#Fullmetal alchemist manga series#

I prefer the feel of the pages and overall print quality of the Fullmetal Editions in comparison to the paperbacks. Instead of that newspaper-like paper, these volumes are printed on a thicker, higher-quality paper that has a glossy look to it. They feel great in hand, but they look great on a shelf or on display as well. Overall, they feature a great design and I prefer their more modern look. This detail gives the book more texture in addition to the raised lettering. On the back of the volumes, there's a glossy, opaque transmutation circle, which is a nice touch. The lettering on the spine is also foiled, so they really stand out on the shelf. Each cover highlights an individual character from the series, and while they all feature the same bold, metallic lettering, their colors are unique, which I really like. I enjoy the overall look of the Fullmetal Editions, especially in comparison to other versions of Fullmetal Alchemist's manga. Positives to buying the Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Editions They look nice and have a modern design These are areas that really need to be improved upon, but there's still many positives about the Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Editions that make them worth picking up. The Soul Eater Perfect Editions are about the same size, but they have a flat spine versus a curved one, which makes them somewhat easier to read than the Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Editions.

Sounds odd, but the way you have to read these and the way the binding and spine were done makes them less enjoyable to read than other hardcover special or collector’s editions I’ve come across. It sort of feels like you are reading a paperback with hardcovers. Despite these issues though, all of the panels and text are still legible and never disappear into the centerfold, which is a plus. The volumes never lay flat, which is okay, but you do have to apply quite a bit of force while reading to keep the volumes open. Because of this, they are a tad bit more difficult to read than I’d like. Another issue is that the eye is very small, making the volumes not all that flexible while reading. One being that some of the pages break away from the spine over time, usually the first few pages of the volumes.

The only negative thing I've noticed about the Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Editions is that their spines and binding have a few issues. Potential negatives to buying the Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Editions The binding needs improvement The Fullmetal Editions collect about 1.5 volumes, so they are approximately $3.76 more expensive than the individual volumes for the same amount of material. In regards to price, at the time of writing this post, the Fullmetal Editions are selling for $14.99 USD each on RightStuf and the individual paperback volumes of Fullmetal Alchemist's manga are selling for $7.49 a piece. The biggest difference is their height, which allows the panels to stand out more. They are almost the same width, so they don’t take up much more space on the shelf. In terms of size, the individual volumes are approximately 5 x 0.7 x 7.5in while the Fullmetal Editions are 5.75 x 0.8 x 8.25in in size, so they are slightly bigger than the individual volumes all-around. Also, the Fullmetal Editions are currently the only way to collect Fullmetal Alchemist's manga in a hardcover format. In comparison to the paperback volumes, which released as individual volumes, 3-in-1’s, and a complete box set, the Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Editions differ because they feature new cover art and design, updated translation, new lettering, and some new content, including color inserts and behind-the-scenes character sketches by Hiromu Arakawa. How are the Fullmetal Editions different from their manga counterparts and are they worth picking up? Find out below! What’s different about the Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Editions?

#Fullmetal alchemist manga series#

If you've found our content helpful and would like to support us further, please consider joining our new Patreon community!įullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa first released in the early 2000's and has become a beloved series that over the years has received two anime adaptations, the original 2003 series and a retelling titled Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood that released in 2009, and various manga releases, including paperback volumes, 3-in-1's, a complete box set, and most recently, the Fullmetal Editions.