Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
"In order for something to be obtained, something of equal value must be lost." Alchemy is bound by this Law of Equivalent Exchange—something the young brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric only realize after attempting human transmutation: the one forbidden act of alchemy. They pay a terrible price for their transgression—Edward loses his left leg, Alphonse his physical body. It is only by the desperate sacrifice of Edward's right arm that he is able to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. Devastated and alone, it is the hope that they would both eventually return to their original bodies that gives Edward the inspiration to obtain metal limbs called "automail" and become a state alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist. Three years of searching later, the brothers seek the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical relic that allows an alchemist to overcome the Law of Equivalent Exchange. Even with military allies Colonel Roy Mustang, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, and Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes on their side, the brothers find themselves caught up in a nationwide conspiracy that leads them not only to the true nature of the elusive Philosopher's Stone, but their country's murky history as well. In between finding a serial killer and racing against time, Edward and Alphonse must ask themselves if what they are doing will make them human again... or take away their humanity. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a tv with 64 episodes, from Spring 2009, produced by bones, rated 9.0/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
"In order for something to be obtained, something of equal value must be lost." Alchemy is bound by this Law of Equivalent Exchange—something the young brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric only realize after attempting human transmutation: the one forbidden act of alchemy. They pay a terrible price for their transgression—Edward loses his left leg, Alphonse his physical body. It is only by the desperate sacrifice of Edward's right arm that he is able to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. Devastated and alone, it is the hope that they would both eventually return to their original bodies that gives Edward the inspiration to obtain metal limbs called "automail" and become a state alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist. Three years of searching later, the brothers seek the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical relic that allows an alchemist to overcome the Law of Equivalent Exchange. Even with military allies Colonel Roy Mustang, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, and Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes on their side, the brothers find themselves caught up in a nationwide conspiracy that leads them not only to the true nature of the elusive Philosopher's Stone, but their country's murky history as well. In between finding a serial killer and racing against time, Edward and Alphonse must ask themselves if what they are doing will make them human again... or take away their humanity. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Tags
- Alchemy — Features character(s) who practice alchemy.
- Conspiracy — Contains one or more factions controlling or attempting to control the world from the shadows.
- Military — Centered around the life and activities of military personnel.
- War — Partly or completely set during wartime.
- Tragedy — Centers around tragic events and unhappy endings.
- Shounen — Target demographic is teenage and young adult males.
- Politics — Centers around politics, politicians, or government activities.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Philosophy — Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
- Ensemble Cast — Features a large cast of characters with (almost) equal screen time and importance to the plot.
- Coming of Age — Centers around a character's transition from childhood to adulthood.
- Fugitive — Prominently features a character evading capture by an individual or organization.