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Full Metal Alchemist
3 years 5 months ago
I've watched some episodes and it turned out to be a great show. Lots of humor, but at the same time very serious. Talk about your opinions here. ^_^
Oh my gosh , i loe that anime , its my faorite . To bad they stoped airing it on saturdays on adultswim . But i m thinking of buying the mangas as they just came out . :faint:
3 years 5 months ago
There are also the DVD's you can purchase, but i recommend waiting for the complete box set to buy.
I loved watching full metal alchemist! it was so good, everything about it was good, the characters the humor the plot, nearly about everything. i can't wait to play the game...i wonder when its coming out.
Fullmetal Alchemist is such a good Anime series. It's incredibly original and I just love the storyline. And to think, the ending just leaves you hanging and that'll make you want to see the movie more and more... FMA is among the top 5 for me. It's just so good.
3 years 5 months ago
Just finished watching this series and I was blown away. I also read someplace that there is rumor of another set of epiosdes coming out. Haven't found the proof yet, just rumor so far.
3 years 5 months ago
Darn, it juz the best anime ever see, :D just to tell you all, I saw all the chapter (51) on 3days, i couldn't sleep, i couldn't wait for watch it all. And now i'm just waiting for the movie, I wish watch it really really soon, that's all XDXD
3 years 5 months ago
Full Metal Alchemist has some really cool characters in it. My favourite character is Roy Mustang
Amazing anime. After watching it I found this article about alchemy. Maybe you will find it interesting as I did.
Alchemy isn??t magic, it??s science, as preached in the first few episodes of Full Metal Alchemist. Edward Elric says it himself. But as his alchemic feats become more and more surreal, fans drop the scientific method and write it off as some magic?with strict guidelines. Curious fans may already know that alchemy is an ancient science that was once seriously studied. People used alchemy to explain things that, at the time, defied the laws of physics.
The three main pursuits of alchemists (scientists studying alchemy) were to turn base metals into gold or silver through transmutation, discover a remedy that could cure any disease and prolong life, and to create human life. We all know that these goals can??t be accomplished, even through modern science. But alchemists were endeavors who wanted to prove the impossible, and turned away any sign of doubt.
Wait a sec. Before you write off these guys as idiots, think about this: Alchemists presided in times before modern scientific tools and knowledge even existed. They were there to explain that things didn??t happen by the whim of a higher being. Heck, alchemy??s been around for 4,000 years! That??s way before any modern-day science came about. No microscopes, no Bunsen burners, no periodic table of elements, no handy chemistry book to tell them what was and what wasn??t. They relied on common sense, traditions, basic observations, and myths to fill in the gaps.
Okay okay, I swear, I??m done with explaining the alchemists themselves! Alchemy has numerous roots (the study spans over three continents), but the two most distinguishable (at least, in their earlier stages) were Chinese and European alchemy. The basic difference between the two was that Chinese alchemists were more interested in medicine than the European alchemists??s interests in turning lead to gold. Otherwise, there??s not a huge dividing line in the two. Both of them have have a key object ?? the Philosopher??s Stone in Europe and the Grand Elixer of Immortality in China, and both have the four base elements of earth, water, wind, and fire.
Those are just the most distinguishable, though. Numerous other areas held their own beliefs and studies in alchemy. (Remember, alchemy spanned over three continents!) In truth, western alchemy derived from ancient Egypt, where it is believed that one of their gods, Thoth, wrote down books of knowledge, with one book about alchemy. Thoth??s symbol was the cadecus ?? the symbol worn by Ed (cloak) and Al (left shoulder) to show their sins.
Aha, see, we??re making connections now!
Let??s back up a bit to the four base elments of alchemy. Unlike today, where we have the periodic table of elements in a neat little, er, table, of the 100+ elements that comprise the Earth, alchemists had the ancient elements of earth (Venus), fire (Mars), wind/lightning (Jupiter), and water/ice (Mercury). These derive from the four humours, which were thought to be the elements that make up the human body (yellow bile for fire, black bile for earth, blood for air, and phlegm for water). In a way, these elements make enough sense ?? you can see how every object can be made up of these elements. A basic reasoning for why alchemists didn??t further explore the elemental field is: ??If it ain??t broke, don??t fix it.?
However, the mistake of non-exploit is one of the sources for alchemy??s downfall. Scientists began to slowly break apart the alchemic foundations, disproving alchemy with things that could be?proven. A hard fact of reality was that, while science had hard evidence to go on, alchemy usually relied on myths (ie ?? ??If you have this much water, this much salt, and this much blah blah blah, you can make a human!? Nope. ??Not true,? says science). Another issue was the fact that many things alchemists said could happen were never quite proven.
Science had hard roots, and many lost their faith in alchemy??s truth. But the preamble of modern science didn??t die that quick; in fact, alchemy lived well into the 18th century. Yet without alchemy, science wouldn??t be here ?? or at least, the way we know it. Medical research advanced because of alchemy. Paracelsian alchemy led to the beginning of modern medicine, finding the roots of germ-caused diesases and how one??s body became sickly without natural vitamins.
Alchemy is now revered as a fantasy, used in myths. It exists somewhere in the realm of truth and lie. But? maybe those alchemists were actually right. After all, the universe still holds its great mysteries that even modern science can??t explain. If alchemic studies had kept up, who knows what our today would be like?
This article was written by Katana.
Favorite character of mine is Roy :) He's just cool.
