FMA strikes again

Another success for the Full Metal Alchemist. There is a cult evolving around this fascinating Japanese cartoon series in my institute. These days, dining table talks revolve around the adventures of the elric brothers, alchemy, anime, philosophy and many more things. People who have never before watched an anime with interest are now cramming for the latest episodes and try to guess whats in store for them in the future episodes.

Some have even gone ahead and explored other such anime serials, bringing in more adventure into hostel life. One of the characteristics of anime which impresses me more than the cartoons from the other side of the globe is the clarity with which the philosophy of life and death is portrayed. There are super heroes here, but they die too.

I watched the last episode of the Full Metal Alchemist a few days ago. One of the protagonists - Edward Elric, a boy of 16 gives his life up to resurrect his younger brother. He dies. All along I thought that he was one of those infallible, super human messiahs of truth and determination, indestructible and invincible in his own way.

Sad but true. Maybe we are able to relate to this character more because of the truth with which he portrays the laws of nature.

Sio Nara!

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