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 Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:55 pm
After losing their mother, Alphonse and Edward Elric attempt to bring her back using the forbidden science of human alchemy. However, alchemy operates on the theory of equivalent trade, and breaking the human alchemy taboo carries a heavy price. Ed loses his leg, and Al loses his body. 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. Ed, who has a natural talent and skill for alchemy, becomes nationally certified and is soon known everywhere as the "Fullmetal Alchemist." Their true objective is to search for any information on the fabled Philosopher’s Stone, hoping it will allow them to regain their old bodies. All of their hopes rest with this mythical stone, which may not even exist at all. However, the brothers soon learn that they are not the only ones after the powerful stone.
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:00 pm
Moo ha ha..I was waiting for this. ninja
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:58 pm
It's too bad Alchemy is a true science. I think this show butchers that by making it basically magic..
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:38 pm
Dragonsbld It's too bad Alchemy is a true science. I think this show butchers that by making it basically magic.. But FMA is still a good anime
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:57 pm
Dragonsbld It's too bad Alchemy is a true science. I think this show butchers that by making it basically magic.. That's true..but it's a fantasy. Think of all the things that are altered to seem so much better than they really are in other shows or movies..
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:19 am
In the anime the one phrase about alchemy that was always true even in the real world was that Alchemy started in the Kitchen, yay cooking xd . But I have something that I want people to realized that there are facts from the real world in the anime. Many of the symbols in the series are significant to "Real Life Alchemy." Things such as the Elric's Alchemic crest, and the symbols in many arrays are all taken from historic documentation of medieval documents on alchemy. These include the lizard on Roy’s gloves, the crucified snake on the crest, and the vague outline of a bird (a phoenix) on Scar’s arm.
'Hohenheim', the name of the Elrics' father comes from Auroleus Phillipus Theostratus Bombastus von Hohenheim, AKA: Paracelsus. Paracelsus was a reknowned 16th-century alchemist who made many pioneering breakthroughs in medicine [such as the use of certain minerals and metals in treating diseases], while also dabbling in the occult. Among the accomplishments Paracelsus claimed, though it was never substantiated, was the creation of a "homunculus" - a small humanoid creature that he made by stewing hair, skin fragments, bones and semen in a pit of horse manure. The creature was said to have been loyal to its creator for a time, then ran away.
Cars in Amestris are mainly steam-engined.
Automail is powered by electricity generated from the muscles.
The title of episode 49, "Tobira no mukou e", is the same as the title of the second end theme for the series.
The name of Dante's apprentice, Lyra, means "night" in Hebrew.
The Philosopher's Stone was an actual element believed to have existed by early alchemists. It was said to have the property of turning any base metal into gold.
The name of Alphonse Elric in Japanese is a play of language regarding the nature of the character. In Japanese, his nickname is adapted into the katakana "Aru" to mimic the pronunciation of "Al," but the hiragana "aru" (pronounced exactly the same) is a verb meaning "to exist." The Japanese, however, have two verbs for "to exist;" one for animate objects (iru) and one for inanimate objects (aru). Since a major theme of the anime is whether or not Alphonse still exists as a person with his soul affixed to the normally-inanimate suit of armor, the choice of naming him takes on a deeper meaning with this background. This wordplay could in fact be only a coincidence and not an intentional decision, but it serves as an interesting look into the nature of the language nonetheless given the theme of Al's struggle to define what he has become.
The mystic group that appears in episode 51 has extremely dark undertones. The Thule Society was a group of ultranationalist German mystics that were critical in the formation of the Nazi party. Herman Goering, Heinrich Himmler and Rudolf Hess were members, among others. Professor Karl Haushofer was the geographer who popularized the term "Lebensraum" (Living Space) that later justified Hitler's expansionism. He also participated in the establishment of the German-Japanese alliance.
Arakawa Hiromu employed a number of naming conventions, adding deeper meaning to her characters' names. Elysia, the name of Hughes' beloved and much-photographed daughter, is likely a reference to the Elysian fields. In Greek mythology, this was the paradise of the heroes in the afterlife. Given how Hughes felt about his daughter, it's a very appropriate name.
Dante is, naturally, an appropriate name for one who deals with the seven deadly sins. However, Dante has a rival (both nominally, and as competition for Hoenheim's attentions) in Trisha Elric. Trisha (or Trish) can be a shortened form of the name Beatrice. In the Divine Comedy, Beatrice was the ideal woman and symbol of purity. It was she who guided Dante on the latter part of his journey through the underworld and into paradise.
Another naming parallel can be seen between King Bradley and Roy Mustang. Both aspire to the position of Fuhrer, and their first names suggest their ambitions. The name Roy is of Gaelic derivation, and also means "king."
Nearly every member of the military -- Mustang, Hawkeye, Fury, Havoc, Hughes, and even Riza's dog, Black Hayate -- is named after some type of mid-20th century military aircraft. Most of them are WWII-era airplanes. The exception to the aircraft rule is Bradley, who seems to be named after a modern light-armored tank.
An often spotted error: In the opening theme of every episode, when it shows Lust, her Ouroborus symbol is missing.
In the episode "Phantom Thief" the woman known as Psiren lures tourists to an island that is sinking, an act that is reminicent of the Sirens in the Odyssey that lure sailers to their island ( though for much different reasons )
In "Theory of Avarice" when Ed encounters Greed in Dante's home, Ed's jacket is undamaged but when the scene switches over to Greed and then back to Ed, the right arm of Ed's jacket has mysteriously vanished.
In episode 13 when Riza Hawkeye fires her gun at Black Hayate she fires 6 rounds, but there are 7 bullet holes in the wall.
In episode 41, Kimblee, the former Crimson alchemist, met Scar. When the fight began, Kimblee put his palms together like Edward Elric and Izumi do. In fact, he needs not do so because he already has two array tattoos on his palms.
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:08 am
Wow! Someone did their homework... [ eek ]
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:50 am
Shadedsoul Wow! Someone did their homework... [ eek ] You can say that again
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:12 am
I read most of it...shall finish later. eek
And Zander..that Ed look-a-like avi edit in your sig is wicked! whee
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:03 pm
I had a Rp for a different forum that I gave a mutliply choice test for the enterance exam of becoming a State Alchemist and I used the facts from the show for the quiz.
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:57 am
Finally read it... xp
I knew some of those..but not much. Nice stuff to know though!! xd
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:24 am
Excellent trivia question when phrased right.
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:35 pm
That it is.
I had a stupid moment th other day..I was watching the last episodes of FMA and Ed said that the Gate had put him in a city called London..anywho..I remembered the zeppelins and air raid and for whatever reason, thought that zeppelins were used by the British first and was therefore confused.
I totally knew they were made by a German..but like I said..stupid moment. sweatdrop
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:24 am
yeah I just about messed my pants when I saw the last part of that episode, cause my house is really into history and so when they showed the Zepplins I screamed.
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:50 pm
Hahah..I love history. I just finished the course in school. And I was sooo excited when Germany came into the picture!! I was over there in April. 3nodding
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