Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. 8 - The Altar of Stone

Edward Elric is a young alchemy genius, certified by the State when he was only 12 years old. Partnered with his brother Alphonse, the two attempt to bring back their mother but ignore a basic rule of alchemy. As a result, Edward loses an arm and part of a leg. Alphonse's body is lost completely, but Edward manages to trap his soul in an armor suit.

Together, they set out on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone, a magical amplifier that can reduce the costs of matter manipulation.

Inside Altar of Stone

As the Elric brothers are leaving Yock Island, a strange boy emerges from the foliage, with no memory of how he arrived. Inexplicably, he can perform alchemy without a transmutation circle. Even stranger, he can transmute his own body, merging with his surroundings! Meanwhile, the search for Scar gets a forward leap as a former military officer spots him in the southern slums.

Elsewhere, the amoral Lt. Colonel Archer makes his move for the mysterious wild boy, who he believes is a homunculus conspirator. Infuriated by the arrest, Izumi leaps into action, single-handedly attacking the military with her staggering alchemic power.

Episodes

29 - The Untainted Child
30 - Assault on South Headquarters
31 - Sin
32 - Dante of the Deep Forest

Rating

PG13

DVD Extras

Textless songs
Production art
Image gallery
Character profiles
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