Fullmetal Alchemist manga *Spoilers*

Premmy · 01-15-2010, 03:19 AM

OOOOH boy. Discuss the Fullmetal Alchemist manga as it starts to wind down(up?)
Edit: For spoilers up to it's release in stateside stores, Go spoiler free, for up to fan-translations, put spoiler tags around it.

A Zarkin' Frood · 01-15-2010, 12:51 PM

FMA is my favorite Manga.
And I really like the recent chapters.
Shit's happening as it's about to end.

EDIT: Wait a sec, I took a look to my shelf and noticed I somehow managed to forget about Berserk.
FMA is still my favorite Shonen Manga, though.

CelesJessa · 01-15-2010, 02:42 PM

The manga is really getting intense although I'm not sure if we're talking about where it is right now as far as it's release in stores or where it is as far as fan translations online.

In any case, chapter 102 was aaaargh. I couldn't believe what they did to Roy, but this means he'll be able to do transmutation-circle-less alchemy, so I bet he's going to do something awesome.

Premmy · 01-15-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CelesJessa

The manga is really getting intense although I'm not sure if we're talking about where it is right now as far as it's release in stores or where it is as far as fan translations online.

Check the Edited OP

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In any case, chapter 102 was aaaargh. I couldn't believe what they did to Roy, but this means he'll be able to do transmutation-circle-less alchemy, so I bet he's going to do something awesome.

Maybe, but having no eyes
would make him rather useless in a fight, just check Ed in the first fight against Pride.
Also hehehehe Hoho-Crotch
Best Thing Ever

phil_ · 01-16-2010, 12:31 AM

See, Prem, maybe it's because I haven't been paying enough attention, but the Best Thing Ever to me seemed like an ass-pull of nearly a "Who said the Espada went from 1 to 10?" level. Did they foreshadow it in any way? Can this lead to anything but " Bigger, Stronger Ed fights Wrath ?"

I dunno, I really only care about Ed and the crew in the bowels of Hell right now, since it's the stuff that leads to the end of the story. I could have dealt with Bradley just falling into the water having killed a few characters and been done with him.

Make me think this is awesome.

MasterOfMagic · 01-16-2010, 12:46 AM

I think I missed the change in morals that caused the "best thing ever" to be okay with its character. Previously he had been completely against that kind of thing.

Premmy · 01-16-2010, 12:49 AM

It's awesome because it symbolizes Scar's union with his brother coming to fruition, his soul being redeemed, and the only possible thing that can Kill KIIIIIIIING MUTHAFUCKIN' BRADLEY's ass
As for foreshadowing, it's all the way back when Scarbro was displaying his alchemy tatoos, one for creation, one for destruction. The Ishb/valan leader telling Scar he needs to change, in issue 21 chapter 8...6 I think and the fact that Scar had ben studying his bro's notes since Ed and Al hit Briggs.Finally, he has obviously been spending quite a bit of time with Amestrians, softening his hate for them. Coupled with the things he's said with/to winry, and his speech about trying to change the country shows he no longer holds blind animosity towards them, And his Interactions with Mei Chang probably taught him a different side of Alchemy, this, along with the fact that He's basically utilizing Xingese alchemy, which exists for healing, does'nt hurt
PS, "Don't Cry Like a girl when you act like a man." , is my favorite line And I'll readily admit him not dying sorta cheapens that awesome moment, but then again, KIIIIIIIING MUTHAFUCKIN BRADLEY!"

Magus · 01-18-2010, 10:40 PM

SPOILERS up to chapter 103:

Nothing ass-pullish about Scar completing the Ishvalan arm tattoo alchemy thing, it was something that was going to happen eventually. I was under the impression it was supposed to be the key to battling Father, so it makes sense for it to appear. Maybe you don't like the opponent being Bradley, but then again he is technically the person most responsible for Scar's people being slaughtered, so it's fitting that he be the one to take him out. You could maybe complain about Bradley continuing to be in it over and over again, but he's so awesome that it seems difficult to dislike repetitive battles involving him.

Also, I was surprised I was actually right about homunculi made from humans only having to be killed once, which is why Father made them out of the homunculi with nigh invincible abilities like stone skin and the ability to see the future.

The thing that actually felt like an ass pull to me was Roy being physically forced to perform human transmutation, although there is an obvious downside to the homunculi doing this that is hinted at, so maybe it will be interesting in the end.

greed · 02-09-2010, 10:46 AM

..... holy shit.

Father just ate god. And it looks like he took Al's body. And only the sacrifices are alive, just like with Xerxes. This is going to be interesting.

A Zarkin' Frood · 02-09-2010, 01:17 PM

Possibly some lame I know you're somewhere in there Al speech, or Suit Al getting really emotional about it and somehow conquers his body back with the power of love to follow this.
Please impress me FMA, I know you can do it.

