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鋼の錬金術師 [Hagane no Renkinjutsushi] #16
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 16
Dopo aver visto nello scorso volume cosa successe davvero durante la guerra di Ishbar, si torna al presente con Ed e Al sempre più coinvolti in una rete di misteri che diventa sempre più indecifrabile. Allo stesso tempo, anche Roy e i suoi ormai ex-sottoposti iniziano la loro nuova vita all’interno dell’esercito, mentre, sotto Central City, Scar deve decidere se uccidere o no il dottor Marcoh!
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 22, 2007
About the author
Hiromu Arakawa
353 books2,947 followersHiromu Arakawa (author: 荒川弘) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師 Hagane no renkinjutsushi).
Her real name is Hiromi Arakawa (荒川弘美).
Arakawa was born and raised on a dairy farm in Hokkaidō.
She thought of being a manga artist since she was little. After graduating high school, she took oil painting classes while working on her family's farm. During that time, she also created dōjinshi manga with her friends and drew yonkoma for a magazine. After eight years she moved to Tōkyō and started out as assistant writer for Hiroyuki Etō.
Her debut as manga artist is in 1999 with STRAY DOG. In 2001 she started working on her famous and award winning series Fullmetal Alchemist, that soon gets a successful anime adaptation.
Other works include Silver Spoon (銀の匙 Silver Spoon, Gin no saji Silver Spoon).
Her real name is Hiromi Arakawa (荒川弘美).
Arakawa was born and raised on a dairy farm in Hokkaidō.
She thought of being a manga artist since she was little. After graduating high school, she took oil painting classes while working on her family's farm. During that time, she also created dōjinshi manga with her friends and drew yonkoma for a magazine. After eight years she moved to Tōkyō and started out as assistant writer for Hiroyuki Etō.
Her debut as manga artist is in 1999 with STRAY DOG. In 2001 she started working on her famous and award winning series Fullmetal Alchemist, that soon gets a successful anime adaptation.
Other works include Silver Spoon (銀の匙 Silver Spoon, Gin no saji Silver Spoon).
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June 21, 2024
There's not much to be said about this volume, it's another prelude to the next ba-ba-BOOM, which I suspect is going to be a bit more toned down than previous ones, because we're approaching the last batch of volumes, and this is no time to set up more arcs but tie some loose threads up and answer questions.
If you ask me, I have two major suspicions after finishing this volume: one, that Scar is going to end up on the Light Side (hey, it wasn't so difficult to say that after calling him irredeemable before, heh) and that the Elrics are going to have to use "unconventional" alchemy to get their bodies back, since the "conventional" alchemy has a price too immorally high to pay.
We'll see whether I end up eating more hats or doing a victory dance.
In this volume, there are two new (well, one new and one new-ish) characters introduced, and I can't say I cared for either. Kimblee is too much of a cartoon villain, your average conscience-free Nazi exterminator drunk on power, and his sobriquet makes him sound like a failed ladyboy from a fourth-rate Asian brothel where you're more likely to get gonorrhea than pleasure. No, I won't take that back. And Major General Armstrong is Comrade Toughnut, that walks and talks like a cross between a Night's Watchman and a Siberian gulag kommandant in charge of fighting the Chinese on the border with sticks and stones so as to not cause an international incident. No, I'm not taking that back either!
Oh, but it wasn't a complete bore, not at all. There were highlights worth my investment, such as the Scar arc I mentioned above (ma chère Marquise, could it be possible that you're starting to like that magnifique bâtard? Quelle horreur!), and that wasn't the only one. Mustang is scheming to take over, and the way he's going about it has its dose of irony. Who'd have thought I would see a crossdressing general who happens to be the grandparent of a certain character? That alone made this fun!
Now, on to the ba-ba-BOOM! I'm betting 10 apple pies on Scar.
If you ask me, I have two major suspicions after finishing this volume: one, that Scar is going to end up on the Light Side (hey, it wasn't so difficult to say that after calling him irredeemable before, heh) and that the Elrics are going to have to use "unconventional" alchemy to get their bodies back, since the "conventional" alchemy has a price too immorally high to pay.
We'll see whether I end up eating more hats or doing a victory dance.
In this volume, there are two new (well, one new and one new-ish) characters introduced, and I can't say I cared for either. Kimblee is too much of a cartoon villain, your average conscience-free Nazi exterminator drunk on power, and his sobriquet makes him sound like a failed ladyboy from a fourth-rate Asian brothel where you're more likely to get gonorrhea than pleasure. No, I won't take that back. And Major General Armstrong is Comrade Toughnut, that walks and talks like a cross between a Night's Watchman and a Siberian gulag kommandant in charge of fighting the Chinese on the border with sticks and stones so as to not cause an international incident. No, I'm not taking that back either!
Oh, but it wasn't a complete bore, not at all. There were highlights worth my investment, such as the Scar arc I mentioned above (ma chère Marquise, could it be possible that you're starting to like that magnifique bâtard? Quelle horreur!), and that wasn't the only one. Mustang is scheming to take over, and the way he's going about it has its dose of irony. Who'd have thought I would see a crossdressing general who happens to be the grandparent of a certain character? That alone made this fun!
Now, on to the ba-ba-BOOM! I'm betting 10 apple pies on Scar.
February 10, 2022
"I told you before that I can’t wait to see your face smiling again…but I want to see everyone smiling".
De verdad. No quería ponerle la quinta estrella porque sentía que era un tomo de transición a los siguientes que aportarán la acción. Sin embargo, ha sido conocer a este gran personaje y enamorarme, lo juro. Dios es que los personajes femeninos en este manga son de los mejores que he leído en mucho tiempo. Como le pase algo no sé lo que voy a hacer. ¡Qué diosa!
“Race, ethnicity, gender, class…any type of prejudice on the battlefield can only lead to weakness and an increase in casualties. No matter what happens, no matter who is standing by your side, as long as you wear this uniform…you must be prepared to move quickly and decisively as you carry out your superior's order. We must be A SINGLE FORCE! Let nothing weaken our resolve!
Asimismo, vemos como a poco la autora nos va dejando un caminito lleno de enigmas en la historia. El día que exploten me va a dar un paro cardiaco. Si solo conozco una punta del iceberg de esta “verdad” no quiero saber que me encuentro en el resto. Tengo miedo.
“I guess I ask things like that...because I’m sick of my own ignorance”.
Por último, pero no menos importante, las citas y reflexiones de los personajes…cada vez mejor. No puedo sino compartirlas y sentir que estos personajes son más reales de lo que nunca me habría imaginado.
-Till we meet again.
-Till we meet again.
De verdad. No quería ponerle la quinta estrella porque sentía que era un tomo de transición a los siguientes que aportarán la acción. Sin embargo, ha sido conocer a este gran personaje y enamorarme, lo juro. Dios es que los personajes femeninos en este manga son de los mejores que he leído en mucho tiempo. Como le pase algo no sé lo que voy a hacer. ¡Qué diosa!
“Race, ethnicity, gender, class…any type of prejudice on the battlefield can only lead to weakness and an increase in casualties. No matter what happens, no matter who is standing by your side, as long as you wear this uniform…you must be prepared to move quickly and decisively as you carry out your superior's order. We must be A SINGLE FORCE! Let nothing weaken our resolve!
Asimismo, vemos como a poco la autora nos va dejando un caminito lleno de enigmas en la historia. El día que exploten me va a dar un paro cardiaco. Si solo conozco una punta del iceberg de esta “verdad” no quiero saber que me encuentro en el resto. Tengo miedo.
“I guess I ask things like that...because I’m sick of my own ignorance”.
Por último, pero no menos importante, las citas y reflexiones de los personajes…cada vez mejor. No puedo sino compartirlas y sentir que estos personajes son más reales de lo que nunca me habría imaginado.
-Till we meet again.
-Till we meet again.
April 26, 2017
where's Lin at tho :(
July 21, 2017
DAMN this series! Every single volume has such excellent endings! I always just want to keep reading. There was so much happening in this volume that had me super excited and on edge. I want to know more about the Red Lotus Alchemist and I want to know more about Briggs base in the North. I want to know more about Xing and the purification arts. Oh man I just have so many questions. Finding it really hard to pace myself with this series because I've just gotta keep reading.
January 30, 2022
another great installment - so many small heartfelt moments in this one
June 19, 2021
Great volume again!
As Ed listens to the whole Ishbalan story he firms his resolve to protect his bro and get their bodies back and help Roy in his dreams and so they have to find about the healing arts and he also meets the presidents son, goes north to Drachma border and meets Mira Armstrong whose testing his abilities and judging him. Its a strange thing but surely she wants him to succeed and then there is Red Lotus Alchemist vs Scar and Roy meets someone.
