FullMetal Panic!, often abbreviated to FMP! is the name of an anime series which originally aired in 2002. It is based on a graphic novel of the same title and was produced by GONZO Digimation. There also exists a manga, which was serialized in Newtype. Different parts of the manga form the basis for the FullMetal Panic anime and the sequel, Full Metal Panic! Fumoffu. The manga is published in English by ADV Manga. The anime is a combination of near-futuristic combat and teen antics and relationships. Despite the similar name, it has no relation to the anime and manga series Full Metal Alchemist.

The Fullmetal Panic series is set in a post-modern, parallel world where the Cold War has yet to end and the KGB and other secret governmental agencies are running rampant. It follows the events of Sagara Sousuke, an unduly disciplined member of Mithril (an anti-terrorism organization which often operates under the guise of the UN), and Chidori Kaname, the schoolgirl whom he was assigned to protect. Chidori is considered to be one of the "Whispered"; that is, she possesses a inherent understanding of advanced Black Technology. Such knowledge was implanted genetically upon birth, of which she herself initially remained unaware of and consequently which she has access to only when in a near-comatose frenzy (which is generally induced through fear of harm). The Lambda Driver is an integral part of Black Technology which allows pilots of select Arm Slaves (combat mecha) to manifest their desires in defensive and offensive manuveurs. Therefore, the knowledge of the "Whispered" is highly desirable to both terrorists and governmental agencies alike.

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