For more information on this series (and the tropes and characters involved exclusively in its own canon), check out its own page. This was pretty much inevitable since the manga was released in a monthly magazine the weekly anime would have to have tons of filler to make sure it didn't overrun the story. While it followed the story at first, it quickly spun off in another direction, and ended up with an entirely different conclusion altogether. In 2003, the manga was very loosely adapted into an anime series. As the Elrics dig deeper into the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone and search for a way to create one, they stumble onto truths about their family and friends, the military, the Stone, and even the very nature of alchemy itself - and they also discover a vast conspiracy led by dark forces who wish to use their search for their own reasons. The brothers also do the government's work by traveling around the country and solving problems, though trouble often finds them first. The government tightly controls knowledge about the Philosopher's Stone, however, so Edward takes - and passes - the State Alchemist Examination to become "a dog of the military" and gain access to the State's information. Years later, the brothers set out to find the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary artifact said to allow any form of transmutation without the necessary Equivalent Exchange. Their hubris costs Ed his right arm and left leg (now replaced with artificial "automail" limbs) and leaves Al as a soul affixed to an empty suit of armor. The brothers' skill with alchemy at an early age led them to believe they can bring their recently-deceased mother back to life using human transmutation - a forbidden, taboo practice of alchemy. For the loose 2003 anime adaptation, please see Fullmetal Alchemist (2003).Ĭreated by Hiromu Arakawa and running between August 2001 to June 2010, Fullmetal Alchemist (Japanese title Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, or "Alchemist of Steel") follows the story of the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, who live in a world where those who know how to do so can practice the art of alchemy (transmuting one material into another or reshaping it into new forms). Loved it.This page deals with Hiromu Arakawa's original manga and its direct anime adaptation (titled Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood). This show will make you laugh, cry, and even get angry a few times. It even manages to close everything up in a satisfying manner. It goes on for some 64 episodes, & maintains your attention the entire time. The soundtrack is excellent as well, particularly the opening & closing sequences that accompany each episode. I watched the series with the English voice track, and the dub did quite a good job. You won't be getting any poorly edited sequences or grotesque looking art. Despite its mainstream appeal, it still maintains a mature tone that really grabs you. The series also has a fantastically crafted plot, filled with action, humor, & tragedy. The way the series elegantly manages all the character's developments and story lines is a feat in itself. They are each quite different from each other, and act in different ways. First off, the series has a huge cast of interesting & unique characters. This series was my first foray into the world of FMA, & I must say, it is VERY excellent. Let's make one thing clear before I start this review, I have no experience with the previous incarnation of Fullmetal Alchemist.
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