Underplayed Gems

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005)

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa poster
Original title
劇場版 鋼の錬金術師 シャンバラを征く者
Directed by
Seiji Mizushima
Genre
adventure anime and manga
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
7.3 of 10 from 410 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young alchemist named Edward Elric has been stuck in a parallel universe for two years. He tries to find a way back home to his brother Alphonse while a secret society tries to enter his world for their own dangerous purposes.

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What happens

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (Japanese: 劇場版 鋼の錬金術師 シャンバラを征く者, Hepburn: Gekijōban Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Shanbara o Yuku Mono) is a 2005 Japanese animated science fantasy action film directed by Seiji Mizushima and written by Sho Aikawa. The film is a direct sequel and conclusion to the original Fullmetal Alchemist television series which loosely adapted from the original manga series of the same name by Hiromu Arakawa and published by Square Enix. Conqueror of Shamballa follows the story of alchemist Edward Elric as he attempts to return to his homeworld, having lived for two years in a parallel universe, while his younger brother Alphonse is also trying to reunite with him by any means necessary. Edward's search attracts the attention of the Thule Society, which seeks to enter his homeworld, believing it to be Shamballa, to obtain new weapons to help them in World War II. Conqueror of Shamballa premiered in Japan on July 23, 2005. A CD soundtrack has also been published featuring music from the film developed by Michiru Oshima and L'Arc-en-Ciel. In Japan, it has been edited in a standard DVD, as well as in a limited edition. It was later licensed in North America by Funimation that featured the film in cinemas for a short time, and also released it on DVD and Blu-ray. Most of the staff from the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime started development on Conqueror of Shamballa shortly after the anime's ending. The original script had to be shortened to fit the film's length of 105 minutes. During its premiere in Japan, Conqueror of Shamballa remained as one of the most popular films in the year. Critical reaction to the film has commonly been positive, with reviews praising the film's story and animation. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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