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Fullmetal Alchemist

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Cartoon Network | Season Premiere Date: November 7, 2004

Starring: Laura Bailey, Vic Mignogna, Colleen Clinkenbeard

Summary: Rated: TV-PG through TV-14
"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. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth."
-Alphonse ElricEdward and Alphonse Elric are two brothersRated: TV-PG through TV-14
"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. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth."
-Alphonse ElricEdward and Alphonse Elric are two brothers gifted with the ability of alchemy, the science of taking one thing and changing it into another. However, alchemy works on the theory of Equivalent Exchange -- for something to be created, something else of equal value must be sacrificed. When their mother dies, Edward decides to do the unthinkable -- bringing her back to life by preforming Human Alchemy. However, both Edward and Alphonse know that by doing so they will be breaking one of Alchemy's biggest taboos.Believing they have nothing more to lose, Ed and Al go ahead with their plan. Unfortunately, something goes horribly wrong and Ed loses his leg while Al loses his body. In order to save his brother, Ed sacrifices his arm for Al's soul and attaches it to a suit of armor.Determined to correct what they have done and get their bodies back, the brothers decide to become State Alchemists to gain access to the State's enormous library on alchemy. There, they learn of the legendary Philosopher's Stone -- an item that allows an alchemist to bypass the Law of Equivalent Exchange. They soon learn that they are not the only ones after the Stone as other forces (including the Military) join in on the hunt.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Opening Theme #1: "Melissa" by Porno Graffiti
Opening Theme #2: "Ready Steady Go" by L'Arc-en-Ciel
Opening Theme #3: "Undo" by Cool Joke
Opening Theme #4: "Rewrite" by Asian Kung-Fu GenerationEnding Theme #1: "Kesenai Tsumi (The Unerasable Sin)" by Nana Kitade
Ending Theme #2: "Tobira no Mukou e (To The Other Side of The Door)" by YeLLoW Generation
Ending Theme #3: "Motherland" by Crystal Kay
Ending Theme #4: "I Will" by Sowelu------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Main CharactersEdward Elric: The older of the two brothers, he is also the most gifted. At the age of 12, he becomes the youngest person ever to pass the State Alchemist Exam. He is also a bit sensitive over being called 'short'.Alphonse Elric: Edward's younger brother, he has a gentle spirit in spite of the menacing appearance of his suit of armor. Also a gifted alchemist, he is determined to restore Ed's limbs and to feel human again.Winry Rockbell: Ed and Al's next door neighbor and childhood friend, Winry is an expert Auto-Mail mechanic who helped fit Ed with his limbs after the accident. She is close to both brothers, but is not afraid to let Ed have it when he deserves it.Colonel Roy Mustang: Ed's immediate supervisor, Colonel Mustang is also known as the Flame Alchemist. A very private individual, he has his own agenda.Lt. Colonel Maes Hughes: A military investigator, Hughes is a very easy-going, likable guy. Although not an alchemist, he has a talent with knives. He is currently obsessed with his baby daughter, of whom he can't stop talking about.Scar: First known as the State Alchemist Killer, he believes State Alchemists are defying the sacredness of the Almighty God. He vows to kill all State Alchemists and anyone who gets in his way.Lust: A Homunculus, her goal is to become fully human -- and she will use whatever means possible to achieve it. The Homunculi are beings created by a secret but evil alchemy.Gluttony: Lust's loyal Homunculus comrade. Named after one of the Seven Deadly Sins, he is also the creepiest character, since his name refers to his enormous appetite to eat almost anything -- particularly human beings.Envy: Another Homunculus who works with Lust. Also named after one of the Seven Deadly Sins, Envy has the ability to change form. Lust often uses Envy's skill to trick others into doing what she wants.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This guide follows the US dubbed version of the show, as it is aired on [Adult Swim]. If you are looking for the guide to the Japanese version of Fullmetal Alchemist, go to Hagane no Renkin Jutsushi.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOURCES: Information for this guide has been gathered from: The Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Anime News Network, CrystalAcids, and the many people who have contributed to the guide. Thank you contributors!… Expand

