Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Synopsis

'In order for something to be obtained, something of equal value must be lost.' Alchemy is bound by this Law of Equivalent Exchange—something the young brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric only realize after attempting human transmutation: the one forbidden act of alchemy. They pay a terrible price for their transgression—Edward loses his left leg, Alphonse his entire body. It is only through the sacrifice of Edward's right arm that he is able to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. Devastated and alone, the hope that they would both eventually return to their original bodies gives Edward the inspiration to obtain metal limbs called 'automail' and become a state alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist.