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鋼の錬金術師 完全版 [Hagane no Renkinjutsushi Kanzenban] #7
Fullmetal Alchemist, vol. 7
¿Hasta dónde llegar por cumplir una promesa o un sueño, aunque todo esté en tu contra?
Los peligros a los que se enfrentan los Elric no dejan de aumentar: su búsqueda de la piedra filosofal les ha puesto en grave peligro, no solo a ellos sino a sus seres más queridos, y ahora ya no solo deben luchar por sus vidas, sino por las de sus amigos… e incluso por las del resto del país.
Los peligros a los que se enfrentan los Elric no dejan de aumentar: su búsqueda de la piedra filosofal les ha puesto en grave peligro, no solo a ellos sino a sus seres más queridos, y ahora ya no solo deben luchar por sus vidas, sino por las de sus amigos… e incluso por las del resto del país.
225 pages, Paperback
First published October 22, 2011
About the author
Hiromu Arakawa
339 books2,913 followersHiromu Arakawa (author: 荒川弘) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師 Hagane no renkinjutsushi).
Her real name is Hiromi Arakawa (荒川弘美).
Arakawa was born and raised on a dairy farm in Hokkaidō.
She thought of being a manga artist since she was little. After graduating high school, she took oil painting classes while working on her family's farm. During that time, she also created dōjinshi manga with her friends and drew yonkoma for a magazine. After eight years she moved to Tōkyō and started out as assistant writer for Hiroyuki Etō.
Her debut as manga artist is in 1999 with STRAY DOG. In 2001 she started working on her famous and award winning series Fullmetal Alchemist, that soon gets a successful anime adaptation.
Other works include Silver Spoon (銀の匙 Silver Spoon, Gin no saji Silver Spoon).
Her real name is Hiromi Arakawa (荒川弘美).
Arakawa was born and raised on a dairy farm in Hokkaidō.
She thought of being a manga artist since she was little. After graduating high school, she took oil painting classes while working on her family's farm. During that time, she also created dōjinshi manga with her friends and drew yonkoma for a magazine. After eight years she moved to Tōkyō and started out as assistant writer for Hiroyuki Etō.
Her debut as manga artist is in 1999 with STRAY DOG. In 2001 she started working on her famous and award winning series Fullmetal Alchemist, that soon gets a successful anime adaptation.
Other works include Silver Spoon (銀の匙 Silver Spoon, Gin no saji Silver Spoon).
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August 24, 2021
8/10 stars
While there's a lot of exposition in this volume, as certain previous plot points are explained, there's also a lot of explosive (and I mean explosive) action. Those latter moments are among the best this manga has to offer, and have the additional bonus of working incredibly well also as character development scenes. The more thoughtful scenes with the main villain are also interesting, as they show him from different perspectives, giving him a more grounded presence beyond the usual finger-twirling, menacing shadowy look.
As I mentioned before, there are no surprises here, as certain plot twists were preceded in the earlier volumes by an overabundance of foreshadowing - still, the exposition is done nicely, in a rather subdued, understated manner that fits very well into the larger picture.
While there's a lot of exposition in this volume, as certain previous plot points are explained, there's also a lot of explosive (and I mean explosive) action. Those latter moments are among the best this manga has to offer, and have the additional bonus of working incredibly well also as character development scenes. The more thoughtful scenes with the main villain are also interesting, as they show him from different perspectives, giving him a more grounded presence beyond the usual finger-twirling, menacing shadowy look.
As I mentioned before, there are no surprises here, as certain plot twists were preceded in the earlier volumes by an overabundance of foreshadowing - still, the exposition is done nicely, in a rather subdued, understated manner that fits very well into the larger picture.
December 25, 2022
I find it bloody HILARIOUS that Mei isn't even in this volume despite being on the cover 🤣 They really should have swapped Lust and Mei's covers around it would have made much more sense
March 13, 2023
Oh. My. Gosh! I love this series so much, I am fully invested in this story and now I'm mad because I have another buddy read commitment and I have to take a break from my Alchemist fam. Until next time, missing everyone in this series fondly, I will see you soon.
September 24, 2022
Supers bulles d'action. Et j'adore voir un peu plus Izumi et son mari. Ils forment une sacré paire :)
August 24, 2021
4.5 but more on the 5 😂 this story doesn’t disappoint
November 7, 2022
At this point I'm reading faster than I can post the books so my reviews won't refer to any specific content. I love the Xing characters though 😍
January 8, 2026
Non, mais il se passe TROP de choses dans ce tome, c'est la folie ! Pas un instant de répit et beaucoup de retournements de situation, je suis sous tension.
