Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood English Sub & Dub

About Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Looking for background on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST)? This action, adventure and drama series by bones (2009) starts out like this. What the story covers: "In order for something to be obtained, something of equal value needs to be lost. Alchemy is bound by this Law of Equivalent Exchange—something the young brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric only realize after attempting human transmutation: the one forbidden act of alchemy.

Soon after, they pay a terrible price for their transgression—Edward loses his left leg, Alphonse his physical body. It is only by the desperate sacrifice of Edward's right arm that he is able to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. Devastated and alone, it is the hope that they would both eventually return to their original bodies that gives Edward the inspiration to obtain metal limbs called "automail" and become a state alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Edward Elric (Romi Park) and Alphonse Elric (Rie Kugimiya) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 64 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by bones, so the studio's house style defines how Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 9.0/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Romi Park voicing Edward Elric gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.