Fullmetal Alchemist - Vol. 1: The Curse
 

Fullmetal Alchemist - Vol. 1: The Curse

The action anime series FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST explores epic themes of hubris, personal transformation, and spiritual quests through the tragic story of two grievously wounded siblings. While attempting to resurrect their dead mother through the forbidden art of alchemy, brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric suffer a terrible accident that severs two of Edward's limbs and traps Alphonse within a suit of armor. In a desperate bid at healing their injuries, Eric joins the state army with the hope that his travels will help him discover the fabled Philosopher's Stone, a mythic artifact with the power to restore life. FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST chronicles the brothers' dangerous journeys through an innovative blend of action, science-fiction, and drama, captured here in this collection of the series' first episodes.

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jankp
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Funimation's Full Metal Alchemist: Going Beyond Magic And Religion

byjankp Oct 8, 2005
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Pros captivating; excellent look; fun characters
Cons the dubbed version; targeted at kids and adults
Recommended it? Yes

Humankind cannot gain anything without giving something in return.
To obtain, something of equal worth is lost.
That is alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange.
In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.

I chose my first experience of... Read full review »

ssjakira1
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"Humankind cannot gain anything...

byssjakira1 May 23, 2006
38 Helpfuls 39 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Unique use of the idea of alchemy.
Cons Mmm...Japanese voices for Al and Ed.
Recommended it? Yes

You all remember FUNimation, don't you? Of course you do! Well it seems they've decided to bring the masses Fullmetal Alchemist. Some of you might have spotted this show on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. That was where I first saw it. At first I thought, "What? Fullmetal Alchemist? Is this lame?"... Read full review »

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You can't transmute a better series, even if you tried.

bytommy_lop Dec 1, 2006
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros a good opening to a good anime
Cons all the really good mysterious and plot twists don't happen till later.
Recommended it? Yes

I got Fullmetal Alchemist vol 1 when wal-mart was giving away a 2 for 1 pack, buy Conquer of Shamballa and you get the first volume of the series. I of course picked it up and now I am reviewing it.

If you haven't watched Fullmetal Alchemist the anime that runs on CN's adult swim then I... Read full review »

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Key Information

Available Formats DVD: Reprice
Directors Seiji Mizushima
UPC 704400081323
Genre Action/Adventure • Television
Subgenre Military • Tragedy • Television/TV Series • Magic • Healing Powers • Brothers • Animated • Mystery • Science-Fiction • Thriller
MPAA Rating Not Rated
Release Date 2004
Running Time 1hr 45min

Languages

Original Language Japanese

DVD Editions

DVD: RepriceFUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.October 16, 2007Not Rated704400081330

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