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Alchemy the mystic science of transmutation. Gifted alchemists can break down and reconstruct matter using the Law of Equivalent Exchange, creating miraculous things. But one taboo can never be broken - human transmutation. The Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse broke the taboo in an attempt to resurrect their late mother and as a result, lost everything. Al s soul was transferred to a suit of living armor and Ed lost two limbs, confining him to mechanical auto-mail. To recover what they ve lost they embarked on a journey to find the fabled Philosopher s Stone. The closer they get to the hidden truth of the Philosopher s Stone, the deeper they fall under shadowy schemes and the perils of unnatural creatures. The military nation of Amestris, the grudges and hatreds of a persecuted people, and the countless tragedies caused by alchemy all form a dark vortex that will draw people and countries into its void. The Elric brothers forge ahead in their quest to transmute despair into hope...
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Some time ago, Bones Studio created an anime called "Fullmetal Alchemist", based to a point on the manga by Hiromu Arakawa. However, the manga hadn't even reached its halfway point in the storyline yet, so Ms Arakawa generously conceded that the director of that anime could take the storyline wherever he and his creative team wanted to go with it.
This created a dual universe for Fullmetal fans... the one of the anime, and the one of the manga. There are probably more people familiar with the first anime just because it's very, very easy to get caught up in the world it creates. Also, it's always been simpler to watch a video than read, even in a medium that's loaded with visual imagery.
Until 2009, when a new anime of the story appeared, called "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" to clarify one from another. The new anime is very, very close to the storyline of the manga, although sometimes that's not "all that different". The Japanese voice cast has largely changed since the first anime's time, excepting the well-known Romi Park/Paku and Rie Kugimiya, who play Edward and Alphonse Elric respectively. On the English voice cast, it's largely unchanged, although noticeably puberty has robbed Aaron Dismuke of the Alphonse duties, giving the opportunity to Maxey Whitehead. "Brotherhood" starts with an adventure that tries to introduce everybody to the new series, even adding a new character that has been in neither the first anime nor the manga, but had been designed by Hiromu Arakawa herself. The first story gives a good feel for the new artistic style (similar to that from the first anime, but softer, yet including more manga-esque gags like chibi-heads) while also introducing the major characters smoothly for those with no familiarity with the Fullmetal universe.... Read more ›
This created a dual universe for Fullmetal fans... the one of the anime, and the one of the manga. There are probably more people familiar with the first anime just because it's very, very easy to get caught up in the world it creates. Also, it's always been simpler to watch a video than read, even in a medium that's loaded with visual imagery.
Until 2009, when a new anime of the story appeared, called "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" to clarify one from another. The new anime is very, very close to the storyline of the manga, although sometimes that's not "all that different". The Japanese voice cast has largely changed since the first anime's time, excepting the well-known Romi Park/Paku and Rie Kugimiya, who play Edward and Alphonse Elric respectively. On the English voice cast, it's largely unchanged, although noticeably puberty has robbed Aaron Dismuke of the Alphonse duties, giving the opportunity to Maxey Whitehead. "Brotherhood" starts with an adventure that tries to introduce everybody to the new series, even adding a new character that has been in neither the first anime nor the manga, but had been designed by Hiromu Arakawa herself. The first story gives a good feel for the new artistic style (similar to that from the first anime, but softer, yet including more manga-esque gags like chibi-heads) while also introducing the major characters smoothly for those with no familiarity with the Fullmetal universe.... Read more ›
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This first volume of `Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' contains the first thirteen episodes of this remake of the `Fullmetal Alchemist' anime. The anime is the story of the young State Alchemist Edward Elric and his younger brother Alphonse as they seek the Philosophers Stone in order to undo the terrible mistakes of their past and regain their full bodies.
`Brotherhood' differs from the original anime in that it attempts to stick to the storyline of the original manga as much as possible whereas the previous anime diverged a lot and eventually went off in a totally different path. This new anime does do a good job of sticking to the manga's story and although there are some differences in places (indeed the first two episodes are new and serve to introduce the series and the characters). These differences are nowhere near as bad as those in the original anime however.
Most of the original cast has returned for the English dub, although Alphonse is voiced by an new voice actor, and the animation is just as good if not better than that from the original anime. The storyline also advances at a far greater pace than that of the original anime and while that is quite nice in places, the series does feel somewhat rushed in places.
On the downside, the series does have a tendency to overuse super-deformed animation in places but this is also something I dislike about the original manga as well so it is consistent with the source material.
