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Fullmetal Alchemist - Season 2, Part 1 Box Set | 
| Director: Seija Mizushima
Actor: Fullmetal Alchemist
Studio: Funimation
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.98
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 2307
Format: Color, Full Screen, Ntsc, Subtitled
Languages: Japanese (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 300 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.6 x 1.3
MPN: 0
UPC: 704400081750
EAN: 0704400081750
ASIN: B000XXWKGG
Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 2004
Release Date: February 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The first episodes of the second season of Fullmetal Alchemist focus on the origins of the Homunculi. Izumi reveals that when Edward and Alphonse attempted to bring their mother back from the dead, they disturbed the order of the universe more profoundly than they could imagine. Ed remembers confronting a mysterious Gate that seemed to guard the path to all knowledge. The artists based the design on Rodin's Gates of Hell, and its swirling human forms lend an appropriately grim power to the visuals. A new Wrath appears at the same time Greed has been freed from decades of confinement. When Ed fights Greed, he discovers that the Homunculi have weaknesses and can be destroyed under the right conditions. The fallen city of Ishbal remains at the center of the search for the Philosopher's Stone. Sheska's research into the death of Gen. Hughes suggests a link to Ishbalan war and the mysterious Col. Juliet Douglas who supposedly triggered it. Ed and Al reach the ruins of Ishbal and learn the true story of its destruction before Cols. Mustang and Kimbley arrive with an army. In nearby Liore, Ed finds himself caught between a monstrous plot hatched by Scar, Lust, and Gluttony, and the sinister plans of the Scarlet Alchemist, Lt. Col. Frank Archer, and their military superiors. Many series falter and grow repetitious in their second season; Fullmetal Alchemist only gets better. As the saga of the Elric Brothers unfolds, director Seiji Mizushima deftly blends powerful emotional drama, physical action and broad comedy into an unusually engaging adventure-fantasy. (Rated TV PG: violence, grotesque imagery, tobacco and alcohol use, nudity) --Charles Solomon
Description
The Elric brothers have fallen once more under the care (and the stern eye) of the one who taught them the art of Alchemy - The formidable Izumi. But as a new player emerges from the jungle, it seems as if everyone has plans of their own for this mysterious young boy. Disgusted with the reckless pursuit of their goal, Izumi sends her former students away…As both good intentions and the best laid plans go astray, the Elrics are soon separated by kidnappers and Ed must face the homunculus Greed alone. Must death be the only path to reunion? With reinforcements seeking to help the two brothers, they are soon on the path to Ishbal once more. Between the flood of new questions and the trickling flow of answers, this site of the mysterious war looks to be their only source for truth. But as the journey to the ruins and their guide reveal a dark series of events, will Ed and Al be ready for what they find? Or will they be forced to question everything they believe?
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Still an excellent series. July 13, 2008
THE MAIN MAN (Central Bookin', NY)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As I said in my previous review. It's ok to set your expectations high because Fullmetal Alchemist still has what it takes to wow the audience. 40 episodes into it, by now one would expect the series to become a bit stale. The writing continues to get better.
Every episode is well written and there is no filler up to this point. Which is rare for a series that runs this long. The stories take some pretty good twists and certain situations are dived deeper. So some of those burning questions you may have won't go unanswered for much longer.
The action scenes are still pretty good and even feel fresh at times. The comedy is still present and it's good to see certain jokes aren't being overplayed to death by now. I also like the major roles the villians are playing so far.
Season 2 part 1 is a very good follow up and the writers are sticking to what works. The episodes are very gripping from start to finish. The boxset contains episodes 29-40 on three disk.
FMA!!! January 19, 2008
D. Turner (Taylor, tx USA)
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
Do I even have to write a review for this?!?!? If you already watch FMA then you kno its good,and if you don't you should start buying now!!!You won't be disappointed.
Expect the same quality as the previous boxsets. March 6, 2008
E. Johnson (GA USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
As I am lazy and my sentiments are pretty much the same as when I reviewed the first two boxsets, I pretty much c/p'd those reviews and just added necessary changes.
If you love the Fullmetal Alchemist anime, this is a great box set to get. This box set comes with DVDs 8-10 of the series as well as booklets/inserts for each DVD. Each booklet contains beautiful artwork from the show, character profiles, and comments from production staff. The main box and the boxes that hold the discs and inserts are really well done; they keep everything safe and have great artwork.
I noticed the product description didn't have a rating. I, personally, wouldn't recommend this for those under 13-14 years of age, but those commenting on my previous reviews felt that ages 10-12 would be alright with it. Things get violent and there are several adult topics prevalent (war, murder, politics, racism). If you are unsure about it, just watch it before you let the children do and make your own judgment call.
 One Of The Best Anime Series I've seen so far. March 3, 2008
Casey W. Newman
This series has a lot of twists and turns, and expose a lot of dark secrets that have been in the dark for many years. I still want to know what happens in the next installment.
True fans may find this set repetative March 6, 2008
J. Parrott (California)
FMA is an anime series no anime-lover should miss. But big-time fans from the beginning(like myself) have most likely already bought the original DVDs when they were released (the only exception is when I waited for the collector's edition of the movie instead of the original release). So I say this: If you love this anime and never got around to getting the DVDs or have never seen it yet for some reason, I HIGHLY recommend picking up these box sets. If you, like myself, already have the entire series, this is something to pass over...unless you want to open up some shelf space (which I may do at some time in the future).
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