The action-packed dark fantasy anime,Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, written by Arakawa Hiromu and animated by Bones Inc. is considered one of the classics of anime. Althoughthe ending ofFMABhas a slight difference in its details, it remains a faithful adaption of the manga. By remaining a topic of discussion years past publication within the anime community,FMAB’stimeless quality is paramount.
Broadcast in April 2009,Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodis different fromFullmetal Alchemist, its predecessor anime.FMABcovers key events within the story in fewer episodes, andFMAremains faithful to the manga until its thirteenth episode, where it deviates in narrative.
Despite the difference in their plot and pacing, the main premise remains; Edward Elric and his younger brother, Alphonse Elric, resort to using alchemy to resurrect their mother. Thebrothers are faced with the dire aftermath of ‘equivalent exchange’ in the process.
Why Are There Two Fullmetal Alchemist Anime?
Few manga get adapted to anime, and even fewer get to do so twice. What made Fullmetal Alchemist worth adapting into two different anime series?
The series isn’t afraid to delve into the darkest corners of the world while still keeping fans hooked
There are manyanime like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, but none can replicate the presentation of its story through thought-provoking themes, moral dilemmas, and strong characterization as it does. Themes of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of power flow through each arc. After all, the main protagonists of the series are the introduction to these themes. When the Elric brothers use alchemy for their mother’s resurrection, Edward’s left leg and Alphonse’s entire body are sacrificed. After attempting ‘Human Transmutation’, the brothers only have the loss of themselves as a consequence.
The Ishval Civil War is the foundation for conflict within the series ofFMAB, andthe vigilante serial killer Scar, is a man who faces an ethical dilemma from this directly. His religion forbids the use of alchemy. It is taught that alchemy is an implication that humans can improve God’s creations. Therefore, it is perverse. Despite this,Scar decides to murder State Alchemists across Amestris as revenge for his people’s genocidethrough alchemy.
Morality & the Right For Humans To Alter Nature Is Questioned
What truly defines right from wrong?
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodis the best starter anime for new fans. The grave themes and philosophical ideals of morality in this series invoke reflection inwards and outwards, and the characters that express these aspects remain memorable throughout the passage of time.FMABcaptivates its viewers with serious undertones in conjunction with itsvaried alchemy duels and fistfights.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodcan be watched on streaming services such as Crunchyroll and Hulu.
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Fullmetal Alchemist follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric who, after a failed alchemical experiment, embark on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone in an effort to restore their bodies. Set in a world where alchemy is a widely practiced science, the series explores themes of sacrifice, brotherhood, and the consequences of seeking power.
