“Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy’s first Law of Equivalent Exchange.” (Alphonse Elric). Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse on a mission to get their bodies back after discovering the power of the Philosopher’s stone. Their journey is tough and filled with a lot of heartbreak for the characters and viewers. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I feel is the best in the genre. The wonderful setting, uncompromising characters, and the remarkable story is why this is one of my favorite TV shows. The setting of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is similar to a pre-WWI Europe. The country where the
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Colonel Mustang and Lieutenant Hawkeye recruit Edward and Alphonse because of their ability to use Alchemy. Edward and Alphonse were around the age of seven years old when their mother passed away. The Elric brothers exercise Human Transmutation, a form of Alchemy that brings back the dead. Performing this means they needed to sacrifice something for what they were trying to get. Consequently, the Law of Equivalent Exchange took Edwards arm and Alphonses’ whole body. Nevertheless, Edward gave up his leg to bring Alphonses’ soul back and bind it to a suit of armor. To no avail, they were not able to get their mother back. Thus, their expedition began to obtain their bodies. Colonel Mustang and Lieutenant Hawkeye are also my favorite. These characters are comparable to the brothers when it comes to their allegiance to one another. Mustang will do anything for Hawkeye because she gave him the power of Flame Alchemy. Moreover, Hawkeye will do anything for Mustang because he has always protected her. Mustang entrusts Hawkeye to keep him on the righteous path to become King of Amestris. They help Edward and Alphonse on their journey to find their bodies and help them in the end to save …show more content…
The show is overflowing with faith that everything good will come to the Elric brothers and all characters who have sacrificed so much throughout the TV show. Although it ended in 2011, it has had a lasting impact on the audience. The series is appraised at 9/10 by well-regarded critics. This year Japan released a live action Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The show Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is one of my favorite shows because of the remarkable setting, the characters that encourage the viewer to be a better person, and the marvelous story that has a plot so adroitly written it will consume the viewer from the
Colonel Mustang and Lieutenant Hawkeye recruit Edward and Alphonse because of their ability to use Alchemy. Edward and Alphonse were around the age of seven years old when their mother passed away. The Elric brothers exercise Human Transmutation, a form of Alchemy that brings back the dead. Performing this means they needed to sacrifice something for what they were trying to get. Consequently, the Law of Equivalent Exchange took Edwards arm and Alphonses’ whole body. Nevertheless, Edward gave up his leg to bring Alphonses’ soul back and bind it to a suit of armor. To no avail, they were not able to get their mother back. Thus, their expedition began to obtain their bodies. Colonel Mustang and Lieutenant Hawkeye are also my favorite. These characters are comparable to the brothers when it comes to their allegiance to one another. Mustang will do anything for Hawkeye because she gave him the power of Flame Alchemy. Moreover, Hawkeye will do anything for Mustang because he has always protected her. Mustang entrusts Hawkeye to keep him on the righteous path to become King of Amestris. They help Edward and Alphonse on their journey to find their bodies and help them in the end to save …show more content…
The show is overflowing with faith that everything good will come to the Elric brothers and all characters who have sacrificed so much throughout the TV show. Although it ended in 2011, it has had a lasting impact on the audience. The series is appraised at 9/10 by well-regarded critics. This year Japan released a live action Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The show Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is one of my favorite shows because of the remarkable setting, the characters that encourage the viewer to be a better person, and the marvelous story that has a plot so adroitly written it will consume the viewer from the