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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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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.
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.
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.
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