Full Metal Alchemist - Official discussion thread

[Cless Alvein]

This thread is for all discussions pertaining to the anime or manga for the Full Metal Alchemist series. Please keep all posts on topic and avoid spam or flaming other posters.

[Saint Mana]

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi...
This Anime is reaching a rather high level of fandom. Even with the inevitably feeble dub, its popularity skyrockets. Plus, the newly released Movie will only help. I eagerly await the release of the FMA movie on DVD...

[Ash]

Thank you for making this thread! Has anyone here seen the movie yet?

[Saint Mana]

Unfortunately it is only in theatres in Japan, so not many people living outside of Japan will have seen it. Unless they download some terrible quality version. I am waiting for the Japanese DVD release.

[Uchiha Ulquiorra]

Full Metal alchemist is my favorite anime, and I can't wait to see the movie. It would be nice to know when new episodes show on [Adult Swim]. Does anyone know when?

[Dark-Sasuke]

FMA is awesome, one of my fav animes but i still havent seen the movie! anyone seen it, an is it anygood??

[Bucky Katt]

Yeah. When are there going to be new episodes? I've seen all the episodes on [adult swim] TWICE! They always backtrack to the first episode as soon as they get to one part where Ed cheated a game of arm wrestling with two alchemists that used alchemy to cheat and win money. As soon as these two other ppl (a woman with black hair that they're talking about is a creation of Ed and Al's mother gone wrong or something like that) I don't know, but it's getting me p.o.ed! D :< Someone please tell me why they're doing re-runs OVER AND OVER AGAIN!?

[Star Alchemist]

Ive been searching Day and Night for the torrents. And seeing as how it just came out a month ago, I am sure that someone will have it up on a Torrent sooner or later. But waiting for the DVD will take a long time. Now that I think about it, I don't even think the Naruto Movie is out on DVD and it came out over a year ago I believe. And judging on the popularity of the anime they would have no good reason to rush the Movie. Because I'm almost positive that everyone will be a believer after the second half of the episodes that they will be begging to see the movie.... Ahaha. And plus they would need to get out the rest of the episodes on DVD. So I don't think the movie will be out for awhile. But then and again. I could be wrong.


Potential spoiler.

By the way Kikyo n_n
That woman with black hair..? Um. Thats Ed and Al's sensei. Miss Izumi Curtis and her Husband. You might be thinking of Sloth, though.

[Gjallarhorn]

Ive been searching Day and Night for the torrents. And seeing as how it just came out a month ago, I am sure that someone will have it up on a Torrent sooner or later.you probably won't find the torrents, all the torrents were out last year, and since it is licensed in American now, the torrent sites had to get rid of all the torrents of what the U.S. has shown....

It was a very good series, although i didn't think the ending was as good as it could have been, but it was still good....i just really don't want to ruin the ending for anyone so i will wait until Adult Swim shows all the episodes, which will probably be in september or october.....and i can't wait until i see the movie, only another two months or so(i'm guessing...).....

The reason that Adult Swim is airing the re-runs is because they are waiting for the rest of the episodes to be dubbed so they can show the rest of the series in one shot....

[Saint Mana]

I assumed he meant Torrents for the Hagaren movie. Or FMA movie, whatever you want to call it. Anyway it is highly unlikely that you will find any torrents of decent quality for a while. If you do find one it will prabably be a "cammed" version. And those are crap.

[Alchemist27]

one thing's for sure, Adlut swim IS going to need to show all the episodes in order to show the movie, or people won't get it. Yes, the ending to the series was no good, but I hope the movie's better. all I know is that Ed mets a boy who looks just like Al, but the boy hates it when Ed treats him like a baby brother. (and I want to see why the hell Envy turned into a dragon looking thing the last time you see him on the series.)

oh and uh......Long live FMA. o.o;

[Star Alchemist]

one thing's for sure, Adlut swim IS going to need to show all the episodes in order to show the movie, or people won't get it. Yes, the ending to the series was no good, but I hope the movie's better. all I know is that Ed mets a boy who looks just like Al, but the boy hates it when Ed treats him like a baby brother. (and I want to see why the hell Envy turned into a dragon looking thing the last time you see him on the series.)

oh and uh......Long live FMA. o.o;

And as I said before... The ending served its purpose which is to set up for the movie.

Well... On the last episode Envy turned into a Dragon while crossing the gate. To find Professor Elric.

That Kid who looks like Alphonse is actually Alphonse's self on the other side of the gate. Just like how a kid looked like Ed on the other side of the gate in Episode 48/49.

[Yuna]

Okay, I heard this from a friend of mine who happens to like FullMetal Alchemist almost as much as I do, except I think that he's seen all of the episodes. But, I'm confused about the last couple of episodes. He told me that Edward goes through this portal thing.. or something like that and his whole body turns back to normal. And.. the other world through the portal, is like our world.. o__O;.. I.. don't really get it. If someone could clear this up for me, It would REALLY help. Ooh, and is Adult Swim showing new episodes of FMA yet? :/ They really should.. I haven't seen past the episode " Teacher " when Izzumi (sp?) visits Edward,Al and Winry after Edward wins that one contest at that place with all the automail.. actually, I've never even seen that teacher one.. Adult Swim cut it off.. >>; Damn them. Anyway, If you have anyway of reaching me.. Email me.. PM me.. or just simply post on here, that would REALLY help. ^^;

<3/ Sakuu

[lordraziel]

damn that movie is [cool] i couldnt wait so i had to see everybody the rumors are true the movie is the bomb

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[SilentKitty]

The movie's out in japan? Wow, any word as to when it will be released in any way in the US?

I thought FMA was one of the best anime I have ever seen - behind only Miyazaki or Takahata's work (and then only sometimes) in scope and beauty. I especially liked the idea that everything is connected - and the idea of equivalent exchange kept it more "real"...

[Kurai Ha]

Sometimes I wish I was nihonjin just so I can see all the cool shows before they get tampered by the US. Neway, I've only read the first two mangas of the anime, but I think it's really cool too. Sad what happens to that girl who got fused with a dog in vol2 though.

[hameht]

I thought the show was brilliantly made. Wonderful background story, great characters, and neat moves. ^_^ I'm not the biggest FMA fan, but I still adore it. :):)

[Vampireness]

The new episodes are September 17, 2005 at midnight. YAYNESSS!!!!! ::jumps up and down:: i cant wait ::counts on her fingers:: only 10 more days.....wait...what am i talking about ONLY, Thats an eternity to meh o_o'

[Bucky Katt]

Potential spoiler.

By the way Kikyo n_n
That woman with black hair..? Um. Thats Ed and Al's sensei. Miss Izumi Curtis and her Husband. You might be thinking of Sloth, though.
Thanks Star! Now it makes sense. And. . .

OMG! NEW EPISODES!!!! :D Hooray-ness!!! It' s about time they got their butts moving on [adult swim]!!!!

[Star Alchemist]

x_x The movie has been out for some time now in japan. I believe a month and a half. I'm currently downloading it on Limewire. Though I don't know the equality of the movie, I am stuck at 9% due to having my wireless internet continue to log it off. Unlucky me.

[ExistentialityFit]

I thought the ending was very good - how do you expect them to end it? If you end a series that makes you think alot by making everything obvious and resolved at the end, it's a horrible ending! this way, there's both the knowledge of more to come, a passable conclusion to the original enemies, explanations of a lot of things, and still a bunch of questions to be asked and resolved. What more can you ask for?

[Star Alchemist]

<Claps.> I just saw the movie. It was awesome. But now I wanna see the Dub. ;_;

[Skara-Takinaktou]

I havn't seen the new episodes... but my friend was stupid enough to tell me what happens until the movie... and i cannot wait!!! hehe i can't wait until i get to see the new episodes on [Adult Swim] i just can't wait!!! hehe

[Inuyasha's Guardian]

But, is Full Metal Alchemist any good? Where I come from we don't get much in the way of anime on T.V. I have to buy every episode I want to watch. I love InuYasha, Rurouni Kenshin and Yu-Gi-Oh! Is Full Metal Alchemist for me?

[Mistress Lust]

But, is Full Metal Alchemist any good? Where I come from we don't get much in the way of anime on T.V. I have to buy every episode I want to watch. I love InuYasha, Rurouni Kenshin and Yu-Gi-Oh! Is Full Metal Alchemist for me?

