Hiromu Arakawa's "Fullmetal Alchemist" is one of the best manga/anime ever drawn. It's one of my favorites, and stands out among the crowded "battle shōnen" demographic. Rather than the fantastic Japanese setting of contemporary series like "Naruto" and "Bleach," "Fullmetal Alchemist" is more inspired by the West (though not without its translation hiccups).
Set in a version of 20th century Europe where alchemy is fact, not fiction, "Fullmetal Alchemist" follows brothers Edward and Alphonse "Ed and Al" Elric. The two young alchemists tried to bring their mother back to life, breaking the "ultimate taboo" of human transmutation. The experiment backfired, robbing Ed of his right arm and left leg and Al of his whole body. In their disabled states, they embark on a quest to find the Philosopher's Stone. The Stone can bypass the fundamental law of alchemy and, the brothers believe, restore their bodies.
In its original manga form,...
Set in a version of 20th century Europe where alchemy is fact, not fiction, "Fullmetal Alchemist" follows brothers Edward and Alphonse "Ed and Al" Elric. The two young alchemists tried to bring their mother back to life, breaking the "ultimate taboo" of human transmutation. The experiment backfired, robbing Ed of his right arm and left leg and Al of his whole body. In their disabled states, they embark on a quest to find the Philosopher's Stone. The Stone can bypass the fundamental law of alchemy and, the brothers believe, restore their bodies.
In its original manga form,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa and Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama are two of the biggest names in the anime and manga world. The two series have inspired many mangakas and have been a source of entertainment for millions of fans. But what many people don’t know is that the two masterpieces share an interesting connection.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
The intriguing similarity between the two is that the mangakas of both series, Toriyama and Arakawa, drew inspiration from animals for their creations. A big part of Dragon Ball, The Great Ape, is inspired by monkeys, and in the case of Fullmetal Alchemist, the Law of Equivalent Exchange is inspired by Arakawa’s experience while working on the farm with animals.
Both creators have mentioned their love for animals and how it led to them creating some of the most inspirational manga in history.
Akira Toriyama’s Love for Pets...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
The intriguing similarity between the two is that the mangakas of both series, Toriyama and Arakawa, drew inspiration from animals for their creations. A big part of Dragon Ball, The Great Ape, is inspired by monkeys, and in the case of Fullmetal Alchemist, the Law of Equivalent Exchange is inspired by Arakawa’s experience while working on the farm with animals.
Both creators have mentioned their love for animals and how it led to them creating some of the most inspirational manga in history.
Akira Toriyama’s Love for Pets...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Okaimono Panda (“Shopping Panda”), the official mascot character for the Rakuten e-commerce firm, is celebrating its 11th anniversary on May 07, 2024, and now a new TV anime adaptation entitled Okaimono Panda! has been announced for the character. The TV anime will broadcast in Japan in fall 2024. Okaimono Panda! teaser visual Related: Tatsuki Fujimoto's Lookback, Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm Win Big at 1st Rakuten Kobo E-Book Awards Shinji Takamatsu directs the Okaimono Panda! TV anime at animation studio Shin-ei Animation Co., Ltd., while Higashi Shimizu provides the series composition and Yasue Sosogi provides the character designs. Voice actor Ikue Otani, who provides the voice of Okaimono Panda in TV commercials, will reprise her role for the TV anime. Source: Comic Natalie...
- 5/2/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
It is very difficult to find women who are treated with respect and equality, especially in the older anime; with Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist being an exception. Female characters barely ever got the opportunity to shine without being sexualized. From a feminist point of view, anime and manga were very behind in the treatment of women. Arakawa had always been someone who stood out from these themes.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Being a woman herself, she needed to stand against norms and stereotypes by first creating an action-oriented manga. During those times, and sometimes even now, shonen was regarded as a male-dominated genre, being both the mangaka and the audience. On the other hand, shojo was more for the female population.
Suggested“I felt a wave of excitement”: Hiromu Arakawa on Fullmetal Alchemist Getting a Live Action Adaptation
For female characters to stand out, there is a certain...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Being a woman herself, she needed to stand against norms and stereotypes by first creating an action-oriented manga. During those times, and sometimes even now, shonen was regarded as a male-dominated genre, being both the mangaka and the audience. On the other hand, shojo was more for the female population.
Suggested“I felt a wave of excitement”: Hiromu Arakawa on Fullmetal Alchemist Getting a Live Action Adaptation
For female characters to stand out, there is a certain...
- 4/23/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
It seems like the only way for Mangaka Sui Ishida, after working on his superhit manga series Tokyo Ghoul, is up and waaay above others’ expectations, considering how his most recent work is gaining the same acclamation. In fact, after Ken Kaneki’s blockbuster saga from the early 2010s, fans are all set to explore this new work of the mangaka fairly soon.
Sui Ishida’s Tokyo Ghoul.
This comes after the results of the MyAnimeList poll came out for the top 20 manga series that readers most desperately wish to see adapted into animation. And surprisingly enough (or perhaps unsurprisingly?!), one of the manga series in the top 3 of this list is none other than Ishida sensei’s latest piece of masterwork winning fans over, Choujin X.
Sui Ishida’s Choujin X is Among the Top 3 of the Most Wanted Anime Projects!
Recently, MyAnimeList, which is inevitably “the biggest online database for anime and manga,...
Sui Ishida’s Tokyo Ghoul.
This comes after the results of the MyAnimeList poll came out for the top 20 manga series that readers most desperately wish to see adapted into animation. And surprisingly enough (or perhaps unsurprisingly?!), one of the manga series in the top 3 of this list is none other than Ishida sensei’s latest piece of masterwork winning fans over, Choujin X.
Sui Ishida’s Choujin X is Among the Top 3 of the Most Wanted Anime Projects!
Recently, MyAnimeList, which is inevitably “the biggest online database for anime and manga,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Since the trend of the anime and manga industry has peaked, many new anime and manga series have been released that have tried to be popular among the community. Most of these belong to the fantasy genre, and while some series like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen have managed to do it, they still lack in some way.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
However, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the masterpiece of Hiromu Arakawa, has managed to retain its title as the best fantasy anime series for such a long time. Its characters, storyline, and animation may contribute to it, but the main reason why it is considered the best is because of its power system.
As the name suggests, the power system of Fullmetal Alchemist is based on alchemy and its laws, which, once understood, make the series even more interesting for fans. Also, unlike other anime or manga series, the laws of...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
However, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the masterpiece of Hiromu Arakawa, has managed to retain its title as the best fantasy anime series for such a long time. Its characters, storyline, and animation may contribute to it, but the main reason why it is considered the best is because of its power system.
