A while ago, I wrote about the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series. I mentioned that I found it much more fulfilling than traditional anime fare because it touched on social issues, and presented very human characters in a variety of situations that allowed them to grow.
Lately, I’ve been reading the series over at OneManga. It moves slower than the anime, which is to be expected since the anime was a closed story arc, while the manga is open-ended, but it’s still exciting and touching to read.
I just came across one scene that is well crafted, both in terms of its position in the local narrative, as well as the art. It highlights both the limitation of the Elrics’ Alchemy, and the tragedy that they must feel every day, which drives them to find a way to break the laws of nature.
Maybe I’m just a softie, but I can’t help but be moved by such a powerful scene. I only wish I could write as well as this.