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Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the most popular Japanese properties of the last decade. The fact that people are still cosplaying as Hiromu Arakawa’s troupe of brilliantly conceived actors and still hold the first series (which, it should be stated, aired way back in 2003) in high regard is a testament to its popularity as … Continued

“Well Fullmetal, looks like we’ve landed ourselves in a pit of hell.”  Roy Mustang I knew nothing about Fullmetal Alchemist before watching this boxset except that it is widely revered among fans; in fact that’s primarily what drew me into writing this review. Even the cover showing Roy Mustang surrounded in flames is so eye-catching … Continued

After an episode re-cap on important past events, mixed in with the monologue of the Elric brothers’ father Van Hohenheim, we are back where we left off. Alphonse has followed Gluttony to the homunculus main hideout; when they get there, Edward and Lin’s attempt to escape Gluttony’s Stomach has succeeded. With our protagonists reunited, we finally see … Continued

The most important flashback in the series so far comes in the first episode of this box-set. In the city of Xerxes, we are introduced to the characters Slave 23 and a clouded Homunculus in a bottle. This mysterious being gives the slave the name Van Hohenheim and the knowledge to become an alchemist. As the … Continued

Throughout my reviews, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood has proved a roller-coaster experience that I’m certainly glad to  have been a part of  – and now we come to the final part of this engaging story that has been told so well. After saving Mrs Bradley from the military forces, part of Colonel Mustang’s team take her … Continued