August 30, 2020
The Aristotelian metaphysics utilized to describe the relationship between the immortal rational soul and the human body make this volume one of the best in this series.
I think what makes this series so popular, creative and original is the blend between Western philosophy and Eastern mythology.
I think what makes this series so popular, creative and original is the blend between Western philosophy and Eastern mythology.
July 4, 2020
This was INTENSE
April 30, 2021
This is just more of the same great stuff.
Every volume has introduced a new intriguing character, built on the existing mystery or tied up other plot points in satisfying ways.
This volume has the added bonus of giving us a character we have heard about but havent seen since the VERY beginning. .
As well as one of the more satisfying and intense scenes. .
I cant keep praising this series enough.
I know "European setting" is very typical for western audiences. But this is my favorite setting out of most fiction that uses it. I like how its not restrictive, showing us the desert and the ancient ruins of Xerxes, talking about Xing, and the Ishvalan holy land.
Looking forward to the rest!
Every volume has introduced a new intriguing character, built on the existing mystery or tied up other plot points in satisfying ways.
This volume has the added bonus of giving us a character we have heard about but havent seen since the VERY beginning. .
As well as one of the more satisfying and intense scenes. .
I cant keep praising this series enough.
I know "European setting" is very typical for western audiences. But this is my favorite setting out of most fiction that uses it. I like how its not restrictive, showing us the desert and the ancient ruins of Xerxes, talking about Xing, and the Ishvalan holy land.
Looking forward to the rest!
April 29, 2025
This is another strong entry, even if it didn’t hit quite as hard as some earlier volumes for me. The story keeps deepening, especially around the conspiracy and the darker truths behind the Philosopher’s Stone, and the Elric brothers’ journey feels more urgent than ever. There’s a good balance of emotion and action, and Arakawa’s art looks fantastic in this edition — crisp and cinematic. While the momentum sometimes dips a little, it’s still easy to see why this series is so beloved: it’s packed with heart, tension, and real stakes. Solid 4/5.
March 13, 2021
Ще трохи руху сюжету вперед та одне з ключових протистоянь. Зустріч Алхіміка зі своїм батьком та спогади про війну і воєнні злочини. Драми також вистачає, а от настільки детальне пояснення однієї спецоперації було зайвим, тому що про перебіг подій в принципі можна здогадатися і самостійно. Важкувато оцінювати окремі тома манги, де є одна суцільна і постійна арка, а відгалуження органічно в неї вплетені...
October 30, 2021
Van Hoheinhem ternyata... barangkali semua sdh menduga. Karena begitu banyak kemiripannya hhe
Senang sekali bisa menyelam kembali ke dunia Elric bersaudara setelah sekian lama! Saya takut kurang menghargai pekerjaan Arakawa sensei dari sepuluh tahun yang lalu, tetapi sama sekali tidak: Saya masih sangat menyukainya. Dan versi yang diterbitkan ulang ini luar biasa!!!
Senang sekali bisa menyelam kembali ke dunia Elric bersaudara setelah sekian lama! Saya takut kurang menghargai pekerjaan Arakawa sensei dari sepuluh tahun yang lalu, tetapi sama sekali tidak: Saya masih sangat menyukainya. Dan versi yang diterbitkan ulang ini luar biasa!!!
March 4, 2026
Новий випуск манги виходить раз на пару місяців, іноді - півроку. За цей час зазвичай забуваєш наскільки світ Сталевого Алхіміка унікальний та хвилюючий, наскільки цікаво в нього поринати і наскільки швидкоплинні ці короткі зустрічі з Альфонсом, Едвардом та іншими. І тому цінувати їх необхідно подвійно.
November 11, 2018
Kekerenan Kolonel Mustang makin meningkat dengan aksinya 'membakar' Lust. Ditambah lagi, kecepatannya menyusun rencana 'membunuh' Letnan Dua Maria Ross. Kejutan di seri ini adalah Edward bertemu dengan Ayahnya.
August 31, 2020
I love this series so much. It just keeps getting better and better. This volume was particularly emotional for me with regards to my darling Roy but I love all the characters. I'm so anxious to see where the story goes next.
