Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 3

Today's post is on Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 3 by Hiromu Arakawa. It is 256 pages long and is published by Viz Media. The cover has Roy Mustang on it. As it is the third in the series, you need to have read the first two volumes to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes plot heavy shonen manga. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and violence in this manga. The story is told from third person close of the main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. In the search to get their bodies back, the duo unwittingly sets in motion sinister mechanisms that spell disaster for one of their friends.

Review- Ed and Al now have the attention of the Homunculi but that is still unknown. The plot is starting to move but where the journey is going is still a mystery. Ed and Al have good relationship growth in this volume with Al confronting his fear that he is not real, only made of memories from Ed. Ed is also showing his real feelings about what has happened to them and how he blames himself for everything. But then more tragedy hits with the dead of friend by the homunculus. Also Roy reveals what his plans are and why he joined the State Alchemists. So much is going on but Arakawa handles it so well that the reader knows where they are and what is going on. I look forward to seeing what is going on next. 

I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.