Genre(s): Animation, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E51. Laws and Promises
Air Date: October 2, 2004
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S1:E50. Death
Air Date: September 25, 2004
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S1:E49. The Other Side of the Gate
Air Date: September 18, 2004

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leigh

Feb 13, 2011

I absolutely love Fullmetal Alchemist. That's about all I can say. It was entertaining enough in the first 10 episodes to hold my interest, and around episodes 10 - 13 it really kicked into gear and I was addicted. I finished the series in four days. I've rewatched bits and pieces oftenI absolutely love Fullmetal Alchemist. That's about all I can say. It was entertaining enough in the first 10 episodes to hold my interest, and around episodes 10 - 13 it really kicked into gear and I was addicted. I finished the series in four days. I've rewatched bits and pieces often since then. I love the characters. There's a great balance of drama, angst, and comedy. I would recommend this show to anybody and everybody.… Expand

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NateSteve

Oct 29, 2013

Awesome anime, has awesome story and character design! One of my fave anime! First being Digimon and Major, second being Deltora Quest and Hetalia. Thanks for the awesome Anime!

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GameChiken

Jan 15, 2011

Fullmetal Alchemist is as close to perfect as humanity can get to such a thing in anime. My previous statement was purely arbitrary ,but this is a show everyone should watch along with its other show (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood). The animation is flawless to the normal observer (I onlyFullmetal Alchemist is as close to perfect as humanity can get to such a thing in anime. My previous statement was purely arbitrary ,but this is a show everyone should watch along with its other show (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood). The animation is flawless to the normal observer (I only found small shortcuts and they were hard to pick out) , only ridiculously close scrutiny will find even a minute mistake. The Voicing (dub) is fantastic and portray their roles as if they were real people. The sub is almost as good as the English but the simple fact of translation doesn't always work and sometimes misses the mark. The music is very excellently and composed solidly, the most impressive of which are the Openings (most of which are done by such famous Japanese Artists as L Arc En Ciel and Asian Kung Fu Generation) . The characters all have deep backstory and even the background characters have a surprising amount of personality, the characters develop at slow pace but there is development. It is literally impossible to talk about the story without spoilers so i wont attempt to. And thus ends my review of a almost perfect anime ( and by almost perfect i mean its only almost because nothing in this world is perfect).… Expand

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Grabacr

Jan 7, 2014

I really loved this show, but I liked Brotherhood better. And since Brotherhood is the one based on the manga (I think), I'd suggest you watch Brotherhood first, and then this one. This is still really good, though. I mean, good to the point where I would watch it again.

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Tohubohu7

Apr 5, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best if not the best anime’s I’ve ever seen and I see why it gets so much praise but I wish they handled a few deaths a little better, overall I love this show and I loved the movie sequel although the ending did admittedly get me a little salty but stil definitely the best anime I’ve ever seen.… Expand

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Izumo199

Nov 21, 2011

I love it. Its exactly what I could ask for. It does what any anime needs to do. It pulls you in to the characters and the story within the first 5 episodes. The characters and story are original and likeable. Its also fairly funny. I recommend watching it in Japanese and not English. II love it. Its exactly what I could ask for. It does what any anime needs to do. It pulls you in to the characters and the story within the first 5 episodes. The characters and story are original and likeable. Its also fairly funny. I recommend watching it in Japanese and not English. I think the voices suit the characters more in Japanese. Definitely worth a watch!… Expand