May 16, 2024
Now we’re cooking with gas. While reading the early volumes of this series I was dying to know where the story would lead but now that we’re dealing with themes of corruption, conspiracy, and fighting against unseen powerful forces I’m very much in my element reading this.
July 8, 2024
There is so much to love in this volume specifically
-Roy Mustang playing the role of manwhore and using the military line to flirt with his “girlfriends”. How dare.
-Roy Mustang vs Lust is such a chef’s kiss moment
-Havoc 😭😭😭
-JUSTICE FOR MARIA ROSS HAS BEEN SERVED 🙌🏻
-The Rockbells 😭😭😭
-and finally Hohenheim enters stage left and things are about to get interestingggg
-Roy Mustang playing the role of manwhore and using the military line to flirt with his “girlfriends”. How dare.
-Roy Mustang vs Lust is such a chef’s kiss moment
-Havoc 😭😭😭
-JUSTICE FOR MARIA ROSS HAS BEEN SERVED 🙌🏻
-The Rockbells 😭😭😭
-and finally Hohenheim enters stage left and things are about to get interestingggg
August 17, 2020
Now beginning to get into the stuff I don't remember off by heart, so it's getting more interesting - though christ, I struggle with the tonal whiplash.
May 6, 2026
Un peu mieux que le tome précédent quand même mais ça reste distrayant sans plus
April 1, 2023
Continuing on with the series and I find myself truly surprised by some things. My fault for not having finished the anime, but I wanted to read it first. I will say I have found myself enjoying the character of .
I highly recommend. I can’t say it enough. Read this manga!!
I highly recommend. I can’t say it enough. Read this manga!!
May 6, 2023
Todo en este manga está bien
May 2, 2020
these last two books have been so good
Read
October 5, 2024They were flirting in code. What a power couple!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 18, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Fullmetal Alchemist takes place in the fictional country of Amestris which is heavily based on the Industrial Revolution. Amestris is a unitary state under the rule of a parliamentary republic, run by state alchemists that serve the king utilizing the mystifying arts of alchemy. Alchemy is the power to alter the physical world utilizing its natural elements, performing magic and miracles in the form of science. Alchemy follows the law of equivalent exchange, you must sacrifice something that is of equal value to what you create. You must sacrifice a life to create a life, you must extinguish one flame to ignite another, you have to sacrifice one home to build another, etc...
After being abandoned by their father as children and subjected to watching their mother die, Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse once attempted to utilize the power of alchemy to bring their mother back from the grave, ignoring the dangers of creating a life by offering something of equal value. Edward loses an arm and a leg while Alphonse loses his entire body; his soul placed in a hollow suit of armor that can't feel the touch of others. As neither of them sacrificed their lives in their entirety, the exchange failed and the boys created an abomination in place of their dead mother.
After burning their own home down and dealing with the abomination they created, Edward and his brother enlist themselves in the military to atone for their sins and learn more about the many secrets of alchemy; potentially learning how to recover their original bodies in the process. While serving in the military, the brothers begin to realize how the wonders of alchemy can be abused for nefarious purposes. Immortal life can be gained by sacrificing hundreds of innocents souls, wars can be staged and foreign nations can be annihilated under false charges, human experimentation aided by alchemy can lead to unnatural mutations, the world of alchemy is more dark and dangerous than either of them could've bargained for.
Fullmetal Alchemist grew on me the longer I read it. When I first started reading, it seemed like it was going to be generic shounen material, but it gets deeper and darker the further it goes on. The way it handles political and religious corruption, the dangers of advanced states abusing their technology and resources at the expense of foreign nations caught in the turmoil, and the sad futility of revenge are all very well done.
The characters all bear the weight of what alchemy is capable of. Edward and Alphonse carry the burden of abusing alchemy for selfish purposes. Their master Izumi loses her womb after attempting to resurrect her dead child. Scar takes many lives after his entire country is desecrated and gets trapped in a pointless cycle of revenge. Roy and Riza endure the regret of committing brutal war crimes for the sake of protecting their own nation. Alchemy creates and destroys in equal measure and no one is free from the consequences of tipping the balance.
The fight scenes are flashy and exciting without being too over-the-top because of the dangerous limitations that alchemy involves. The law of equivalent exchange keeps the power scaling in check and adds plenty of tension to the action. The female characters are especially well done, all of them are strong and unique in their own way. The lead heroine Winry being a skilled mechanic, Riza being an honorable warrior of the military, Olivier Armstrong as cold and vicious as the snowy fortress she guards, and that's just a few of them.
