I like the new look. I think its more "historic" seeing its runs more along the lines of the other Japanese planes. As for the views, I like them too. I tend to sit back away from the canopy in all of my views, it gives me a wider view and helps with my SA. I can see where if you like having your nose against the windscreen you might have a problem, but most fighters have a very small front windscreen.
The only thing that is constant, is CHANGE, so get use to it.