Yes! If you watch Inuyasha and Rurouni Kenshin then you clearly like fighting...I'm almost sure of that. Anyway, FullMetal Alchemist is just.. amazing and it's one of the most popular anime's out there. I would watch it if I were you, It's one of those anime's where you can't get enough of it. ^^

[Inuyasha's Guardian]

Yes! If you watch Inuyasha and Rurouni Kenshin then you clearly like fighting...I'm almost sure of that. Anyway, FullMetal Alchemist is just.. amazing and it's one of the most popular anime's out there. I would watch it if I were you, It's one of those anime's where you can't get enough of it. ^^
Thanks for the tip. And yes, I do like fighting. I love when they fight!
http://www.animeforum.com/uploads/Inuyasha040.jpg

[katrina_survivor]

I thought the ending was very good - how do you expect them to end it? If you end a series that makes you think alot by making everything obvious and resolved at the end, it's a horrible ending! this way, there's both the knowledge of more to come, a passable conclusion to the original enemies, explanations of a lot of things, and still a bunch of questions to be asked and resolved. What more can you ask for?
Thank you, someone who doesn't hate the end just because it didn't spell everything out for you. The Ending for the show was briliant, considering that they didn't intend to wrap it up right there.

[elite kippyhat]

thats a great show. many depression and fighting but cool, I even bought the merchendises.

[crimson wings]

all i need to say is that full metal alchemist is the awsomesst show, beiside inuyasha.

[Mugetsu]

Thank you, someone who doesn't hate the end just because it didn't spell everything out for you. The Ending for the show was briliant, considering that they didn't intend to wrap it up right there.Some shows are better when they dont spell everything out for you and wrap it up too neatly. If they did that, what would fans of the show have to talk about?

[sherbet3300]

:soapbox: Sure, [adult swim] is showing new episodes now, but its only a matter of time before those evil monkey :censored:'s cut the supply again. They're stealing my stratagy for world domination. Yet, Im forced to rely on them for Full Metal Alchemist because Im too cheap to buy the dvds. Stupid Necassary Evil.:<_<:

[AniMariSama]

Yes, yes, YES! An FMA thread! HALLELUJAH! I LOVE FMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ayuki luvs Sojiro]

i love fullmetal alchemist!

[nomed]

one thing's for sure, Adlut swim IS going to need to show all the episodes in order to show the movie, or people won't get it. Yes, the ending to the series was no good, but I hope the movie's better. all I know is that Ed mets a boy who looks just like Al, but the boy hates it when Ed treats him like a baby brother. (and I want to see why the hell Envy turned into a dragon looking thing the last time you see him on the series.)

oh and uh......Long live FMA. o.o;



You know it:ooh: rockon :band2:

[AniMariSama]

I love Edward and Colonel Mustang is sooo fine *drool*

[Star Alchemist]

Um... I saw the movie. And frankly. I don't think there was any reason for Envy turning into a dragon. The only logical reason I can think of was that he turned into a dragon inorder to cross the gate.

[Uchiha Ulquiorra]

As you people know. [Adult Swim] is showing Episodes 27-51 on Saturdays at 11:30pm. I just have to say that episode 27-30 has been awesome. It always leaves me wanting to see the next episode. The series is only on episode 31 (which shows this Saturday) and I find out more each episode. I used to just like Full Metal Alchemist but now i'm addicted to it. It's turning into my all time favorite anime. ^_^

[nekiumi]

f it is the best anime and the most popular
I don't wait to watch the movie

[Star Alchemist]

Like I said months ago. 27-51 is way better than 1-27.... So if you liked the Anime after watching the first 27 Episodes then the next 24 will be epic. The first set of episodes featured on the basis of the Elric brothers story. The second half will be baised on the creation/death of Homunculi and the truth behind the phillsophers stone and Alchemys laws.. BTW: Make sure to watch these next few Episodes...


The Greed vs. FullMetal fight is coming up soon.

[Jupiter Alchemist4112]

did full metal alchemist ever loss any battles of all the ones he fought?

[Jupiter Alchemist4112]

who knows i think he only lost 1

[renaka24:7]

FULL METAL ALCHEMIST is the most dramatic I have ever seen a capial of boys get. Oh, please! You mean to tell me that a guys go to worry about his height than anything else. Come on people this is so weird. Don't get me wrong B/C I LOVE FULL METAL its just at Ed's age his not thanking about girls more than how tall he is. They could add something more to the show. BUT you got to love it Ed's sooooo CUTE

[Uchiha Ulquiorra]

I have a little question.. Since this is a discussion thread..

In episode 10, when Ed and Psiren are fighting in the river. She knocked Ed into the river and he SWAM back to the surface..

In Episode 28 on Yokk Island. Al and Ed are talking about escaping from the island.

Ed: "Al.. Lets escape."
Al: "No we can't! I can't even swim!"
Ed: "Come to think of it.. Neither can I."

(( I think that's how it went.))

What I don't get is How Ed swam in Episode 10 and then said that he couldn't swim in episode 28.
Can anyone explain that? @__@;; It's so confusing.

[SilentKitty]

I think ep. 10 wasn't in the manga, so it might just be they didn't know about it when they made that part.

[Uchiha Ulquiorra]

I think ep. 10 wasn't in the manga, so it might just be they didn't know about it when they made that part.
Ah.. Thanks for the info.


Next Saturday, on FullMetal Alchemist Ed fights Greed. Yes! I think this is gonna be my favorite episode. Even though I already know what happens.

[Kyouken]

Fullmetal is a great anime. It has a very deep storyline with some even deeper issues raised. At times it is so sad (little girl merged with dog then killed) but having only just begun watching the series, I hope much better things are to come.

[Kashinm]

Thank you, someone who doesn't hate the end just because it didn't spell everything out for you. The Ending for the show was briliant, considering that they didn't intend to wrap it up right there.

That was the end but they didn't actually wrap it up. I think that the movie was suppose to do the real ending.

[Star Alchemist]

I have a little question.. Since this is a discussion thread..

In episode 10, when Ed and Psiren are fighting in the river. She knocked Ed into the river and he SWAM back to the surface..

In Episode 28 on Yokk Island. Al and Ed are talking about escaping from the island.

Ed: "Al.. Lets escape."
Al: "No we can't! I can't even swim!"
Ed: "Come to think of it.. Neither can I."

(( I think that's how it went.))

What I don't get is How Ed swam in Episode 10 and then said that he couldn't swim in episode 28.
Can anyone explain that? @__@;; It's so confusing.

Well... Ironically enough, in episode 10 he didn't swim back up to the surface. He started swimming but then he started to drop a little and then it cut out to him being on the surface. So I don't think that was conclusive evidence of him swimming. And plus he was coughing a lot, which could also support the fact that he was drowing, but that isnt conclusive either.

[Mugetsu]

Episode 28 was a flashback. I think you are refering to when they were left on the island and told to survive. If so, then technically the stuff that happened in episode 28 was actually BEFORE episode 10. Plenty of time for Ed to learn how to swim.

[Star Alchemist]

Episode 28 was a flashback. I think you are refering to when they were left on the island and told to survive. If so, then technically the stuff that happened in episode 28 was actually BEFORE episode 10. Plenty of time for Ed to learn how to swim.

Um... He mighta learned how to swi. , but simply... It would be impossible seeing as how he has an AUTO-MAIL arm and leg... Unless the automail was hollow, which we all know its not. And we all know what happens when you put metal in water, it sinks and eventiually rusts.... So yeah, odd but I hoipe there is some sense to it.

[Jump_for_Luck]

Have you guys watched the Flame Alchemist. That episode is very funny.:happy:

[kyogirl15]

i think fma is cool. it really stands behind the relationship of two brothers and thier hardships.i love it.

[gotenks x3]

full metal alchemist is a really good series but you got to catch it some what close to the start or it will get alittle confusing

[Haruno_Sakura22]

FullMetal Alchemist owns.. Very much so. Envy is hot. Lust rocks. The end. Now get over yourselves you FMA haters. That is all. :D <3!

[Tsukasa+Subaru4ever]

I love FMA. Envy, Sloth and Wrath are my favorites

[Kloud_Seven]

This is by far one of the saddest and most depressing animes I have ever seen,that alone makes me enjoy this series more and more.

