Every Friday, we highlight the DVD releases for the following week that may be of interest to comic book and animation fans.
Fullmetal Alchemist is a deceptively simple series. On the surface, it’s an engaging and vaguely steampunk-ish adventure about two young brothers on a quest for legendary Philosopher’s Stone. And it’s entertaining when viewed as such.
But beneath the surface, it’s a complex and tragic epic about hubris, death, love and transformation (both physical and spiritual). As the anime progresses, those themes become more chilling as we learn the true costs of alchemy and the horrific depths of the Elric brothers’ loss.
Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. 10: Journey to Ishbal, released next week, contains episodes 37-40 of the 51-episode series: “The Flame Alchemist, The Bachelor Lieutenant, and the Mystery of Warehouse 13,” “With the River’s Flow,” “Secret of Ishbal” and “The Scar.” It retails for $29.98.
Other notable releases:
- Banner of the Stars: Anime Legends Complete Collection, Vol. 2
- Boys Be …, Vol. 4: Winter
- Eureka Seven, Vol. 2
- Full Moon, Vol. 1
- Galaxy Angel: Complete Collection
- Galaxy High School, Vol. 1
- Green Green, Vol. 1: Co-Ed Casualties
- Hikaru No Go, Vol. 3
- Inu Yasha, Vol. 43
- Love Hina: Anime Legends Complete Collection
- Mobile Fighter G-Gundam: Anime Legends Complete Collection, Vol. 2
- One Piece, Vol. 3
- Shadow Skill, Vol. 5: Timor Mors Mortis
- Tactics, Vol. 1
- Ultraviolet
