O wow! When did this happen? Great stuff. For future reference, which fan-sub groups would you guys recommend for this season's shows?
@Arch, if you've never seen the original, I can't say anything about this one, as I haven't even seen the first episode yet, but the original was quite a trip, and one of my favorite all time shows. You should give it a shot.
Quoted from below: Ryllharu@Arch if you don't have me on ignore (pretty sure you do!): I don't think it will make much of a difference. I saw the old Last Exile years ago, and remember vague details about the main cast. This didn't make that many references to it. They are there though, and at least one character shows characteristics they developed at the end of the first series. I honestly don't think GONZO has any clue how this series is supposed to relate to the first, but it is treated like a sequel.
It'll help, but I do not think watching the first series is essential.