Friday, July 18
Woah.
It's been a hundred years since I posted. (and during that time I've saved my Taichou friend from being arrested by the SS and disappeared for a hundred years and lived as a neko)
But due the constantnaggings reminders from my dear friend Megan and Fiona, i shall post again with a...
FMA REVIEW!!!
summary (may contain spoilers): Edward and Alphonse Elric are brothers who are gifted in the art of Alchemy, a talent inherited from their father, also an alchemist but seemed to MIA ever since he left when they were young. They lived with their mother in peace until their mother died of illness/missing her husband too much. The brothers heard about an alchemy method that brings human back to live. after years of research, the brothers decided to give it a try. But the experiment failed miserably, taking away Al's soul and Edward's right arm and left leg. So the brothers embarked on an adventure to find the mysterious and much-sought-after Philosopher's Stone which might regain their normal bodies back. In the process they are dragged into war politics of the century! (geez whats up with the cheesy ending...)
This anime (fullname: Fullmetal Alchemist) is one of the best I've ever watched. There's real emotions, character growth and of course, action. :) Ed and Al's feelings and maturity throughout the journey (this anime spans from when they were 6 and 4 to 15 and 14), and yet still retaining some of their original characteristics, like Ed's stubborness and Al's caringness. Technical stuff wise, animation is, on a scale of 1 to 10, a 7.5. (nothing beats the animation in Get Backers for me for some reason) The OSTs were said to have won an award and praised for its smooth blending into the anime (i.e., according to the Zan Dictionary, not very loud and not very obvious but still able to make us feel something), but I am able to even recognise the soundtracks. (actually its because I just have this weird habit of paying attention to OSTs) So putting in the factor of my observantness, the OSTs would be highly effective :) I have not seen any distinct style theme in the show as yet, but i would say the colour scheme slants a bit to the more royal side.
and introducing a new segment in my reviews, I am going to imitate wikipedia and put character introduction.this is to lengthen my post as well!
Edward Elric
protagonist of the story. He is a talented alchemist with a stubborn attitude, termed as the Fullmetal Alchemist, the 15 year old gets extremely aggitated when being called a chibi. He cares very much for his brother Alphonse and seems to have a crush on Wenli... and he hates his father: for abandoning them (?) and esp so when his mother's last wish for him to create a bouquet for her because it reminds her of his father.
Alphonse Elric
nicknamed Al by Edward, he is often mistaken for the Fullmetal Alchemist because of his armour. He lost his body in the Human Alchemy experiment, and his soul is sealed inside the armour by his brother. A kind and caring young boy but is extremely agile when it comes to hand-to-hand combats. (Edward has never won a fight against him)
Winry Rockbell
Ed and Al's childhood friend, she is a sucker for machine parts. She helped to build Ed's automail (as a substitute for his lost limbs). A strong headed woman but cares deeply about her friends. Her parents died saving people during a war. She lives with her grandmother Pinako.
Roy Mustang
Edward's direct superior officer. A colonel. Wants to be the Fuhrer of Amestris. The first rule he's gonna make is to make all the girls wear miniskirts. called the Flame Alchemist. Very hot. :)
Scar
An Ishvalan whose right arm actually belongs to his brother. His brother performed Alchemy considered forbidden by Ishvalan religions. He also tried Human Alchemy, which, too, failed and left him tatooed all over his body. One time Scar's arm was blown off and his brother sewed his right arm onto Scar's body. Now he uses the excuse of being a messenger of the Ishvalan god (whatever you call it) to kill Alchemists, whom he deeply hates. Scar is not his real name, his real name is never revealed. He just has this unbelievably symmetric X shaped scar on his face. see?
whew. finally done. The first time i watched FMA was when I was in p6, then it happens so that CC is having a huge promo so i bought FMA to watch again and got hooked :) (almost, thanks to my internet connection i fell off from the hook) I last watched it in june so pray hard i dont have amnesia and give phoney revs. Thank you and see you next time :)
once again, all pictures taken from photobucket.