As the name suggests, the power system of Fullmetal Alchemist is based on alchemy and its laws, which, once understood, make the series even more interesting for fans. Also, unlike other anime or manga series, the laws of...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
To promote the upcoming second show, a 45-minute digest of the first show of the Fullmetal Alchemist stage play is now streamed on Aniplex's official YouTube channel . The first show of Hiromu Arakawa's internationally popular action fantasy manga's stage play adaptation performed at the Shin Kabukiza theater in Osaka from March 8 to 12, 2023, then at the Nihon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo from March 17 to 26. Yohei Isshiki and Ryota Hirono played the protagonist, Edward Elric, in the double cast, and they are confirmed to reprise their role in the second show. See how the cast members portrayed their characters on stage in the clip below. The first show's Blu-ray jacket: The second show, subtitled "Sorezore no Ikusaba" ( Each Battlefield ), is scheduled to perform at Nihon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo from June 8 to 16, 2024, then at Sky Theater Mbs in Osaka on June 29 and 30. The first show's writer/director Sachiko Ishii will...
- 4/13/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Fullmetal Alchemist has often been termed the best manga in terms of broad appeal. Because of its huge audience base, it has dominated charts for years, not just a single season. Hiromu Arakawa’s creation brilliantly includes comedy, action, dark fantasy, steampunk, and other genres.
So, of course, people will be interested in knowing the inspiration behind the bestseller, and how she stumbled upon the story. An old interview from 2017 holds the answer to this question and can stun many of you. After all, it isn’t a conventional shonen anime that inspired her.
Which manga inspired Fullmetal Alchemist?
In a 2017 interview, Hiromu Arakawa, the author of Fullmetal Alchemist, was asked which manga influenced her the most. Her reply was that she was most absorbed in reading Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi.
Urusei Yatsura Illustration | Fandom
It was the first manga that Arakawa had bought with her own money. It...
So, of course, people will be interested in knowing the inspiration behind the bestseller, and how she stumbled upon the story. An old interview from 2017 holds the answer to this question and can stun many of you. After all, it isn’t a conventional shonen anime that inspired her.
Which manga inspired Fullmetal Alchemist?
In a 2017 interview, Hiromu Arakawa, the author of Fullmetal Alchemist, was asked which manga influenced her the most. Her reply was that she was most absorbed in reading Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi.
Urusei Yatsura Illustration | Fandom
It was the first manga that Arakawa had bought with her own money. It...
- 4/7/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
"Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" has turned 15 years old. Debuting in 2009, it was the second (and more faithful) anime adaptation of the original manga by Hiromu Arakawa. It's one of the best anime of its decade and genre (battle shonen) too. For as much stock as you can put in fan community rankings, "Brotherhood" maintained the #1 spot on MyAnimeList for years and was only recently dethroned by 2023's breakout hit, "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End."
"Neon Genesis Evangelion" and "Cowboy Bebop" first converted me to anime, while I admit I watched the 2003 "Fullmetal Alchemist" first. Still, I'd say "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" is what made me an anime fan, not just an occasional admirer. It's one of the most satisfying experiences I've ever had with a TV series (I watched the last 13 episodes in a single sitting) and the high I've been chasing with anime since.
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is different from many other shonen (young boys) anime/manga.
"Neon Genesis Evangelion" and "Cowboy Bebop" first converted me to anime, while I admit I watched the 2003 "Fullmetal Alchemist" first. Still, I'd say "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" is what made me an anime fan, not just an occasional admirer. It's one of the most satisfying experiences I've ever had with a TV series (I watched the last 13 episodes in a single sitting) and the high I've been chasing with anime since.
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is different from many other shonen (young boys) anime/manga.
- 4/6/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist author Hiromu Arakawa's autobiographical manga series, Hyakusho Kizoku ( Noble Farmer ), released a key visual for the upcoming second season today, announcing the fall 2024 premiere for the new season. Related: Dairy Farming-Themed Hyakusho Kizoku TV Anime Second Season in The Works The first season of the TV anime adaptation, produced by Pie in the sky, aired for 12 episodes from July to September 2023. The author's own experiences inspire the dairy farming-themed comedy manga. Arakawa was born in Tokachi-city, Hokkaido, to a farming family that ran a dairy and field farm and spent seven years there between graduating from an agricultural high school and becoming a manga artist. The original manga was first serialized in Shinshokan's Un Poco magazine from December 2006 to March 2009. After the magazine ceased its publication in June 2009, it was transferred to the same publisher's magazine, Wings. The...
- 3/23/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Hiromu Arakawa's Fullmetal Alchemist is full of iconic characters, but little brother Alphonse Elric is a fan favorite. So naturally, we flock to any new merch featuring Al. But the latest item on offer is really something. It's beautifully made, extremely useful... and not an idea we saw coming. We kind of love it, though. Called the "Cup of Alphonse" by Castem Co., Ltd. , this stainless steel sake cup takes the shape of Al's helmet. The cup is made using Castem's precision lost wax casting method, then baked and painted. Related: Fullmetal Alchemist Stage Play to Return in 2024 The cup comes with a stand for extra stability, so you can place the cup down on the table and drink at your leisure. When you're done, turn it over for a nice view of Al's helmet. Related: Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile RPG to Shut Down in March 2024 The Cup of Alphonse...
- 3/4/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
The Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, both the original one and the remake Brotherhood, are some of the most invaluable projects that anime fans have ever been gifted with. Encircling around the inevitable theory of how every gain requires a sacrifice, the series won a lot of hearts along the way throughout the time that it aired onscreen.
Fullmetal Alchemist
But despite being created on the same manga, both anime series differ drastically, especially when it comes to their finales. While the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime had an extremely dark and unhappy ending, its remake Brotherhood more or less rectified it six years later in what can be described as “more faithful to the source material” manga remake. And now we know why.
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Fullmetal Alchemist
But despite being created on the same manga, both anime series differ drastically, especially when it comes to their finales. While the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime had an extremely dark and unhappy ending, its remake Brotherhood more or less rectified it six years later in what can be described as “more faithful to the source material” manga remake. And now we know why.
