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"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you." -Friedrich Nietzsche
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller
How far would you go to save a loved one? What would you be willing to sacrifice?
It is a fair question. In this magic based setting, this is a series based on a principle of Alchemy known as the law of "Equivalent Exchange".
As the anime says, "Humankind can not gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's first law of equivalent exchange."
This is a magic that cannot create something new, so it coverts it from something else. From this rational, one of the greatest anime's ever made begins to weave its story.
Two young brothers lose their mother. They attempt to bring her back through magic.
The attempt goes horribly wrong. On this horrid day, one brother, Edward, will lose an arm and a leg. He will lose much more than just that though.
His younger brother, Alphonse, loses his body completely. As the only way to keep him here, Edward binds his soul to a suit of armor.
What follows is their adventure to try and undo the damage they did to each other that fateful day. In looking for the resources to do so, Edward joins the military becoming a government-sanctioned State Alchemist.
He is given the title, Full metal Alchemist. Something that causes many to mistake his brother Alphonse, to be the bearer of that title.
Within this adventure, they encounter many horrors, secrets and a grand conspiracy. It becomes one of the richest and most developed stories in all of anime.
Once again, this is one of the greatest anime's ever made. Nearly universal in its acclaim, it's hard to recommend this one enough for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
Although, this is a Shonen to the bone, the depth of its writing and presentation make it a good one to watch even with someone who normally doesn't care for anime. You can find this on Crunchyroll.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fullmetal_Alchemist:_Brotherhood
To quote wiki,
"Brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric are raised by their mother Trisha Elric in the remote village of Resembool in the country of Amestris. Their father Hohenheim, a noted and very gifted alchemist, abandoned his family while the boys were still young, and while in Trisha's care they began to show an affinity for alchemy and became curious about its secrets. However, when Trisha died of a lingering illness, they were cared for by their best friend Winry Rockbell and her grandmother Pinako.
The boys traveled the world to advance their alchemic training under Izumi Curtis. Upon returning home, the two decide to try to bring their mother back to life with alchemy. However, human transmutation is a taboo, as it is impossible to do so properly. In the failed transmutation, Al's body is completely obliterated, and Ed loses his left leg. In a last attempt to keep his brother alive, Ed sacrifices his right arm to bring Al's soul back and binds it to a nearby suit of armor.
After Edward receives automail prosthetics from Winry and Pinako, the brothers decide to burn their childhood home down, symbolizing their determination and decision of "no turning back," and head to the capital city to become government-sanctioned State Alchemists. After passing the exam, Edward is dubbed the "Fullmetal Alchemist" by the State Military, and the brothers begin their quest to regain their full bodies back through the fabled Philosopher's Stone under the direction of Colonel Roy Mustang. Along the way, they discover a deep government conspiracy to hide the true nature of the Philosopher's Stone that involves the homunculi, the alchemists of the neighboring nation of Xing, the scarred man from the war-torn nation of Ishval, and their own father's past."
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Glass Reflection's
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Creditless OP 1 1080p
https://genius.com/Genius-english-translations-yui-again-english-translation-lyrics
I will pursue this dream, ‘cause I know it’s expected that I be serene
Upon this winding road, in the face of the crowds that bustle all around
Although it seems like I am chasing after the past
What I want is a place where the sky is alive and like home to me
Please try to understand the truth
That this is no choice
And I wish you’d stop with that look of despair
You’re giving meTears are nothing but the shape of our weakness
And they won’t bring any absolution
I do not see an end to this labyrinth
Who am I waiting for~
And I write it down in the pages of my notebook
‘Cause I’m looking for the me that is still honest
I am running but I don’t even know why
From this realityTo chase my wishes I’ll carry on living
And I will always remember the depths of the darkness
I’ll face my demons and I’ll no longer run away
There isn’t a place to go
I’ll lose this feeling of being so helpless
‘Cause my whole life is ahead of me
I’ll quash the numbness
'Cause pain’s better than the emptinessI must apologize, I’ve really messed up and
I am so ashamed
I may not say it much
But I know that I make you worry all the timeBack then you always could accept the things I’d done
And you’re still the same today so I’ll try not to burden you
But try to realize that I have closed my eyes
Just because the world is too harsh
And I’m willing to blind myselfRumors that they have spread about us
I do not know which was the first one
“We were friends from the second that we met,”
Just stop with the lies already
And my heart turned red with this passion
And it almost consumed my very being
‘Cause in truth I’d held onto hope
From this realityTo chase my wishes I’ll carry on living
And I really want to scream out, but can you even hear me?
I’ll face my demons, and I’ll no longer run away
There isn’t a place to go
I still am grateful for the care you’ve shown me
So I’ll find the strength to make it count
I’ll always move onward
Facing my friends and foes alikeHow do you unlock this door that has no key?
Can you think of a way?We can’t go back to the beginning
The story is set, and our destinies tooOpen up your eyes
Open up your eyesI’ll lose this feeling of being so helpless
‘Cause my whole life is ahead of me
And the things I once abandoned
I want to try and find againCome on, just one more time
To chase my wishes I’ll carry on living
And I really want to scream out, but can you even hear me?
I’ll face my demons, and I’ll no longer run away
There isn’t a place to go
I still am grateful for the care you’ve shown me
So I’ll find the strength to make it count
I’ll quash the numbness
‘Cause pain’s better than the emptiness
YUI - Again (Live Recording Version)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - "Again" (Opening) | ENGLISH ver | AmaLee
【Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood】 Ending 1 Full
https://genius.com/Amalee-uso-from-fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood-english-ver-lyrics
Hey do you still remember
The red color of that evening sky
Like the whole world was burning right before our eyes
Back when we made a promise
Our words carried off into the wind
We held each other tight back thenThe shadows
That hide behind your smile
You put on that mask, hoping I won't ask
So I don't
Pretending I don't see
The shadow smiling back at meI was always waiting for you
To bring me some kind of news
When deep inside I knew
Those cold and long, endless nights
The mornings that will never arise
I can see them all clearly before meHey do you still remember
The red color of that evening sky
Like the whole world was burning right before our eyes
Back when we made a promise
One we knew that we could never keep
It vanishes upon the breezeThere's no sound
No color I can see
No warmth in this room -
It was gone too soon
And I've found
That life has worn me out
More times than I could ever countThe reason I drew to you
Was because you hated lies too
But that was far from truth
It's all too overwhelming
'Cause you deceived me so skillfully
Don't know why it had to come to goodbyeWe both waved at each other
Saying "see you soon, another time"
But it would seem that day would never see the light
Even though it was a lie
It's the kindest one I'll ever find
I won't forget -Hey do you still remember
The red color of that evening sky
Like the whole world was burning right before our eyes
Back when we made a promise
One we knew that we could never keep
But it lives on in you and me
SID 『Uso』Music Video