It's been a hundred years since I posted. (and during that time I've saved my Taichou friend from being arrested by the SS and disappeared for a hundred years and lived as a neko)
But due the constant
FMA REVIEW!!!
summary (may contain spoilers): Edward and Alphonse Elric are brothers who are gifted in the art of Alchemy, a talent inherited from their father, also an alchemist but seemed to MIA ever since he left when they were young. They lived with their mother in peace until their mother died of illness/missing her husband too much. The brothers heard about an alchemy method that brings human back to live. after years of research, the brothers decided to give it a try. But the experiment failed miserably, taking away Al's soul and Edward's right arm and left leg. So the brothers embarked on an adventure to find the mysterious and much-sought-after Philosopher's Stone which might regain their normal bodies back. In the process they are dragged into war politics of the century! (geez whats up with the cheesy ending...)
This anime (fullname: Fullmetal Alchemist) is one of the best I've ever watched. There's real emotions, character growth and of course, action. :) Ed and Al's feelings and maturity throughout the journey (this anime spans from when they were 6 and 4 to 15 and 14), and yet still retaining some of their original characteristics, like Ed's stubborness and Al's caringness. Technical stuff wise, animation is, on a scale of 1 to 10, a 7.5. (nothing beats the animation in Get Backers for me for some reason) The OSTs were said to have won an award and praised for its smooth blending into the anime (i.e., according to the Zan Dictionary, not very loud and not very obvious but still able to make us feel something), but I am able to even recognise the soundtracks. (actually its because I just have this weird habit of paying attention to OSTs) So putting in the factor of my observantness, the OSTs would be highly effective :) I have not seen any distinct style theme in the show as yet, but i would say the colour scheme slants a bit to the more royal side.
and introducing a new segment in my reviews, I am going to imitate wikipedia and put character introduction.
Edward Elric
protagonist of the story. He is a talented alchemist with a stubborn attitude, termed as the Fullmetal Alchemist, the 15 year old gets extremely aggitated when being called a chibi. He cares very much for his brother Alphonse and seems to have a crush on Wenli... and he hates his father: for abandoning them (?) and esp so when his mother's last wish for him to create a bouquet for her because it reminds her of his father.
Alphonse Elric
nicknamed Al by Edward, he is often mistaken for the Fullmetal Alchemist because of his armour. He lost his body in the Human Alchemy experiment, and his soul is sealed inside the armour by his brother. A kind and caring young boy but is extremely agile when it comes to hand-to-hand combats. (Edward has never won a fight against him)
Winry Rockbell
Ed and Al's childhood friend, she is a sucker for machine parts. She helped to build Ed's automail (as a substitute for his lost limbs). A strong headed woman but cares deeply about her friends. Her parents died saving people during a war. She lives with her grandmother Pinako.
Roy Mustang
Edward's direct superior officer. A colonel. Wants to be the Fuhrer of Amestris. The first rule he's gonna make is to make all the girls wear miniskirts. called the Flame Alchemist. Very hot. :)
Scar
An Ishvalan whose right arm actually belongs to his brother. His brother performed Alchemy considered forbidden by Ishvalan religions. He also tried Human Alchemy, which, too, failed and left him tatooed all over his body. One time Scar's arm was blown off and his brother sewed his right arm onto Scar's body. Now he uses the excuse of being a messenger of the Ishvalan god (whatever you call it) to kill Alchemists, whom he deeply hates. Scar is not his real name, his real name is never revealed. He just has this unbelievably symmetric X shaped scar on his face. see?
whew. finally done. The first time i watched FMA was when I was in p6, then it happens so that CC is having a huge promo so i bought FMA to watch again and got hooked :) (almost, thanks to my internet connection i fell off from the hook) I last watched it in june so pray hard i dont have amnesia and give phoney revs. Thank you and see you next time :)
once again, all pictures taken from photobucket.
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