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- 2/18/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The official website for the stage play adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's internationally popular action fantasy manga Fullmetal Alchemist has released a key visuals for its second show, as well as visuals of eight more cast members in their character costume. Key visual Related: Fullmetal Alchemist Stage Play 2nd Show Unveils Main Cast Member Visuals Izumi Curtis played by Hikari Ono Lust played by Kurama Saou Envy played by Raima Hiramatsu Gluttony played by Taisei Kusano Pinako Rockbell played by Megumi Kuge Scar played by Tomoya Hoshi Solf J. Kimblee played by Shogo Suzuki Van Hohenheim played by Naoto Kaji The second show is scheduled to perform at Nihon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo from June 8 to 16, 2024, then at Sky Theater Mbs in Osaka on June 29 and 30. Ticket pre-sales will be held from January 18 to April 22. Then general sales of the tickets will begin on May 4. Illustration & Message from the original...
- 2/9/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
The official website of Manga Taisho awards revealed a list of 10 manga titles that have been nominated for the 17th edition of the awards on Jan 23, 2024.
These 10 titles were decided after the first round of voting, in which 102 members of the executive committee had picked 257 titles that they would recommend to others.
Only those manga titles which released in 2023 and have eight volumes or less were eligible to be considered for the awards.
The winner from the nominated titles will be chosen after the second round of voting. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in April this year.
The nominees for Manga Taisho 2024 includes:
Kanda Gokura-cho Shokunin-Banashi by Akihito Sakaue
Kimi To Uchu O Aruku Tame Ni by Inuhiko Doronoda
You and I are Polar Opposites by Kocha Agasawa
Tamaki to Amane by Fumi Yoshinaga
Diamond no Kozai by Ohashi Hirai
Tenmaku no Jadugal: A Witch’s Life...
These 10 titles were decided after the first round of voting, in which 102 members of the executive committee had picked 257 titles that they would recommend to others.
Only those manga titles which released in 2023 and have eight volumes or less were eligible to be considered for the awards.
The winner from the nominated titles will be chosen after the second round of voting. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in April this year.
The nominees for Manga Taisho 2024 includes:
Kanda Gokura-cho Shokunin-Banashi by Akihito Sakaue
Kimi To Uchu O Aruku Tame Ni by Inuhiko Doronoda
You and I are Polar Opposites by Kocha Agasawa
Tamaki to Amane by Fumi Yoshinaga
Diamond no Kozai by Ohashi Hirai
Tenmaku no Jadugal: A Witch’s Life...
- 1/23/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
One of George Lucas' primary influences when making "Star Wars" was Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, who is generally considered his country's best director aside from maybe Yasujirō Ozu. Whereas Ozu is famous for making domestic comedies and dramas, Kurosawa made movies that felt epic: samurai movies, noir thrillers ("High & Low"), and Shakespearean stories translated into his homeland's history ("Throne of Blood").
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
- 1/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"It's October 3rd," answers Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) after her crush Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett) asks her for the date. This beat is literally five seconds long and insignificant to an outside observer, but that's the whole joke. If you were ever a teenager in love, then you know what it's like to hyper-fixate on minor interactions like this the way that Cady does.
Like so many lines in "Mean Girls," October 3rd has resonance all its own thanks to the internet. People are always sure to share screenshots or clips of the scene on social media whenever it's, ya know, October 3rd. The date is even celebrated as "Mean Girls Day" by fans of the film. The "Mean Girls" stage musical opened ticket sales at the August Wilson Theatre on October 3, 2017.
There's another series out there, also with a devoted fanbase, where October 3rd is a special day — "Fullmetal Alchemist,...
Like so many lines in "Mean Girls," October 3rd has resonance all its own thanks to the internet. People are always sure to share screenshots or clips of the scene on social media whenever it's, ya know, October 3rd. The date is even celebrated as "Mean Girls Day" by fans of the film. The "Mean Girls" stage musical opened ticket sales at the August Wilson Theatre on October 3, 2017.
There's another series out there, also with a devoted fanbase, where October 3rd is a special day — "Fullmetal Alchemist,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
In a recent survey conducted by Anime! Anime!, Japanese fans cast their votes for the manga titles they are most eager to see adapted into anime.
The survey targeted works that have not yet been animated or whose animation has not been decided. It was divided into two categories: ongoing unfinished works and already concluded works.
Checkout the top 25 manga that Japanese fans want to see animated below:
25. Last Karte – Houjuuigakusha Touma Kenshou No Kioku by Asayama Wakabi
24. Yomi no Tsugai by Hiromu Arakawa
23. Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi by Aya Hirakawa
22. Fuji no Yamai wa Fushi no Yamai by Hechii
21. Honey Lemon Soda by Mayu Murata
20. Dead Account by Watanabe Shizumu
19. Tsuki no Oki ni Mesu mama by Kiuchi Ramune
18. You and I Are Polar Opposites by Kocha Agasawa
17. Joshiryoku Takame na Shishihara-kun by Mii Aimai
16. Diamond in the Rough by Nao Sasaki
15. Mao by Rumiko Takahashi
14. Dareka Yume...
The survey targeted works that have not yet been animated or whose animation has not been decided. It was divided into two categories: ongoing unfinished works and already concluded works.
Checkout the top 25 manga that Japanese fans want to see animated below:
25. Last Karte – Houjuuigakusha Touma Kenshou No Kioku by Asayama Wakabi
24. Yomi no Tsugai by Hiromu Arakawa
23. Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi by Aya Hirakawa
22. Fuji no Yamai wa Fushi no Yamai by Hechii
21. Honey Lemon Soda by Mayu Murata
20. Dead Account by Watanabe Shizumu
19. Tsuki no Oki ni Mesu mama by Kiuchi Ramune
18. You and I Are Polar Opposites by Kocha Agasawa
17. Joshiryoku Takame na Shishihara-kun by Mii Aimai
16. Diamond in the Rough by Nao Sasaki
15. Mao by Rumiko Takahashi
14. Dareka Yume...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Even if you're only passingly familiar with manga and anime, I'd bet that you've heard of "Fullmetal Alchemist," a modern classic of both mediums. First authored by Hiromu Arakawa and adapted to animation twice, all versions follow the titular alchemist, Edward Elric, and his little brother Alphonse. Mutilated when they tried to revive their dead mother, they're now on a quest to get their bodies back by finding the Philosopher's Stone. Along the way, they face obstacles ranging from a military dictatorship to ouroboros-tattooed homunculi.
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is not my all-time favorite manga or anime, but it is my favorite Shōnen series. What is that? A Japanese term referring to boys' media. Think "Dragon Ball," "Naruto," or "One Piece." They all fit under this umbrella.
Many of these series are published by the same magazine, Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump, but not "Fullmetal Alchemist." If you've ever wondered why the...
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is not my all-time favorite manga or anime, but it is my favorite Shōnen series. What is that? A Japanese term referring to boys' media. Think "Dragon Ball," "Naruto," or "One Piece." They all fit under this umbrella.
