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Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 02 (Fullmetal Alchemist #2)
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
There are many types of alchemy in the world. Edward...more
There are many types of alchemy in the world. Edward...more
Paperback, 185 pages
Published
July 5th 2005
by VIZ Media LLC
(first published May 22nd 2002)
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Aug 02, 2011
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I liked this book, it was the story I'm familiar with from the anime, but it was more streamlined, and flowed much more swiftly and naturally. I thought the story with Tucker and Nina was a tad underdeveloped compared to how it was done in the anime - it would have been more suspenseful to draw out the mystery of Tucker's experiments a bit, and more tragic and disturbing if their relationship with Nina had been a bit deeper. The little memorial box at the end, with chibi versions of Nina and the...more
Whereas the Vol.1 of this manga was more episodic with a few loosely-related and mostly-fun escapades, the plot in Vol.2 is more cohesive as the overall story begins to deepen, adding layers and intertwining elements. The stakes are raised, and as a result, this volume is more sober and more violent than the first. An assassin is targeting state alchemists out of revenge, and his methods of elimination are rather bloody. Although nothing is shown in full glory, it's heavily implied. An alchemist...more
An addicting manga with unforgettable characters and enough twists to build a story labyrinth that you will WANT to be trapped in forever! I was delighted in practicing the equilalent exchange of forfeiting a few minutes of my free time in exchange for this unforgettable storyline.
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Sep 05, 2012
Animaliac the books lover
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This was a very sad and moving story. The continuation of the first book is a very sad tale of a alchemist who turns bad- in the most disturbing, disgusting way that a human being could ever become. The alchemist is known as the "Sewing-life Alchemist", Shou Tucker.
It was a very interesting and good story. I must say though, I was very disturbed with what happened with Shou Tucker and how desperate he was to keep his title as state alchemist. I don't know how a human being could sink so low- and...more
It was a very interesting and good story. I must say though, I was very disturbed with what happened with Shou Tucker and how desperate he was to keep his title as state alchemist. I don't know how a human being could sink so low- and...more
In this volume, Ed and Al go with Colonel Mustang (the Flame Alchemist and Ed's superior officer) to see the leading specialist on biological transmutation, Shou Tucker, the "Sewing Life Alchemist". Ed is excited to get into Shou's archives to do research and Al befriends Shou's daughter. Everything is going great until Ed realizes the truth behind the chimeras that Shou creates. For his transgressions against God, a mysterious man kills both Shou and his new creation, and tries to kill more sta...more
I read this book, strangey, AFTER I'd read all the others. But that's okay since I know the story....
I just HAD to rate this volume 5 stars--of course I love all the volumes equally but this one...HAD SHOU TUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When he was introduced in the 2003 FMA television series...after that certain episode...I wandered about in a state of shock. And than, when I watched it again in the Brotherhood version....I was ready to punch the screen. My hand was raised (I'm not joking) and I wa...more
I just HAD to rate this volume 5 stars--of course I love all the volumes equally but this one...HAD SHOU TUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When he was introduced in the 2003 FMA television series...after that certain episode...I wandered about in a state of shock. And than, when I watched it again in the Brotherhood version....I was ready to punch the screen. My hand was raised (I'm not joking) and I wa...more
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Okay, book two completely won me over, mainly by the breadth of characterization that slipped in so quickly. The story of the alchemist who, out of desperation, transmutes his daughter and dog into a chimera, was as gut-wrenching as any good short-story. Alphonse and Edward, in the meantime, grow in depth and complexity, settling into the perfect balance between arrogant and tortured that hints at melodrama but is still believably human.
Real Rating 4.5 stars
More characters are introduced in this one, some military people and some other alchemist's. Roy Mustang gets more depth in this one (This is where I really started loving Mustang). The intermediate villain is also introduced, who I think is an awesome villain. Anyway, the plot picks up right were it left off and while there is some serous thinking on Ed's part the plot is still filled with action and fight scenes and humor. You can't read 10 paged without laughing your he...more
More characters are introduced in this one, some military people and some other alchemist's. Roy Mustang gets more depth in this one (This is where I really started loving Mustang). The intermediate villain is also introduced, who I think is an awesome villain. Anyway, the plot picks up right were it left off and while there is some serous thinking on Ed's part the plot is still filled with action and fight scenes and humor. You can't read 10 paged without laughing your he...more
Hilarious
I really love this series, I still enjoy it even though I can't remember how many times I read it... Hahaha. Ed and Al's adventure is getting more dangerous than what they expect. Scar makes his appearance here, together with other National Alchemist.
The story on this volume, is kinda action packed at the beginning and hilarious in between, and so on... Secrets are getting intriguing regarding the Philosopher's Stone.