[animegirl2538]

I agree, Kloud Seven. What really got to me in the second half of the series was the awesome character development. There weren't many characters left that you didn't feel at least a little something for. Well, not Kimbly or Archer, but the rest were really fleshed out. Especially Scar and Lust. I even felt a little bad for poor Gluttony at the end, and Envy, well I'm waiting to see since I hear he's in the movie.

[Star Alchemist]

I agree, Kloud Seven. What really got to me in the second half of the series was the awesome character development. There weren't many characters left that you didn't feel at least a little something for. Well, not Kimbly or Archer, but the rest were really fleshed out. Especially Scar and Lust. I even felt a little bad for poor Gluttony at the end, and Envy, well I'm waiting to see since I hear he's in the movie.
http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/4074/scarlust2oh.gif
Rose - Scar - Lust (On the other side of the gate, ofcourse.)

I agree with you totally... Even though Scar and Lust both die, they make a minor appearance in the movie. But their stories are both pretty sad because they both died trying to help ed and al.

[t.Tree]

I love FMA. But at times it is very sad. (sorry for my english). Maybe it's good but to hard to watch it. Best anime I ever see. (sorry for my eanglish again)

[animegirl2538]

Surprisingly, one of the characters I liked least was Wrath. I found him to be just annoying. But Izumi(?) I loved, especially when she was kicking around Ed and Al.

Also, the fact that romance between characters was on vaguely (if that) hinted at in this show was a plus for me. Nothing like a googly-eyed girl to ruin the underlying story. Instead, the relationship of the two brothers was played up, and I really found myself sympathizing with Ed a lot. He may be annoying, but his life's motivation is to "fix" Al. Maybe because I'm the older sister....

[shadow_stalker]

Full metal is pretty SwEeT

[Yamanaka]

I love Full Metal Alchemist. It's a great show with suspence and drama. Not to exclude the comidy in it. Lol I love FMA. 5 thumbs up 0_o;;

[darksakura1]

Hum, the end is tragic... hum but surely the manga is better than the anime, and if you want winly x ed...well in manga they got fluffies...
Hum....

[animegirl2538]

I'm more interested in Mustang and Hawkeye.

[darksakura1]

I'm more interested in Mustang and Hawkeye.Hum..its more comedy..but they got some fluffy...

[animegirl2538]

I'll get around to reading the manga eventually, especially since the ending will be different. I don't want a lot of fluffy. I'm afraid it will take away from the sadness and bleakness of the story. I think they did it right in the anime. Developing romantic relationships would shift the focus of the story.

[darksakura1]

hum...look..you better not take the manga..cuz its more of comedy...but some drama...yeah..hujm they dont get too much fluffy anyway.... but a lot of comedy....yeah, buy the manga comedy and drama...

[animegirl2538]

I'll read the manga anyway because I like the anime so much. I think I'll still really enjoy it, even with a little fluff. Comedy is great, not my fave thing, but even I can't watch the dark stuff all the time!

[Black Outlaw]

i really like Lust... shes my favorite character from that series... i saw the whole thing but i cant remember which episode the guy dies in (didnt he get promoted to Brig. General???)

[AniMariSama]

I have GOT to start downloading the anime. I had the first chapter of the manga but I gave it to my friend Jacob before I ever got the chance to read it!!! Bummer...

[animegirl2538]

I like Lust, too. Not until the second half of the series, though. And Scar, though he was so misguided, I couldn't help myself. I'm probably going to watch the entire thing again because I liked it so much.

[Star Alchemist]

Lust was pretty cool, she was the only homunculi that truely desired to become human, and in a sense, I think she was the most human out of all of them.

[animegirl2538]

Does anyone else feel badly for Envy? Just a little, I mean? Not going to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it, but I figured out who he was before it was revealed. Not that I enjoyed any of the things he did in the anime. Each of the homunculi had a story that added to the many layers of the story.

[Star Alchemist]

I kinda feel bad for him. But on the other hand I don't. Because Dante doesn't control him. So hes causing chaos for his pure enjoyment.

"I have no desire to become human, as long as I watch humans die that is enough for me."

Too bad nobody ever put him in his place.

[animegirl2538]

Oh, I definitely save the most of my empathy for the characters who deserve it. I just think how much it would suck to spend all that time feeling abandoned. He had a long time to build up all that hatred. He's insane.

I wish Greed had played a bigger role. And I know this is so typical, but the character I identified with the most was Ed.

[Star Alchemist]

I totally agree that Greed shoulda' played a bigger role. But then and again, I think Greed's death set up the depths of Dante's own greed.

"You have made 'that person' angry with you."

But on the flip side of the coin, Edward is really a genious in the way he killed Greed. Rearranging the carbon in his body to expose his heart. Thats awesome.

[Katrina_Survivor2]

I totally agree that Greed shoulda' played a bigger role. But then and again, I think Greed's death set up the depths of Dante's own greed.

"You have made 'that person' angry with you."

But on the flip side of the coin, Edward is really a genious in the way he killed Greed. Rearranging the carbon in his body to expose his heart. Thats awesome.
The entire show is genious. From the plot, to the fighting styles, to the charictar ideas/development, right down to the freakin hairstyles lol. Every time I see a new episode, I am amazed yet again.

[MajorAlchemyFan]

FMA is great! I can't wait till they show the next new ep! n_n ::drools over Edward and his totally rip body!!!! o_0::

[animegirl2538]

Yeah, but Ed is still a kid....

The whole show is about sacrifice. That's what really got to me. Every (human) character is sufferring from past mistakes and trying to make things right in his/her own way. I think there's got to be at least one character in the show for each person to relate to. It's so universal.

[Uno_Caste]

FMA is up to 51 epsiode, right? I didn't get to watch the whole series, but I know how the story goes. It's about Alchemy described in the anime as an art of destroying & rebuilding a certain thing. Main cast Ed w/ his brother Al is on a mission of searching the philospher stone w/c increases the effectivity of transmutation(It's how I interpreted the series after watching the first 10 episodes)
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch the suceeding episodes. Just recently, while searching for videos in one of my fave sites, I found & watched the ending episode of the series. I thought the ending was okay. It has lots of intellect as a whole.^_^

[Anime_master]

Alphonse is my fav he rocks with his tremendously huge body then a kids voice so awesome

[animegirl2538]

FMA is up to 51 epsiode, right? I didn't get to watch the whole series, but I know how the story goes. It's about Alchemy described in the anime as an art of destroying & rebuilding a certain thing. Main cast Ed w/ his brother Al is on a mission of searching the philospher stone w/c increases the effectivity of transmutation(It's how I interpreted the series after watching the first 10 episodes)
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to watch the suceeding episodes. Just recently, while searching for videos in one of my fave sites, I found & watched the ending episode of the series. I thought the ending was okay. It has lots of intellect as a whole.^_^
Even though you know the ending, I still think you should watch the entire series. Especially the last half when things really start to pick up.

[Uno_Caste]

Ya! Infact, Im looking for the episodes that I haven't seen yet.

[Gjallarhorn]

Yeah, but Ed is still a kid....

The whole show is about sacrifice. That's what really got to me. Every (human) character is sufferring from past mistakes and trying to make things right in his/her own way. I think there's got to be at least one character in the show for each person to relate to. It's so universal.
Sacrifice is a huge theme of the series. Just look at the ending of the series itself. It involves sacrifice in order to make others happy and so they may continue living, as how Ed sacrificed himself for Al. It was as though the level of each sacrifice built up throughout the series, leading up to the ultimate sacrifice, that being death.
As much as I hated the ending(I have not yet seen the movie, as I am too preoccupied with other, better series), this theme is kind of what held it together for me.

FMA is up to 51 epsiode, right? It ends at 51 episodes. It ended in late 2004 in Japan, and will be over in another two months or so in America.

[Crystal_Gardevoir]

Volume 7 of Fullmetal Alchemist has been released last month. in the advertisement in Anime insider February 2006 Edition, it shows Ed with his arm completely disassembled/destroyed and text reading: "The universe follows a greater law that is beyond our imagination. To understand, disassemble, and reconstruct under this law... That, is Alchemy." I really don't have the time to watch adult swim so I get the DVDs and watch them then.

it has aired on adult swim for quite some time, so I naturally go dive into a sea of DVDs to get these volumes... well that's it.

