Good Review, and this is an Great anime. With an good plots. I am waiting for the movie.
Fullmetal Alchemist tv Review
"You can't gain something without sacrificing something else of the equal value. This is the principle of the equivalent trade."
The story takes place in Amestris, in the early 1900's. Two brothers, Edward and his younger brother Alphonse Elric, live with their mother, Trisha, in the small village of Resembool. Although their father left home when they were still very young, his sons inherited his passion for alchemy and practiced it on their own. In 1909, Trisha dies of an unknown illness, the boys' father still nowhere in sight. When Ed finds out about human transmutation from one of his father's books, he and Al engage in intense training in order to be able to perform the ritual that will bring their mother back.
In 1910, the Elric brothers cross the forbidden line; unfortunately, the resurrection attempt is a complete failure, as Ed loses his left leg and Al — his entire body. In a last desperate attempt to undo the damage, Ed binds his brother's spirit to a nearby suit of armor, at the further cost of his right arm. After recovering, the two embark on a journey to find the legendary Philosopher's Stone, rumored to facilitate alchemic tasks without the requirement of equivalent exchange, in hopes of getting their original bodies back.
Story & Characters
Edward and Alphonse Elric are brothers. Their father left them when they were young, they lose their mother suddenly one day, they use alchemy to try to bring their mother back and just about lose their lives, and they burn their home and start out on a journey to find a way to restore their bodies. The Elric brothers have faced many hardships together and continue to learn about alchemy.
Their story is a sad one but the series is full of action and angst. I had never heard of alchemy until I saw this series. I have only seen about eight episodes so far and I have read about 10 chapters in the manga. There are also games coming out based on the series. The best place to go to learn about it is http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com , there is information about the series; anime. manga, games, and there is a large image gallery along with a media section that has music and vidoes...and music vidoes...
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Art
The art is, of course, based on the art of the manga. The art is also better than the manga since there is more that can
be done to the anime where as the manga is usually only inked.
The art is beautiful and detailed. There is a good bit of CG work in the animated version of Fullmetal Alchemist, the
transmutation circles being one of the most common CGed parts of the anime.
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Sound
The voices of the dubbed version suit the characters' personalities. I haven't seen the original version only the dubbed. The English voice actors/actresses seem to capture the characters well, which isn't the case for most dubbed animes. There are a few places that lack that feeling. The soundtrack is pretty much the same for both versions, only rearranged. The second opening of the original is now the first opening of the dubbed. I'm not sure if the voices in the game are the same as those in the anime.
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Presentation
There has never been another series like this one. There is angst, action, comedy, tragedy, and much more involved. The
characters are unlike any I've ever seen. Original and entertaining, the series has assumed a mass popularity
world-wide. There are two or three games out on the Play Station 2 and anywhere from two to four out on the Gameboy
Advance. It is fun to watch and the games are also fun to watch...they aren't out in America yet so I haven't
got a chance to play. I've watched about 20 or so videos of gameplay and the graphics are very detailed. The
gameplay is incredible as well. The player has the ability to transmute different objects into many weapons, tools, ect.
The games look addictively fun though!
Overall, the series is a big hit and a great success. I believe the series is one worthy of a 10 out of 10. I don't
feel like I should give it this until I have seen all of it, but the series is definitely deserving of it.
Rating:
Final Verdict
7.6667 (good)
Reviewed by Takeshi1589, Dec 25, 2004
Comments
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nforce Dec 26, 2004
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shinsengumi Retired Moderator Dec 27, 2004
To add onto what Takeshi1589 noted, the original Japanese voice acting is excellent (which shouldn't be a surprise). The music (which is available in two OSTs) is also fairly good, and many of the opening and closing themes have become instant hits both in Japan and the US, e.g. smile and riraito.
In any case, it's a good review based off of limited exposure to the series -- let me say that the plot only gets better as the series progresses, and the ending is brilliant -- but I think that less focus on the games and more on the anime itself could make this a stronger (and more useful) review.
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7high Dec 29, 2004
This Review is good impression.
To our regret, the animated cartoon has ended. However, it is the enjoyment because there will be a movie next year. This work will accelerate fast because the cartoon of the original is still in the best condition in it. It will not be possible to take one's eyes off still in the future of Full Metal Alchemist.
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Takeshi1589 Dec 29, 2004
I'm glad they've finally dubbed it. Now I have the chance to see it. I never thought about watching a subbed version. It was probably licensed before I started looking for subbed anime online. So, there's a movie being made? Awesome! I can't wait to see the series and the movie. ...heck...I may have already seen some scenes from the movie. I believe that the games have anime cutscenes.
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cerena Dec 31, 2004
the anime is great, but i really unsatisfied with the ending... I wanna EDO BE happy WITH otherrr... not sad ending like this *cried loudly*
i already seen the trailer of the movie... i thought it would be the continuos (real ending of FMA) but it seems that it just another story of it... quite disappinted -_-;
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Takeshi1589 Dec 31, 2004
Don't spoil it for me!! >< I really like it so far...and I've gotten alot of my friends interested it in!
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005: I got Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel!!!
Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005: I beat Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel....-_-....it was really good...but I wish it was longer! And it had a sad ending!! *cries* Why are there always such sad parts of FMA!!? Oh well....*goes off to play the game again* -
enaj Jan 30, 2005
the manga is really good. i like edwward because of his attitude.... great story...
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Takeshi1589 Jan 30, 2005
Yes, it is. The manga is good, anime is good, games are good. The whole series was just...a breakthrough...lol. It's gotten world-wide popularity! I've seen...uhh...at the moment about 13 or 14 eps in the series, I've read Vol. 1, 2, and part of 3 in the manga, and I've played and beaten the first game...like I said earlier.
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shadowsniper Apr 24, 2005
wow thats awesome! i like how the story goes i might watch it on tv...
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Pitty-chan May 21, 2005
Can't say anything... It1s too good for me... XD
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Sallyf322 May 22, 2005
Great review! I totally agree with you! Fullmetal Alchemist was and still is a really good anime---with great dub actors and actresses (they all did such a fine job!) I am also waiting for the movie!^-^ Perhaps you can do a review for that when it comes out?^-^
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ch3rry Jun 07, 2005
The anime is great.I totally love almost every opening and ending songs.
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Sanisa Sep 22, 2009
Thanks for the review!
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rukasu44 Nov 12, 2010
About the songs, I really like them, almot every.
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UberDog Mar 23, 2015
Could use some details, but the review is pretty solid in ratings, good job at the simple review.
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