Would read on... I'm looking forward of seeing more of Mustang, Ed and...more
I really love this series, I still enjoy it even though I can't remember how many times I read it... Hahaha. Ed and Al's adventure is getting more dangerous than what they expect. Scar makes his appearance here, together with other National Alchemist.
The story on this volume, is kinda action packed at the beginning and hilarious in between, and so on... Secrets are getting intriguing regarding the Philosopher's Stone.
Would read on... I'm looking forward of seeing more of Mustang, Ed and...more
Vol 2 opens with showing another price of being a State Alchemist. It is the price that leaves Ed shaken.
It also introduces one of the great moral adversaries, Scar, and the hints of the Ishvalan war.
There is no shortage of sight gags that will become FMA's hallmark but the drama is there also reminding the reader of equivalent exchange (nothing can be gained without first giving up something of equal value).
That theme is never more evident than in this volume and how sometimes that exchange isn...more
It also introduces one of the great moral adversaries, Scar, and the hints of the Ishvalan war.
There is no shortage of sight gags that will become FMA's hallmark but the drama is there also reminding the reader of equivalent exchange (nothing can be gained without first giving up something of equal value).
That theme is never more evident than in this volume and how sometimes that exchange isn...more
Volume 2 picks up right where volume 1 left off, with Roy Mustang “owing one” to Ed for saving the general on the train. In return Mustang introduces Ed to Shou Tucker, the “Sewing-Life Alchemist”. Ed is branching out in all directions searching for a way to restore his body and that of his brother. Unfortunately who he ends up meeting is a scientist who is willing to use any means to achieve his ends. Ed and Al have some hard lessons to learn about their own continued powerlessness and about th...more
At the end of every volume of FMA is a very small panel depicting all the characters who died with halos over their heads and wings on their backs, ascending to Heaven.
It's worth noting that Shou Tucker is shown wallowing in Hell. Even Father gets to go to Heaven, but Tucker goes to Hell. That makes me bizarrely happy, because I hate Tucker more than I hate any other character in the series, bar none - not Pride, though he creeps me out; not Envy, even after all he's done; not even Kimblee, who'...more
It's worth noting that Shou Tucker is shown wallowing in Hell. Even Father gets to go to Heaven, but Tucker goes to Hell. That makes me bizarrely happy, because I hate Tucker more than I hate any other character in the series, bar none - not Pride, though he creeps me out; not Envy, even after all he's done; not even Kimblee, who'...more
Volume two is where the meat of the overarching story puts in an appearance. Meeting Shou Tucker, the Sewing-Life Alchemist, is life changing for the brothers, and the introduction of Scar is very nearly life ending for them.
Scar remains one of my favorite supporting characters. His personal quest to murder all State Alchemists is never justified, although it's explained quite sympathetically, and is the highlight of any number of morally grey actions featured in the series.
Scar remains one of my favorite supporting characters. His personal quest to murder all State Alchemists is never justified, although it's explained quite sympathetically, and is the highlight of any number of morally grey actions featured in the series.
A perfect mix of comedy and tragedy. The second book in the series brings in the character Shou Tucker (the Sewing-Life Alchemist), his daughter Nina & their dog in a tale about ambition. This book also introduces many new characters including Scar, Hughes & Alex Louis Armstrong, the Strong Arm Alchemist. We really get a great look at the characters surrounding Colonel Mustang. This is an excellent continuation of the series that will bring up many different feelings.
After having watched the first anime version of Fullmetal Alchemist last year I decided to read the manga series. While I enjoyed the quicker pace of Volume 1, that same quick pace caught me off guard in this volume.
Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 2 covers the entire arc of Shou Tucker, the Sewing Life Alchemist. In the 2003 anime Shou Tucker and his daughter are introduced over the course of a couple episodes. Here the entire plot takes half the volume.
While that brevity does cut out a lot of the co...more
Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 2 covers the entire arc of Shou Tucker, the Sewing Life Alchemist. In the 2003 anime Shou Tucker and his daughter are introduced over the course of a couple episodes. Here the entire plot takes half the volume.
While that brevity does cut out a lot of the co...more
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Okay, now I'm really hooked!
Sardonic humor, mysterious evil cabals, tough girl mechanics, mad scientists, serial killers...
Arakawa does something that Rowling also does so well--expanding her world with each book, yet making it feel organic, so that those elements feel like they were always there in the background.
I kind of want to natter about these stories with someone...CARRIE THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT ;)
Sardonic humor, mysterious evil cabals, tough girl mechanics, mad scientists, serial killers...
Arakawa does something that Rowling also does so well--expanding her world with each book, yet making it feel organic, so that those elements feel like they were always there in the background.