[Poho110]

Ya so far I'm watching it on Saturday 11:00pm central time in the states, last nights episodes was where tucker used al to bring back his daughter and then the military secretary humunculus comes and gets him and tells him that the stone is eroding. Anyways for right now its just the new theme song after Ready steady go, anyone know what this one is called its awesome and I want to download it.

[Opinionated]

I got a couple of Alchemy questions:

1: Does the circle have to be touching the transmutated object, or on the object directly?

2: Someone explain to me how Ed and Wrath don't need a circle.

[Gjallarhorn]

I got a couple of Alchemy questions:

1: Does the circle have to be touching the transmutated object, or on the object directly?

2: Someone explain to me how Ed and Wrath don't need a circle.
1. I believe it has to be directly on the object. It does not necessarily have to be in the place you want to transmute, but it has to be on it somewhere. For instance, if transmuting a wall, you could want to transmute a spot 10 feet away, and do it from where you are standing.

2. Ed does not need a transmutation circle because of his auto-mail arm, which has I transmutation circle on it (If i remember correctly). Wrath is the product of alchemy, and therefore is alchemy. He is able to use Ed's arm in order to preform alchemy, combining himself with other materials. (If I remember correcly).

[Hobbes]

2. Ed does not need a transmutation circle because of his auto-mail arm, which has I transmutation circle on it (If i remember correctly). Wrath is the product of alchemy, and therefore is alchemy. He is able to use Ed's arm in order to preform alchemy, combining himself with other materials. (If I remember correcly). ehh... I thought it was because he gained all that knowledge from when we saw the Door of Equivalent Exchange... thats why Ed's teacher and father can do it too. Wrath can do Alchemy because he has Ed's limbs. If you notice, none of the other Homonculus's can do Alchemy.

Also, who saw last night's episode?

[animegirl2538]

ehh... I thought it was because he gained all that knowledge from when we saw the Door of Equivalent Exchange... thats why Ed's teacher and father can do it too. Wrath can do Alchemy because he has Ed's limbs. If you notice, none of the other Homonculus's can do Alchemy.

Also, who saw last night's episode?
I think you're right about why Ed doesn't need a transmutation circle. That's the way I remember it, at least....

[Gjallarhorn]

Ah, yes, I remember now. You are correct.

Did Hoenheim father "die" in the english version yet?

[Miyazaaki]

Um, new episodes of FMA come out every saturday. I should know. I watch them evry saturday. And I really Want to see what happens in the movie! It seems so kool!

[Gjallarhorn]

Well, the ending of the series was really bad, in the opinions of many people, and I have heard that the movie is just as big of a disappointment as the ending from several sources, that being the reason I am reluctant to watch it.

The movie will probably be translated, dubbed, and aired in the U.S. by the middle or end of summer.

[Hobbes]

Ah, yes, I remember now. You are correct.

Did Hoenheim father "die" in the english version yet?If you're talking about when Dante took him down, then yes. He's already "dead".

Man, I can't wait for the series to end!

[Ribii-chan]

FMA is great! I can't wait till they show the next new ep! n_n ::drools over Edward and his totally rip body!!!! o_0::
I know what you mean!!!:laugh:

FMA is currently my most favorite anime! It ha a very interesting story and the hottest character to me...Ed!! XD

[Opinionated]

Yeah the "circle on the automail" theory doesn't work because his palm is divided into multiple joints, and it would be difficult to inscribe a perfect circle onto them. And eitherway if you look at his palm it doesn't have a circle.

[animegirl2538]

From what I've heard of the movie, I'm not sure if I want to watch it....

I have started the manga (slowly--time constraints), and I was wondering exactly when did the anime begin to differ from the manga?

[Hobbes]

Hmm... I havn't heard much about the Moive. I'll probablly watch it even if it sucks.

[Venom Rayber]

It got real interesting on the episode when Ed found his arm on a homonkuli.

[Regalyn]

the series may about sacrifice, but there a lot of suffering and despair going on there too. I really like transmutations, there really cool, I wish I have one. T_T

[Hobbes]

New Episode Tonight!
Lets wait and find out what happens, mhmm!

[senshigirl]

Oooh, I'm all tingly

[Yamanaka]

Why?! Why, must FMA end so soon?!
We're getting down to the finale, the final 5 episodes.
Becoming hopefull that the movie will come into America.
But sadly, the movie will not been here for a while.
I'm not sure on the release date.

But, be strong! FMA will never die! Mwah, can't wait for the movie.

It's really too bad Lust had to die, Greed too, and Wrath killed Sloth himself.
Poor him, "Mommy, Mommy". Wishing the best for the HUMNCULUS.

Love for all the animation openings and endings.
I shall save you all in my computer! XD

And to all the fans of FMA, wish you the best.
Keep the shrimp & tin can in your hearts too!
The end is near for Full Metal Alchemist.
We will all miss it so.

{Drama is just something that comes and goes for me. >>;}

[Gjallarhorn]

And to all the fans of FMA, wish you the best, keep the shrimp in your hearts too! ;_;
The end is near for Full Metal Alchemist.
We will all miss it so.
The ending almost made me cry....because it was so bad. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, so I will not say it, but when all the Americn viewers see it....I suspect that there will be a good amount of people who will be very disappointed....especially with what is on the other side of "The Gate"...that actually made me kind of angry...

[buhbibutterfly]

hmmm..when i first saw the ending of fma..i was disappointed...at 51..but i think the movie made it better for me...it cleared up alot of the things that i wanted cleared...so although the ending the series was alil' disappointing the movie made up for it by bringing it together...

[animegirl2538]

I'm still unsure as to how I feel about the ending. I certainly didn't expect THAT final outcome. The big, final sacrifice.... And after waiting so long for the movie, I keep putting off actually watching it.

[ryukin]

full metel alchemist is awsome i have not seen the movie yet thow is it any good and does anyone know how many dvd vols are out?:D

[choasking]

i got confuse when after Ed Transmuted himself to get Al back how did hey was able to go back to his dad AKA (LOHENGIREN) I think id that's how u spell it ?

[oOo-xenos-oOo]

fma is awsome:laugh: iv played the second game and i got to the end boss he's so annoying:<_<:

[animegirl2538]

full metel alchemist is awsome i have not seen the movie yet thow is it any good and does anyone know how many dvd vols are out?:D
Volume 7 was released in January and 8 is scheduled for release next month.

[Gjallarhorn]

I'm still unsure as to how I feel about the ending. I certainly didn't expect THAT final outcome. The big, final sacrifice.... And after waiting so long for the movie, I keep putting off actually watching it. I think what got me was the fact that Ed went to London. LONDON!!. How could they put that on the other side of The Gate? And not only that, at the ending of the series (despite owning the movie, I have yet to watch it)Ed might as well be dead to Winrey and the rest, and Al doesn't remember anything...

[animegirl2538]

I think what got me was the fact that Ed went to London. LONDON!!. How could they put that on the other side of The Gate? And not only that, at the ending of the series (despite owning the movie, I have yet to watch it)Ed might as well be dead to Winrey and the rest, and Al doesn't remember anything...
That totally got me! I thought Ed's ultimate sacrifice would be death to save Al, but in the end, it was THAT. Of course that left the opening for the movie to take place, but come on! And from the mixed reviews I get about the movie, I'm sure the unsettled feeling I got from the anime's ending will not go away any time soon.

[Oh-Siris]

Ah ~ all this talk about the ending is getting me all hyped up for when it airs in the US. Did you say it was episode 51? Anyway, the last new episode on Adult Swim, with Ed and Lust vs. Sloth and Al (with Wrath running 'round in between) was pretty good. I'm really interested in the homunculi now (I missed a few episodes, which I'll have to go back and see).

[animegirl2538]

Yeah, it will end with ep 51 soon. I'm not sure what ep they are currently airing on [as], but there are only a few left. I won't spoil the ending for you, but it caught even me (jaded anime viewer) slightly off-guard.

[lucky leprachaun]

this anime is probably one of the best. it has a great storyline, awesome characters and short jokes!:) the movements are fluid and the voice acting is one of the best i've seen, next to cowboy bebop.

[xXUchihaxRavenXx]

I've heard there is a FMA movie, is it ever to come out in the US?

