Fullmetal Alchemist: The Hero's Journey

The force of love pervades in all situations and circumstances, even in those that appear distant from this current reality. Love plays an important role in the hero(ine)’s journey. Love incites the hero(ine) to embark on his/her journey. The hero(ine) may journey for family, dreams, self-discovery, treasure, community, a lover. No matter the reason, the hero(ine) establishes a strong emotional connection with someone or something and is driven to complete the Hero’s Journey for the love of this person or object. For example, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Hiromu Arakawa. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood details the brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric’s search for the Philosopher’s Stone, to restore …show more content…
Love forces characters into a position to accept or decline the Call to Adventure. Many times the Call to Adventure is a matter of circumstance and consequence, as in the case of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It results from the the hero(ine)’s choices, actions, and relationships with the people or the world around them. Other times, the hero(ine) may overlook the challenge or entirely neglect its significance and necessity; however, the call is answered in some form or another. Another hero(ine) may accept the challenge, or destiny may force the original “chosen one” to attempt the challenge. The Call to Adventure results from an eminent issue relating to the hero(ine). It may be a horde of ravenous blood thirsty cannibals threatening a small Midwestern community or a cute girl at a bar that needs to be approached. Love forces characters to react to these situations of varying scenarios from life-threatening dangers to frivolous affairs, and in these reactions, hero(ine)s of different degrees are born. Love creates heroes, their stories, choices, challenges, successes, and