Many of these series are published by the same magazine, Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump, but not "Fullmetal Alchemist." If you've ever wondered why the...
- 10/4/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The one anime series that I'm most excited about this spring is "Skip and Loafer." The source manga tells the tale of Mitsumi Iwakura, an ambitious teenage girl from the country who moves to Tokyo for high school. There she meets the easygoing Sosuke Shima, and the two of them slowly build a close-knit network of friends that includes local mean girl Mika Egashira, bookish Makoto Kurame, and independent-minded Yuzuki Murashige. Each of them is as different as can be, and yet despite bad early impressions, they find a common cause in each other. "Skip and Loafer" is too good-natured to be a "realistic" high school story. But it is successful at evoking the texture of adolescence in its banality, complexity, and sweetness.
"Skip and Loafer" is also the first anime in years to be directed and scripted by the great Kotomi Deai, who has now been active in the...
"Skip and Loafer" is also the first anime in years to be directed and scripted by the great Kotomi Deai, who has now been active in the...
- 3/12/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
One of the biggest challenges in writing is wrapping things up. If you fail to write a satisfying ending, you can taint your story even for its most dedicated fans. Hiromu Arakawa, author of "Fullmetal Alchemist," testified to this in a 2021 interview with Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. In a conversation with Hajime Isayama, both authors described the difficulties they faced in concluding their stories.
Per Arakawa, her thorniest challenge was the fate of Colonel Roy Mustang — and how much suffering he was due. The overarching theme of "Fullmetal Alchemist" is equivalent exchange: you get what you deserve. Now that Mustang is on the side of the good guys, that's (almost) never in doubt. From his charm to his badass fighting skills to his hilarious love for tiny mini-skirts, it's easy to like Mustang. It's just as easy to forget he has gallons of innocent blood staining his hands.
While most of the heroes get happy endings,...
Per Arakawa, her thorniest challenge was the fate of Colonel Roy Mustang — and how much suffering he was due. The overarching theme of "Fullmetal Alchemist" is equivalent exchange: you get what you deserve. Now that Mustang is on the side of the good guys, that's (almost) never in doubt. From his charm to his badass fighting skills to his hilarious love for tiny mini-skirts, it's easy to like Mustang. It's just as easy to forget he has gallons of innocent blood staining his hands.
While most of the heroes get happy endings,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Have you ever read something where everything clicks into place so neatly, you're angry at yourself for not realizing it? That's how I felt when I read Hajime Isayama, creator of "Attack on Titan," revealed that one of his influences for the manga was M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village."
Picture this: a small settlement of humans lives in isolation. Surrounding them are monsters, thus they dare not venture into the outside world. However, some youths desire to know more about the world and venture outside. On their adventure, it turns out the world is different from what they've been told and their elders have kept secrets. Am I talking about "The Village" or "Attack on Titan?" Trick question, because this works as a barebones summary for both.
Isayama has frequently cited American pop culture in general as an influence on his work. He mentioned "The Village" during an interview with Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine,...
Picture this: a small settlement of humans lives in isolation. Surrounding them are monsters, thus they dare not venture into the outside world. However, some youths desire to know more about the world and venture outside. On their adventure, it turns out the world is different from what they've been told and their elders have kept secrets. Am I talking about "The Village" or "Attack on Titan?" Trick question, because this works as a barebones summary for both.
Isayama has frequently cited American pop culture in general as an influence on his work. He mentioned "The Village" during an interview with Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
If you're a "Fullmetal Alchemist" fan, you've never forgotten about Nina Tucker. A four-year-old girl and the daughter of State Alchemist Shou Tucker, she's had a lonely life with only her dog Alexander for company. Until the alchemist Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, stop by to study with her father. The three form a sibling-like bond — Nina calls the Elrics her "big brothers" — but tragedy is around the corner.
Shou, desperate to create a living chimera that can talk, uses Nina and Alexander as the ingredients. The Elrics are understandably horrified, but changing the monstrosity back into their "little sister" is beyond their capability. While Shou meets a deserved end at the hands of the serial killer Scar, unfortunately, so does Nina. The tragedy of Nina has been commemorated countless times in the "Fullmetal Alchemist" fan community, both with sincere eulogies and irony-poisoned memes.
I was introduced to "Fullmetal Alchemist" by the 2003 anime.
Shou, desperate to create a living chimera that can talk, uses Nina and Alexander as the ingredients. The Elrics are understandably horrified, but changing the monstrosity back into their "little sister" is beyond their capability. While Shou meets a deserved end at the hands of the serial killer Scar, unfortunately, so does Nina. The tragedy of Nina has been commemorated countless times in the "Fullmetal Alchemist" fan community, both with sincere eulogies and irony-poisoned memes.
I was introduced to "Fullmetal Alchemist" by the 2003 anime.
- 3/3/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This story contains spoilers for "Attack on Titan" and "Fullmetal Alchemist."
It's easy to compare "Fullmetal Alchemist" and "Attack on Titan," even on the surface. They're both among the most famous shōnen manga, with highly popular anime adaptations to boot. "Attack on Titan" began publication in 2009, as "Fullmetal Alchemist" was wrapping up -- concluding in early 2010. In 2021, the series' authors, Hiromu Arakawa ("Fma") and Hajime Isayama ("Aot") sat down together for a dual interview, published in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
Both series have European-styled settings (unusual for Japanese media), explore overlapping themes such as war and its consequences, and are both more violent and relatively more mature than their genre's usual standards. I'd argue one of the most compelling overlaps concerns their respective main villains.
In "Fullmetal Alchemist," the villain is naturally a Homunculus. He's known as "Father" because he created seven other Homunculi, named for the deadly sins of man.
It's easy to compare "Fullmetal Alchemist" and "Attack on Titan," even on the surface. They're both among the most famous shōnen manga, with highly popular anime adaptations to boot. "Attack on Titan" began publication in 2009, as "Fullmetal Alchemist" was wrapping up -- concluding in early 2010. In 2021, the series' authors, Hiromu Arakawa ("Fma") and Hajime Isayama ("Aot") sat down together for a dual interview, published in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
Both series have European-styled settings (unusual for Japanese media), explore overlapping themes such as war and its consequences, and are both more violent and relatively more mature than their genre's usual standards. I'd argue one of the most compelling overlaps concerns their respective main villains.
In "Fullmetal Alchemist," the villain is naturally a Homunculus. He's known as "Father" because he created seven other Homunculi, named for the deadly sins of man.
