Fullmetal Alchemist: Season 1, Part 2 Box Set
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Season 1, Part 2 Box Set description
The second half of the first season of the hit fantasy-adventure Fullmetal Alchemist offers some of the most emotionally intense moments in the series. Dr. Marcoh's research into the creation of a Philosopher's Stone leads Edward and Alphonse Elric to the secret Military Laboratory #5. In its dungeons, the brothers find that Shou Tucker has continued producing chimeras, helping to draw them to the Lab. But Tucker is just a pawn for the Homunculi, Lust, Envy, and Gluttony, who want the Philosopher's Stone--which they believe Ed can create. Edward is faced with the terrible choice of losing Al or committing multiple murders when the experiment is interrupted by Scar, the avenging survivor of Ishbal. The Elric brothers' inner struggles eclipse the violent external battles: Al has begun to doubt that he ever existed in human form; Ed fears that Al hates him for delving into the forbidden knowledge that destroyed his body. After escaping from the Lab, Ed and Al meet up with the one individual they fear: their brutal but loving instructor Izumi. Realizing that the Elrics committed the crime of attempting human transmutation, Izumi sends them back to the island where they began their apprenticeship. The filmmakers intercut the Brothers' present sojourn with flashbacks of their early training, suggesting the ongoing journey to mastery of the art of alchemy. The dramatic episodes are balanced against comedic moments with Winrey, Major Armstrong and Col. Hughes. The brothers share a rare, carefree moment in Resembool, sparring and roughhousing. Despite his mechanical limbs, Ed frolics unselfconsciously in a sleeveless shirt and shorts--something no American animated character could do. Many anime series lose momentum after their first season; Fullmetal Alchemist only gets better. (Rated TV PG: violence, grotesque imagery, tobacco use) --Charles Solomon |
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Season 1, Part 2 Box Set Customer Reviews
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A spectacular Fullmetal genocide
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Fullmetal Alchemist reaches its peak with part two of season one. This time, Ed and Al discover the deadly price to making a philosopher's stone.
On top of this, they discover the mystery of Lab 5, where chimeras are imprisoned. They also find the Homonculus--undead human beings who are willing to kill millions of people just so they can become human again. Ed get forced into the toughest situation of his life--a situation even worse than his near-death experience with Scar.
The animation is better than ever in this series. In fact, this is the perfect series for anyone. Even though there is violence, the anime exposes the true costs of war and genocide. Although the death of hundreds of people never makes for an equivalent exchange, plenty of politicians today are probably willing to do anything to get what they want.
It's about time there was a series that raised these questions. I love the anime's straightforward approach to these questions. There are very few series that are willing to cut lengthy battles, and this one sets the fighting sequences at just the right timing to save time for excellent dialogue.
And the tragedy is well-paced. Of course, death is horrific, and this series saves time for heart-wrenching grieving scenes. I don't think I've ever seen a series this perfect in my life...That's no lie. |
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