The story was intense and kept my attention throughout, and had quite a few heart-wrenching moments that really stuck with me even after they passed. There were moments in the show where I was mesmerized and became emotional because of how beautifully done they were. The action was great to marvel at as well, yet the emotional baggage is always present which makes them even more engaging and suspenseful than just a flashy battle.
Almost every character on the show is fascinating in their own way, with some quickly becoming my favorites. The development of the plot with these characters interwove into something remarkable. I found myself caring about a lot of these characters and becoming engaged with their conflicts and personality quirks. The protagonists, Edward and Alphonse were extremely likable for me and shone extremely bright themselves. Often when watching a series one can become more attached to or interested in a cool side character and even become annoyed with the protagonists, but for this show the protagonists were some of the best parts of the show which was very refreshing.
This is a Shonen series that really stands out. It isn't heavily reliant on a formulaic approach to the story, and engages the audience in its own special way by breaking certain tropes. The tropes that it may reinforce are done right and don't come across as forced or overdone.
All in all there are so many memorable moments, touching characters, and a story that works beautifully and left me thinking about the series ever since. An unforgettable series that doesn't drag itself out too long, nor does it end too quick. The story is wrapped up in a thoughtful form that was truly moving.
