An anime based loosely on the Manga of the same name that contains 51 episodes. The story revolves around the Elric brothers who after comiting the ultimate taboo of human transmutation, set off on a journey to take back what was lost.
The anime and Manga diverge after the first arc and popular opinon states that the manga is easier to understand. The anime was developed by Bones, the same studio to work on cowboy bebop and wolf's rain.
There is also a video game out on the playstation two which has recieved mixed reviews. Popular with those who already fans of the anime or manga, gamers find the gameplay too simple for such a complex idea as alchemy.
The opening theme song, ready, steady, go is by the popluar j-rock band l'arc en ciel that came to the US for a live concert at Otakon, paired with the early showing of the first two episodes of the anime.
(aside)
For those of you using this to slander FMA or Inuyasha I really wonder what kind of lives you have. This is supposed to be semi informative. Also which is better is a matter of opinion. Both are very popular series. Rather than attack another series it is better to watch a variety of anime and read a variety of manga so that you can be exposed to different types since Inu yasha does end, as does FMA and you'll eventually want to find another series to obsess over. I happy anime is growing in popularity since it ean that more animes are being brought over, such as inu yasha and FMA. Why not instead of attacking eachother with poor grammer and worse spelling go out and get a copy of last exile, serial experiments lain, x/1999, hellsing, read or die, or a studio ghibli movie?
The anime and Manga diverge after the first arc and popular opinon states that the manga is easier to understand. The anime was developed by Bones, the same studio to work on cowboy bebop and wolf's rain.
There is also a video game out on the playstation two which has recieved mixed reviews. Popular with those who already fans of the anime or manga, gamers find the gameplay too simple for such a complex idea as alchemy.
The opening theme song, ready, steady, go is by the popluar j-rock band l'arc en ciel that came to the US for a live concert at Otakon, paired with the early showing of the first two episodes of the anime.
(aside)
For those of you using this to slander FMA or Inuyasha I really wonder what kind of lives you have. This is supposed to be semi informative. Also which is better is a matter of opinion. Both are very popular series. Rather than attack another series it is better to watch a variety of anime and read a variety of manga so that you can be exposed to different types since Inu yasha does end, as does FMA and you'll eventually want to find another series to obsess over. I happy anime is growing in popularity since it ean that more animes are being brought over, such as inu yasha and FMA. Why not instead of attacking eachother with poor grammer and worse spelling go out and get a copy of last exile, serial experiments lain, x/1999, hellsing, read or die, or a studio ghibli movie?
by Indigo March 21, 2005
It's actually spelt "Fullmetal Alchemist", but... It's about a boy named Edward Eric who loses his arm and leg while his brother loses his body and gets his soul stuck in a piece of armor.
They then travel to try and find the Philoshiphor's stone.
Extra note: I can spell "Inuyasha" fine. I'm a fan of both series. And I tell you now, stop fighting! Look, none of the plot is better than the other! One's trying to find jewel shards, the other trying to find a stone! They've both got great plot, great characters, great humor. So just... stop it. And try to enjoy both series without comparing or muttering about how one of them sucks because thatjust ruins the experience.
They then travel to try and find the Philoshiphor's stone.
Extra note: I can spell "Inuyasha" fine. I'm a fan of both series. And I tell you now, stop fighting! Look, none of the plot is better than the other! One's trying to find jewel shards, the other trying to find a stone! They've both got great plot, great characters, great humor. So just... stop it. And try to enjoy both series without comparing or muttering about how one of them sucks because thatjust ruins the experience.
by Meep March 26, 2005
An anime voted, called, and said to be one of the best ever.
Fullmetal Alchemist got voted 3rd out of 200 on http://www.animenfo.com/
In response to the question of which is better, Inuyasha or Fullmetal Alchemist, Inuyasha pales in comparison to Fullmetal Alchemist as a series that is dragged on, has pointless characters, over used humor, repetative plot, pointless filler and OAV episodes, poor endings and dubbing, sometimes shoddy animation, over used fight scences, and you get bored and can never quite finish watching all 300 some epsodes, while Fullmetal Alchemist has a mear 51 and has an interesting and absorbing plot, explained characters, well paced, and execellent animation, and interesting voices and a seamless intergration of drama, humor, and horror.
Therefore, a better anime than Inuyasha.
And I've seen both.
Fullmetal Alchemist got voted 3rd out of 200 on http://www.animenfo.com/
In response to the question of which is better, Inuyasha or Fullmetal Alchemist, Inuyasha pales in comparison to Fullmetal Alchemist as a series that is dragged on, has pointless characters, over used humor, repetative plot, pointless filler and OAV episodes, poor endings and dubbing, sometimes shoddy animation, over used fight scences, and you get bored and can never quite finish watching all 300 some epsodes, while Fullmetal Alchemist has a mear 51 and has an interesting and absorbing plot, explained characters, well paced, and execellent animation, and interesting voices and a seamless intergration of drama, humor, and horror.
Therefore, a better anime than Inuyasha.
And I've seen both.
Inuyasha is for anime wannabes.
Go watch some real anime like Hellsing, Evangelion, or Fullmetal Alchemist.
Go watch some real anime like Hellsing, Evangelion, or Fullmetal Alchemist.
by Doujin May 15, 2005
Some fanboy/fangirl who can't even spell Inu-Yasha says that it is not as good as Inu-Yasha.
I beg to differ; any episode of FMA is, in my opinion, as good or better than even the best three episodes of Inu-Yasha combined.
