
"Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa" is set in 1923 Munich, Germany, two years after Edward Elric is forcibly taken from his own world to ours, losing his alchemical powers. Alongside Alphonse Heiderich, a young man resembling his brother, Edward dedicates himself to rocket research, hoping to return home. When he aids a troubled gypsy girl, Edward becomes entwined in events threatening both worlds. Meanwhile, Alphonse Elric, still in their original world, delves deeper into alchemy in hopes of reuniting with Edward.
Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes:
1. This film is unique as it serves as a direct sequel to the original "Fullmetal Alchemist" anime (2003), rather than the 2009 "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" series, offering fans a different continuation of the story.
2. Romi Park and Rie Kugimiya reprised their beloved roles as the voices of Edward and Alphonse Elric, maintaining continuity and emotional depth for the characters across both the series and the movie.
3. The film's setting in 1920s Munich and inclusion of real historical elements like the rise of rocketry is relatively rare for anime of its genre, reflecting director Seiji Mizushima's ambition to blend history and fantasy in a grounded narrative.