I kind of want to natter about these stories with someone...CARRIE THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT ;)
Builds nicely on the dynamics of the first volume. I enjoyed seeing more of Roy Mustang (although I can't decide if his name is completely awesome or just hilariously bad) and it was interesting to meet more alchemists. As I was reading, I kept getting distracted by the fights and goofy lines, and so I was blindsided when it suddenly turned serious. What happened to Nina and Alexander was so heartbreaking and so unexpected. I know Arakawa is setting us up for some later plot and thematic develop...more
Feb 25, 2011
Federiken Masters
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Maldito Fibertel. Me mato escribiendo una review haciéndome el interesante y profundo y se cae. En resumen, decía que es un tomo difícil. En el primer capítulo presenta a dos personajes de lo más adorables, una nena y su perrito, uno les toma cariño enseguida y... ¡pum! de un plumazo sacude todo. El resto de los capítulos del tomo no tienen la fuerza emotiva del primero pero mantienen un nivel dignísimo y en varias partes la tragedia deja paso a la comedia, algo necesario en esta serie para no t...more
Definitely better than the first one; I guess because in this one appear so many Alchemist with their 'specialties'.
The scene where Edward is under the rain... that is where I thought this song fits so well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlbASi...
I am aware that this song is part of the anime, but it suits so well this scene...
I love that song.
The scene where Edward is under the rain... that is where I thought this song fits so well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlbASi...
I am aware that this song is part of the anime, but it suits so well this scene...
I love that song.
The book is a little more fast paced than the anime, which I sort of like better. The part with Nina and Alexander was sort of towards the beginning of the book series, which is differnt from the anime, where the Nina/Alexander part was more towards the middle (or at least that is what I remember, I watched the anime about a year and a half ago).
Better than the 1st volume. Story continues to develop, emotions touched, characters and relationships develop, and the artwork is very good, except that fight scenes are still relatively confusing to me Still not hooked yet. But can get a glimmer of how this story has the potential to grow to something that has so many people hooked.
Still episodic but tied together better, in my view. Some interesting new characters are introduced and some seem to have realistic failings, improving characterization. I found this more engrossing and read it more quickly - possibly because it's getting easier for me to deciper the backwards format!
Mar 07, 2010
Cathy
marked it as did-not-want-to-finish
The story is getting more intriguing. But I can't get over the demons with their Jewish star brands. I did see it called a hexagram, but it's disturbing me enough to push me over from tentative to I'll-skip-it. If anyone wants to tell me what the star is really about I'll welcome it.
This second volume cemented my commitment to make it through this whole series and hopefully eventually watch the anime series its based off of.
It is just such an interesting premise with emotional undertones and action, alchemy and humor wrapped up in a really excellent story.
It is just such an interesting premise with emotional undertones and action, alchemy and humor wrapped up in a really excellent story.
This volume contains one of the most tragic and inhuman events of the series. It's still unsettling to think of the consequences of the powers laid out in this story. But Arakawa does a good job illuminating the possibilities here.
Definitely worth the read.
Definitely worth the read.
Dec 02, 2008
Jeremy
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4 of 5 stars
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Fullmetal Alchemist 2, is about two boys who want to bring there mom back to live but they messed up and one of them lost their body and one of them lost a leg and arm. I liked this book because their was alot of action, good details, and alot of suspense
And this volume is where the series steals my heart. The Shou Tucker/Nina plot gives Ed and Al some real depth of character, and Roy's gang (especially Riza and Hughes) bring both the funny and the awesome. Really just a great volume all around.
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Hiromu Arakawa, 荒川 弘, is a Japanese mangaka famous for the series Fullmetal Alchemist. Her real name is Hiromi Arakawa.
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“Riza: Without his Alchemy he's just...
Jean: A little brat who swears a lot
Maes: An arrogant pipsqueak
Roy: Useless. Just useless
Alphonse: Sorry big brother, I don't know how to add to that...
Ed *starts to cry*: YOU'RE ALL PICKING ON ME!!!”
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Jean: A little brat who swears a lot
Maes: An arrogant pipsqueak
Roy: Useless. Just useless
Alphonse: Sorry big brother, I don't know how to add to that...
Ed *starts to cry*: YOU'RE ALL PICKING ON ME!!!”
“Hughes: (Talking for Mustang) 'I won't allow you to die under my jurisdiction because it'd be a pain to clean up the mess.' That's what he said.
Edward: Fine. Tell him, 'Understood. I'll never die before you, colonel, you @#'$ idiot.'
Hughes: Ha ha ha! They say the ruder you are, the luckier you are! In that case, you and Roy are gonna live forever!”
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Edward: Fine. Tell him, 'Understood. I'll never die before you, colonel, you @#'$ idiot.'
Hughes: Ha ha ha! They say the ruder you are, the luckier you are! In that case, you and Roy are gonna live forever!”
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