New Fullmetal Alchemist competition!

Appearing amidst a flurry of hyperbole and rave reviews, Full Metal Alchemist has achieved Naruto-sized success in its native Japan and rapidly garnered something of a cult following over here and in the US. Having had an early peek at the opening episodes I was surprised if not a little disappointed by what I saw. … Continued

Ed and Al have finally uncovered the secret to the Philosopher’s Stone but, as usual, more obstacles present themselves. But these new barriers are not just enemies, but also moral and ethical problems. And now new faces appear and new plans are set into motion – it seems the Elric brothers’ struggle isn’t over yet. … Continued

I have to admit that I’ve been regarding Full Metal Alchemist with a somewhat cynical eye, all too often when shows have to shoulder this amount of publicity the threat of falling victim to their own hype and being buried beneath the weight of all those expectations is all too real. This volume however has … Continued

This week new anime releases are: Fullmetal Alchemist: Season 1 Part 2 Naruto Unleashed: Series 6 Part 1 Ouran High School Host Club: Series 1 – Part 1 School Rumble #6 Suzuka #6

Stepping back from the crushing brutality that so stunned unwary anime fans in its second volume (myself included!), the third instalment of the Fullmetal Alchemist saga makes for an infinitely less traumatic viewing experience. While that may sound like high praise and faint damnation, the four episodes contained within are still a cut above your … Continued