Adapted from the manga as opposed to the original story like the Fullmetal Alchemist, Brotherhood follows Edward and Alphose Elric who, at an early age, showed a talent for alchemy. FMAB = Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (Anime) The reason for the difference is because FMA03 was created when FMAM was still in the early stages of its development. When an anime series is based on a manga that is still in development, the anime is eventually going to reach a point where it outpaces the manga, because anime episodes tend to be developed quicker than manga volumes.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Series Info:
Edward and Alphonse Elric’s reckless disregard for alchemy’s fundamental laws ripped half of Ed’s limbs from his body and left Al’s soul clinging to a cold suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers scour a war-torn land for the Philosopher’s Stone, a fabled relic which grants the ability to perform alchemy in impossible ways.
The Elrics are not alone in their search; the corrupt State Military is also eager to harness the artifact’s power. So too are the strange Homunculi and their shadowy creator. The mythical gem lures exotic alchemists from distant kingdoms, scarring some deeply enough to inspire murder. As the Elrics find their course altered by these enemies and allies, their purpose remains unchanged – and their bond unbreakable.
Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Mystery
Director: Hiromu Arakawa
Actors: Andrew Love, Barry Yandell, Biichi Satoh, Bradley Campbell, Caitlin Glass, Chris Cason, Chris Rager, Christine Auten, Christopher Sabat, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Ed Blaylock, Eric Vale, Fumiko Orikasa, George Manley, Hidekatsu Shibata, Hiroyuki Yoshino, J. Michael Tatum, Jason Douglas, Jerry Russell, John Swasey, Kaori Nazuka, Kazuki Yao, Kenji Hamada, Kenji Utsumi, Kenny Green, Kent Williams, Kenta Miyake, Mamoru Miyano, Masayuki Omoro, Masuo Amada, Maxey Whitehead, Megumi Takamoto, Minami Takayama, Monica Rial, Nana Mizuki, Patrick Seitz, Phil Parsons, Rie Kugimiya, Romi Park, Ryuuzaburou Ootomo, Shin'ichirou Miki, Showko Tsuda, Stephanie Young, Takashi Hikida, Tetsu Shiratori, Tetsuya Kakihara, Todd Haberkorn, Tomoyuki Shimura, Travis Willingham, Trina Nishimura, Unsho Ishizuka, Vic Mignogna, Wendy Powell, Yoko Soumi, Yuichi Nakamura, Yuuko Sanpei
Studio: Aniplex, Bones, Square Enix
TV Status:Ended
Duration:25 min
Release:2009