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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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By Cameron
Love this show, brotherhood has a much better story than the original show (although the original show was good as well, this is just better). Can't fault it, one of my favourites.
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By Thereviewer
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This is my second favourite box from Full metal alchemist: Brotherhood, the finalo one being my favourite.
It has some of the best episodes and as you should expect from Funimation (the people who dubbed it in english) is very well dubbed and acted. There arn't many special feature on the discs but none of them do, But they do have the Japanese dub and english subtitles for people who like to listen to the original.
Brotherhood is far superior to the original series.
It has some of the best episodes and as you should expect from Funimation (the people who dubbed it in english) is very well dubbed and acted. There arn't many special feature on the discs but none of them do, But they do have the Japanese dub and english subtitles for people who like to listen to the original.
Brotherhood is far superior to the original series.
By M. S. Haire
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Loved these episodes of the series.
If you've been following the story from the first three volumes, this fourth will not disappoint :D
I'd recommend this product to anyone with an interest in good story telling, action and stunning animation.
If you've been following the story from the first three volumes, this fourth will not disappoint :D
I'd recommend this product to anyone with an interest in good story telling, action and stunning animation.
By Arch Stanton
This part begins with the past. Finally the origin of the homunculi is revealed along with much that has happened since. These DVD set divisions are well done. The series as a whole has 3 major climaxes before the final one. The death of a major character (who shall remain unnamed) is the first one, the attack on the homunculi at the end of set 2 is the second, and the third comes at the end of the Briggs battle. After these climaxes there are several slower episodes while the show changes direction and sets up the next hurdle. So each set starts off slow and works up to a crescendo. This set doesn't end on a climax because it cuts off near the beginning of the massive final battle. That doesn't make this set any less gripping, but it does mean that if you start this one you'd better have the next one ready to finish it.
All of the characters find themselves preparing for the final battle, a fight that they know is unlikely to succeed. The buildup to it is played quite well and by the time the fighting commences it feels like a well-planned and (loosely) coordinated assault as opposed to a more typical set piece battle. There is quite a large space of time covered here and Ed's character design is aged by several months. Given that leap in time it seems unexpected that the rest of the series takes place on a single day. The last five episodes are all part of the final battle. The action scenes are well done and feel unique. None of the fights drag on long enough to wear out their welcome and each one builds up the threat. Al particularly is in serious trouble here while Ed's direction is highly unexpected.
All of the characters find themselves preparing for the final battle, a fight that they know is unlikely to succeed. The buildup to it is played quite well and by the time the fighting commences it feels like a well-planned and (loosely) coordinated assault as opposed to a more typical set piece battle. There is quite a large space of time covered here and Ed's character design is aged by several months. Given that leap in time it seems unexpected that the rest of the series takes place on a single day. The last five episodes are all part of the final battle. The action scenes are well done and feel unique. None of the fights drag on long enough to wear out their welcome and each one builds up the threat. Al particularly is in serious trouble here while Ed's direction is highly unexpected.
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This fourth and penultimate volume of the brilliant `Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' anime sees the plans of Father and the Homunculi begin to come to fruition but Ed, Al and their allies are beginning to move as well and the two forces are on a collision course. As things come to a head new allies are made, old friends return and civil war is a real possibility.
This is another truly great instalment of `Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' containing a further thirteen episodes of this extremely entertaining series. The story just keeps getting better and better with some great fight scenes, some nice twists to the plot and some truly funny moments here and there as well. The animation remains very good and as the series starts to get more series the amount of super-deformed moments that I dislike decreases and the action increases. The English dub also remains very good.
`Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' easily surpasses the previous anime adaptation of the series and if the quality of the series remains this good then things are definitely looking good for the fifth and final set of episodes. This volume and the series as a whole certainly deserve a full five stars.
This is another truly great instalment of `Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' containing a further thirteen episodes of this extremely entertaining series. The story just keeps getting better and better with some great fight scenes, some nice twists to the plot and some truly funny moments here and there as well. The animation remains very good and as the series starts to get more series the amount of super-deformed moments that I dislike decreases and the action increases. The English dub also remains very good.
`Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' easily surpasses the previous anime adaptation of the series and if the quality of the series remains this good then things are definitely looking good for the fifth and final set of episodes. This volume and the series as a whole certainly deserve a full five stars.
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If you are allergic, morally or in some strange way physically, to spoilers, stop now. Please.
If you're not, here goes. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Volume 4 is a roller coaster ride, full of thrills and chills. It is, of course, for those who have been on the ride from volume 1 through 3, because the cast is much too large and engaging to try to explain what's going on. For those who have, though, it's terrific.
It also has an extra special event for fans of the 2003 version of Fullmetal-- Aaron Dismuke's performance as the teenage version of Van Hohenheim. Dismuke, as the 2003 fans know, played the role of Alphonse back then, when he was twelve. Now rather older, he gets a brief moment as a different relation of Edward.
As far as the story goes, our heroes have been in Briggs, but have their hands full with Kimblee. Al has gone with Winry, May, Dr Marcoh, and the two chimeras that had been sent to bring Scar in, as well as that Ishvallan bundle of destruction himself. Ed is trying to deal with the Crimson Alchemist as best he can... although Ed's determination to not take a human life almost ends up getting him killed when Kimblee brings down a mine on Ed. After pulling off an amazing feat of alchemy, and gaining the cooperation of two more chimera, Ed vanishes for a time.
One of the chimera travelling with Dr Marcoh's group calls the military to inform them where Marcoh is, and Envy goes to fetch the Crystal Alchemist. But Marcoh proves that he isn't quite as wishy washy as many viewers might have thought to this point, and Envy is reduced to something vaguely like a crayfish. May is encouraged to take Envy back to Xing, with the idea of saving her clan by having something "immortal" to show the Emperor.... Read more ›
If you're not, here goes. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Volume 4 is a roller coaster ride, full of thrills and chills. It is, of course, for those who have been on the ride from volume 1 through 3, because the cast is much too large and engaging to try to explain what's going on. For those who have, though, it's terrific.
It also has an extra special event for fans of the 2003 version of Fullmetal-- Aaron Dismuke's performance as the teenage version of Van Hohenheim. Dismuke, as the 2003 fans know, played the role of Alphonse back then, when he was twelve. Now rather older, he gets a brief moment as a different relation of Edward.
As far as the story goes, our heroes have been in Briggs, but have their hands full with Kimblee. Al has gone with Winry, May, Dr Marcoh, and the two chimeras that had been sent to bring Scar in, as well as that Ishvallan bundle of destruction himself. Ed is trying to deal with the Crimson Alchemist as best he can... although Ed's determination to not take a human life almost ends up getting him killed when Kimblee brings down a mine on Ed. After pulling off an amazing feat of alchemy, and gaining the cooperation of two more chimera, Ed vanishes for a time.
One of the chimera travelling with Dr Marcoh's group calls the military to inform them where Marcoh is, and Envy goes to fetch the Crystal Alchemist. But Marcoh proves that he isn't quite as wishy washy as many viewers might have thought to this point, and Envy is reduced to something vaguely like a crayfish. May is encouraged to take Envy back to Xing, with the idea of saving her clan by having something "immortal" to show the Emperor.... Read more ›
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