[choasking]

my favorite is the LT. Huge's kuz he b getting in to everyone's bussiness and he's funny :D :D http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f306/persona_user/Avanner/aegisbanner.png

http://www.seedgenesis.net/main/signatures/omar/Lacus_Banner01.jpg http://www.seedgenesis.net/main/signatures/omar/Cagalli%20Banner.jpg

[Gjallarhorn]

I've heard there is a FMA movie, is it ever to come out in the US? It was in Japanese theatres last summer. The reviews about it are mixed thought. Many people did not like the ending of the series, and believe that the movie only made it worse, while others say that is was good. It will probably be in America at some point this summer.

[Oh-Siris]

Hmm...that doesn't sound good. But I'll have to wait and rent the movie some time.
I think FMA is at Episode 48--so the end is near...

(and thanks for the no-spoilage, animegirl :))

[animekid1212]

its so sad FMA haS been the best anime

[samuriagent]

i'm going to cry, its so sad......man this sucks:<_<:

[Yuikama]

I use to like full metal but then it got confusing and I dont understand it anymore.

[samuriagent]

ok, first off, is anyone else confused out of their freaking minds? cus i sure am.


secondly i would like to re-state that its so sad that their leaving

[Gjallarhorn]

ok, first off, is anyone else confused out of their freaking minds? cus i sure am.


secondly i would like to re-state that its so sad that their leaving What is confusing about it? I found it rather simple. There are much more deep and complex anime out there than FMA.

[samuriagent]

i mean this sat. episode....whats with the whole london thing....its scaring me

[Gjallarhorn]

i mean this sat. episode....whats with the whole london thing....its scaring me Oh that....well, that is the reason why the large majority of FMA fans hate the ending. The following paragraph will be a spoiler.
Basically, when people in the Alchemist-world (the world where FMA takes place, for the most part) get pulled into The Gate, they go to London, where they cannot do transmutations or preform alchemy, and where alchemy is not even known of. The fact that there are Zepplins bombing London, is a clear indication that it is London during WW2. Likewise, when people in the London-world(our world) die, they become the energy(that blue lightening) that is needed to preform alchemy....or something like that. It has been about a year since I watched it, so I'm forgetting all the details.

Someone else can probably fill you in better than I. animegirl2538 is probably your best bet.

[Darth Tyranus]

This is a show I'm always at ends with, I love the excellent animation, the action is well done and the characters are pretty interesting. But there is so much filler in the show it isn't even funny, there is just no reason in the world to have 51 episodes if you're going to miss use them like that. I wish this FMA would have been cut in half episode wise so they actually made the most out of the 22 minute running time.

[animegirl2538]

This is a show I'm always at ends with, I love the excellent animation, the action is well done and the characters are pretty interesting. But there is so much filler in the show it isn't even funny, there is just no reason in the world to have 51 episodes if you're going to miss use them like that. I wish this FMA would have been cut in half episode wise so they actually made the most out of the 22 minute running time.
I disagree. The show contained many characters and each one was fully developed along with his or her personality quirks, motivations, and back story. To cut the show in half would water down the depth of the characters and the story and who wants that? Though, I do agree some of the standalone eps in the beginning were tedious and monotonous.

[Darth Tyranus]

I disagree. The show contained many characters and each one was fully developed along with his or her personality quirks, motivations, and back story. To cut the show in half would water down the depth of the characters and the story
Some how I fail to see how removing the insane amount of usless dialog that adds nothing to the show would water it down. Not to mention they criminally overuse the dramatic pause. That's what eats up time not any real character development, which is pretty minimal anyway. Many of the characters (anyone from the military) don't change at all. I like the show, but it's B material.

[Star Alchemist]

Some people like the show for its character devolpment, other like it for its animation.


In my own personal opinion I think it makes my tops because of its theme.


But its all just opinion anyways.


I think 51 episodes wasn't a bad number... I would maybe say around 40- 45 because there were some redundant episodes... But I think they need some of those episodes for people who start watching around the half point mark so they're not COMPLETELY in the dark.

[Darth Tyranus]

But I think they need some of those episodes for people who start watching around the half point mark so they're not COMPLETELY in the dark.That's what re-caps are for, no show needs more than 2 recap episodes.

[samuriagent]

thanks for spoiling it Xero XIII :rolleyes: :rolleyes: kidding, i accually wanted to know.

anyway, i can see why alot of people hate it, me included

[zerog]

I hate Full Metal Alchemist! thank you good bye... Alphonse is a gay robot...

[Darth Tyranus]

I hate Full Metal Alchemist! thank you good bye... Alphonse is a gay robot...I hate to point out the blindinly obvious but he isn't a robot. He's a soul bonded to a suite of armor, as if it sounded any less silly.

[animegirl2538]

Wow. Love it or hate it, you still keep coming to this thread....

At any rate, it's certainly not my favorite anime, but it is a good one to watch, especially starting just before the mid-point. And certainly the near cult following of this show has lead to over-analysis and over-saturation. There are other better and more obscure shows out there, but something about FMA continues to sink its hooks into viewers or there would be no need for this thread.

[Gjallarhorn]

Wow. Love it or hate it, you still keep coming to this thread....

At any rate, it's certainly not my favorite anime, but it is a good one to watch, especially starting just before the mid-point. And certainly the near cult following of this show has lead to over-analysis and over-saturation. There are other better and more obscure shows out there, but something about FMA continues to sink its hooks into viewers or there would be no need for this thread. Probably the fact that it is one of few decent anime to be aired on American television in the past decade.

[Yamanaka]

Two points for Xero, I just saw "The Other Side of the Gate" on Full Metal Alchemist and it's so retarded on what's on the other side of the Gate. Plus where the "power" of alchemy comes from. Keh, well hopefully the movie will make up for it?

[Gaara the wicked]

yeha i loved the entire show probably one of my top 10. they had great heros and villains.

[choasking]

Lt.huge's Is My Favorite Char In Fma And He's So Funny Alway's Butting In Every Body's Conversation Hahahaha. But I Didnt Get It When Ed Went To The Other And He Want's To Come Back??? Y Wont He Just Died Like When His First Time When He Went There? That's What I Dont Get? But Fma Is Funny And The Action Tight.

[Someguy0715]

ive only seen one episode of this series and i find it to be freaking awsome ^^

[Nagi]

lol i like it cause it has a goos story and its just cool
there arent many anime that ive seen and hated it cause it ended but this is 1 of them

[full metal alchemist #1]

i've seen a couple of the FMA episodes but i didnt think it was all that great.

[Bucky Katt]

Zomg, everyone. I missed the episode last Saturday, but one of my friend's at school said that Ed dies and that there was no preview for the next episode! I didn't believe the friend, but...Is it true!? Is that the end of FMA!? Please, someone tell me that [adult_swim] is simply teasing us! PLEASE! I love the series too much for it to end right there!

[Yamanaka]

Is that the end of FMA!? Please, someone tell me that [adult_swim] is simply teasing us! PLEASE!




Sorry, but Edward does die in Episode 51 "No Title".
But don't worry, he's not gone forever! The movie will be out soon.
Be looking forword to it! ^_^

[night_inuyasha]

fullmetal alchemist comes on at sunday at 12:00am it is new episodes i think i havent whached it in a while:( and i mised inuyasha last night. i seem 2 miss alot of my frav shows and it sucks bad i cant even whach them agen :(

[Sachiko-Chan]

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Sorry, but Edward does die in Episode 51 "Death".
But don't worry, he's not gone forever! The movie will be out soon.
Be looking forword to it! ^_^
Actually episode 50 is "Death"...There is one more episode, Sayoko, don't worry...it won't end just like that...that would be a terrible cliff hanger...;)

[Opinionated]

yeah...I have a question...Is the series OVER...or is there one more left...i HEARD that there are 52 episodes...is that true??

There are 51 FMA episodes. The movie counts to some as ep. 52.

[Star Alchemist]

Um... Edward dies for like 5 minutes. So I dunno if its even a death.

Across the gate - Back - Death - back - Safrice -back - Jumps back across the gate for good.



Haha... Ed needs to make up his mind. lol.

[Dark-lover]

My friend absolutely loves FMA.So I wasn't surprised when she nearly died after she wached last week's episode.I love the series myself,but I only went into shock.

