Full Metal Alchemist Movie Details

Zephie-chan · Post by **Zephie-chan** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 6:59 am

Last Updated: August 5th, 2005

The movie is out and this thread is moot-point. Head on over to http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com/ for a review of the movie by our lovable Sycia!

Just as she does, however, I recommend waiting and buying the movie when it comes out on DVD!

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WARNING: Major Spoilers!
DO NOT READ BELOW IF YOU HAVE NO SEEN THE ENTIRE SERIES!!

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FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: SHAMBARA WO IKUMONO / “Conquerer of Shambala”
In Theaters: July 23rd, 2005 – DVD Rental: Unknown – DVD Release: Unknown – Unlicensed

Munich, Germany – 1923

Two years have passed since Edward Elric came from his world to the “actual world”, leaving behind everybody and everything he knew, including his younger brother, Alphonse. Now 18-years-old, Ed is stripped of his alchemy power and has replaced his missing arm and leg with artificially skinned prosthetics. Though looking much closer to flesh, they aren't able to move as freely as automail.

He has spent his time studying rocketry science together with Alphonse Heiderich, a young man with a stunning resemblance to his own brother, hoping to one day find a way back home. His efforts have so far proven fruitless until he finds that the Thule Society, an occultist group which has strong bonds with the Nazi party, discovered what could be a clue to the legendary place called “Shambala”, and Edward's hopes in returning to his own world are renewed.

Soon after, Ed comes into contact with a mysterious man named Mabuse, who tells him that people have sighted a gigantic 'snake' in a ruined castle. 'Snake' doesn't ring a bell for Ed, but he remembers the homonculi Envy transforming into a large serpent and diving deep into the Gate, trying to reach the other side. It is then that Ed becomes interested in the rumors...

Amestris – 1923

Appearing from the swirling mists of sand, there gallantly stands a young man clad in a red coat that flaps freely in the wind. It is not the Fullmetal Alchemist Edward Elric, but his younger brother, Alphonse, who now claps his hands together to perform alchemy!

It has been two years since regaining his physical body, and he has diligently trained under Izumi, Ed ad Al's old teacher. His honest and innocent nature has guided him forward on his path through life, and he has claimed an active role in the world of alchemy.

With all recollection of his journeys with his brother gone, along with all of his late childhood, Al constantly asks about his brother, but no one tells him much. What he does know is that the only reason he exists now is because of Ed, and that Ed's disappearance is a part of it all.

Taking the coat that Ed left behind and dressing in the same outfit his brother wore, Al sets out on a journey in search of clues as to his brother's whereabouts, disregarding those who try to sway him from his mission. Everyone he knows is constantly worried about him because of this, but all Al can think about is, “Now... I will find him!”

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Prog39 · Post by **Prog39** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:45 pm

OMG!!!!!! I had chills reading that update. Of course I realize I wont see it until the DVD release and someone subs it.

You say you want to go to Japan....are you fluent in Japanese. I am not but I do speak quite a bit. I would get lost in a technicall series like Gundam or FMA without fansubs....but I think I would still like to see it.

the fuzzy panda · Post by **the fuzzy panda** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:20 pm

ohh i heard their makin a live action too, cause at this anime con coming up the 25 in h-town (houston) they're lookin for extra but u have to at least look like the character and have a bas ass costume
check it http://www.kamikazecon.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=296

Zephie-chan · Post by **Zephie-chan** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:10 am

Wow! That fan film sounds more fun than the Zelda film that's coming up (and I'm looking forward to that)! Now I have two things to keep a look out for...

I'm not fluent in Japanese, but I've been teaching myself (with a lot of books rented from the library) and been getting help from my fansub group's various translators with stuff I honestly don't understand. If I did go to Japan, I'd tie up Fast Moon or Blurfishi, stuff them in a lugage bag, and force them to go with me so they can do the translating.

Zephie-chan · Post by **Zephie-chan** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:39 pm

Updated! Trailer will come tomorrow or Monday, depending on how much I can do in that short of time... Enjoy! I certainly did. I took a little artistic license on some of the stuff, but it's all factual.

Zephie-chan · Post by **Zephie-chan** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:32 pm

New information from the May 2005 edition of Newtype Japan. Check it out.

Zephie-chan · Post by **Zephie-chan** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:47 pm

Changed things around and deleted alot of stuff. Added a "Coming Soon" sign for Trailer 5.