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Iky009

Jan 2, 2014

The story of the Elric brothers is grim, interesting. This first part of that does not follow the manga source ineteressante and is very well made but with some more not so great failures. Expectitavas and realization makes a great anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: November 6, 2004
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: January 14, 2006
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 7, 2005
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 12, 2005
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 7, 2004
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  S1:E51. Laws and Promises
  Air Date: October 2, 2004
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  S1:E50. Death
  Air Date: September 25, 2004
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  S1:E49. The Other Side of the Gate
  Air Date: September 18, 2004
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  S1:E48. Goodbye
  Air Date: September 11, 2004
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  S1:E47. Sealing the Homunculus
  Air Date: September 4, 2004
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  S1:E46. Human Transmutation
  Air Date: August 28, 2004
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  S1:E45. A Rotted Heart
  Air Date: August 21, 2004
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  S1:E44. Hohenheim of Light
  Air Date: August 7, 2004
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  S1:E43. The Stray Dog
  Air Date: July 31, 2004
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  S1:E41. Holy Mother
  Air Date: July 24, 2004
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  S1:E40. The Scar
  Air Date: July 17, 2004
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  S1:E39. Secret of Ishbal
  Air Date: July 10, 2004
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  S1:E38. With the River's Flow
  Air Date: July 3, 2004
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  S1:E37. Flame Alchemist; The Bachelor Lieutenant, and the Mystery...
  Air Date: June 26, 2004
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  S1:E36. The Sinner Within Me
  Air Date: June 19, 2004
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  S1:E35. Reunion of the Fallen
  Air Date: June 12, 2004
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  S1:E34. Theory of Avarice
  Air Date: June 5, 2004
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  S1:E33. Al, Captured
  Air Date: May 29, 2004
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  S1:E32. Dante of the Deep Forest
  Air Date: May 15, 2004
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  S1:E31. Sin
  Air Date: May 8, 2004
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  S1:E30. Assault on South Headquarters
  Air Date: May 1, 2004
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  S1:E29. The Untainted Child
  Air Date: April 24, 2004
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  S1:E28. One Is All, All Is One
  Air Date: April 17, 2004
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  S1:E27. Teacher
  Air Date: April 10, 2004
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  S1:E26. Her Reason
  Air Date: April 3, 2004
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  S1:E25. Words of Farewell
  Air Date: March 27, 2004
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  S1:E24. Bonding Memories
  Air Date: March 20, 2004
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  S1:E23. Fullmetal Heart
  Air Date: March 13, 2004
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  S1:E22. Created Human
  Air Date: March 6, 2004
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  S1:E21. The Red Glow
  Air Date: February 28, 2004
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  S1:E20. Soul of the Guardian
  Air Date: February 21, 2004
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  S1:E19. The Truth Behind Truths
  Air Date: February 14, 2004
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  S1:E18. Marcoh's Notes
  Air Date: February 7, 2004
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  S1:E17. House of the Waiting Family
  Air Date: January 31, 2004
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  S1:E16. That Which Is Lost
  Air Date: January 24, 2004
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  S1:E15. The Ishbal Massacre
  Air Date: January 17, 2004
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  S1:E14. The Right Hand of Destruction
  Air Date: January 10, 2004
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  S1:E13. Fullmetal vs. Flame
  Air Date: February 5, 2005
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  S1:E13. Flame vs. Fullmetal
  Air Date: December 27, 2003
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  S1:E12. The Other Brothers Elric (2)
  Air Date: January 29, 2005
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  S1:E11. The Other Brothers Elric (1)
  Air Date: January 22, 2005
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  S1:E10. The Phantom Thief
  Air Date: January 15, 2005
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  S1:E10. The Phantom Thief Psiren
  Air Date: December 6, 2003
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  S1:E9. Be Thou for the People
  Air Date: January 8, 2005
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  S1:E9. The Dog of the Military's Silver Watch
  Air Date: November 29, 2003
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  S1:E8. The Philosopher's Stone
  Air Date: December 25, 2004
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  S1:E7. Night of the Chimera's Cry
  Air Date: December 18, 2004
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  S1:E6. The Alchemy Exam
  Air Date: December 11, 2004
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  S1:E6. The State Alchemist Certification Examination
  Air Date: November 8, 2003
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  S1:E5. The Man with the Mechanical Arm
  Air Date: December 4, 2004
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  S1:E5. Dash! Automail
  Air Date: November 1, 2003
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  S1:E4. A Forger's Love
  Air Date: November 27, 2004
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  S1:E4. Transmutation of Love
  Air Date: October 25, 2003
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  S1:E3. Mother
  Air Date: November 20, 2004
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  S1:E2. Body of the Sanctioned
  Air Date: November 13, 2004
- 3.4
  S1:E1. To Challenge the Sun
  Air Date: November 6, 2004