[Opinionated]

Don't get me wrong, I like the show, but Ed dying didn't make me do anything. Actually I was thinking "YOU IDIOT!" at the time. I mean c'mon. He left himself wide open for that hit.

[animefan#1]

i just finished watching the last fullmetal alchemist episode twice i don't want it to end this was like my favorite anime ever but this was a very good episode and i didn't see the fma movie but my friend told me it was good i really want to see it

[Capo]

I cried during the last episode. I've got all of the FMA that's been out od DVD. I guess you could call me an Addict. But Wow, that end just left so much hanging. I hate it when stuff does that. I mean come on, what are we suppossed to do. TT-TT But, alas, that's life.

[Bucky Katt]

I cried myself to sleep after I saw episode 51...I wish the series didn't end right there. I mean, sure, there's a movie that could count as episode 52, but it isn't the same. After the movie, the series will be at an end. When I thought about that, I cried even harder.

[Gjallarhorn]

I warned you all about this. And depending on whether or not you liked the ending, the movie is only going to make it better or make it worse.

[Knuffle Bunny]

I really like FMA. The character development is excelent. They use the dramatic pause way to much in the series though.
And the ending. what in the world? london WW2?

[siberian_balinese]

FMA is amazing, i was sad when Scar died though. The ending was perfect, I can't wait for the movie.

[fox demon naruto]

I loved this show from the begging to the end. I have not seen the movie can't wait to see it. Also it seem the ending of the series was nice. I mean it leaves a great start for a movie, and I think that what they wanted to do when they made this show. Also alot people lived in the end Ed,Al,Wrath,Winry,Teacher, Rose, Roy, Armstrong, Hawkeye, that girl that goes back to ressinbule (cant remeber her name) with winry, Holenhime, and all those guys that were with roy, hawkeye, and armstrong. (Cant remeber there name) Extremly great ending.

[samuriagent]

i think i speak for the anime people in my house when i say, the ending was not very good, but the series as a whole was freaking sweet.

[Silver Bullet Alchemist]

if i'm right the movie takes place on the other side of the gate...right? iv'e seen the movie but i can't quite understand it fully...

[Bucky Katt]

Don't tell how the movie ends! That will ruin the drama while we wait! ;-;

[Dosu-Ichigo]

Ok..

FMA rocks. Go Lust.
http://www.animeindepth.com/images/1/circle/HumanCircle.jpg

[Master Pogi.]

FMA rocks! My favorite character is Envy.

[Tsukasa+Subaru4ever]

I didn't like the ending too well. It left way too many questions like "Does Al ever find Ed?" "What happened to Glutonny and Dante?" "WHy did Envy turn into a dragon?" "Where the heck is Wrath?" Like I said, too many questions.

[Gjallarhorn]

I didn't like the ending too well. It left way too many questions like "Does Al ever find Ed?" "What happened to Glutonny and Dante?" "WHy did Envy turn into a dragon?" "Where the heck is Wrath?" Like I said, too many questions. There is a movie which answers some of the questions. It has already been mentioned numerous times in this thread...although I did not like the movie and felt it did the ending no justice.

[animegirl2538]

I didn't like the ending too well. It left way too many questions like "Does Al ever find Ed?" "What happened to Glutonny and Dante?" "WHy did Envy turn into a dragon?" "Where the heck is Wrath?" Like I said, too many questions.
In response to your question "Where the heck is Wrath?"--Didn't you watch the last ep? Watch the movie, but you probably won't be happy then, either.

[Sachiko-Chan]

i loved the series and was absolutely obsessed with it. i thought i would cry when it ended...but i didn't. for some reason...i just wasn't that upset...i want to see the movie...but i'm not that desparate for it...lol. GO FMA!!!

[lorie]

u want to see the movie ?? then theres a website called keiichi anime forever u can watch it online without paying but thats only if you have the latest version of macromedia flash plyer its finding a new server so you cant go on it roght now but after some time..
ive advertised this website for who know how many times!

[Souhi]

this could very well be one of my favourite shows turned into one of my disliked shows because of an ending that i really think could have been thought much better. Good but nothing amazing. Still, it's one of the better series that wasn't COMPLETELY massacred through english dubbing. Japanese was still better.

[Gjallarhorn]

I must disagree. I actually prefered the English dub better than the Japanese. Back in the days when it was airing in Japan, because of the western names and such, I felt that it would have been better in english. The quality of the english dub was great, and the voice actors certainly knew what they were doing. It was an impressive dub, up there in the ranks of Cowboy Bebop.

[animegirl2538]

I must disagree. I actually prefered the English dub better than the Japanese. Back in the days when it was airing in Japan, because of the western names and such, I felt that it would have been better in english. The quality of the english dub was great, and the voice actors certainly knew what they were doing. It was an impressive dub, up there in the ranks of Cowboy Bebop.
I agree. It was one of the few dubs that didn't make my skin crawl, and those number in the single digits.

[Souhi]

Yes the english dub was good ill admit, and i can see how others may enjoy it more. It had it's moments over the japanese, fair enough.

[Star Alchemist]

Um... The ending sets up the movie. It's just another ploy to draw out money.


On another note, I thought the Dub was good. And seeing as how it aired on AS they didn't take out much. TO my liking, they really didn't take out anything. Now I just wanna see how good the movie is for the English Dub. And then I can rest. The Japanese movie was pretty good and the music was kool. Alphonse in his human body is awesome.


some characters will be dying or dead in the movie.

[Negi Springfield]

i much agree seeing al in his human form was awsome...the bad part is though that he freiken lost his memories, and he has no recollection of all the crap him and his brother went through to get there. another thing about the ending that was wrong is that Ed gets his damn arm back and then crosses the gate ultimately loseing his arm again (p.s. wth is ed useing for Englans auto mail?!) anyway!! hmm....and eds father becomes a real world alchemic teacher? what is this....its like there combinening Two worlds into one....the ending like 10+ people mentioned left a Huge gap and i also cant wait for FMA the movie in English Dubs that'll be the day i can finally R.I.P o_o;; wait that didnt sound right....anyway...They revealed alot of people crossed the gate includeing one that i hated VEDDY VEDDY MUCH!! >_>;; anyway ill keep in touch with this posting

[Bucky Katt]

Ever since the series ended, I decided to not stay up and waste my sleeping hours to watch Stroker & Hoop (Sorry, but that show annoys me..) Anyway, my friend (same one that told me Ed was stabbed) said that [adult_swim] has started the series over again. This will be a good chance for those who have missed a lot of episodes and didn't understand a diddlysquat of the last episode. If you all know and stayed faithful believers in FMA and decided to stay up and wait for it to come on, then just ignore my post. c_c;

[Star Alchemist]

i much agree seeing al in his human form was awsome...the bad part is though that he freiken lost his memories, and he has no recollection of all the crap him and his brother went through to get there. another thing about the ending that was wrong is that Ed gets his damn arm back and then crosses the gate ultimately loseing his arm again (p.s. wth is ed useing for Englans auto mail?!) anyway!! hmm....and eds father becomes a real world alchemic teacher? what is this....its like there combinening Two worlds into one....the ending like 10+ people mentioned left a Huge gap and i also cant wait for FMA the movie in English Dubs that'll be the day i can finally R.I.P o_o;; wait that didnt sound right....anyway...They revealed alot of people crossed the gate includeing one that i hated VEDDY VEDDY MUCH!! >_>;; anyway ill keep in touch with this posting
Um... Al got his memory back half way through the movie. And the Arm is still fake I think, it just looked a little real He was using a different automail in the movie.

[Aisu Hinate]

I haven't seen the movie yet. And I haven't seen past episode 17 yet because all the video stores only have up to volume 3 and it's only on once a week, Friday. Somebody already blabbed to me what happens to Ed and the end of the series.

[Himura The Batousai]

why in the hell did they start the anime over again on cartoon network. man i hate CN with a passion now. they have really messed up the saturday night line up.

[Opinionated]

why in the hell did they start the anime over again on cartoon network. man i hate CN with a passion now. they have really messed up the saturday night line up.
Because... They have a half hour hole to fill. And why not start it over? Its one of the better series on, and makes up for the massive suck caused by Inuyasha.

