Product Details

• Actors: Fullmetal Alchemist
• Directors: Seija Mizushima
• Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: Japanese, English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Funimation
• DVD Release Date: February 5, 2008
• Run Time: 300 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000XXWKGG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,785 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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The first episodes of the second season of Fullmetal Alchemist focus on the origins of the Homunculi. Izumi reveals that when Edward and Alphonse attempted to bring their mother back from the dead, they disturbed the order of the universe more profoundly than they could imagine. Ed remembers confronting a mysterious Gate that seemed to guard the path to all knowledge. The artists based the design on Rodin's Gates of Hell, and its swirling human forms lend an appropriately grim power to the visuals. A new Wrath appears at the same time Greed has been freed from decades of confinement. When Ed fights Greed, he discovers that the Homunculi have weaknesses and can be destroyed under the right conditions. The fallen city of Ishbal remains at the center of the search for the Philosopher's Stone. Sheska's research into the death of Gen. Hughes suggests a link to Ishbalan war and the mysterious Col. Juliet Douglas who supposedly triggered it. Ed and Al reach the ruins of Ishbal and learn the true story of its destruction before Cols. Mustang and Kimbley arrive with an army. In nearby Liore, Ed finds himself caught between a monstrous plot hatched by Scar, Lust, and Gluttony, and the sinister plans of the Scarlet Alchemist, Lt. Col. Frank Archer, and their military superiors. Many series falter and grow repetitious in their second season; Fullmetal Alchemist only gets better. As the saga of the Elric Brothers unfolds, director Seiji Mizushima deftly blends powerful emotional drama, physical action and broad comedy into an unusually engaging adventure-fantasy. (Rated TV PG: violence, grotesque imagery, tobacco and alcohol use, nudity) --Charles Solomon

Product Description

The Elric brothers have fallen once more under the care (and the stern eye) of the one who taught them the art of Alchemy – The formidable Izumi. But as a new player emerges from the jungle, it seems as if everyone has plans of their own for this mysterious young boy. Disgusted with the reckless pursuit of their goal, Izumi sends her former students away…

As both good intentions and the best laid plans go astray, the Elrics are soon separated by kidnappers and Ed must face the homunculus Greed alone. Must death be the only path to reunion? With reinforcements seeking to help the two brothers, they are soon on the path to Ishbal once more. Between the flood of new questions and the trickling flow of answers, this site of the mysterious war looks to be their only source for truth. But as the journey to the ruins and their guide reveal a dark series of events, will Ed and Al be ready for what they find? Or will they be forced to question everything they believe?

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!!!, November 17, 2009

By	Paul R. Stone "Stomy of Blade's Edge server" (KC, KS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a must have for any Fullmetal fan! The box sets are gorgeous and make any anime collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome as Always, March 6, 2009

By	Inkheart "Barb" "jill of all trades" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

They need to come up with another story line and continue the series... this was too short.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expect the same quality as the previous boxsets., March 5, 2008

By	E. Johnson "Saja-chan" (GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As I am lazy and my sentiments are pretty much the same as when I reviewed the first two boxsets, I pretty much c/p'd those reviews and just added necessary changes.

If you love the Fullmetal Alchemist anime, this is a great box set to get. This box set comes with DVDs 8-10 of the series as well as booklets/inserts for each DVD. Each booklet contains beautiful artwork from the show, character profiles, and comments from production staff. The main box and the boxes that hold the discs and inserts are really well done; they keep everything safe and have great artwork.

I noticed the product description didn't have a rating. I, personally, wouldn't recommend this for those under 13-14 years of age, but those commenting on my previous reviews felt that ages 10-12 would be alright with it. Things get violent and there are several adult topics prevalent (war, murder, politics, racism). If you are unsure about it, just watch it before you let the children do and make your own judgment call.