


As such, watching FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, a Netflix-made version of the popular story series, was an entirely new experience for me. I'm no follower of anime (unless it's Studio Ghibli) or manga but I do try to catch their live-action versions where I can, as the genre has thrown up some gems in the past (such as the DEATH NOTE films). Reviewed by Leofwine_draca 4 / 10 A hollow experience Upon acceptance into the State Alchemists, he is given the nickname "Fullmetal Alchemist", all while searching with Alphonse for the legendary philosopher's stone, that will repair their bodies. Edward is then given mechanical prosthetics known as "automail" in place of his missing arm and leg. Edward then sacrifices his right arm to save his brother's soul by attaching it to a metal suit of armor. Alphonse loses his entire body while Edward loses his left leg. The plot features brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric who, after attempting the forbidden technique of human transmutation, suffer the consequences. The plot takes place at the beginning of the 20th century, in a reality where alchemy is real, extremely developed and respected.
