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日本語Fullmetal Alchemist: official resources and coloring pages
Fullmetal Alchemist is an adventure and fantasy manga that became one of the defining classics of the 2000s. The story of brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric combines alchemy, travel, combat and political stakes.
This page gathers several official resources to find the manga and its various editions, as well as a selection of Just Color coloring pages related to fantasy themes.
The manga and its two anime adaptations
Fullmetal Alchemist was created by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa. The manga began publication in 2001 in Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine.
The story follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who attempt to use alchemy to bring their mother back to life. The experiment fails: Edward loses part of his body while Alphonse loses his body entirely, his soul becoming bound to a suit of armor. The two brothers then set out to find a way to recover their original bodies.
Alchemy in the story is notably based on the Law of Equivalent Exchange: to obtain something, one must give something of comparable value. This rule plays a central role in the plot and accompanies the characters throughout their journey.
The first anime adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist aired beginning in 2003. Because the manga was not yet complete, that version gradually took a different direction. In 2009, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood offered a new adaptation, this time much closer to the manga's original story through to its conclusion.
The series is often praised for its mix of adventure, humor and more serious themes related to war, power, science and the consequences of characters' choices.
Manga, guides and official editions
VIZ offers several editions and books dedicated to Fullmetal Alchemist, from the main series to guides and collector's editions.
- The official Fullmetal Alchemist page at VIZ presents the manga, novels, art books and other publications related to the series.
- The Fullmetal Edition provides the manga in an 18-volume collector's edition.
- The guide Fullmetal Alchemist Profiles compiles information about the characters, illustrations and various content related to the series' universe.
The different editions of Fullmetal Alchemist
The manga has been released in several formats over the years, which can make choosing an edition a bit less straightforward when discovering the series.
- The VIZ official page lists the various publications available in English, including the main series, novels, art books and several complementary volumes.
- The Fullmetal Edition is an 18-volume collector's edition, with a larger format and a presentation different from the standard edition.
- The guide Fullmetal Alchemist Profiles supplements the manga with character profiles, illustrations and various information about the world created by Hiromu Arakawa.
Other coloring ideas
These Just Color coloring pages are not related to Fullmetal Alchemist. They simply offer fantasy themes or motifs inspired by ancient worlds, with dragons, animals and natural scenery.
