Okay guys...

[Itzimna]

Tell me everything you guys know about FMA. I know nothing. I'm assuming it's about alchemy, but just tell me everything, as if I was mentally retarded. Time period, characters, plot, spoilers, style...everything.

[Zeikier]

You want a brief explanation about the show? Or do you want a synopsis on what's happened so far?

[Itzimna]

Both. Everything. I'm a retard, remember? But I need to know everything. Explain to me everything like I was mentally handicapped. In full and complete detail. It's a tactic actors use to improve voice volume.

"Pretend that your poor little Aunt Sully, who's 90 years old and half deaf, is way back in the far corner, and you're trying to talk with her."

[ShadowofLights]

Oh FMA!! I could tell you what it is about, but wouldn't it be better if you yourself watched the anime or read the manga...I don't want to give a way any spoliers and ruin it for somw one else........but if you must know......everything...are you sure?

[Zeikier]

Well, in a nutshell, the two main characters, Edward and Alphonse Elric, try bringing their mom back using alchemy. They fail, with Ed losing his arm and leg and Al losing his entire body. Ed manages to keep his younger bro's soul intact using a blood seal, which is placed inside a large suit of armor.

Shortly afterwards, they set out to find something called "The Philosopher's Stone," which they believe can help return their bodies to normal. Along the way, they encounter mutiple people, both friend and foe, and Ed soon becomes a State Alchemist.

During the time of the diminutive alchemist's career as a State Alchemist, Ed begins noticing many different, unsettling wolf-in-sheep's-clothings withing the military he works for as the story unfolds. He eventually loses faith in the military and continues his journey with his brother without relying on their input.

Of course, from the shadows, quasi-humans known as the Homunculus are pulling the strings of the Elric brothers' exploits, while the two are completely oblivious to their intentions. It seems their goal is finding the Philosopher's Stone as well.


I won't detail anything further, but a lot of Fullmetal Alchemist's story is an amazing blend of deception, suspense, and plot twists.