Renowned for its complex characters, and storyline and as one of the best anime of all time, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is in a class of its own. The anime encompasses complex themes such as racism, war, politics, etc.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. [Credit: Studio Bones]
One such complex theme is “equivalent exchange”, which in the context of the show means, sacrifices are necessary and shortcuts come at a great cost. It governs the physical and moral universe of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
The equivalent exchange rule of alchemy is the only rule that must not be toyed with anyone who challenges it has to suffer the consequences. Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, suffered those consequences during the final arc.
In the aftermath of the final battle, Roy, who had lost his eyesight to equivalent exchange, decides to regain it through the use of philosopher’s stone. Although justified in the series through Riza Hawkeye, this moment still irks many fans.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. [Credit: Studio Bones]
One such complex theme is “equivalent exchange”, which in the context of the show means, sacrifices are necessary and shortcuts come at a great cost. It governs the physical and moral universe of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
The equivalent exchange rule of alchemy is the only rule that must not be toyed with anyone who challenges it has to suffer the consequences. Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, suffered those consequences during the final arc.
In the aftermath of the final battle, Roy, who had lost his eyesight to equivalent exchange, decides to regain it through the use of philosopher’s stone. Although justified in the series through Riza Hawkeye, this moment still irks many fans.
- 9/13/2024
- by Dewang Ruke
- FandomWire
Hiromu Arakawa is arguably one of the finest mangaka known for her magnum opus Fullmetal Alchemist. The blend of occult with realism and apolitical themes is what makes the manga truly different from most Shonen. Apart from its well-written characters, the series has received recognition and several accolades. However, there’s more to the author’s excellence as a manga artist.
Alphonse and Edward in a still from the series | Credit: Studio Bones
Aside from alchemy and realism, her writing of Roy Mustang’s fate in the series showcases her true brilliance as a storyteller. This holds especially true regarding his war crimes and participation in the Ishval Civil War. His journey from a war hero to his downfall outlines Arakawa’s prowess as a manga artist. Furthermore, the series is a unique and refreshing take on the Shonen genre.
Hiromu Arakawa paints Roy Mustang as an anti-hero.
Roy Mustang...
Alphonse and Edward in a still from the series | Credit: Studio Bones
Aside from alchemy and realism, her writing of Roy Mustang’s fate in the series showcases her true brilliance as a storyteller. This holds especially true regarding his war crimes and participation in the Ishval Civil War. His journey from a war hero to his downfall outlines Arakawa’s prowess as a manga artist. Furthermore, the series is a unique and refreshing take on the Shonen genre.
Hiromu Arakawa paints Roy Mustang as an anti-hero.
Roy Mustang...
- 9/13/2024
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
In the 2000s, Studio Bones twice transmuted Hiromu Arakawa's manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" into anime. The second series, "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood," is more faithful to the source material (it helps when you have the whole story to adapt). That said, it makes changes too. Much more subtle changes than the 2003 "Fullmetal Alchemist" series, but changes nonetheless, from creating new villains to condensing the story. In particular, "Brotherhood" crams volume 15 of the manga — one of its most impactful arcs — into episode 30: "The Ishvalan War of Extermination."
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is set in a steampunk version of 1900s Europe where alchemy is a real science. The main setting is Amestris, an expansive imperial state at war on all sides and ruled by a military dictatorship from within. Alchemists can become State Alchemists ("dogs of the military") to receive grant funding in exchange for answering a call to arms when requested.
The flashback...
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is set in a steampunk version of 1900s Europe where alchemy is a real science. The main setting is Amestris, an expansive imperial state at war on all sides and ruled by a military dictatorship from within. Alchemists can become State Alchemists ("dogs of the military") to receive grant funding in exchange for answering a call to arms when requested.
The flashback...
- 9/10/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
One of the most acclaimed TV shows ever created is definitely The Sopranos. The series premiered in 1999 and had a long run until it ended in 2007. At the center of the show is the Soprano family, with Tony Soprano as the main character. He is a mob boss who has to juggle many different things at once.
Besides Tony, there are many other characters, both from the Mafia reality and from the "outside" world. A lot of them stayed for the entire run of the show, but there were some relevant characters who were forced to leave at some point.
Now we feel that if these 5 characters had stayed longer, the show would have only succeeded.
1. Jimmy Altieri
Not the most important character for the whole show, but definitely worth mentioning here. He was killed for a very bizarre reason, which makes his death that much sadder, even though we...
Besides Tony, there are many other characters, both from the Mafia reality and from the "outside" world. A lot of them stayed for the entire run of the show, but there were some relevant characters who were forced to leave at some point.
Now we feel that if these 5 characters had stayed longer, the show would have only succeeded.
1. Jimmy Altieri
Not the most important character for the whole show, but definitely worth mentioning here. He was killed for a very bizarre reason, which makes his death that much sadder, even though we...
- 7/2/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
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