Great volume and its setting up big things to come in the future and challenges for Al will just increase! The art was pretty good again!
As Ed listens to the whole Ishbalan story he firms his resolve to protect his bro and get their bodies back and help Roy in his dreams and so they have to find about the healing arts and he also meets the presidents son, goes north to Drachma border and meets Mira Armstrong whose testing his abilities and judging him. Its a strange thing but surely she wants him to succeed and then there is Red Lotus Alchemist vs Scar and Roy meets someone.
Great volume and its setting up big things to come in the future and challenges for Al will just increase! The art was pretty good again!
March 3, 2021
If this were a TV show, it totally feels like the first episode of Season Two. The characters are shuffled around, given new assignments in new settings and set up against new opponents while still trying to work toward their main goals from the first season. We are given a chance to explore the northern reaches of Amestris as the Elric brothers try to track down the fugitives May Chang and Scar.
As always, it's all about the characters. So many characters . . . (Running character count: 35)
As always, it's all about the characters. So many characters . . . (Running character count: 35)
June 5, 2020
4 of 5 stars
May 22, 2019
This is where Scar's character growth and eventual redeption hit their full swing. He's beginning to think in the larger scheme of things - no longer content with eliminating State Alchemists one by one (in fact he's sparing one even now!), he sets off to follow his brother's footsteps in figuring out the rotten core of the country they're in. And fight Kimbly, because fuck that guy in particular.
But I do like Kimbly. He's pretty obviously villainous and most likely irredeemable, but you get a good idea of his beliefs and can occasionally agree with him. And he's got style.
Maybe one coincidence too many, though, in getting the Elrics on their way north as well. Just a disguised general and a little foreign girl bumping at one another at a station. I think that could have been managed a little better.
But I do like Kimbly. He's pretty obviously villainous and most likely irredeemable, but you get a good idea of his beliefs and can occasionally agree with him. And he's got style.
Maybe one coincidence too many, though, in getting the Elrics on their way north as well. Just a disguised general and a little foreign girl bumping at one another at a station. I think that could have been managed a little better.
May 10, 2018
Este tomo es mucho más tranquilo que el anterior que fue bastante intenso, lo cual viene bien para tener un respiro en la historia. Todos se van al norte en busca del conocimiento de la Alkahestria, y encuentran a la hermana de Armstrong, y otro invitado sorpresa al final del tomo.
Me llamó la atención que en el tomo 14 dijera que esto se parece a una partida de ajedrez, y en este tomo esté Mustang diciendo que está en jaque y que tienen hasta a "su reina", aunque supongo que siendo una historia en la que cada bando tiene una estrategia, la referencia podría ser un poco obvia.
Me llamó la atención que en el tomo 14 dijera que esto se parece a una partida de ajedrez, y en este tomo esté Mustang diciendo que está en jaque y que tienen hasta a "su reina", aunque supongo que siendo una historia en la que cada bando tiene una estrategia, la referencia podría ser un poco obvia.
August 31, 2021
An intriguing transition arc that sends these characters into the cold areas to the North, looking for answers, slowly setting themselves up on a collision course with unexpected people of interest.
This volume also introduces us to Louis Armstrong's sister and her fierce way to deal with trouble.
Also say hello to a new homunculi who paves the way (hehe) to deeper and darker secrets!
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
This volume also introduces us to Louis Armstrong's sister and her fierce way to deal with trouble.
Also say hello to a new homunculi who paves the way (hehe) to deeper and darker secrets!
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
March 1, 2017
Boh, non ho piú parole per descrivere quanto questa serie mi stia piacendo. Ho appena realizzato di avere ancora solo una decina di volumi da leggere e niente, sono già in crisi. Mi sono cosí affezionata alla storia e alla sorte non solo dei fratelli Elric, ma di ogni altro singolo personaggio. Una saga magnifica.
July 24, 2022
Excellent volume!!
I didn't realize who it was at first, but the opening page is hilarious!! Once I realized who it was, it totally made me laugh! (And the person who visualizes Al like that is definitely a ship I could get behind!)
