SYNOPSIS :
Edward and Alphonse Elric are two alchemist brothers searching for the legendary stone called the Philosopher's Stone, a powerful object which would allow them to recover their bodies (which were lost in an attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy). Born in the village of Resembool from the country of Amestris, the two brothers lived there with their mother. Their father, Van Hohenheim, left home for unknown reasons and years later, their mother, Trisha Elric, died of a terminal illness leaving the Elric brothers alone. After their mother's death, Edward became determined to bring her back through the use of alchemy, an advanced science in which objects can be created from raw materials.
They tried human transmutation to bring their mother back but they failed.
Edward lost his leg while Alphonse lost his body.
So now, the two brothers travel to look for an answer to regain their body.
REVIEW :
The plot of this manga is wonderful, very creative and something very original. This is something quite rare in the anime and the manga world.
However, the pacing of the story is a different story. Some parts of the manga were very draggy and long which is something I hated. I almost nearly dropped the series but thank god, I did not.
But then again, certain parts of the manga were very intense and filled with suspense. Those parts are very good. It kinda takes your breath away AND leaves you hanging till the next chapter comes..
The art is tolerable. Not my favourite kind of art but it's ok. It's quite neat at certain times BUT completely messed during fight scenes. But then again, which shonen(action) manga art isn't messed up during a fight scene?
The characters are very believable and lovable. AND you will actually root for the protagonist. AND you will find the antogonist very disgusting and evil. Unlike some manga/anime, you might root for the antogonist because they're goodlooking or that their character backstory demands it.
All in all, a great manga. I would say EPIC. IT will be a classic and a manga to be remembered. IT will be talked about even years from now like Death Note.
I rate it 4 stars and half out of five.
I look forward to Hiromu Arakawa's new work and I wonder if it will be as good as Fullmetal Alchemist.