I beg to differ; any episode of FMA is, in my opinion, as good or better than even the best three episodes of Inu-Yasha combined.
by Geek-O-Man February 15, 2005
-An excellent colorful anime full of comedy, drama, fantasy, and yes, even metal :P. I was somewhat apprehensive because of the overall apearance of the show at first (you know, big googly eyes, and manga-ish reactions) but I was pleased to see that they did this just to draw in the more immature crowd who like bright and shiney objects, etc,. The overall plot just keeps on getting thicker and thicker, with new twists and turns that is not often found nowadays in anime.
-The only thing that I can think of that is "wrong" with the show is that it has bad comedic timing, like if someone coughs blood, it gives them a split-second, almost comic-like look to them (this actually does happen).
-Though it is still not my favorite anime, it is surely making its way up my list (cowboy bebop being at the top, of course). It has a great storyline, tear-jerking scenes, (both comedic and tragic)and excellent character-development, the thing that I look for the most to define a good series.
I give this series an A-. Good job Ed and Al!
Just a small author's note: I am not what you would call a typical anime fan (though some of you may say that there is no such thing as a "typical" anime fan, you're just the kind of people I'm talking about). To give you a visual: I am 17-years-old, blonde, straight, normal/somewhat pretty, 125lb girl, who never wears rainbow stockings, OR freaky cat ears, is not in the "goth" group, or any other punk-emo whatever group....and uh...did I forget any other stereotypes, hmmm...oh well it'll come to me later. Anyhoo, I just wanted to say that so you know that you guys are not hearing from the same people over and over again.
Oh. Yea. Watch the show.
-The only thing that I can think of that is "wrong" with the show is that it has bad comedic timing, like if someone coughs blood, it gives them a split-second, almost comic-like look to them (this actually does happen).
-Though it is still not my favorite anime, it is surely making its way up my list (cowboy bebop being at the top, of course). It has a great storyline, tear-jerking scenes, (both comedic and tragic)and excellent character-development, the thing that I look for the most to define a good series.
I give this series an A-. Good job Ed and Al!
Just a small author's note: I am not what you would call a typical anime fan (though some of you may say that there is no such thing as a "typical" anime fan, you're just the kind of people I'm talking about). To give you a visual: I am 17-years-old, blonde, straight, normal/somewhat pretty, 125lb girl, who never wears rainbow stockings, OR freaky cat ears, is not in the "goth" group, or any other punk-emo whatever group....and uh...did I forget any other stereotypes, hmmm...oh well it'll come to me later. Anyhoo, I just wanted to say that so you know that you guys are not hearing from the same people over and over again.
Oh. Yea. Watch the show.
Full Metal Alchemist is on my top 5 list of great animes, and I've seen 16.
About the Inu yasha/ full metal thing...uh, which definition do you think your on?
go b*tch about it somewhere else where people might actually care.
About the Inu yasha/ full metal thing...uh, which definition do you think your on?
go b*tch about it somewhere else where people might actually care.
by Blue Moon October 3, 2005
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood is nor a remake or second season of the original Fullmetal Alchemist.
Reason it is not the second season is because (2003)'s Fullmetal Alchemist DID end. There was an additional movie called Conquerer of Shamballa. This movie officially concluded it.
Not a remake either because there has never been ONE anime to date that has been remade by any other company, franchise, etc. As much as some companies would love to remake some of their epic fails, they do not feel like spending the kind of time and money they could to make a new shitty anime. Quality over quantity my dear.
It's well damn obvious the original series was rushed. As Death the Kid quotes, "Everything not symetrical is ugly". My sentimentals exactly. The original Fullmetal Alchemist had a completely random number for number of episodes (51 to be exact) and is grotesque in telling the story.
Reason it is not the second season is because (2003)'s Fullmetal Alchemist DID end. There was an additional movie called Conquerer of Shamballa. This movie officially concluded it.
Not a remake either because there has never been ONE anime to date that has been remade by any other company, franchise, etc. As much as some companies would love to remake some of their epic fails, they do not feel like spending the kind of time and money they could to make a new shitty anime. Quality over quantity my dear.
It's well damn obvious the original series was rushed. As Death the Kid quotes, "Everything not symetrical is ugly". My sentimentals exactly. The original Fullmetal Alchemist had a completely random number for number of episodes (51 to be exact) and is grotesque in telling the story.
Compare and Contrast of the two:
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood : It follows the manga with less action and blood. There is no gore in this series (not noticed any yet), which means piles of gushing. Less action, more story.
2003 Adaption : It was made loosely with an oddly thought conclusion, more action and lots of gore. Less story.
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood :Tells the story with no fillers in a quick, yet detailed way.
2003 Adaption : Tells the story in a completely scattered, exagerated, and boring way.
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood. : The color scheme has also been redone with a nicer look.
2003 Adaption : Lots of color and shading. Not colored as well as Brotherhood.
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood : It follows the manga with less action and blood. There is no gore in this series (not noticed any yet), which means piles of gushing. Less action, more story.
2003 Adaption : It was made loosely with an oddly thought conclusion, more action and lots of gore. Less story.
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood :Tells the story with no fillers in a quick, yet detailed way.
2003 Adaption : Tells the story in a completely scattered, exagerated, and boring way.
Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood. : The color scheme has also been redone with a nicer look.
2003 Adaption : Lots of color and shading. Not colored as well as Brotherhood.
by Th30hJa3ff3ct January 18, 2010
The best anime I've ever seen and I've seen about 3: Lupin the Third, Inuyasha, and FMA. It has a very good plot, and keeps you interested through out the whole episode.
Fullmetal Alchemist is very interesting
by The True Spikes July 10, 2005