Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
"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)
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)
#4 Highest Rated
#11 Most Popular in TV
Details
Format
TVSource
MangaEpisodes
64Romaji
Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMISTNative
鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMISTCountry
JPStatus
FinishedSeason
Spring (2009)Start Date
Sunday, April 5, 2009End Date
Sunday, July 4, 2010Studios
bonesSynonyms
FMA
FMAB
Hagaren
الخيميائي الفولاذي
אלכימאי המתכת: אחוות אחים
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood
钢之炼金术师 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
แขนกล คนแปรธาตุ: บราเธอร์ฮูด
Stalowy alchemik: Misja braci
Сталевий алхімік. Братерство
FMAB
Hagaren
الخيميائي الفولاذي
אלכימאי המתכת: אחוות אחים
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood
钢之炼金术师 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
แขนกล คนแปรธาตุ: บราเธอร์ฮูด
Stalowy alchemik: Misja braci
Сталевий алхімік. Братерство
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90%
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84%
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83%
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80%
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78%
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76%
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73%
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67%
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65%
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