Product Details

• Actors: Maxey Whitehead, Vic Mignogna, Caitlin Glass, Travis Willingham
• Directors: Caitlin Glass, Mike McFarland
• Format: Widescreen, Color, Box set, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Japanese (Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Dubbed: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Funimation Prod
• DVD Release Date: December 28, 2010
• Run Time: 320 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0043988IK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,721 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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The tone of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood darkens as it passes its halfway point. The filmmakers expose more of the sinister plans of the Homunculi's "father": an unnamed character appears who looks exactly like Hohenheim, but who commands even greater powers. Using a Philosopher's Stone, this thaumaturge turns Prince Ling Yao of Xing into a new Greed; Ling is so hungry for power, he welcomes the transformation. Ed and Al learn that the Alkahestry of Xing operates in ways Amestrian alchemy doesn't, opening the possibility of regaining their original bodies without using the evil Stone. But they need Scar, Dr. Marcoh, and May Chang to decipher the research Scar's brother pursued in Ishbal, which means keeping the trio of fugitives out of the hands of Fuhrer Bradley and the Homunculi. When the action shifts to Ft. Briggs in the northern wilds of Amestris, the Elrics' plans are complicated by the appearance of the Homunculus Sloth and Bradley's sadistic agent Kimblee, the Crimson Alchemist. Ed discovers the staggering scale of the Homunculi's plot: the entire country of Amestris was created to form a gargantuan, murderous transmutation circle. The Elrics and their friends strive to foil the deadly game being played by Hohenheim's doppelganger. The plot of Brotherhood follows the original manga so closely that much of the dialogue is taken verbatim, and the filmmakers seem to have used some of the panels as storyboards. (These episodes encompass volumes 14 through 18.) If many aspects of the story are more unsettling, they're also more satisfying, as the artists pull no punches, whether conveying the horrors of the Ishbalan War (spelled "Ishvalan" in the subtitles) or the humor of Lt. Hawkeye needling Ed for refusing to admit he's in love with Winrey. (Rated TV PG: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, tobacco and alcohol use) --Charles Solomon

(27. Interlude Party, 28. Father, 29. Struggle of the Fool, 30. The Ishvalan War of Extermination, 31. The 520 Cens Promise, 32. The Fuhrer's Son, 33. The Northern Wall of Briggs, 24. Ice Queen, 35. The Shape of This Country, 36. Family Portrait, 37. The First Homunculus, 38. Conflict at Baschool, 39. Daydream)

Product Description

Edward and Alphonse Elric’s reckless disregard for alchemy’s fundamental laws ripped half of Ed’s limbs from his body and left Al’s soul clinging to a cold suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers scour a war-torn land for the Philosopher’s Stone, a fabled relic which grants the ability to perform alchemy in impossible ways. The Elrics are not alone in their search; the corrupt State Military is eager to harness the artifact’s power. So too are the strange Homunculi and their shadowy creator. The mythical Stone lures exotic alchemists from distant kingdoms, scarring some deeply enough to inspire murder. As the Elrics find their course altered by these enemies and allies, their purpose remains unchanged – and their bond unbreakable.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best anime of all time December 7, 2010

By G. farkus

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

i'm an avid viewer of anime. i've seen plenty since first tuning into toonami when i was 11 since then i've yet to be as impressed as i was with fullmetal alchemist brotherhood and the original fullmetal alchemist. this anime will make you laugh and cry all in the same episodes. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys anime.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Anime at its best! December 31, 2010

By Matthew C. Roper

Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase

If your looking for the an amazing, action packed, and involving show; look no farther than Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood. This show is truly stunning on the Bluray format and belongs in any manga/anime lovers collection! Give it a chance, it just might surprise you!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars FMA:Brotherhood #3 DVD Review December 28, 2010

By Fear Mindkiller

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

If you have been reading the manga for Fullmetal Alchemist, then this series is for you! I was so excited that there would be a re-make of FMA to follow the manga plot line all the way way through to the end. This 3rd Box set contains episodes 27-39, which roughly covers manga volumes 14-18. The animation is superb and vibrantly colored. The wide-screen format adds to the overall feel of the show. Alot of new material is covered in Box-set #3. It is very different than the original FMA anime that was released in 2004. That one didn't follow the original storyline created by manga author Hiromu Arakawa. I personally prefer the manga storyline that is followed in FMA: Brotherhood. It's much deeper and darker, not to mention a far better antagonist called "Father" by the Homunculi. I recommend this series to anyone who like great anime or who is a fan of Fullmetal Alchemist in anyway at all! If you have been keeping up with the manga up until now (23 volumes have been released so far by VIZ, with a 24th volume due to be released in January) it's wonderful to see those panels and characters moving and talking and in vibrant, wide-screen color! It's a dream come true to see my all time favorite manga series remade and animated into such a great piece of art. This series will go down in anime history!