Product Details

• Actors: Vic Mignogna, Maxey Whitehead, J. Michael Tatum, Travis Willingham, Caitlin Glass
• Directors: Caitlin Glass, Mike McFarland
• Format: Widescreen, Color, Animated, Subtitled
• Language: English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Funimation
• DVD Release Date: May 25, 2010
• Run Time: 325 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0035LD7WO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,344 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #65 in Movies & TV > Blu-ray > Anime & Manga
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Editorial Reviews

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 gem 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.Format: DVD Genre: ANIMATION Rating: TV14 Age: 704400083808 UPC: 704400083808

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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hello, Split Continuity!, June 6, 2010

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Elias L. Blondeau "Atlanta Fried Otaku and Ha... (The Big ATL (Atlanta)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 1 [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

While I was a huge fan of the original FMA anime, I'm going to have to out on a limb and say that this new series has,
insofar, provided more action, more character development, and more of almost everything else, than the first thirteen
of the 2004 series. There is (almost) no filler, and the plot moves along at a more satisfying clip than before.
The reason for this is that "Brotherhood" hews a lot closer to Hiromu Arakawa's original manga, and has a lot more
material to adapt than the first series. Those who were weary of the initial series' slow start need have no worries
with this new version.

The English voice acting is as amazing as ever, with the talented Vic Mignogna giving his all as tormented young
alchemist Edward Elric, the role which made him famous in the anime community. There are a few changes in casting,
the most noticeable being Maxey Whitehead taking on the role of Alphonse, Edward's bodiless younger brother, a
role original occupied by Aaron Dismuke (for those curious about that change: Dismuke's voice had matured too much
for him to be able to reprise the role; he does, however, play the part of Young Hohenhiem in "Brotherhood.")
Whitehead does a good job with the part, though, and diehard fans will get used to her voice after the first
episode or two.

The animation is top-notch, and looks especially good on the Blu-Ray release. The music is also phenomenal,
especially the excellent opening and ending themes by Yui and SiD, respectively. But really, would you expect
any less than great animation and music from the sequel to one of the most skillfully-animated and musically-interesting
anime of the past decade?

"Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" is one of the best anime of the year, for both fans of the old series and complete
newbies to the franchise. This set is a no-brainer purchase.

Animation: A+ (In a word: Gorgeous.)

Music: A+ (Some of the best BGM I've heard in ages, sandwiched between a catchy opening and ending theme.)

Sound (Dub): A+ (Just as good as the original, especially the outstanding Mr Mignogna.)

Sound (Sub): N/A (didn't watch; I didn't like the Japanese V.A.s in the first series, so I suspect I won't like them here.)

OVERALL: A+ (One of the finest anime I've seen in years, and a great addition to anyone's collection.)

83 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rewind and Reset, February 8, 2010

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Black_Wren (San Mateo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 1 (DVD)

The original series is over, done, ended. No more will we see anything from along that arc. That was how it was planned by both anime creator and manga creator. The manga author asked the anime people not to end the Fullmetal series the same as the manga, at least the first time around. However, in an act of appeasement to the Fullmetal Alchemist fans, the anime was recreated this time following the manga arc more closely.

In order to impress upon the audience that this isn't going to be a continuation of the first series, the first episode is completely original and occurs right before Ed and Al head off to Liore. After that it follows the manga with a few exceptions. Because certain parts of the manga were already done in the first series they decided to skip it if it weren't part of the main plot. The confrontation on the train and in the mining town is left out this time, though, hinted at later.

The episodes which are a rehash of what was reliably done in the first series, everything up to the Greed episode, comes across as rushed, getting only an episode per act instead of stretching it out. However, once we encounter Greed things slow down a bit, since this is all new material. People say this series is more lighthearted than the original but when you read the manga you find it's similarly lighthearted. As the plot rolls along, however, it does grow darker.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new spin to an old tale., May 16, 2010

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T. Bonds (places) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 1 (DVD)

This series has nothing to do with the first one that arrived to the States in early 2004 and we can all expend one collective sigh of relief for that.
Though the first series was decent in its delivery, this remake has surpassed it in every single way. It stays pleasingly faithful to the manga and its original, intricate storyline, leaving behind the major plot deflections seen in the first series.
The characters themselves are authentic, agreeable and just all around engaging. You find yourself bonding with them on a really intimate level, to the point where you are feeling their pain, sharing their joy and smothering in their hatred. I am personally not an English dub fan myself, but on this series, I had to call an exception. Most of the original voice actors from the 2004 series have strapped their Fullmetal shoes back on and returned to deliver impeccable and emotionally charged performances native to their characters.

As for animation, it ranks as one of the best with very well-executed battle scenes as you would expect from such an action-packed series, but it also has that gripping drama and slapstick comedy to balance out the very shonen constitution. It blends these three prominent traits together flawlessly, and you are left with a grand experience worth every single penny. If you are an anime fan, there is no reason why this should not be on your shelf.