||2005-Shrimpy Rants and News||

Posted by the Webmaster[12/7/05] There will be two DVD versions for the FMA movie, Conqueror of Shambala. Both DVDs are in Japanese. The special edition will contain English subtitles and extras such as the making of the movie, interviews, etc. The extras containing subs is unknown. The second version is just a regular DVD without the subs and extras.

Posted by the Webmaster[11/9/05] According to a Japanese magazine, the FMA movie, Conqueror of Shambala is scheduled to come out on DVD in Japan Jan. 2006!

Posted by the Webmaster[3/17/05] The release date for the FMA movie, Conqueror of Shambala has be announced at the official Japanese site! The movie will show in theatres in Japan Saturday, July 23, 2005!

Source: http://www.hagaren-movie.jp/

The special DVD for the Fullmetal Alchemist FESTIVAL - Tales of Another is expected to be released in Japan on April 27, 2005. Those who wouldn't able to go to the event can finally get a glimpse. Pre-order and more details can be found here: http://us.yesasia.com

Posted by the Webmaster[2/25/05] March 24, 2005, Hagaren Song File - Alphonse Elric comes out in Japan for 1,155 yen ($11.55 in US money). The CD will contain 4 songs total. Two Alphonse image songs, one song sung by the seven deadly sins, and an instrumental version one of Al's songs.

More news about VIZ releasing the FMA manga.

Posted by the Webmaster[1/31/05] Thanks visitors for 55,000 hits! ^____^

Posted by the Webmaster[1/31/05] Sometime Feb 2005, local Hot Topicstores will be selling Full Metal Alchemist t-shirts.

Source: http://newsletter.funimation.com/

I already posted that the FMA manga was licensed by VIZ. Just wanted to remind fans. The manga is suppose to be released June 2005.

The American version of Full Metal and the Broken Angel for PS2 was released Jan 18th. Apparently alot of fans were disapointed in the game. My suggestion is to rent the game first before actually buying it. (I have the Japanese version) But it's really up to you. Read some reviews here: http://www.netjak.com, http://www.gamespot.com, http://www.ps2.gamespy.com, and http://www.siliconera.com

Posted by the Webmaster[1/14/05] There's a new trailor for the FMA movie at the official site http://www.shochiku.co.jp/hagaren/. The tralior is a special video presenting Romi Paku(Ed's Japanese voice actor), Mizushima(director), and Minami(producer) talking about the movie. Note that this video is in Japanese. http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com has a translation. ^_^

Posted by the Webmaster[1/12/05] fullmetalalchemist.com changed their layout. Visit to see what new stuff they have!

Posted by the Webmaster[1/8/05] The American official site for Full Metal Alchemist and the Broken Angel is now up: http://www.square-enix.com/games/FMA/