Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 by Hiromu Arakawa

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1

Fullmetal Alchemist #1

Hiromu Arakawa

192 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy manga science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world; something between magic, art and science. When two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in this power to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg…and the other beca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,174 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 71%
dark 33%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 24%
emotional 22%
tense 17%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
challenging 7%
sad 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

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