The villains are an interesting parody of the seven deadly sins. Each of them represent the darkness and regrets of each of the main characters and they can only be conquered by coming to terms with their own flaws and sins. The characters having to overcome their personal demons to take on the greater demons trying to overthrow the world from the shadows made the struggles of every single person in the story feel personal. Every character, no matter how minor had their moments to shine. Everyone had a vital role to play and the camaraderie between friend and foe alike never felt cheesy or forced.
Unlike most shounen series I've read, the final arc was my favorite. A lot of long-running shounen series have a habit of being dragged out, losing touch with what made them great or breaking their own rules in messy, plot-hole-filled final arcs that leave a lot to be desired. Fullmetal Alchemist has no lose ends, all characters have complete arcs where they learn and grow from their dark pasts, the romance and comedy are handled well without relying on cheap fanservice, the action scenes are great but they don't overshadow the plot and the final chapters tie everything together beautifully. It's not my favorite manga by any means as I usually tend to favor seinen, but it's definitely one of the greatest stories to ever come out of the shounen demographic in my opinion. The ending is a tearjerker but it left me in good spirits.
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Fullmetal Alchemist takes place in the fictional country of Amestris which is heavily based on the Industrial Revolution. Amestris is a unitary state under the rule of a parliamentary republic, run by state alchemists that serve the king utilizing the mystifying arts of alchemy. Alchemy is the power to alter the physical world utilizing its natural elements, performing magic and miracles in the form of science. Alchemy follows the law of equivalent exchange, you must sacrifice something that is of equal value to what you create. You must sacrifice a life to create a life, you must extinguish one flame to ignite another, you have to sacrifice one home to build another, etc...
After being abandoned by their father as children and subjected to watching their mother die, Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse once attempted to utilize the power of alchemy to bring their mother back from the grave, ignoring the dangers of creating a life by offering something of equal value. Edward loses an arm and a leg while Alphonse loses his entire body; his soul placed in a hollow suit of armor that can't feel the touch of others. As neither of them sacrificed their lives in their entirety, the exchange failed and the boys created an abomination in place of their dead mother.
After burning their own home down and dealing with the abomination they created, Edward and his brother enlist themselves in the military to atone for their sins and learn more about the many secrets of alchemy; potentially learning how to recover their original bodies in the process. While serving in the military, the brothers begin to realize how the wonders of alchemy can be abused for nefarious purposes. Immortal life can be gained by sacrificing hundreds of innocents souls, wars can be staged and foreign nations can be annihilated under false charges, human experimentation aided by alchemy can lead to unnatural mutations, the world of alchemy is more dark and dangerous than either of them could've bargained for.
Fullmetal Alchemist grew on me the longer I read it. When I first started reading, it seemed like it was going to be generic shounen material, but it gets deeper and darker the further it goes on. The way it handles political and religious corruption, the dangers of advanced states abusing their technology and resources at the expense of foreign nations caught in the turmoil, and the sad futility of revenge are all very well done.
The characters all bear the weight of what alchemy is capable of. Edward and Alphonse carry the burden of abusing alchemy for selfish purposes. Their master Izumi loses her womb after attempting to resurrect her dead child. Scar takes many lives after his entire country is desecrated and gets trapped in a pointless cycle of revenge. Roy and Riza endure the regret of committing brutal war crimes for the sake of protecting their own nation. Alchemy creates and destroys in equal measure and no one is free from the consequences of tipping the balance.
The fight scenes are flashy and exciting without being too over-the-top because of the dangerous limitations that alchemy involves. The law of equivalent exchange keeps the power scaling in check and adds plenty of tension to the action. The female characters are especially well done, all of them are strong and unique in their own way. The lead heroine Winry being a skilled mechanic, Riza being an honorable warrior of the military, Olivier Armstrong as cold and vicious as the snowy fortress she guards, and that's just a few of them.
The villains are an interesting parody of the seven deadly sins. Each of them represent the darkness and regrets of each of the main characters and they can only be conquered by coming to terms with their own flaws and sins. The characters having to overcome their personal demons to take on the greater demons trying to overthrow the world from the shadows made the struggles of every single person in the story feel personal. Every character, no matter how minor had their moments to shine. Everyone had a vital role to play and the camaraderie between friend and foe alike never felt cheesy or forced.
