Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Vintage:
October 4, 2003
Status:
Completed
Summary:
After losing their mother, Alphonse and Edward Elric attempt to bring her back using the forbidden science of human alchemy. However, alchemy operates on the theory of equivalent trade, and breaking the human alchemy taboo carries a heavy price. Ed loses his leg, and Al loses his body. Ed is able to seal Al's soul inside of a huge suit of armor, at the cost of his arm. Years later, Ed (now with two mechanical limbs) and Al (still trapped in the armor) leave their childhood home, each brother concerned with the other's happiness. Ed, who has a natural talent and skill for alchemy, becomes nationally certified and is soon known everywhere as the "Fullmetal Alchemist." Their true objective is to search for any information on the fabled Philosopher's Stone, hoping it will allow them to regain their old bodies. All of their hopes rest with this mythical stone, which may not even exist at all. However, the brothers soon learn that they are not the only ones after the powerful stone.
Written by wobler on September 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
fma fully deserves to be one of the most praised animes.
The story directly draws your attention and slowly builts up a deeper relation, so you start to feel the deep bond between the 2brothers and there lifestory.
Besides the awesome storyline, also the well-conceived surrounding creates a realistic development.
Also the nice mix with some pretty funny moments supports the entertainment this anime provides.
Definitly something you must watch! It will sure surpass your expections.