Overall these first few episodes of `Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' are a good start for the series and while it is still too early to tell whether it will be better than the original anime (one of my top ten favourite anime series) it is defiantly shaping up well and I would give is a high four stars.
`Brotherhood' differs from the original anime in that it attempts to stick to the storyline of the original manga as much as possible whereas the previous anime diverged a lot and eventually went off in a totally different path. This new anime does do a good job of sticking to the manga's story and although there are some differences in places (indeed the first two episodes are new and serve to introduce the series and the characters). These differences are nowhere near as bad as those in the original anime however.
Most of the original cast has returned for the English dub, although Alphonse is voiced by an new voice actor, and the animation is just as good if not better than that from the original anime. The storyline also advances at a far greater pace than that of the original anime and while that is quite nice in places, the series does feel somewhat rushed in places.
On the downside, the series does have a tendency to overuse super-deformed animation in places but this is also something I dislike about the original manga as well so it is consistent with the source material.
Overall these first few episodes of `Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' are a good start for the series and while it is still too early to tell whether it will be better than the original anime (one of my top ten favourite anime series) it is defiantly shaping up well and I would give is a high four stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sebastian
Format:DVD
This has got to be the best adaptation on manga i have seen ever and ive been an anime and manga fan for years. It stays true to the original manga unlike the other series witch strayed a bit from the story line. Improved animation and more detailed explanations of the storyline. It very well portrays the characters and there personalities, plus with added humor that the first series lacked. I would say that this series is superior to the other.
The voice acting is the same and i was very please with this as i cannot fault any of them. All very good actors and fit there role well.
Overall i found this the best anime i have ever bought, because unlike naruto and bleach i have yet to come across filler arcs and prolonged chases and traveling scenes. I have bought all the ones available and have pre ordered the next one that i cant wait for.
One word of advice to those who have not read the manga before hand. Try not to watch the openings as they have pretty bad spoilers!
Also it has the Japanese Dub with English Subtitles and English Dub. If you are a fan of the Japanese voices.
The voice acting is the same and i was very please with this as i cannot fault any of them. All very good actors and fit there role well.
Overall i found this the best anime i have ever bought, because unlike naruto and bleach i have yet to come across filler arcs and prolonged chases and traveling scenes. I have bought all the ones available and have pre ordered the next one that i cant wait for.
One word of advice to those who have not read the manga before hand. Try not to watch the openings as they have pretty bad spoilers!
Also it has the Japanese Dub with English Subtitles and English Dub. If you are a fan of the Japanese voices.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. K. Arts
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having watched this show fansubbed online I can say now it is an awsome, well written and highly entertaining show, much like it's predessesor. Part remake/reworking of the origional series this one stays closer to the manga than the origional, these 13 episodes are mostly similar to the origional show (which I own) but will go off in a differnt and some may say better, direction as the show progresses. I'm still not wholley convinced of the merits of anime on blu-ray but if this does nothing for the show then i'll be proved right but it's certainly going to be worth the gamble as the animation quality is excellent as is the soundtrack and this is a definate must buy for fans of the origional, and those that missed the origional need not feel lost as this is a re-telling not a continuation.
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Just the beginning.
The first volume of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (FA:B) is the least awesome of the five, however every tale must start somewhere, right? Read more
Published 11 months ago by R. Meredith
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I have watched and own a lot of anime, and this is by far the greatest. The first series made deviated from the true story quite soon after launching as the books had not been... Read more
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Published 16 months ago by Kazgirl
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My grandaughter was delighted with this DVD,as she lives a long way away from me I have not seen it, but I highly reccomend the Amazon gift service as it saves such a lot of time &... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Rosa1
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Perfection.
I've watched a LOT of anime and must say that this is by far my favourite.
Brotherhood manages to make you laugh hysterically, cry profusely, be sickened to the core,... Read more
Brotherhood manages to make you laugh hysterically, cry profusely, be sickened to the core,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by John Potter
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Elric brothers pull off a stunner
This is a retelling of the story (it is a lot closer to the manga than the original), of two brothers who pull off the ultimate taboo and atempt to bring their mother back from the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lee Dixon
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Great!
The DVD arrived at my house within the working days, prefect new condition, great packaging and no damages. Typical amazon delivery :
Published 20 months ago by Kwanny
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A great start
Brotherhood is the best anime series of the decade! At first i was unsure but I stuck it out and by the third episode i was hooked by Brotherhood. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Thereviewer
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Brilliant Series But Marred By Bad Beginning
First of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is probably my favorite anime series of all time. So why only a 3-Star Rating? Read more
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