[SetoKaiba]

I thought Full Metal Alchemist was really good, I thought the ending wasn't too bad, it left some questions yes, but overall the series was really good, the way the series progressed and the characters developed and how some people may have thought of Scar as nothing more than an evil jerk, it turned out that there was a heck of a lot more to him than originally thought.

[Aisu Hinate]

I whish there were more characters that stayed in thet show for more than a couple of episodes. The only ones besides Ed and Al are really Mustang, Armstrong, Hawkeye, and the Homunculi. The rest of them just come and go.

[animegirl2538]

I whish there were more characters that stayed in thet show for more than a couple of episodes. The only ones besides Ed and Al are really Mustang, Armstrong, Hawkeye, and the Homunculi. The rest of them just come and go.
Not true. Once you get past the half-way point, a lot of characters become regulars besides the ones you listed. Winry and the bookworm chick (can never remember her name....) and all of Mustang's underlings like Fury and Havoc. Their parts aren't as big as Ed's and Al's, but a lot of characters get facetime in many episodes.

[Aisu Hinate]

Not true. Once you get past the half-way point, a lot of characters become regulars besides the ones you listed. Winry and the bookworm chick (can never remember her name....) and all of Mustang's underlings like Fury and Havoc. Their parts aren't as big as Ed's and Al's, but a lot of characters get facetime in many episodes.
Oh... well that's good to know. Yeah, I've only seen up to episode 12. Then I've seen episodes 26, and 27. But I know what happens at the end because someone blabbed to be the biggest spoiler possible.

[INUANI]

yeah i havent seen that many episodes but i like the series

[Bankotsu's Servant]

Mustand is awsome. Ed's okay. Al is weird. End of story.

[Blackwaltz]

Personally for me Al was annoying. His voice never changed in the anime. And the fact that the expression on the armor never changed made it even more annoying.

[Bucky Katt]

I know. In the manga, Hiromu Arakawa really specified Al's feelings, even though he was a soul in an armor. Thus, why I've become more attached to the manga ever since FMA series on [adult_swim] finished.

[Aisu Hinate]

Personally for me Al was annoying. His voice never changed in the anime. And the fact that the expression on the armor never changed made it even more annoying. Yeah, I think Al's annoying too.
I know. In the manga, Hiromu Arakawa really specified Al's feelings, even though he was a soul in an armor. Thus, why I've become more attached to the manga ever since FMA series on [adult_swim] finished. I'm glad that I don't watch it on adultswim. I watch it on YTV. But since I fell sorry for all youse people who don't get to watch it anymore. I'll give you this website that you can see all the episodes in Japeneze.

http://www.keiichianimeforever.com

[lorie]

hey you know that website as well!! yeh i watch it from there too. im actually trying to download the series. i cant find any extra time to. :(

[Aisu Hinate]

Yeah, I've been trying to find a website to download them onto a disk so I can watch them on a regular T.V., but it seems immpossible. So I just went out the other day and bought them all up to volime ten.

[Vampireness]

Does anyone think they're gonna play the movie on AdultSwim now that they've played the second season?

[Aisu Hinate]

The movie hasn't been translated into English yet. But you can see the movie in Japeneze www.keiichianimeforever.com

[animegirl2538]

You can add it to your collection on October 3, I believe. All the volumes and the movie are supposed to be released by the end of this year, if my information is correct.

[Aisu Hinate]

You can add it to your collection on October 3, I believe. All the volumes and the movie are supposed to be released by the end of this year, if my information is correct.
I've already got all the volumes. To buy them all together was 200.00$

[lorie]

woah
ive actually havent finished the anime yet. nor the manga. so i dont knw what happens at the end but im gonna find out soon cus im on the couple of last episodes.

[Bucky Katt]

I think the manga is funnier than the anime. Does anyone agree? I mean, Alphonse actually has human-like expressions, while the anime one doesn't.
It's not that I've something against the anime; I liked it, but the manga is more interesting and cool, even if I have to wait every other month for the next volume. (Only have 1-6)

[Aisu Hinate]

In the Manga, Ed acts like an evil little brat so it's really quite funny. You always see Al thinking something like "Oh no, he's going to do something evil isn't he?" So that is always funny. And when Ed turns the lead to gold once he says to Al. I'm going to break the law, but i'll just pretend your not here. So, it's just that Ed acts differently. If you want, you can see upto volume 8 here http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com/manga.php

[Kieys]

I saw the final episode for it, Ed dies, then Al uses the philosiphers stone to revive him, killing himself. Then, Ed sees Al dead, and uses human transmutation to bring Al back to his old self (being a kid again) and Ed dies again! He made sure that Al didn't remember anything that happened after their mother died. I cried :( :(

[CHAIN OF DEATH]

didnt full metal just end airing on adult swim

[CHAIN OF DEATH]

NEWTYPE USA said that there is going to be a fullmetal alchemist movie coming out in october

[Aisu Hinate]

I cried when Ed died... If you want to see the movie, I'll give you the website to watch it in Japeneze if you'd like...

[CHAIN OF DEATH]

tha'id be awsome

[Aisu Hinate]

www.keiichianimeforever.com

[Kieys]

I cried when Ed died... If you want to see the movie, I'll give you the website to watch it in Japeneze if you'd like... ok, i hope its good. Btw, that had to be the most saddening end of FMA

[punksk8er]

This thread is for all discussions pertaining to the anime or manga for the Full Metal Alchemist series. Please keep all posts on topic and avoid spam or flaming other posters.
i like fullmeatle alcamest

[**Fruits~Basket**]

Hey lance wistaria can u give me the website too
Oh yeah i got a ?
Did the series end or was that just a season

[james147]

i like fma and i need some friends can u plz help

[james147]

this is better

[J. Silver,son o da reaper]

When does it come out???
I need to see it soooooo badly. I read on anothe forum its all about ed getting back to his dimension thingy. Can someone tell me how to get it?!?! :duel:

[J. Silver,son o da reaper]

Also who can teach me how to upload images?

[james147]

Also who can teach me how to upload images?i can i uploaded images go 2 the main page than u will c upload images than click it than follow the instrunctions ok?

[J. Silver,son o da reaper]

Thanks!!!!!!, but whats white space?

[J. Silver,son o da reaper]

does this work

[Aisu Hinate]

When does it come out???
I need to see it soooooo badly. I read on anothe forum its all about ed getting back to his dimension thingy. Can someone tell me how to get it?!?!
I think it comes out in english next sept or octbr. You can watch it in japeneze though www.keiichianimeforever.com

[J. Silver,son o da reaper]

Thanks, i tried to watch it but it came up as a big blur, Thanks for telling me.

:D

[NarutoAssassin911]

I don't know why the end the season already.

[Souhi]

Uhm hoping you're not hoping for more because after episode 50 and the movie...it's over. And you guys above me, cut it out with all the double posting. As far as I know ther show has ended. Never touched the manga so correct me if I'm wrong.:happy:

[Aisu Hinate]

Uhm hoping you're not hoping for more because after episode 50 and the movie...it's over. And you guys above me, cut it out with all the double posting. As far as I know ther show has ended. Never touched the manga so correct me if I'm wrong.
Ep. 51 is the last one (I think). If ep. 50 was the last one I would have had a fit because Eddie freakin' dies!! *goes and cries in corner* But yeah, thers going to be no more. I read the manga but the last ep. hasn't come out in English yet. Oh yeah if you wanna see upto volume 8, go here http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com/manga.php you can see all them online. I also know one for bleach too which I think is bleach7.com but I'm not sure...

[Neko Geek]

I think it was a fitting end. I don't really like series that go on and on and on forever. http://www.animegalleries.net/bbs/images/smilies/tongue.gif But still, FMA is my fave anime in the whole wide world... I was sad to see it go. Can't complain about how it ended though, real life isn't all just sunshine and daisies, and it had more impact that way. Felt sad for Winry, but, ah, well... Life is though. Long live Fma. http://www.animegalleries.net/bbs/images/smilies/in_awe.gif

[~Hatake Kakashi~]

Me Too I liked the ending of the show...Didnt explain alot but it was a fitting end.

