Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
“Their failed bid to resurrect their mother left Alphonse's soul in armor; now the brothers seek the Philosopher's Stone.”
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Their failed bid to resurrect their mother left Alphonse's soul in armor; now the brothers seek the Philosopher's Stone.
After a horrific alchemy experiment goes wrong in the Elric household, brothers Edward and Alphonse are left in a catastrophic new reality. Ignoring the alchemical principle banning human transmutation, the boys attempted to bring their recently deceased mother back to life. Instead, they suffered brutal personal loss: Alphonse's body disintegrated while Edward lost a leg and then sacrificed an arm to keep Alphonse's soul in the physical realm by binding it to a hulking suit of armor. The brothers are rescued by their neighbor Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry. Known as a bio-mechanical engineering prodigy, Winry creates prosthetic limbs for Edward by utilizing "automail," a tough, versatile metal used in robots and combat armor. After years of training, the Elric brothers set off on a quest to restore their bodies by locating the Philosopher's Stone—a powerful gem that allows an alchemist to defy the traditional laws of Equivalent Exchange. As Edward becomes an infamous alchemist and gains the nickname "Fullmetal," the boys' journey embroils them in a growing conspiracy that threatens the fate of the world.
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- 10/10 “This is one of the best animes I have ever seen, featuring an incredibly interesting, unpredictable plot, awesome opening songs, and great comedy. There are no notable flaws to mention in this...”
- 10/10 “This is the best anime I have ever seen, surpassing even legendary titles like Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop. I have no criticisms to offer regarding this incredible experience. I highly recommend...”
- 10/10 “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a magnificent masterpiece featuring outstanding sound, likable characters, and great art that kept me hooked throughout my two-week marathon. While the journey...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-3961
- Format
- 64 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 25h 36m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Apr 2009 – Jul 2010
- Spring 2009
- Source
- Tv
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- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
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- BS-3961
- catalog