- 3/3/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Two new “Fullmetal Alchemist” live-action features, based on the manga comics series by Hiromu Arakawa are targeting theatrical releases including “Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter – The Avenger Scar” and “Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter – The Last Transmutation”:
Cast includes Ryōsuke Yamada as ‘Edward Elric’, Atomu Mizuishi as ‘Alphonse Elric’, Tsubasa Honda as ‘Roy Mustang’, Misako Renbutsu as ‘Riza Hawkeye’, Kanata Hongou as ‘Envy’, Ryuta Sato as ‘Maes Hughes’ and Shinji Uchiyama as ‘Gluttony’.
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Cast includes Ryōsuke Yamada as ‘Edward Elric’, Atomu Mizuishi as ‘Alphonse Elric’, Tsubasa Honda as ‘Roy Mustang’, Misako Renbutsu as ‘Riza Hawkeye’, Kanata Hongou as ‘Envy’, Ryuta Sato as ‘Maes Hughes’ and Shinji Uchiyama as ‘Gluttony’.
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- 9/15/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Rule of thumb: if a manga is moderately successful, odds are it'll get an anime adaptation. Some mangas are even lucky enough to be adapted more than once; one such series is Hiromu Arakawa's "Fullmetal Alchemist." The story, in all its variations, is about Edward Elric, aka the Fullmetal Alchemist, and his brother Alphonse. The Elrics are both alchemy prodigies, but their attempt to revive their mother backfired; Ed lost an arm and leg while Al's soul was bonded to a suit of armor. They now seek a mythical elixir called the Philosopher's Stone to regain their bodies.
The second anime, "Fullmetal...
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The second anime, "Fullmetal...
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- 8/1/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Two new “Fullmetal Alchemist” live-action features, based on the manga comics series by Hiromu Arakawa are targeting theatrical releases including “Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter – The Avenger Scar” and “Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter – The Last Transmutation”:
Cast includes Ryōsuke Yamada as ‘Edward Elric’, Atomu Mizuishi as ‘Alphonse Elric’, Tsubasa Honda as ‘Roy Mustang’, Misako Renbutsu as ‘Riza Hawkeye’, Kanata Hongou as ‘Envy’, Ryuta Sato as ‘Maes Hughes’ and Shinji Uchiyama as ‘Gluttony’.
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Cast includes Ryōsuke Yamada as ‘Edward Elric’, Atomu Mizuishi as ‘Alphonse Elric’, Tsubasa Honda as ‘Roy Mustang’, Misako Renbutsu as ‘Riza Hawkeye’, Kanata Hongou as ‘Envy’, Ryuta Sato as ‘Maes Hughes’ and Shinji Uchiyama as ‘Gluttony’.
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- 7/16/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is the story of Edward and Alphonse Elric, two brothers who tried to revive their mother and were punished for playing god. In alchemy, you must sacrifice something of equal value to gain anything, but what could equal a human soul? The brothers found out when they paid their toll. Ed lost his right arm and left leg, while Al lost his whole body; Ed bound his brother's soul to a suit of armor to keep him alive. From there, the brothers search for the legendary Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies. First written as a manga by Hiromu Arakawa, the series...
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- 5/2/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Two new “Fullmetal Alchemist” live-action features, based on the manga comics series by Hiromu Arakawa are targeting theatrical releases including “Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter – The Avenger Scar”, opening May 20, 2022 and “Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter – The Last Transmutation”, opening June 24, 2022:
Cast includes Ryōsuke Yamada as ‘Edward Elric’, Atomu Mizuishi as ‘Alphonse Elric’, Tsubasa Honda as ‘Roy Mustang’, Misako Renbutsu as ‘Riza Hawkeye’, Kanata Hongou as ‘Envy’, Ryuta Sato as ‘Maes Hughes’ and Shinji Uchiyama as ‘Gluttony’.
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Cast includes Ryōsuke Yamada as ‘Edward Elric’, Atomu Mizuishi as ‘Alphonse Elric’, Tsubasa Honda as ‘Roy Mustang’, Misako Renbutsu as ‘Riza Hawkeye’, Kanata Hongou as ‘Envy’, Ryuta Sato as ‘Maes Hughes’ and Shinji Uchiyama as ‘Gluttony’.
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- 3/21/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Fullmetal Alchemist" is one of my favorite anime series ever. The series of two brothers searching for the Philosopher's Stone balances insane fight scenes with intensely emotional moments, thanks to the deft work of author Hiromu Arakawa. Who can forget the horror of learning what Shou Tucker did to his daughter? Or Roy Mustang raining down an unceasing firestorm on Envy? It also doesn't hurt that the Elric brothers have perhaps one of the most compelling journeys when it comes to shonen protagonists, literally bending the laws of the universe to help each other.
Arakawa has been fairly open about the influences on "Fullmetal Alchemist," which include doing...
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Arakawa has been fairly open about the influences on "Fullmetal Alchemist," which include doing...
The post The Forgotten Anime Classic That Inspired Fullmetal Alchemist appeared first on /Film.
- 3/17/2022
- by Collier Jennings
- Slash Film
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The world of anime probably wouldn’t exist without the creation of manga. Even if you’re not familiar with the genre, the comics and graphic novels let you dive that much deeper into the story arcs that inspired anime favorites such as “Dragon Ball Z,” “Tokyo Ghoul,” “Naruto,” “Attack on Titan,” and “Fullmetal Alchemist.” And if you’ve been spending a lot of time at home, or simply crave some new reading material, manga offers a perfect hybrid of adventure-packed stories and incredible illustrations.
For the most part, manga features stories and characters that resonate with adults and kids, but some of the stories aren’t recommended for younger readers. To help you out,...
The world of anime probably wouldn’t exist without the creation of manga. Even if you’re not familiar with the genre, the comics and graphic novels let you dive that much deeper into the story arcs that inspired anime favorites such as “Dragon Ball Z,” “Tokyo Ghoul,” “Naruto,” “Attack on Titan,” and “Fullmetal Alchemist.” And if you’ve been spending a lot of time at home, or simply crave some new reading material, manga offers a perfect hybrid of adventure-packed stories and incredible illustrations.
For the most part, manga features stories and characters that resonate with adults and kids, but some of the stories aren’t recommended for younger readers. To help you out,...
- 7/26/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Anime Limited is delighted to announce the UK digital premiere of Makoto Shinkai’s smash hit “Weathering with You“, which will headline the June line-up of their Screen Anime online anime film festival from 25th June 2020. With a curated theme of “extra-ordinary high school life”, “Weathering With You” will be joined by a showcase of the unique experiences that can unfold within one of anime’s staple and most enduring settings.
