After 'One Piece,' This Should Be Netflix's Next Live-Action Series

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After 'One Piece,' 'Fullmetal Alchemist' Should Be Netflix's Next Live-Action Series

By Jeffrey Harris

Published 9 hours ago

It should only be a matter of time until major streamers take a closer look at Hiromu Arakawa's seminal gateway series.

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Fullmetal Alchemist's completed manga saga makes it a perfect candidate for a live-action adaptation, unlike ongoing series like One Piece.
The Westernized setting and characters of Fullmetal Alchemist would make it easier for Hollywood to adapt compared to other anime/manga properties.
Fullmetal Alchemist explores universally relevant themes, such as imperialism and the dangers of military-controlled power, while also focusing on the powerful bond between the Elric brothers.

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