Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood is totally different from the original series. Brotherhood is based on the Manga “Full Metal Alchemist”

Alchemy – Is both philosophy and an ancient practice focused on attempt to change base metals into gold and the hopes to attain the “elixir of longevity” or also known as “elixir of life”. It is the science of constructing and deconstructing matter. If one wishes to obtain something, something of equal value must be given. The law of equivalent exchange, the bases for all alchemy.

I am currently waiting for the 58th episode of this series and I guess I should grab this chance to say something about this brilliant art.

If you’ve seen the original series and thinking that “Yah, I’ve already watched the original series so watching this one will be a waste of time” Well, I think I’ll ask you to give it a second thought. The plot is way different from the original series. Brotherhood has different characters and different idea to tackle. I’d say both series entertained me in many ways and I can give this anime (both the original and the manga based) a 5 star rating without a doubt.

The Main Characters:

Edward Elric – Goes with the nickname Ed. The youngest State Alchemist in the history of the fictional country Amestris. Being a State Alchemist is equivalent to the rank of Major in the army. He achieved the rank and carry the burden on his shoulders at the young age of twelve and given the title “Full Metal Alchemist” Because of his artificial right arm and left leg. He may be called a “genius because of his elite skills in alchemy and in fighting but the fact that he is a kid cannot be ignored. Short (Literally), short tempered and with a considerable pride. Those characteristics gets people around him in trouble but most of the time those characteristics makes him reliable.

Alphonse Elric – Goes with the nickname Al. The younger brother of Edward Elric. As you can see in the image he wears a suit of armor wherever he is. But That’s not the case here. (Watch the series for you to know ). Al is very much different with his older brother. Al is taller, gentleman and better than Ed when it comes to fighting. Al is also capable of becoming a State Alchemist but the two of them decided that only one should carry the burden of becoming a “Dog of the military”. You may also call him a genius. He is polite to a fault. He often becomes the voice of reason when his older brother gets carried away. A brilliant alchemist in his own right. He is a year younger than Ed, So at the age of 10 he experienced hell and amazes me is that this character never gave up despite of the things happening to them. An optimist if you want to call it that way.

You can see most of the characters in the series by looking at the image above. There are a lot of characters that takes a good role in the series and obviously, these characters gives the power to the series to be at the top.

Right now, I’m waiting for the release of the 58th episode of the series and the 108th chapter of the manga. Hopefully, this series will run longer. Upon checking some articles from myanimelist.net, It states there that the anime series will run up to 62 episodes, but I can’t take that without reading or hearing a word from the creators.

Overall Rating: A

Review by: pipez

Bitter Sweet

I thank God for each other day he gives me. I’m enjoying my days as if nothing bad is happening, smiling as if I don’t carry any burden, doing everything as if my body doesn’t feel fatigue. But I don’t know why I can’t sleep tonight, I still have work early in the morning tomorrow. I can’t stop thinking about the things that happened in my life. I don’t know whether I need to cry or smile. I’m writing today because I believe this will help me let go of this thoughts that kept on bothering me.

There are a lot of good things happened to me, but I guess equivalent exchange really exist. When there are good things happening to your life, there will always be bad things that’ll happen eventually and vice versa. So after or before each smile there are always long faces. But I’m not going to let those bad things take over. I’ll keep looking on the bright side and keep moving forward but yes. I need to learn from everything, *I’m learning *

Gosh! I’m not really feeling great tonight, but I can’t sleep!! I’m reviewing morse codes right now hoping that thinking about this crazy dots and lines will help me feel sleepy.

I guess that is all I can say today, I can’t really think of anything nice to write because honestly… I’m bothered.. I don’t know why though, so I guess I’ll just try to go back to bed, close my eyes and hope that I will be able to sleep.

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Salt

I’ve been driven into my sea of thoughts recently and I lived there for more than a week or so, but luckily I got my escape route and took it right away. When I woke up this morning, I have a smile in my face which makes me ask “What the?” I should be sad or down with what happened to me, but while I’m driving my way home, I’ve been thinking why am I happy instead of being sad? And then I realized that I’m happy because I love someone. Even though it didn’t work because of the bizarre situation, I am very satisfied that I didn’t hold back. I know myself best and I know I am the type of person who doesn’t fall inlove that easily. That’s why I didn’t hold back and love the person even though I know it’s not the right and wise thing to do. It hurts yes, but the satisfaction that I’m feeling right now swipes all the tears and sufferings. I’ve been through a lot this past few months and I’d say that I’m enjoying a lot every second of my life here in our hometown. I’ve been learning a lot. YES! A lot! I’m very blessed to meet all the people who are always there for me specially when I need them most.

I’m missing my old hobbies! I’m missing my old friends, I’m missing everything. I don’t know why I’m feeling this now, and because of this feeling, I keep typing without even thinking what to write so for readers please bear with me.

Mixed emotions are troubling me, I can’t think of anything to do. But there’s one thing I know for sure. I’m Happy♪ see that? I can still smile, laugh and enjoy this day to the fullest because at least right now, everything is clear to me and I can set a new goal for myself, I’m planning to dedicate myself to what I’m doing pursuing right now and won’t allow myself to be bothered by unnecessary things. I don’t want to risk the things that I have because of my selfishness so I’m going to avoid to commit those mistakes again. I will be more careful, I’m going to think ahead of time before I blurt out a thing. But not for now,

Since I’m not making any sense here, I think I should fix myself now because I’m going to be late for work, and also, I’m planning to cut my hair today, or maybe tomorrow so for those people who already saw me, look forward for a new me. I’m not going to show myself that much in the public so better hunt me during your free time. Alright I guess writing here helps me kill some time. I don’t want to space out that’s why.

“Thank you for the moments that we shared, even though its short I do believe that I’m going to treasure every second of those moments, I will never forget you and I will always be here for you. I want you to keep that in mind and heart. I Love You my ‘friend’ Thank you!!”

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Happy New Year Friends! ! !

2010 is here! ! ! What are your new years resolution?? If you’re going to ask me I haven’t think of anything yet. But I hope I will be hoping for a clean life.

My plans for this year is to earn as much money as I can. I want to own a car. Along with that plan, as always I still want to improve in everything. I wish for more friends to come. More challenges to make me more stronger. And of course, I’m wishing for that someone to come. I’ve been waiting for that person for so long now.

Let me take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me with everything. If you’re reading this. Then you’re one of them. THANK YOU for all the support and love. I won’t be able to reach this far without your help. Also. I would like to take all the OTAKU’s  around the world for inspiring me. it’s funny. Yes. But I love what I’m doing with my life.

I also want to give thanks to my family for always being there for me. For trying their best to give me anything that I ask. I want you to know that I’m very much satisfied with what we have right now. Seeing you guys happy is enough for me to be happy as well.

Also I want to thank GOD for all the blessings, challenges and lessons he gave me for the whole year. I can say confidently that I am a better man that I was before. I hope that more blessings will to me and to everyone. LET’S GIVE PEACE!!

AGAIN!! HAPPY NEW YEAR! ! ! Let’s welcome 2010 with peace!

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