All tagged fullmetal alchemist
Most anime either take place in the contemporary real world or in a fantasy world that's pretty much divorced from reality, but sometimes a show comes along that dares to tackle a historical era – one with its own specific fashions and technological limitations. It seems obvious that the creators should aim to be as accurate as possible to prevent the viewers' suspension of disbelief from shattering (since live-action period pieces get blasted for lazy costuming all the time), but it's also true that anime is known for its off-the-wall stylization. Should we punish JoJo's Bizarre Adventure for not depicting Victorian England with the same heavily researched accuracy as Vinland Saga portrays the Viking era? Let's take a closer look at some historical anime to see how important period costume accuracy actually is.
Presents represent our feelings of love and adoration to the people we give them to, and there’s no time like the Christmas season to reminisce about our favorite gifts that we’ve given or received. A handmade scarf, tickets to see your favorite band, a ring... whatever it is, your favorite gift occupies a special place in your heart and makes you think of the friend or family member who gave it to you.
Many of our favorite anime characters, especially in shounen and superhero shows, earned their lofty reputation by being masters of magic or supernatural martial arts. Goku is a great character on his own, but he wouldn’t be nearly as awesome without his signature Kamehameha or Super Saiyan transformation. That’s what he’s known for and it’s how he defeats any enemy who stands in his way.
A love confession is one of the most memorable staples of anime, and every fan wants to see their favorite couple get together in a dramatic outburst of emotion. But what about when something goes awry and the moment turns into a complete mess?
I’ve always been fascinated by how anime can tell such complex stories with the most fascinating characters and settings imaginable. There’s no doubt in my mind that anime is a big reason why I love writing so much. Digging deeper into these worlds to figure out how they work and what they can teach the audience is super fun to me, almost as much as creating new worlds from my own mind! So today, let’s take a look at my top 5 favorite anime of all time – which shows have shaped me, made me laugh, sparked new ideas, and still have a special place in my heart.
From my reading of the material, the main themes of Fullmetal Alchemist are man’s inhumanity to man and the struggle of humans to understand their own mortality. Both anime explore these themes in depth, but through different lenses – that of their villains.
