Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist is a 51-episode anime TV series which ran in Japan from October 4, 2003 to October 2, 2004. The TV series is based on the manga created by Hiromu Arakawa, which is currently serialized by Square Enix in the magazine Shonen Gangan. A Fullmetal Alchemist movie is slated for a theatrical release the second half of Summer 2005. There also are video games for the PlayStation 2 console and for the Game Boy Advance. The anime series is licensed in North America by FUNimation and began broadcasting on Cartoon Network on November 6, 2004 as part of their "Adult Swim" anime lineup. The manga has been licensed by Viz Communications and is scheduled for a June 2005 release.

Fullmetal Alchemist story is about After losing their mother, Alphonse and Edward Elric attempt to bring her back using the forbidden science of human alchemy. However, this carries a heavy price. Ed loses his leg, and Al loses his life. Ed is able to seal Al's soul inside of a huge suit of armor, at the cost of his arm. Years later, Ed (now with two mechanical limbs) and Al (still trapped in the armor) leave their childhood home, each brother concerned with the other's happiness. They are searching for any information on the fabled Philosopher's stone, hoping it will allow them to regain their old bodies. Ed, who has a natural talent and skill for alchemy, soon becomes nationally certified. He is soon known everywhere as the "Fullmetal Alchemist."