinda meh (but the fights and story made up for it, this on the other hand is the other way around). If anything, I'd recommend you to watch the origial. Tho I suspect if you watch this you're already a fan from watching it, like me. I'll probably continue following this tho as my favorite character hasn't showed her face yet and I'm excited to see how she's pictured.
Review of RWBY: Ice Queendom