Experience Makoto Shinkai’s break-out hit with the body-swapping sensation “Your Name“, discover your voice with “Anthem of the Heart“, an emotional drama from screenwriter Mari Okada (Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms), or elope with the youthful summer of “Fireworks“. Those wanting a more tranquil youth, however, can enrol in the rather more agricultural themed school of this month’s bingeable TV series, the hilarious “Silver Spoon“, based on the manga by Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa.
Following...
Experience Makoto Shinkai’s break-out hit with the body-swapping sensation “Your Name“, discover your voice with “Anthem of the Heart“, an emotional drama from screenwriter Mari Okada (Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms), or elope with the youthful summer of “Fireworks“. Those wanting a more tranquil youth, however, can enrol in the rather more agricultural themed school of this month’s bingeable TV series, the hilarious “Silver Spoon“, based on the manga by Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa.
Following...
- 6/16/2020
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
For many years, I considered the first adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s manga, one of the best titles ever to appear in the anime world. However, the second adaptation, “Brotherhood” managed to do what I previously thought unachievable, to improve on the first significantly, particularly by staying as close as possible to the original, and thus extending the series to 64 episodes from the 51 of the first.
Two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric have been dealing with alchemy since childhood, instigated by the endeavors of their father, Hohenheim, in the field, a man who has actually abandoned their family. When their mother dies, the two of them decide to deal with a taboo procedure for alchemy, in order to bring her back to life. Their effort though, goes awfully wrong, ending up in Edward losing his left leg and Alphonse, his entire body. To save his brother, Edward...
Two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric have been dealing with alchemy since childhood, instigated by the endeavors of their father, Hohenheim, in the field, a man who has actually abandoned their family. When their mother dies, the two of them decide to deal with a taboo procedure for alchemy, in order to bring her back to life. Their effort though, goes awfully wrong, ending up in Edward losing his left leg and Alphonse, his entire body. To save his brother, Edward...
- 12/10/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Author: Steven Neish
When aspiring alchemists Edward (Ryôsuke Yamada) and Alphonse Elric (Atom Mizuishi) are robbed of their mother at an early age they decide to turn their prodigious talents to the taboo practice of human transmutation in the vein hope of bringing her back. Working against the laws of nature, however, they each pay a heavy price for their transgression when Ed loses an arm and Al loses everything to the powers that be. Sacrificing another limb to bind his brother’s disembodied soul to a nearby suit of armour, Ed vows to track down the only item he believes capable of restoring his brother to his former body: the Philosopher’s Stone.
A live-action adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s beloved manga, previously retold as a pair of revered animes currently streaming alongside it on Netflix, Fumihiko Sori’s Fullmetal Alchemist was always going to struggle to extrapolate the...
When aspiring alchemists Edward (Ryôsuke Yamada) and Alphonse Elric (Atom Mizuishi) are robbed of their mother at an early age they decide to turn their prodigious talents to the taboo practice of human transmutation in the vein hope of bringing her back. Working against the laws of nature, however, they each pay a heavy price for their transgression when Ed loses an arm and Al loses everything to the powers that be. Sacrificing another limb to bind his brother’s disembodied soul to a nearby suit of armour, Ed vows to track down the only item he believes capable of restoring his brother to his former body: the Philosopher’s Stone.
A live-action adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s beloved manga, previously retold as a pair of revered animes currently streaming alongside it on Netflix, Fumihiko Sori’s Fullmetal Alchemist was always going to struggle to extrapolate the...
- 2/20/2018
- by Steven Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sneak Peek new footage, plus images from the live-action adaptation of "Fullmetal Alchemist", adapting the Japanese 'manga' comics series created by Hiromu Arakawa, airing February 19, 2018 on Netflix:
"...set in a universe where 'alchemy' is one of the most advanced scientific techniques, 'Fullmetal Alchemist' follows brothers 'Edward' and 'Alphonse Elric', searching for the 'philosopher's stone' to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life using alchemy.
"After a terrible miscalculation, the brothers pay a terrible price with Alphonse losing his body and linking his soul to a suit of armor.
"As the two boys search for an alchemy that will restore their bodies to their original forms...
"...they join the military and deal with political, ethical and moral issues..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Fullmetal Alchemist"...
"...set in a universe where 'alchemy' is one of the most advanced scientific techniques, 'Fullmetal Alchemist' follows brothers 'Edward' and 'Alphonse Elric', searching for the 'philosopher's stone' to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life using alchemy.
"After a terrible miscalculation, the brothers pay a terrible price with Alphonse losing his body and linking his soul to a suit of armor.
"As the two boys search for an alchemy that will restore their bodies to their original forms...
"...they join the military and deal with political, ethical and moral issues..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Fullmetal Alchemist"...
- 2/13/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
For all the attention that Disney is getting for their live-action remake barrage, Warner Bros is slipping one in under the radar. But don’t think we didn’t notice guys. For all you manga fans out there, Fullmetal Alchemist is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. The world of Fullmetal Alchemist is styled after the European Industrial Revolution. Set in a fictional universe in which alchemy is one of the most advanced scientific techniques, the story follows two alchemist brothers named Edward and Alphonse Elric, who are searching for the philosopher’s stone to restore their bodies after
The Live-Action Fullmetal Alchemist Gets a New Trailer...
The Live-Action Fullmetal Alchemist Gets a New Trailer...
- 4/7/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Yesterday was kind of a big deal in Japanese film. With the release of the Alphonse photo above it was Japan’s first use of “techniques” to create a CG Alphonse. For those interest in the Anime and Manga genres this film could mark a turning point with regard to technology. The official website for the live-action film of Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist manga revealed the film’s December 1 opening date on Thursday. In addition, the site revealed a new still featuring Alphonse Elric in full CG. Comic Natalie website reports that the CG Alphonse employs some techniques for the first
Fullmetal Alchemist Film Reveals Alphonse Eric Photo...
Fullmetal Alchemist Film Reveals Alphonse Eric Photo...
- 2/24/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
The first teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action feature film adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s manga and anime Full Metal Alchemist has been released. The trailer shows off a series of brief but great looking and exciting clips, and we get to see Ryōsuke Yamada in full costume as the alchemist Edward Elric, as well as his little brother Al, who is a CG animated character.
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical “auto-mail” limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
When talking about this film adaptation and its faithfulness to the original source material, director Fumihiko Sori (Ping Pong) said:
"I want to create a style that follows the original manga as much as possible.
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical “auto-mail” limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
When talking about this film adaptation and its faithfulness to the original source material, director Fumihiko Sori (Ping Pong) said:
"I want to create a style that follows the original manga as much as possible.
