Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the best anime of the 2000s. For a long time, it was the highest-rated anime on IMDb because of its compelling narrative. Hiromu Arakawa did a spectacular job building one of the best setups ever with the Elric Brothers trying to bring back their mother from the land of death. But Arakawa was always conscious about her gender when she published the manga.
When Fullmetal Alchemist began its serialization, the anime and manga industry was dominated by the Big Three of anime. All of them had male writers, and somehow, Arakawa thought that fans mostly preferred male manga artists. She knew Fullmetal Alchemist was a gender-neutral anime and could be enjoyed by all. Even after that, she took the initiative to change her pen name to resemble a man.
Hiromu Arakawa Did Not Want Fans To Neglect Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Credits: Studio Bones...
When Fullmetal Alchemist began its serialization, the anime and manga industry was dominated by the Big Three of anime. All of them had male writers, and somehow, Arakawa thought that fans mostly preferred male manga artists. She knew Fullmetal Alchemist was a gender-neutral anime and could be enjoyed by all. Even after that, she took the initiative to change her pen name to resemble a man.
Hiromu Arakawa Did Not Want Fans To Neglect Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Credits: Studio Bones...
- 8/29/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Crystal Palace, the green and vast landscape of the English countryside, a lot of smog, and a lot of tea. With the return of the Black Butler anime series, we've been able to see an intriguing interpretation of England and its iconic landmarks. When anime is set in England, it tries to capture every mainstream landmark of British culture. Usually, the setting is dark, gothic and mysterious to match the overall vibe of the Victorian era. However, England's rich tapestry of history, culture and architecture has provided a captivating backdrop for a diverse array of stories and characters to travel in different periods that range from the 15th century to modern fantasy London. Let’s dive into a couple of anime series set in England. Black Butler Yana Toboso’s Black Butler manga series is the epitome of Victorian culture. It follows the life of the young Ciel Phantomhive,...
- 6/29/2024
- by Asya Zabolotskaya
- Crunchyroll
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