About Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist, created by Hiromu Arakawa, is one the most popular shonen series ever made. And for good reason; it's a compelling story about two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who are trying to regain their original bodies after disobeying the laws of alchemy. If you haven't heard of this series I suggest heading over to its manga review.

Some things I've noticed from the online anime community is that whenever Fullmetal Alchemist is in discussion it is typically regarding its anime series and not the manga. I've seen both and out of the two I prefer the manga. For some reason the anime series felt too happy, and when there were sad parts it tried to push it too much onto the viewers. That might not make the most sense, but that's the best way I can explain it. However, the manga series is nice and dark from the get go and takes us on one thrilling ride; something you hardly ever see in a shonen series.

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Fullmetal Alchemist has been licensed by Viz Media. Please support the English version if you enjoy this series.

Current Status:
· Next Update: Volume 1-5 on 5/19
· Rotating Volume: 1-15
· Length: 17 Volumes (On-Going?)

Downloads:
Volume 01 · Volume 02 · Volume 03 · Volume 04 · Volume 05 · Volume 06 · Volume 07 · Volume 08 · Volume 09 · Volume 10 · Volume 11 · Volume 12 · Volume 13 · Volume 14 · Volume 15 · Purchase Volumes Here

Want the latest? (For everything after Volume 15)
· Chapter 62-71
· Chapter 72-81
· Chapter 82 New! Added 5/16/2008
· Chapter 83 New! Added 5/16/2008

Extras:
· Purchase Manga
· Read Manga Review
· Discuss on Message Forum

Also Recommended:
· Berserk
· One Piece
· Real
· Shamo

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Fullmetal Alchemist has been licensed by Viz Media and is one of the premier manga series to own. The story and characters really shine in this series; more so than any other shonen series I can think of. Shonen series are typically people fighting in a tournament but Fullmetal Alchemist actually has a good story. Also because it is a shonen series it is very accessible, especially to those who aren't really anime/manga fans, so you can let your friends read this great series.

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