Okay-- so I feel a wee smidge cheap listing my Fullmetal here-- not that I don't believe manga has literary and artistic merit. I do.

But I need a quick way to keep up with where I am i the series-- and also to link to some really amazing reviews that have said why Fullmetal is my favorite manga better than I ever could ( )

All right let's all be clear here. Edward Elric is one of my heroes. I can say with absolute sincerity that this manga, the first anime and Brotherhood are ALL top favs.

And this is where it began. Father Cornello, Lt. Yoki & Bald. No Winry or Hughes yet, but Lust & Gluttony say hi. AND RIZA OF COURSE. ( )

LOVE this series.

A very promising start, with solid world-building, and an amazing, heartrending story. ( )

I don't really like what the story preaches so far. The manga doesn't enhance my appreciation of science, but strengthens views of science as an exceptional lethal force. I believe that view is very male-centered and self-entitled. I will give credit that it made me think more critically than the other Shonen I have read. The episodic nature of every chapter threw me off too as I didn't expect that coming off my first impressions of the show.

- The Church is a scheme that science can easily debunk. The Church will protect their scam by any means necessary. The Church uses their scam to gain wealth and power from the populace.
- Science can explain the world better than God. But, to emulate God is a dangerous game. To be a scientist is a path made by those bold and curious enough to venture in the unknown so that the ignorant may rest comfortably.
- As a religious believer, facing the truth that science understands the world better than God can be challenging. But, through willpower and sovereignty, one can overcome and accept this mental reformation.
- Excessive taxation is evil (coal town). It's only meant to line the pockets of government officials. The reason this process is excused is because the town's implied "social contract" suggests the people's protection of rights vs. amount taxed is equal, but it's clearly not.
- There's a relationship between the military, science, and law enforcement as they branch from the government. Science may be the most important as it enhances the efficacy of the other branches. ( )

Tengo muchos recuerdos atascados entre páginas. Muchos son recuerdos del colegio y sobre lo que costaba el ver una serie o conseguir un manga.
Han pasado muchos años y el reencontrarme con estos dos ha sido una cita agradable. Es una historia agridulce, un espacio en drama el cual Arakawa sabe contarte de forma sutil, con un dibujo encantador. En verdad quiero seguir el resto, ha sido una buena idea el tomar este manga como novela gráfica para un desafío. ( )