Fullmetal Alchemist, or at least the manga/2009 adaptation, is among my all-time favorite anime series. With a compelling cast of characters, awesomely constructed plot, and spectacular visuals, it’s bound to have a special place in my heart. Though, when news of its live-action adaptation came out, I wasn’t really too excited about it largely because I’m not really huge on live-action anime adaptations in general, but I was at least hoping a bit that it could turn out to be a worthwhile experience. […]