Teaser: ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’

By   |  Nov 17, 2016

The first teaser trailer has arrived for the upcoming Japanese live-action adaptation of ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ (鋼の錬金術師).

Based on the manga by Hiromu Arakawa, the story follows two alchemist brothers who are searching for the philosopher’s stone to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life using alchemy. The film is being directed by Fumihiko Sori (‘Ichi‘) and stars Ryosuke Yamada, Tsubasa Honda, Dean Fujioka, Yasuko Matsuyuki, Fumiyo Kohinata, Misako Renbutsu, and Ryuta Sato.

Synopsis: When they were little, Edward Elric (Ryosuke Yamada) and younger brother Alphonse’s mother passed away. The brothers attempt to revive their mother and perform a human transmutation which is taboo in alchemy. Their attempt fails. As a result, Edward loses part of his body and Alphonse loses his whole body. Edward sacrifices another part of his body to affix Alphonse’s soul to a body of armor. Edward goes on to become an Alchemist. He sets out on a journey to find the “Philosopher’s stone,” which has the power to get back what they lost.

‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ is due for release across Japan in the Winter of 2017.

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