Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a retelling of the story based off the manga, and is not directly related to the first Fullmetal Alchemist series. Edward and Alphonse Elric are two brothers living in a world where the practice of alchemy flourishes. After their mother passes away, the brothers work together to try and bring her back using alchemy, but without success. Their failure results in Edward losing his left leg and right arm, while Alphonse loses his entire body and has his soul attached to a suit of armor. Years later, they join the military for the opportunity to locate the Philosopher's Stone; the one thing that is capable of restoring their bodies. Japanese Version This guide covers the English version. For the Japanese version, go to: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist Opening Themes eps (01-14) -- "again" by YUI (15-26) -- "Hologram" by NICO Touches the Walls (27-38) -- "Golden Time Lover" by Sukima Switch (39-??) -- "Period" by Chemistry Closing Themes eps (01-14) -- "Lie" by SID (15-26) -- "LET IT OUT" by Miho Fukuhara (27-38) -- "Tied Hands" by Lil'B (39-??) -- "Shunkan Sentimental" by SCANDALmoreless
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S 2 :  Ep 38 Aired 9/25/11
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  • Most definitely one of the most original animes I have seen!

    10
    "Perfect"
    By Queshin, Mar 03, 2012
    This show truly is great and I really think that this show is far better than most animes out there today. The plot is very original and very well thought out! The characters are very well done in my opinion. It really is my 2nd favorite anime and manga, I really do think that this series beats out of anime today and will continue to do so!

  • My Favorite Anime, the best!

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    By miran131, Feb 27, 2012
    The story plot itself is great! And the dynamic characters are really amazing.

  • Solid anime, never was a fan of the manga.

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    By ToliverKahn, Jan 11, 2012
    The original FMA was a classic anime based on the manga but had to stray away from the plot to wrap its self up. In 2009 FMA Brotherhood was created to follow the manga and finish the story. The anime/manga is okay but never quite live up to other media like One Piece, Yu Yu Hakusho, Naruto and D. Gray Man. The show 's biggest weakness is its problem with plot holes and pacing issues especially during the first 13 episodes and the Briggs Fortress Arc. While the shows ends on a happy note it never quite measures up to the ending in Conqueror of Shamballa.moreless

  • In Memoriam

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    By Tim_H, Jan 06, 2012
    Warning: Maybe Some Spoilers?

    Major props - for doing things I thought were impossible; aka ending this show properly, this is one of the shows that I thought would bring disappointment regardless of the ending, but was proved me wrong.

    After about season two I was pretty much addicted to the crazy life of the Elric Brothers, literally staying up as much as my body would let me to watch the next episode. Something rationality told me to calm down years ago, this show had the power to make me relapse into.

    The character development was phenomenal; I felt emotions for characters far beyond my expectations, emotions that caught me off guard.

    The Plot - unpredictable, well unless you read the Manga, in comparison to the original FMA series, this show is far better.

    FMA: Brotherhood is similar to the first use the most addictive substance you can fathom, you just crave more.moreless

  • Truly a well plotted out and interesting piece of work.

    8.5
    "Great"
    By MadameTamma, Sep 13, 2011
    This show is all around a very cleverly written anime. It has romance without it being in your face mushy. it has angst but at an understandable level. Drama without getting too wrapped up in it. The characters are deep, and action that only seems to get eye catching artistic when combined with beautiful animation.

    The shows plots are complicated, and when the shocking twists that you don't see coming get thrown at you, they are believable and you really accept them rather than coming off too far fetched. It makes you think but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out.

    When you have humans going up against seemingly immortal monsters, it keeps you on your toes and you can't wait to find out how in the world they get out of these messes.

    The only keys to unlocking the secret of reclaiming their old bodies is Science, spiritualistic philosophy and the unknown and while these forces seem to be at constant war with each other, when they come together, you're left with a feeling that it all makes sense you just couldn't see it before.

    While it doesn't do all of the things I've mentioned up above perfectly. it does them well enough to give this anime an A in my opinion.moreless
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