![]() It all leads up to some of the best and craziest fights ever to be seen in anime. Naturally, there's lots of action, with the characters going at one another with all sorts of abilities provided by alchemy, from the strength and explosive power of Major Armstrong to the animal-like abilities of the Chimeras. ![]() Yes, a complicated mess, but one worth seeing to the end. Even the Homunculi, in the desire to achieve their own goals, aren't afraid to even get rid of each other, and even have secrets of their own. Then there's the State Military, who has plenty of secrets and members who have their own agendas and aren't afraid to step on others to achieve their goals. Much of the drama involves the Elric brothers' attempts at finding the means to restore their bodies, lost in their attempt to bring their deceased mother back to life through alchemy (Ed lost his arm and leg, replacing them with prosthetic automail, and Al lost his whole body, his soul bonded to a powerful suit of armor), only to learn their desire could come at the cost of others' lives. The storyline is one of the best and most complex ever written, with many a twist and turn to keep folks guessing. For those who haven't watched the series before, this is one to watch, if not own. Many might wonder the point at watching the DVD when its available on TV (the final episode of the TV series was aired recently and the show is currently in reruns), but there are several advantages to having the DVD, from watching it in the original Japanese to the nice bonus features. during its run on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim line-up. Fullmetal Alchemist has received much fame in the U.S. Meanwhile, the other Homunculi Lust, Gluttony, Sloth and Envy are introduced to Wrath, at the same time as Lust is confronted with someone from her past, which makes her question her feelings and her existence. After a showdown with Greed that leaves even fewer answers than before, Ed and Al continue their search for the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone in the hopes of restoring their bodies, seeking out the Ishbalan people who may have a clue. ![]() When his brother Alphonse is kidnapped by the Chimera forces of Greed, the Homunculus who can turn his body into an impenetrable shield, State Alchemist Edward Elric is determined to rescue him, even to the point of disobeying the military he's part of. ![]()
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