- 11/16/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Animenewsnetwork.com has debuted the first official teaser trailer for Fumihiko Sori's live-action take on the classic manga, Fullmetal Alchemist. The footage features several shots of Ryōsuke Yamada in costume as Edward Elric, as he prepares to do battle with a transmuted beast. Then, right at the end we get a glimpse of Edward's little brother Al, who will be a fully CG creation. Check it out below and let us know what you think. We also have a translation of the trailer's subtitles. If you're not familiar with this property, you can find out more about it over at AnimeMojo.com. Text: The time has come. Text: Original work: Hiromu Arakawa Text: Director: Fumihiko Sori (Ping Pong) Text: Two brothers' great journey. Text: The legend... Text: Finally begins. Title Logo: Fullmetal Alchemist Edward: I promise I'll get our bodies back. Text: 2017, winter.
- 11/16/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Full Metal Alchemist’s next film adaptation will be live-action, with fans of the extremely popular anime already getting fired up.
The filming will begin this June in Italy, with the release in Japan being scheduled for 2017. The movie will use a combination of real actors and CGI. Fumihiko Sori (“Ping Pong”, “Ashita no Joe”) will direct and the cast revealed is as follows:
Ryosuke Yamada (Asssassination Classroom) as Edward Elric.
Tsubasa Honda (Blue Spring Ride) as Winry Rockbell.
Dean Fujioka (Dance! Dance! Dance!) as Roy Mustang.
Ryuta Sato (Tokyo Tribe) as Captain Maes Hughes.
Yo Oizumi (Kakekomi) as Major Shou Tucker.
Yasuko Matsuyuki (Smuggler) as Lust.
Kanata Hongo (Attack on Titan) as Envy.
Shinji Uchiyama (Gokusen: The Movie) as Gluttony.
The plot for the first half of the upcoming film will faithfully reproduce the story of the original Fullmetal Alchemist manga by Hiromu Arakawa. The film will digress in...
The filming will begin this June in Italy, with the release in Japan being scheduled for 2017. The movie will use a combination of real actors and CGI. Fumihiko Sori (“Ping Pong”, “Ashita no Joe”) will direct and the cast revealed is as follows:
Ryosuke Yamada (Asssassination Classroom) as Edward Elric.
Tsubasa Honda (Blue Spring Ride) as Winry Rockbell.
Dean Fujioka (Dance! Dance! Dance!) as Roy Mustang.
Ryuta Sato (Tokyo Tribe) as Captain Maes Hughes.
Yo Oizumi (Kakekomi) as Major Shou Tucker.
Yasuko Matsuyuki (Smuggler) as Lust.
Kanata Hongo (Attack on Titan) as Envy.
Shinji Uchiyama (Gokusen: The Movie) as Gluttony.
The plot for the first half of the upcoming film will faithfully reproduce the story of the original Fullmetal Alchemist manga by Hiromu Arakawa. The film will digress in...
- 4/4/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
For those of you who are fans of Hiromu Arakawa's action-fantasy manga Fullmetal Alchemist, you might be surprised to learn that there’s a live action movie currently in development! According to Crunchy Roll, this movie will be released in 2017.
Fumihiko Sori (Ping Pong, Ashita no Joe) is directing the film, and it will star Hey! Say! Jump member Ryosuke Yamada (Assassination Classroom) as Edward Elric.
The project will start shooting in Italy in June and will be in production through August of 2016. According to the report, the film will heavily use CGI to "recreate the fantastic elements of the comic, such as Alphonse Elric's armor.”
This news was completely unexpected, but since it was such a popular manga and anime, it was bound to happen one day after the series ended in 2010. I’m surprised it took them so long to do it! I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Fumihiko Sori (Ping Pong, Ashita no Joe) is directing the film, and it will star Hey! Say! Jump member Ryosuke Yamada (Assassination Classroom) as Edward Elric.
The project will start shooting in Italy in June and will be in production through August of 2016. According to the report, the film will heavily use CGI to "recreate the fantastic elements of the comic, such as Alphonse Elric's armor.”
This news was completely unexpected, but since it was such a popular manga and anime, it was bound to happen one day after the series ended in 2010. I’m surprised it took them so long to do it! I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
- 3/30/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Japanese entertainment publication Daily Cyzo (via Crunchy Roll) indicates that a live-action film adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's action-fantasy manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" is currently in development.
Fumihiko Sori ("Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker," "Vexille") will direct the film, while "Hey! Say! Jump" member Ryosuke Yamada will star as Edward Elric. The production will make heavy use of CG to recreate the fantastic elements of the comic such as Alphonse Elric's armor.
Hiromu Arakawa created the original manga which is set in a world styled after the European Industrial Revolution, a world where alchemy is an advanced scientific technique. The action follows two brothers searching for a philosopher's stone to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life using alchemy.
The Fullmetal Alchemist manga has sold approximately 64 million volumes worldwide. It has been adapted into two anime television series, two animated films. Filming on...
Fumihiko Sori ("Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker," "Vexille") will direct the film, while "Hey! Say! Jump" member Ryosuke Yamada will star as Edward Elric. The production will make heavy use of CG to recreate the fantastic elements of the comic such as Alphonse Elric's armor.
Hiromu Arakawa created the original manga which is set in a world styled after the European Industrial Revolution, a world where alchemy is an advanced scientific technique. The action follows two brothers searching for a philosopher's stone to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life using alchemy.
The Fullmetal Alchemist manga has sold approximately 64 million volumes worldwide. It has been adapted into two anime television series, two animated films. Filming on...
- 3/29/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
With half the year behind us, we recently looked at the Ten Best Films of 2012 So Far, and as I wrote in that article, it has been an incredibly strong year for film. But that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some outright creative failures as well, and while I don’t feel there have been enough awful films to fill another top-ten list, there’s plenty for a Top Five.
So today, we’re looking at the Five Worst Films of 2012 So Far, and trust me when I say this is a list loaded with bad. Each one of these movies hurt me, battered my soul and chipped away at my spirit until I felt like never returning to a theatre again. They are that awful, and if you’re one of those people who thinks watching bad movies is fun, don’t seek out these. They’re not ‘funny’ bad.
So today, we’re looking at the Five Worst Films of 2012 So Far, and trust me when I say this is a list loaded with bad. Each one of these movies hurt me, battered my soul and chipped away at my spirit until I felt like never returning to a theatre again. They are that awful, and if you’re one of those people who thinks watching bad movies is fun, don’t seek out these. They’re not ‘funny’ bad.