[SetoKaiba]

does this workplease don't double post as well as learn to use the Edit button

[Souhi]

Ep. 51 is the last one (I think). If ep. 50 was the last one I would have had a fit because Eddie freakin' dies!! *goes and cries in corner* But yeah, thers going to be no more. I read the manga but the last ep. hasn't come out in English yet. Oh yeah if you wanna see upto volume 8, go here http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com/manga.php you can see all them online. I also know one for bleach too which I think is bleach7.com but I'm not sure...
Thanks a bunch Fullmetal, even after I finish a series I enjoy reading the manga to decide whichever I prefer whenever possible. And yeah, that ending was a bit abrupt for my liking but effective nonetheless. What's up with the whole Dante thing? Did Gluttony get her or what? I know he appeared ( boy did he APPEAR ) in the movie, but they never give a clearcut answer on if she dies or not. Not like I'm complaining..

[Aisu Hinate]

Thanks a bunch Fullmetal, even after I finish a series I enjoy reading the manga to decide whichever I prefer whenever possible. And yeah, that ending was a bit abrupt for my liking but effective nonetheless. What's up with the whole Dante thing? Did Gluttony get her or what? I know he appeared ( boy did he APPEAR ) in the movie, but they never give a clearcut answer on if she dies or not. Not like I'm complaining.. I didn't get that either. I was watching it and then after that part I was wondering if I had drifted off to sleep for a bit. I guess whatever happened what you want to happen.

[bluelight]

Full Metal Alchemist hs really gotten popular latly.

[DustinRobinson]

but why did they end the season already when it got interesting to

[yoh]

Uh... If anyone has Sky, (as in...digital TV) Then Channel 193 or something is called rapture TV, and they play Fullmetal Alchemist on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in English. I don't know if that is of any help at all, or whether it is unrelated to the topic or anything... but I just thought I'd let you know.
Sorry if it was unrelated,
Jess xxx

[The Kid]

full metal alchemist is so awesome
i bought the complete series with subs
subs are better

[tony_flowerheart]

yeah you'll definetly adore fma...It's amazing-it has good characters,story,graphic(did I spell that good?)...everything GO FMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

[LINK the swordsman]

i love full metal alchemist and my friend at school has seen the movie his name is cory were is it? i can't find it

[shadowtiger]

And I really want to see the movie. I know they have it everywhere on the internet, but I want to wait for the actual DVD in English. Does anyone know when its supposed to come to the U.S? :lol2:

[Xeon417]

Yeah FMA is pretty awesome but I think the manga blows the anime out of the water.

[Aisu Hinate]

I just went out and bought the whole series on DVD. Yeah your right Xeon, the manga makes more sence. But I have to admit, some parts of thet anime were done pretty good................. just get rid of Mr. Tucker...... AHHHHHH!! Mr. Tucker. SCARY!!! *goes and hides under bed*

[INUANI]

its the coolest series ever!

[Xeon417]

I just went out and bought the whole series on DVD. Yeah your right Xeon, the manga makes more sence. But I have to admit, some parts of thet anime were done pretty good................. just get rid of Mr. Tucker...... AHHHHHH!! Mr. Tucker. SCARY!!! *goes and hides under bed*
True, for it's own seperate story for the second half of the anime it was well done, up until the ending I suppose. >.>;

[animegirl2538]

And I really want to see the movie. I know they have it everywhere on the internet, but I want to wait for the actual DVD in English. Does anyone know when its supposed to come to the U.S? :lol2:It's scheduled to be released September 26, the same day the last volume of the anime is released. It was originally scheduled to release on October 3 (I think, the exact day may be wrong) to coincide with the day Ed and Al burned down their house, the date inscribed inside Ed's watch.

[Aisu Hinate]

True, for it's own seperate story for the second half of the anime it was well done, up until the ending I suppose. >.>;Ed is more of a sneaky little kid in the manga. I like both Ed's, but I like Greed (my second favorite character) better in the Anime. It's nice to have two different storylines though. You get more out of thet story. Not like DBZ. The Manga is exactly like the anime,

[Bankotsu's Servant]

Hey peeps. Do you think Mustang is the most original character to like? Because I think almost everybody has Mustang as one of their favorite characters.

[hunt4me]

Fullmetal Alchemist is AMAZING!!!!!! I bought the entire DVD set and I saw the movie!!! The movie's amazing...it's a bit sad too...but a lot of irony is about...hahahaha....I think the entire thing is just sad....I really like Ed...hahahaha!!! he's gotten taller too, in the movie, but you can't tell...hahahaha...watch the Japanese version, it's really good. :P
An amazing story!!!! Can't just stop talking about it!!!!! lalalalala

[Aisu Hinate]

Yeah, I've got the entire series too. I like Ed and Greed. What's your favorite volume hunt4me? Mine's "pain and lust" 'cuz it's basically the only one with Greed in it. Plus I like the last ep. on it. Ed drives a car. Heehe Ed crashes.

To answer your question Bankotsu's Servant, I think everyone DOES like Mustang expect me. He's to serious. Greed and Ed are funny.

[hunt4me]

ooooooo!!! I didn't really have a favourite volume, I just like the ones that are nearing the end of the series....the ones that are starting to get realli interesting and realli sad.... :( when I first watched the last episode, I was the world's maddest person...it finished the story off so...unclearly!!!!! and then I watched the movie...and I'm like....oooooo!
hahahahaha
Have you watched the movie, Fullmetal_Alchemist249 ? because if you haven't, i'm saying it now, YOU SHOULD!!!! and soon! :P

[Aisu Hinate]

Yeah I've seen the movie and it's really good. About the last episode.... I seriously cried. EDDIE DIED!! Waaaaaaaa, my favorite charachter out of all anime died!!
Oh yeah, and what are you peoples favorite quotes i n FMA. I tried to start my own thread, but it was closed. Here are mine.

Ed~ Don't look away, Rose. You need to see what happens when you cross the line. When you cross into gods territory or whatever the hell it is. Is this what you want?!! Look!!

Mustang~ Dog huh? I LOVE DOGS!! They obey their masters without question. You can treat them badly and they won't complain. And best of all......... They don't ask for a paycheck.

Greed~ Hey, I've got a hostage here. Is everyone forgetting about that?? Why won't anybody listen to me? Hellllllooooo?!

[Bankotsu's Servant]

I thought you said you didn't like Mustang. But I wonder why someone closed down your thread?

The quotes are like are the mustang one that you like and when Ed said that he's going to go torture the other Elric brothers. I forget what the exact words are but it was funny.

[jewel2sparkle]

I heard the movie goes into theaters in August...Later (like a day or two) I heard that it comes out September 26. Can anyone shead some light on this for me?

[Aisu Hinate]

Is it coming out in theaters? I didn't think so, but either way I think it's coming out Sept 26 or Oct 3

[Kyo krazy]

I love FullMetal!! *Ed's so hot!!* Srry, I had to get that out of my system hehe I'm listening to the song "Brothers" right now in english sung by Vic Mignogna (sp? that's a confusing last name) NeWays, I like the anime better because the manga art it's just...in my opinion VERY ANNOYING. It makes them all look like fat chibi's to me

But yea, I can't wait for the movie!! I wanna know what happens to Ed!! Oh, and poor Al, just imagine one second all you see is your brother holding his hand out to you and then when you wake up again, your brother is missing, your bestfriend *who used to be your same age* is years older than you and not to mention everyone but you now knows what was up with your dad....yea that would suck.

[Aisu Hinate]

Hehe, your reason for not liking the manga is what I like about it. I like how the art isn't perfect and you can still make out how it was possible to draw.

[Kyo krazy]

So you're saying that it's imperfections are what make you like it?

[Aisu Hinate]

Well not ONLY that.... But yeah, that's one of the reasons.

[Death_hell]

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi...
This Anime is reaching a rather high level of fandom. Even with the inevitably feeble dub, its popularity skyrockets. Plus, the newly released Movie will only help. I eagerly await the release of the FMA movie on DVD...so be sure to get it

[Kyo krazy]

I would like to know the other story, the one in the manga but the art it just kinda bugs me but your tastes are your tastes ^^

[Opinionated]

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi...
This Anime is reaching a rather high level of fandom. Even with the inevitably feeble dub, its popularity skyrockets.
Number one: The anime already had a high level of fandom. How do you think this thread got so big?

Number two: The show was practically written to be in English. What with the non-Japanese names such as Mustang, Al, Winry, Bradely, ect. I have not seen the sub yet, but I do believe the dub to be more pleasureable to the ears