Unlike most shounen series I've read, the final arc was my favorite. A lot of long-running shounen series have a habit of being dragged out, losing touch with what made them great or breaking their own rules in messy, plot-hole-filled final arcs that leave a lot to be desired. Fullmetal Alchemist has no lose ends, all characters have complete arcs where they learn and grow from their dark pasts, the romance and comedy are handled well without relying on cheap fanservice, the action scenes are great but they don't overshadow the plot and the final chapters tie everything together beautifully. It's not my favorite manga by any means as I usually tend to favor seinen, but it's definitely one of the greatest stories to ever come out of the shounen demographic in my opinion. The ending is a tearjerker but it left me in good spirits.
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December 28, 2021
Mustang is a g what more is there to say
July 30, 2021
***Thoughts after reading***
3.5⭐ rounded down
Maybe it's because I didn't recognize half the names but I had trouble following who did what where.
Still exciting stuff happened!
***Read for the Manga Olympics Reading Challenge***
Runs from Friday July 23 to Sunday August 8
The person responsible for this challenge is Christy Lou on YouTube . They announced this challenge in their Manga Olympics Reading Challenge! | Announcement video. They have made a lovely bingo board which you can find on their Twitter
CHALLENGES
Complete 5 Challenges for a Bronze Medal
Complete 8 Challenges for a Silver Medal
Complete all 17 Challenges for a Gold Medal
I’ll try to read a different manga for every prompt but I don’t know how successful I’ll be. I’ve read this manga for the prompt:
6. Taekwondo: Read an Action Manga
3.5⭐ rounded down
Maybe it's because I didn't recognize half the names but I had trouble following who did what where.
Still exciting stuff happened!
***Read for the Manga Olympics Reading Challenge***
Runs from Friday July 23 to Sunday August 8
The person responsible for this challenge is Christy Lou on YouTube . They announced this challenge in their Manga Olympics Reading Challenge! | Announcement video. They have made a lovely bingo board which you can find on their Twitter
CHALLENGES
Complete 5 Challenges for a Bronze Medal
Complete 8 Challenges for a Silver Medal
Complete all 17 Challenges for a Gold Medal
I’ll try to read a different manga for every prompt but I don’t know how successful I’ll be. I’ve read this manga for the prompt:
6. Taekwondo: Read an Action Manga
1. Triathlon: Read a whole Series
Love in Limbo by Haji, vol.1 and Love in Limbo by Haji, vol.2
2. Swimming: Read a Sports manga
High School Debut (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1 by Kawahara, Kazune
3. Track & Field: Read a Short series (4 vols or less!)
Escape Journey, Vol. 1 by Ogeretsu, Tanaka, Escape Journey, Vol. 2 by Ogeretsu, Tanaka, and Escape Journey, Vol. 3 by Ogeretsu, Tanaka
4. Sailing: A manga that gives you summer vibes
Love Hina, Vol. 01 by Akamatsu, Ken
5. Gymnastics: Read a manga with a female main character
BL Metamorphosis, Vol. 1 by Tsurutani, Kaori
7. Tokyo 2020: Read a manga set in Tokyo
Manga to come
8. Skateboarding: Read a new release
BL Metamorphosis, Vol. 3 by Tsurutani, Kaori. Published in December 2020 and I’m counting a half year as a ‘new release’.
9. Fencing: Read a fantasy manga
Revolutionary Girl Utena Complete Deluxe Box Set, second volume by Saitō Chiho
10. Table Tennis: Read a manga recommended by a Manga content creator
Spy x Family, Vol. 1. I needed an easy recommendation and it just so happened the moment I was looking for one the YouTuber Swiss Bohemian recommended this series in their I like 'em, those japanese comics! (manga collection video tour 4K) video. So I’ll just re-read this volume for this challenge.
11. Shooting: Read something outside your comfort zone
Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition, vol. 1 by CLAMP
12. Rugby: Read a Shonen/Seinen
Love Hina, Vol. 02 by Akamatsu, Ken
13. Cycling: Read a Shojo/Josei
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1 by Shiina, Karuho
14. Volleyball: Read a manga you've been excited for
Don't Call Me Dirty by Kanbe, Gorou
15. Archery: Read an underrated Manga
BL Metamorphosis, Vol. 2 by Tsurutani, Kaori
16. Weightlifting: Read the manga that's been on your TBR the longest
Princess Ai: Ultimate Edition by Kujiradō, Misaho
17. Softball: A manga that features an ensemble cast
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol 2 by Fujita
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