- 7/4/2012
- by Jonathan R. Lack
- We Got This Covered
The animated feature "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos", based on the Japanese manga comics series written/illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa is set in a fictional universe in which alchemy is one of the most advanced scientific techniques known to man.
The film (previously released in Japan July 2012) is directed by Kazuya Murata, from a screenplay by Yūichi Shinpo :
"...a fugitive alchemist with mysterious abilities leads the 'Elric' brothers to a distant valley of slums inhabited by the 'Milos,' a proud people struggling against bureaucratic exploitation. 'Ed' and 'Al' quickly find themselves in the middle of a rising rebellion, as the exiled Milos lash out against their oppressors.
"At the heart of the conflict is 'Julia', a young alchemist befriended by 'Alphonse'. She'll stop at nothing to restore the Milos to their former glory - even if that means harnessing the awful power of the mythical 'Philosopher's Stone'.
The film (previously released in Japan July 2012) is directed by Kazuya Murata, from a screenplay by Yūichi Shinpo :
"...a fugitive alchemist with mysterious abilities leads the 'Elric' brothers to a distant valley of slums inhabited by the 'Milos,' a proud people struggling against bureaucratic exploitation. 'Ed' and 'Al' quickly find themselves in the middle of a rising rebellion, as the exiled Milos lash out against their oppressors.
"At the heart of the conflict is 'Julia', a young alchemist befriended by 'Alphonse'. She'll stop at nothing to restore the Milos to their former glory - even if that means harnessing the awful power of the mythical 'Philosopher's Stone'.
- 1/10/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A lot of last year’s Top 10 New Series have made it over to this year’s Top 10 Comics of 2011. Placement is really down to how quickly I read the comic once I’ve bought it; I think I’ve read more issues of Uncanny X-Force either standing in the comic shop or on the train home than anything else.
1: Uncanny X-Force | Marvel | W: Rick Remender | A: Jerome Opena
I said it last year and will say it again – The Best X-men Series, despite stiff competition from Uncanny X-Men, X-Men Legacy and Generation Hope. 19 issues in and still my favourite comic from Marvel. I love how Remender incorporates work done by other Marvel creative teams like Deathlok from Aaron’s Weapon X, and the Age of Apocalypse crossovers from back in the day. Uncanny X-Force is visually one of the most striking comics on the racks due to the work of Jerome Opena,...
1: Uncanny X-Force | Marvel | W: Rick Remender | A: Jerome Opena
I said it last year and will say it again – The Best X-men Series, despite stiff competition from Uncanny X-Men, X-Men Legacy and Generation Hope. 19 issues in and still my favourite comic from Marvel. I love how Remender incorporates work done by other Marvel creative teams like Deathlok from Aaron’s Weapon X, and the Age of Apocalypse crossovers from back in the day. Uncanny X-Force is visually one of the most striking comics on the racks due to the work of Jerome Opena,...
- 12/30/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
It has taken me weeks to write this post, so many comics to choose from, again my choices are limited to comics I’ve bought in 2010. If you think I’ve missed something please let me know in the comments section below.
1: Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys | Viz Media | W&A: Naoki Urasawa
Easily my top comic series of 2010, I was given Volume 1 and 2 at the end of 2009, and have bought almost a volume a month during 2010. With each volume being about 200 pages, 20th Century Boys is definitely value for money.
So far the story of a group of young lads has spanned over 40 years, with many twists and shocking revelations. Recently described as the Japanese equivalent to the Watchmen, it’s about a small group trying to stop a visionary/mad-man from unleashing death across the planet. It has already been turned into a movie trilogy in...
1: Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys | Viz Media | W&A: Naoki Urasawa
Easily my top comic series of 2010, I was given Volume 1 and 2 at the end of 2009, and have bought almost a volume a month during 2010. With each volume being about 200 pages, 20th Century Boys is definitely value for money.
So far the story of a group of young lads has spanned over 40 years, with many twists and shocking revelations. Recently described as the Japanese equivalent to the Watchmen, it’s about a small group trying to stop a visionary/mad-man from unleashing death across the planet. It has already been turned into a movie trilogy in...
- 1/13/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Let's be honest; plenty of us have watched either a guilty pleasure or just, well, something different that we've ended up having to defend to people who can't understand what we see in it. Could be just a bit of fun, could be something more serious, but either way they're still not really convinced.
Sometimes it's hard to mount a counter-argument - try and explain to someone who doesn't watch many films (a girl- or boyfriend, dubious parents) the Wachowskis' Bound is so much more than just softcore porn. Sometimes it's a lot easier - most people into genre cinema or television have long since stopped caring whenever someone alleges 'That's just for kids'.
But what if it is really just for kids?
There are children's films and children's films; for an easy example, on the one hand you've got, say, Pixar, where the parents who park their offspring in...
Sometimes it's hard to mount a counter-argument - try and explain to someone who doesn't watch many films (a girl- or boyfriend, dubious parents) the Wachowskis' Bound is so much more than just softcore porn. Sometimes it's a lot easier - most people into genre cinema or television have long since stopped caring whenever someone alleges 'That's just for kids'.
But what if it is really just for kids?
There are children's films and children's films; for an easy example, on the one hand you've got, say, Pixar, where the parents who park their offspring in...
- 6/11/2010
- Screen Anarchy
It’s little surprise that the Watchmen toped BookScan’s list of Top 20 Graphic Novels for November for the fifth month in a row. In a report at ICv2, it was noted the book actually hit the Top 10 list twice with the paperback edition of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ story atop the list and the new hardcover edition in the sixth spot.
Eight of the 20 spots belong to traditional graphic novels with the remaining dozen spots nabbed, as expected, by Manga releases, led by Fruits Basket Vol. 21 in second place. DC’s Joker original tale debuted in fourth place and gave the publisher three of the Top 10 spots. Marvel had no titles in the Top 20 although Dk’s holiday book Marvel Chronicle debuted in 17th place. Similarly, Running Press’ wonderful DC Vault appeared in 15th place.
BookScan’s report of bookstore sales is an incomplete picture of the book...
Eight of the 20 spots belong to traditional graphic novels with the remaining dozen spots nabbed, as expected, by Manga releases, led by Fruits Basket Vol. 21 in second place. DC’s Joker original tale debuted in fourth place and gave the publisher three of the Top 10 spots. Marvel had no titles in the Top 20 although Dk’s holiday book Marvel Chronicle debuted in 17th place. Similarly, Running Press’ wonderful DC Vault appeared in 15th place.
BookScan’s report of bookstore sales is an incomplete picture of the book...
- 12/4/2008
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
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