Aniplex USA took control of the rights earlier this year with the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood series and back at Anime Expo 2016 they announced their intention to bring it out on Crunchyroll. That’s now getting formalized and will be a big part of the fall season as the show will be available to viewers on October 3rd, 2016 in dubbed form. Availability is strong overall for a dub as it’ll be open to viewers in series North America, Central America, and South America.
Plot concept: In this world there exist alchemists, people who study and perform the art of alchemical transmutation—to manipulate objects and transform one object into another. They are bounded by the basic law of alchemy: in order to gain something you have to sacrifice something of the same value. The main character is the famous alchemist Edward Elric—also known as the Fullmetal Alchemist—who almost lost his little brother, Alphonse, in an alchemical accident. Edward managed to attach his brother’s soul to a large suit of armor. While he did manage to save his brother’s life, he paid the terrible price of his limbs. To get back what they’ve lost, the brothers embark on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone that is said to amplify the powers of an alchemist enormously; however, on the way, they start uncovering a conspiracy that could endanger the entire nation, and they realize the misfortunes brought upon by the Philosopher’s Stone.
