Full Metal Alchemist

Anime: Full Metal Alchemist, FMA

Japanese: 鋼の錬金術師 Hagane no Renkinjutsushi

Genre: Adventure, Science fantasy, Steampunk

Creator: Hiromu Arakawa

Status: Anime finished. Ongoing manga

Plot: “Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one and only truth." - Alphonse Elric

The story takes place in the early 20th century of an alternate universe where Alchemy exists in place of science. Edward and Alphonse Elric are brothers who grew up in Amestris with their mother Trisha Elric. When she dies of a terminal illness, the brothers attempt a forbidden and dangerous form of alchemy known as Human Transmutation, to bring her back to life. Their attempt fails, and almost as punishment for such an act, Edward loses his leg and Alphonse his entire body. Fortunately, Ed manages to capture his brother’s soul and seals it within a large suit of armour . . . sacrificing his arm in the process.

Years later Ed, now using advanced prosthetic limbs called automail, is recognized by the State Military of Amestris for his impressive alchemy skills. He earns an official place as a State Alchemist and the nickname, "Fullmetal Alchemist." Ed and Al journey the world in search of the legendary Philosopher’s Stone (a stone that may not even exist!) but said to be so powerful it can be exchanged for anything its owner desires. Ed wishes to use it to restore his and Al’s bodies. But they quickly learn they’re not the only ones after the stone . . .

Alphonse Elric

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