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In 2001, I began reading the manga series "Fullmetal Alchemist". Over the span of about two years, I fell in love with the characters, plot, setting, and artwork. Within those two years, I began thinking of the possibilities of an anime adaptation, my favorite characters being animated and given their own voices. And then, to my extreme delight, it was to be adapted into an anime.

At first, despite my happiness, I was worries about the changes that would, undoubtedly, befall the link between the FMA manga and the FMA anime. I knew from experience that there would be plot changes (after all, the manga was ... no where near being completed when the anime began), personality changes, and, perhaps, even name changes. However, I was in for a surprise.

The FMA anime is, just as its manga counterpart, one of the most well-developed and interesting series I've ever watched. Despite being more familiar with the manga's plot, the anime's plot is just as amazing. The characters, despite changes in their personalities, are brilliant, and the setting is amazing. The animation, specifically fights and the movie, is beautiful. The music is simply amazing, and the voices chosen for both the Japanese and English version fit the characters perfectly. BONES (and, later, FUNimation) did this series justice.

I highly recommend this series!

Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the most amazing, interesting, emotional series I've ever been fortunate to read. The powerful mix of brilliant characters, an outstanding plot, interesting settings, and thoughtful concepts drew me in from the very beginning.

Story: (10) I give this series 10 when it comes to story. Fullmetal's plot is one of the most well-developed and interesting plots I have ever encountered when dealing with manga. Every event has a reaction that ends up playing larger roles in the story than you would think.

Art: (8) I give this series an 8 when it comes to art. Hiromu Arakawa has, without a ... doubt, tremendous skill when it comes to expressing emotions and human anatomy. However, her work slips in some places, some more noticeable than others. The fact that she is working on at least two series at one time is obviously effecting her work, as the quality of the art does not have a steady line as more chapters are released. Regardless, Arakawa has definite skills, and makes up for her slips with dedication to the characters, plots, and settings.

Character: (9) With every character that is introduced, Arakawa has never failed to surprise me. Fullmetal's characters are some of the most well-developed characters I have ever come across. Their personalities are unique and effective to other characters and the plot, and their pasts are explored with such detail and emotion that the characters alone could keep me dedicated to this series.

Enjoyment: (10) I have followed this series since its August 2001 debut, and it has never lost my interest, or hit a dull note. The excitement, suspense, sadness, anger, and happiness I have felt alongside the characters amazes me.

Overall: (10) Overall, I give this series a 10. This series is definitely worth my time and money, and I highly recommend it to everyone!