On a world where alchemy exists, you will embark on a journey with Edward Elric and his brother, Alphonse Elric. After these two lost their Mom, they tried reviving her by performing human transmutation. However, it did not work and instead, Edward loses Alphonse. Edward then tried to put Alphonse's soul on a large armor and it did work but in exchange, Edward loses his limbs. So, because of this incident, Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric will get their bodies back which is to find the Philosopher's stone. However, as they try to find it, they discover something dark with this stone and within the nation.
The story is told straightforward and there are no fillers on this show (Well, there's actually one recap episode). As the story goes on, it gets better and better. More mysteries are discovered, connections, and how these wraps up until the end. Though, a few people complains on how light this series is, well, it's a Shonen anime. What really matters to me on how well-driven the story is. Especially that great ending.
The animation is pretty good and simple, but it isn't the best. Some of it's fight scenes can be good (smooth) while some can be pretty mediocre. So, it can be inconsistent (In terms of fight scenes but, the artwork itself is consistent until the end). It's simplicity though does fit the show as it is a Shonen anime.
Same goes to the soundtrack - good, but not the best. It's soundtrack can be really repetitive at the first part of the show but, they introduced more soundtrack as the show goes on. Also, give props to the Seiyuus. Each of them really fit the characters itself thus, captures it's emotion. I love every OPs and EDs except for Opening 4.
The characters on this show are outstanding. What makes them outstanding is how they really react to every situation as the story goes on. This was done very realistic. The villains are great because of what they truly desire. Pretty much every other characters have a purpose on this show and they have a goal. They were not just thrown in randomly.
Overall, I enjoyed this show to the fullest. This show is indeed a masterpiece. There were just too many moments that were really great on this show. This is a series I'll never forget. I recommend this show to everyone - newcomers, Shonen fans and even fans who doesn't really crave to Shonen. Just watch this show now.
Score: 9.6/10 (Because of my enjoyment factor, it is rounded up to 10/10)