Alchemy isn??t magic, it??s science, as preached in the first few episodes of Full Metal Alchemist. Edward Elric says it himself. But as his alchemic feats become more and more surreal, fans drop the scientific method and write it off as some magic?with strict guidelines. Curious fans may already know that alchemy is an ancient science that was once seriously studied. People used alchemy to explain things that, at the time, defied the laws of physics.
The three main pursuits of alchemists (scientists studying alchemy) were to turn base metals into gold or silver through transmutation, discover a remedy that could cure any disease and prolong life, and to create human life. We all know that these goals can??t be accomplished, even through modern science. But alchemists were endeavors who wanted to prove the impossible, and turned away any sign of doubt.
Wait a sec. Before you write off these guys as idiots, think about this: Alchemists presided in times before modern scientific tools and knowledge even existed. They were there to explain that things didn??t happen by the whim of a higher being. Heck, alchemy??s been around for 4,000 years! That??s way before any modern-day science came about. No microscopes, no Bunsen burners, no periodic table of elements, no handy chemistry book to tell them what was and what wasn??t. They relied on common sense, traditions, basic observations, and myths to fill in the gaps.
Okay okay, I swear, I??m done with explaining the alchemists themselves! Alchemy has numerous roots (the study spans over three continents), but the two most distinguishable (at least, in their earlier stages) were Chinese and European alchemy. The basic difference between the two was that Chinese alchemists were more interested in medicine than the European alchemists??s interests in turning lead to gold. Otherwise, there??s not a huge dividing line in the two. Both of them have have a key object ?? the Philosopher??s Stone in Europe and the Grand Elixer of Immortality in China, and both have the four base elements of earth, water, wind, and fire.
Those are just the most distinguishable, though. Numerous other areas held their own beliefs and studies in alchemy. (Remember, alchemy spanned over three continents!) In truth, western alchemy derived from ancient Egypt, where it is believed that one of their gods, Thoth, wrote down books of knowledge, with one book about alchemy. Thoth??s symbol was the cadecus ?? the symbol worn by Ed (cloak) and Al (left shoulder) to show their sins.
Aha, see, we??re making connections now!
Let??s back up a bit to the four base elments of alchemy. Unlike today, where we have the periodic table of elements in a neat little, er, table, of the 100+ elements that comprise the Earth, alchemists had the ancient elements of earth (Venus), fire (Mars), wind/lightning (Jupiter), and water/ice (Mercury). These derive from the four humours, which were thought to be the elements that make up the human body (yellow bile for fire, black bile for earth, blood for air, and phlegm for water). In a way, these elements make enough sense ?? you can see how every object can be made up of these elements. A basic reasoning for why alchemists didn??t further explore the elemental field is: ??If it ain??t broke, don??t fix it.?
However, the mistake of non-exploit is one of the sources for alchemy??s downfall. Scientists began to slowly break apart the alchemic foundations, disproving alchemy with things that could be?proven. A hard fact of reality was that, while science had hard evidence to go on, alchemy usually relied on myths (ie ?? ??If you have this much water, this much salt, and this much blah blah blah, you can make a human!? Nope. ??Not true,? says science). Another issue was the fact that many things alchemists said could happen were never quite proven.
Science had hard roots, and many lost their faith in alchemy??s truth. But the preamble of modern science didn??t die that quick; in fact, alchemy lived well into the 18th century. Yet without alchemy, science wouldn??t be here ?? or at least, the way we know it. Medical research advanced because of alchemy. Paracelsian alchemy led to the beginning of modern medicine, finding the roots of germ-caused diesases and how one??s body became sickly without natural vitamins.
Alchemy is now revered as a fantasy, used in myths. It exists somewhere in the realm of truth and lie. But? maybe those alchemists were actually right. After all, the universe still holds its great mysteries that even modern science can??t explain. If alchemic studies had kept up, who knows what our today would be like?
This article was written by Katana.
Favorite character of mine is Roy :) He's just cool.
Sure, this any is enjoyable, but I don't really understand what all the hype is about. I can't stand Ed or Al. I don't even know WHY, something just makes me dislike them. The only decent characters to me are Roy and that guy who rambles on about his daughter.
MAES HUGHES-O-SAMA~~ !~!! XD
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Oh My God!! I'm going crazy with the wait for the FMA movie. There are still some things that are unclear tyhough. For example; I don't know whether the movie is an interlude or a continues of the series. I do hope that someone can clear that up.
Well, what do I think of the serie itself, I absolutely love it. I usually don't like action packed series but in FMA there is a good balance between the action, drama and comedy. I especially love the way Ed blows up when Mustang or anyone else for that matter comments on his shortness.:lol
Well, what do I think of the serie itself, I absolutely love it. I usually don't like action packed series but in FMA there is a good balance between the action, drama and comedy. I especially love the way Ed blows up when Mustang or anyone else for that matter comments on his shortness.:lol
3 years 5 months ago
It didn't interest me that much actually, but my friend is a huge fangirl and spazzes the moment it comes on tv at night. I don't know what made me not like it much. It seems like the type that I'd actually like 'cause it has some comedy and cute characters that are drawn well. P:
I like it. ^^ I actually got into the manga first, and the story was really interesting. The anime is good too, and I enjoy it, although I have to be in the mood for it.
3 years 5 months ago
I also thought that the Full Metal Alchemist PS2 video game was fairly entertaining.
http://www.siliconera.com/ps2/fullmetalalchemist/040228.htm
Aren't they coming out with a sequeL?
http://www.siliconera.com/ps2/fullmetalalchemist/040228.htm
Aren't they coming out with a sequeL?