Very good news for fans who enjoy their anime on Netflix as the service has brought back a pair of series that are definitely evergreen for many. The streaming service now has the original 51-episode Fullmetal Alchemist series streaming as well as the 64-episode Brotherhood series that was a remake that carried through to the manga finale. Both series are available in their original Japanese language with English subtitles as well as the English language dub.
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.
