Type: anime (completed), manga (completed)
Genre: fantasy, comedy, action, adventure
Episodes: 64
Chapters: 108
Synopsis:
Edward Elric, and his younger brother, Alphonse Elric, only wanted to see their mother's kind smile once again... Yet, despite all of their research, their human transmutation fails, costs Edward his left leg, and Alphonse, his entire body. Sacrificing his right arm, Edward places Alphonse's soul into a suit of armor, and together, they begin travelling to look for the legendary stone--the Philosopher's Stone, in order to regain their original bodies back.
My Review:
Well, I started watching this before ever hearing about alchemy in real life, so now I cannot think of alchemy without thinking about this anime. XD First of all, alchemy in this anime is different from the real life's, you'll have to know that, at least. (But I wish it were real. O_O)
So, onto my review--I LOVED THIS. I was told by someone that this anime/manga was considered a masterpiece, and I do not have any arguments against that. It was wonderful. I just can't say anything else about it. But that's not the point of this, so I'll try to be more detailed.
This is just me, but when I try to think of a flaw in this story, kind of something that will make me go like, "Ah, it should have been like this" or "Ugh I wish this wasn't in the story", I can't find anything like that. Everything in the story is significant to development. Honest, no bias. The plot is realistic, yet interesting. The characters show realistic emotions, reactions, and problems, and show touching ways to overcome them. It's just... ugh.
I really can't describe it. But it's really nice. Recommended! Everything I post on my blog is recommended anyways, but this is one of the ones at the top!
Other Information:
The titles says it's "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood", but let me explain something. The manga's title is only "Fullemtal Alchemist". When an anime adaptation was made, Hiromu Arakawa, the mangaka, asked her staff to work independently on it and to change the ending, so that the fans won't be bored with the same storyline. When the anime version of "Fullmetal Alchemist" was made (the one with the different ending), Hiromu Arakawa had another one made, this time, following the manga's plotline, thus the anime "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood".
Basically, the manga entitled "Fullemtal Alchemist" and the anime "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" have the same plot, while the anime entitled "Fullmetal Alchemist" has a different plot. (At least from halfway.) I don't particularly like the first anime based on what I read, but I'm not judging. Go ahead and watch it too, if you want. :)
Another thing. This show has a few abbreviations. In English, it's shortened to either "FMA" or "FA", while in Japanese, it's shortened to "Hagaren" (Hagane no Renkinjutsushi). If you're differentiating the manga's plot from the first anime's plot, you might want to use "FMA" or "FA" and "Brotherhood". Well, maybe only I do that. >w<
My Favorite Quotes:
"The next time I make you cry, they'll be tears of joy!! Al and I will get our original bodies back no matter what, and we'll make you so happy that you'll cry! You can count on it!" (Edward Elric, to Winry Rockbell)
"What?! I'm not small! It's the world that's too big!" (Edward Elric, to Darius and Heinkel)
Pictures:
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| Some of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's Cast |
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| Alphonse Elric, Edward Elric |
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| "I hate milk." |
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