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Fullmetal Alchemist first aired in 2003 • originally associated with TBS • 1 season • 51 episodes • around 24 minutes per episode • status: Ended.
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Synopsis
Two young brothers are raised as alchemists, but when they are severely injured trying to perform a forbidden act, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them; the fabled philosopher's stone.
Keywords
politics, travel, steampunk, tragedy, based on manga, alchemy, military, alchemist, philosopher's stone, shounen, anime, brother brother relationship, brothers, alternate ending, fantasy, adventure, homunculi.
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