Fans Are Saying The Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Film Is Really Good
11/09/2017 05:35 pm EST
Nico Riceman
If there is one thing in this world that Edward Elric deserves, it is a good live-action remake. The State Alchemist and his brother have been through so much, so please - give them a break!
Nyel Intalan
Judging by this reaction, Fullmetal Alchemist will nod to the franchise's most important characters. There is no word yet on whether the live-action franchise will lend itself more to Arakawa's manga or anime series - but everything will be fine so long as Roy Mustang is there.
Plastic Ronins
When Fullmetal Alchemist hits theaters, Alphonse Elric will not be played by conventional means. The character will be brought to life via CGI, and it seems Japan leveled up its animation game just for this movie.
Kenny Lam
If Fullmetal Alchemist is half as good as fans are saying, it will be 200% better than Ghost in the Shell and 9000% better than Dragonball Evolution. This is the kind of reaction that gives otakus everywhere hope.
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You can read Viz Media's synopsis for Fullmetal Alchemist below:
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
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If you are not familiar with Fullmetal Alchemist, then you have plenty of time to watch the anime before its live-action film arrives. The series follows brothers Edward and Alphonse after their mother tragically passes. They attempt to use alchemy to resurrect her, but the attempt takes Edward's arm and leg - and it takes Alphonse's entire body. Determined to get their bodies restored, Edward and Alphonse try to become State Alchemists so they can find the location of a powerful item known as the Philosopher's Stone. But their journey ultimately leads them into a seedy world of government corruption and mass genocide.
This year, fans of the shonen series will be able to see more of the Elric Brothers than they have for some time. In December, Warner Bros. Japan will release the first live-action adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist.
Fullmetal Alchemist will debut in Japan on December 1.
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