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 want to recover parts of their bodies lost in an attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy. Fullmetal Alchemist is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same title by Hiromu Arakawa. In the 2003 anime, Nina's role is expanded somewhat as the story is changed. Fullmetal Alchemist TV, 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shambala Movie, 2005, Sequel Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Tabi no Hajimari TV-Special, 2005, Summary Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium Collection OVA, 2006, Side story Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood TV, 2009, Alternative version Related manga: Fullmetal Alchemist Manga, 2001, Adaptation The Fullmetal Alchemist manga and anime series feature an extensive cast of fictional characters created by Hiromu Arakawa.The story is set in a fictional universe within the 20th century in which alchemy is one of the most advanced scientific techniques. Synthetic Beast ), as understood in the Fullmetal Alchemist series, is a creature synthesized by alchemically "marrying" two or more dissimilar living beings into a new, complete form displaying attributes of its "components". This was the source of many viewers' realization of just how intense this series could get. In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, it's even earlier, happening in episode 4. Rather than visiting the Tuckers to study bio-alchemy, the Elrics stay with Shou and Nina for several months during the series' flashback while they prepare for the State Alchemy Exam. Fullmetal Alchemist (Japanese title, Haganeno Renkinjutsushi, or Hagaren for short) is a Japanese manga written by Hiromu Arakawa and serialized in Monthly Shonen Gangan – a monthly manga magazine published by Square Enix.

Kotaku even ranked it as one of the most depressing scenes in any anime , even compared to … A chimera (合成獣(キメラ) Kimera, lit. Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the best anime series of all time which almost fulfills the purpose of a perfect anime.

The Fullmetal Alchemist manga and anime series feature an extensive cast of fictional characters created by Hiromu Arakawa.The story is set in a fictional universe within the 20th century in which alchemy is one of the most advanced scientific techniques.