It was fun being in a new setting! I'm looking forward to seeing more of it! While not nearly as fun, it was interesting seeing Kimblee. I'm wondering if he is from Xiang potentially because he loos a lot like Lin? Also wondering if maybe he is Pride? (While we see another Homunculi, I don't think that is Pride?) He is a scary character and his love for violence and death makes me so leery. *nervous laughter*
We got more Scar!!!! I can't get enough of him on page and SO excited to see that will be learning more about the purification arts! I'm VERY curious how their alchemy is different then the one the State Alchemists know! Also Scar is the man for telling May she shouldn't be wanting the Philosopher's Stone! Despite their "awkward" relationship/friendship, he really does look after her like a sister and love that about him.
I thought Fort Briggs to be a really interesting place, but was so glad to see a familiar face! Though I will saw Arakawa is AWESOME at making some read epic female characters! Like none of them are light weights, but all are feminine and embrace it while also being able to stand on equal ground with their male comrades. Its a really really cool thing to see in manga, especially for shonen manga!
The talk of race and discrimination is really powerful and sad in this series. It's become more prevalent and really admire Major General Armstrong in what she tells her assistant/right hand man. It shows a lot her character and while this quote was not spoken by her (it was Edward), it resonated with me nonetheless.
"When ethnicity is all you think about, there's bound to be confrontation but if we deal with one another as individuals, then it's possible to treat each other as equals."
I didn't realize who it was at first, but the opening page is hilarious!! Once I realized who it was, it totally made me laugh! (And the person who visualizes Al like that is definitely a ship I could get behind!)
It was fun being in a new setting! I'm looking forward to seeing more of it! While not nearly as fun, it was interesting seeing Kimblee. I'm wondering if he is from Xiang potentially because he loos a lot like Lin? Also wondering if maybe he is Pride? (While we see another Homunculi, I don't think that is Pride?) He is a scary character and his love for violence and death makes me so leery. *nervous laughter*
We got more Scar!!!! I can't get enough of him on page and SO excited to see that will be learning more about the purification arts! I'm VERY curious how their alchemy is different then the one the State Alchemists know! Also Scar is the man for telling May she shouldn't be wanting the Philosopher's Stone! Despite their "awkward" relationship/friendship, he really does look after her like a sister and love that about him.
I thought Fort Briggs to be a really interesting place, but was so glad to see a familiar face! Though I will saw Arakawa is AWESOME at making some read epic female characters! Like none of them are light weights, but all are feminine and embrace it while also being able to stand on equal ground with their male comrades. Its a really really cool thing to see in manga, especially for shonen manga!
The talk of race and discrimination is really powerful and sad in this series. It's become more prevalent and really admire Major General Armstrong in what she tells her assistant/right hand man. It shows a lot her character and while this quote was not spoken by her (it was Edward), it resonated with me nonetheless.
"When ethnicity is all you think about, there's bound to be confrontation but if we deal with one another as individuals, then it's possible to treat each other as equals."
May 8, 2021
The original BAMF
May 19, 2019
Pensare che mancano 10 volumi alla fine di questa meravigliosa serie mi fa male😭😍.
April 28, 2023
OLIVIER!
July 9, 2024
Geçiş cildi denebilir. Yeni karakterler, yeni mekanlar derken ileriye dönük bir kurulum yapıldığı açık. Olivier Armstrong ve Kimblee hikayeye yeni dahil olan karakterlerdi.
April 25, 2026
esse é um volume de transição, algumas informações importantes são dadas, mas até agora é o menos favorito.
August 23, 2016
Soooo..... Olivier is amazing.
Also "Col. Mustang is philandering again" is my favourite cover ever.
Also "Col. Mustang is philandering again" is my favourite cover ever.
February 16, 2017
I think Major General Armstrong and Sir Integra Hellsing would get along real well. This volume also delivers Graman in granny drag and a Scar/Kimblee rematch ON A TRAIN.
June 1, 2021
Major GENERAL Armstrong??
Yes please.
Yes please.
August 2, 2021
I took a break and now struggling to remember what's happening in the series!
July 8, 2023
Probably my favourite one so far.
March 31, 2021
Not much to say that wouldn’t be spoilers! But one of my favorite scenes occurred and I’m a happy fan.
September 2, 2024
Major General Armstrong is in the houseee.
October 21, 2020
When ethnicity is all you think about, there’s bound to be confrontation. But if we deal with one another as individuals, then it’s possible to treat each other as equals.
major general armstrong step on me, i’m begging you.
major general armstrong step on me, i’m begging you.
July 25, 2017
Dico solo una cosa: Briggs *_*
January 4, 2020
My queen, Olivier Mira Armstrong, finally makes her appearance!
October 12, 2020
Olivier Armstrong is a queen!
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