01-15-2010, 03:19 AM	#1
Premmy Stop the hate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a nice web on fifty first street Posts: 4,466	Fullmetal Alchemist manga Spoilers OOOOH boy. Discuss the Fullmetal Alchemist manga as it starts to wind down(up?) Edit: For spoilers up to it's release in stateside stores, Go spoiler free, for up to fan-translations, put spoiler tags around it. __________________ Drank Last edited by Premmy; 01-15-2010 at 08:15 PM.

01-15-2010, 12:51 PM	#2
A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,395	FMA is my favorite Manga. And I really like the recent chapters. Shit's happening as it's about to end. EDIT: Wait a sec, I took a look to my shelf and noticed I somehow managed to forget about Berserk. FMA is still my favorite Shonen Manga, though. __________________ >:( C-: Last edited by A Zarkin' Frood; 01-15-2010 at 01:15 PM.

01-15-2010, 02:42 PM	#3
CelesJessa DA-DA-DA-DAA DAA DAA DA DA-DAAAAAA! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Zanzibar Land Posts: 6,531	The manga is really getting intense although I'm not sure if we're talking about where it is right now as far as it's release in stores or where it is as far as fan translations online. In any case, chapter 102 was aaaargh. I couldn't believe what they did to Roy, but this means he'll be able to do transmutation-circle-less alchemy, so I bet he's going to do something awesome. __________________

01-16-2010, 12:31 AM	#5
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	See, Prem, maybe it's because I haven't been paying enough attention, but the Best Thing Ever to me seemed like an ass-pull of nearly a "Who said the Espada went from 1 to 10?" level. Did they foreshadow it in any way? Can this lead to anything but " Bigger, Stronger Ed fights Wrath ?" I dunno, I really only care about Ed and the crew in the bowels of Hell right now, since it's the stuff that leads to the end of the story. I could have dealt with Bradley just falling into the water having killed a few characters and been done with him. Make me think this is awesome. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako. Last edited by phil_; 01-16-2010 at 12:33 AM.

01-16-2010, 12:49 AM	#7
Premmy Stop the hate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a nice web on fifty first street Posts: 4,466	It's awesome because it symbolizes Scar's union with his brother coming to fruition, his soul being redeemed, and the only possible thing that can Kill KIIIIIIIING MUTHAFUCKIN' BRADLEY's ass As for foreshadowing, it's all the way back when Scarbro was displaying his alchemy tatoos, one for creation, one for destruction. The Ishb/valan leader telling Scar he needs to change, in issue 21 chapter 8...6 I think and the fact that Scar had ben studying his bro's notes since Ed and Al hit Briggs.Finally, he has obviously been spending quite a bit of time with Amestrians, softening his hate for them. Coupled with the things he's said with/to winry, and his speech about trying to change the country shows he no longer holds blind animosity towards them, And his Interactions with Mei Chang probably taught him a different side of Alchemy, this, along with the fact that He's basically utilizing Xingese alchemy, which exists for healing, does'nt hurt PS, "Don't Cry Like a girl when you act like a man." , is my favorite line And I'll readily admit him not dying sorta cheapens that awesome moment, but then again, KIIIIIIIING MUTHAFUCKIN BRADLEY!" __________________ Drank Last edited by Premmy; 01-16-2010 at 12:55 AM.

01-16-2010, 12:46 AM	#6
MasterOfMagic ahahah Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,456	I think I missed the change in morals that caused the "best thing ever" to be okay with its character. Previously he had been completely against that kind of thing.

01-18-2010, 10:40 PM	#8
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	SPOILERS up to chapter 103: Nothing ass-pullish about Scar completing the Ishvalan arm tattoo alchemy thing, it was something that was going to happen eventually. I was under the impression it was supposed to be the key to battling Father, so it makes sense for it to appear. Maybe you don't like the opponent being Bradley, but then again he is technically the person most responsible for Scar's people being slaughtered, so it's fitting that he be the one to take him out. You could maybe complain about Bradley continuing to be in it over and over again, but he's so awesome that it seems difficult to dislike repetitive battles involving him. Also, I was surprised I was actually right about homunculi made from humans only having to be killed once, which is why Father made them out of the homunculi with nigh invincible abilities like stone skin and the ability to see the future. The thing that actually felt like an ass pull to me was Roy being physically forced to perform human transmutation, although there is an obvious downside to the homunculi doing this that is hinted at, so maybe it will be interesting in the end. __________________ The Valiant Review

02-09-2010, 01:17 PM	#10
A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,395	Possibly some lame I know you're somewhere in there Al speech, or Suit Al getting really emotional about it and somehow conquers his body back with the power of love to follow this. Please impress me FMA, I know you can do it. __________________ >:( C-:

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