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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Furumetaru Arukemisuto (鋼の錬金術師FA) |
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Rose Faerie's Review Violence: I gave it a 7. There is a lot of blood, especially near the end. There is a lot of fighting, some exploding limbs, and a couple impalements. There are also a couple of instances of body horror, though it isn't particularly horrifying. Limbs are lost. People are eaten, as well, though it only gets gory towards the end. The violence is what keeps it from being suitable for children. Also Spoiler: the mannequin soldiers creeped me out with their zombie-like ways, though that could just be a me thing. Sex and Nudity: I gave it a 2. There are a few instances of non-sexual partial nudity. This is in the form of a couple bath and shower scenes, as well as a female character showing a man her bare back. The latter instance is exclusively for plot reasons. A palm sized infant is shown fully nude. There are a couple revealing outfits and a single joke about a female character's chest. Theological Themes: Ed is an atheist, who doesn't believe alchemists can believe in God, though he is seen praying later in the series. Alchemy is the main focus as the series, as well. There are blasphemous villains, and the main villain seeks to become a god. Bringing humans back to life is also a factor, though it is later revealed that Spoiler: it can't actually be done Problematic Themes: There is minor swearing. A character is always seen smoking. Overall: I love this series. It definitely gave me a lot to think about, as it goes into all sorts of philosophical questions. All of the members of the series' large cast have a role to play and leave an impression. The plot is very well developed, though I started to feel like the ending was dragged out a bit longer than it should have been. (Though I am glad that there was lots of character development pulled from it.) This show is definitely worth a watch. Our characters are interesting. Edward is our impulsive protagonist. He has a strong moral compass and is desperately trying to make up for his past mistakes. His brother, Alphonse is quieter and more overtly kindhearted. The vast majority of the characters are very distinct and more that meets the eye. Roy Mustang and Riza Hawkeye are particularly interesting. The cast is large, but no two characters are similar or boring. I loved the antagonists, though I will say the big bad was rather generic. The art wasn't initially my taste, though it really grew on me over time. Speaking as an artist, I love Hiromu Arakawa's use of anatomy. It's very nice. The opening and endings are absolutely fantastic. I think Golden Time Lover is the only one I don't like. I very much recommend it. Its bloody violence makes it suitable for older teenagers and up. |
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