The character design is excellent, and they all look great, especially Lust, Gluttony and the rest of the sins (to be intorduced in later volumes). The art is amazing, everything is drawn well and the thick, bold lines make it easy to distinguish characters and backgrounds, unlike some manga where the art is just too crowded and confusing. That being said, we can move on to discuss this manga, which I find to be superior to the anime. The anime is based on the manga, and the plotlines are completely different (seeing as how the manga is still being released in Japan while the anime already ended). So, while like everything, this series may not be for everyone, it is certainly an amazing series that is worth your time.įirst of all, to set things straight, the manga came first. I find myself feeling along with them a lot of the time. The art is fantastic and what really stuck out in my opinion are the characters' expressions. The world seems real to me and it is easy to lose myself in it. The way problems are solved is always clever and you can bet on a few good laughs along the way, be it laughing with the heroes or at the enemy (or both!). There is plenty of darkness in this manga, from cold enemies who care nothing for human lives to the questions the series brings up about humanity-but in the end, even if killers are still on the loose and the heroes are still bleeding, I always end up with a smile on my face. The family bond between Edward, Alphonse, and their mother that caused the two brothers to go to such great lengths for each other and her is heartwarming. The characters are well-rounded and interesting, the world is fascinating, and the action and humor in the plotline will keep you begging for more. Otherwise, this is an extremly great series.įullmetal Alchemist is a series that sure isn't lacking in anything. I wouldn't let most pre-teens read it, but then again, it all depends on the maturitly level. Word to younger readers- this manga does contain a lot of violence, but very little else besides that. So if you liked the anime, is a fan of manga, likes fantasy books, or is just looking for a fun read, go buy this series. Hiromu Arakawa keeps us constantly on our toes with so many plot twists, it's impossible to get bored of this manga. In order to do this, Ed ends up working as a State Alchemist. The two brothers then set out on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone(this is nothing like Harry Potter, don't worry)which is the only thing that can return thier bodies to a normal state. Ed then transmutes Al's soul to an empty suit of armor, and Ed's limbs are replaced with Automail ( steel posthetics). However, things take a thing for the worse- the transmutaion goes horribly wrong, and Ed looses an arm and leg. For those of you who haven't seen the anime, the plot goes like this: Edward and Alphonse Elric, two brothers from a rural town in the country of Amestris, tried to resurrect thier dead mother with the help of alchemy. And for a mythology/symbolism nut like me, it offers a lot of entertainment. Some of the stuff in here is pretty deep, don't be decieved by it. Not only is the story line, characters, and action great, this manga is chock-full of heart and morals. Every month I'm still left on a great big hanger wondering what's going to happen next. At first, it dosn't seem that much different from it, but once you get into the series, oh how much more does it offer! The charactrization is deeper, and so is the plot. And believe it or not, the manga is even better than the anime. Fresh out of anime and disgusted with the end of the series/movie, I bought the manga. Saw all 51 episodes and the movie in two days- yes, it was that addictive. That was until I decided to watch the Fullmetal Alchemist anime on a whim. I used to hate anime and manga as a whole.
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