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Fullmetal Alchemist 1 Reviews

2003 Certificate 12
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As the State is becoming ever more powerful, it plans to seize a legendary object which will deliver omnipotence. Meanwhile, an alchemist is searching for a stone which has the potential to restore all that has been lost... Read more

Starring Romi Paku, Rie Kugimiya, Yuuko Satou, Junichi Suwabe
Director Seiji Mizushima
Genres Animated, Anime, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Fullmetal Alchemist 1

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  • 18 out of 18 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    FMA : Best adventure anime ever!

    FullMetal Alchemist is all about the storyline. The first 2 episodes give a general overview of the kind of thing to expect, introducting the characters in ... more

      • Greig Stewart from Glasgow
  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Great Anime

    I bought the DVDs after reading great reviews of the anime, and it really didn't let me down.

    On the whole, I think the use of alchemy and the ... more

      • Ken from Oxford
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Overrated, but worth a watch

    Pegged as the second coming by most, herin lies an interesting tale that will certainly call me back for subsequent volumes to see where it goes, but here in ... more

      • Lunar from Derby
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Fullmetal Alchemist 1

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    An excellent interpretation of the original manga!

    This anime is beautifully done - well directed, cast, good soundtrack and very nicely designed and drawn! It is an excellent amiated interpretation of Hiromu ... more

      • tunnelweb from Hamilton
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    A godsend for the school holidays

    Not quite up there with Bleach or D.Grayman but definitely better quality anime than most. Watched the whole thing the morining after it arrived. Whittles away ... more

      • William Brown from Edinburgh
  • 18 out of 18 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    FMA : Best adventure anime ever!

    FullMetal Alchemist is all about the storyline. The first 2 episodes give a general overview of the kind of thing to expect, introducting the characters in ... more

      • Greig Stewart from Glasgow
  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Great Anime

    I bought the DVDs after reading great reviews of the anime, and it really didn't let me down.

    On the whole, I think the use of alchemy and the ... more

      • Ken from Oxford
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Overrated, but worth a watch

    Pegged as the second coming by most, herin lies an interesting tale that will certainly call me back for subsequent volumes to see where it goes, but here in ... more

      • Lunar from Derby
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    An excellent interpretation of the original manga!

    This anime is beautifully done - well directed, cast, good soundtrack and very nicely designed and drawn! It is an excellent amiated interpretation of Hiromu ... more

      • tunnelweb from Hamilton
  • 3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Absolutely amazing anime...

    From the very first episode, it will have you hooked. By episode 7, you'll be wanting more. Alchemy at it's early best will be shown in the showdown in ... more

      • SkyDragon from London
  • 4 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2.0 stars

    It's nice for the children

    I didn't know what to think about this series before renting it, but from the start this series makes it clear it is aimed at the children. It never left me... more

      • Keldon Alleyne from London, England
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

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    Rated - 5.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Love it

    • Daemos
      • Daemos from Norwich
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2.0 stars

    full metal alchemist

    I would have enjoyed this better if I was 10 years old. Pure fantasy for children. It is pointless watching it unless you are upto date with the Japanese comic ... more

      • A customer from Amlwch
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    A godsend for the school holidays

    Not quite up there with Bleach or D.Grayman but definitely better quality anime than most. Watched the whole thing the morining after it arrived. Whittles away ... more

      • William Brown from Edinburgh
  • Rated - 5.0 stars

    Brilliant absorbing anime

    I was looking forward to seeing this new anime and wasn't disappointed when I watched it. It only has a 12 rating but I wouldn't call it a kiddy anime... more

      • A customer from England
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