FMA Season 2 Rumors: Part Deux

Posted by gia
Categorized Under: Anime, JP News, New Series, News
Dated: 20 Aug 2008

According to the Moon Phase diary, tomorrow’s (JP) release of the 20th volume of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga will feature a special announcement on the obi: a new series (yes, Moon Phase says “new season,” not second season). Sound familiar? However, Moon Phase notes that it’s unclear if Yasuhiro Irie will direct (as suggested by the allegedly leaked document that established the earlier rumors).

Moon Phase also claims that a well-informed source says the anime will be a new adaptation based more closely on the manga, which the original anime diverged from fairly early on and suggests that it may hit TVs in Japan as early as spring 2009– but of course, that’s all unconfirmed.

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11 Responses to “FMA Season 2 Rumors: Part Deux”

  1. Niko Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    I liked the first series well enough, but I can’t really say I’m excited for another one. It feels like it ran its course, even though it wouldn’t necessarily be more of the same anime.

  2. firemage Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Manga based story = win

    -G

  3. firemage Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Manga based story = win
    Now i wonder if bones can get their director back from sunrise

    -G

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  5. Slim Daniels Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 12:59 am

    I’ll wait for the official announcement. That way the “I’m back bitches!” image can get yet one more use.

  6. Caitlin Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 2:28 am

    I thought the first one ran pretty well, even though it deviated. I guess this is more capitalizing on continued popularity?

  7. gia Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 8:59 am

    Slim: This IS the official announcement– there are images of the announcement obi on this blog: http://quess-h-o.jugem.jp/?eid=864

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  10. asakura yayoi Says:
    October 21st, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    BANZAIIIIIIII,,,,,, I LOVE FMA!!!!! NEW SEASON, IT MUST BE EXITED!!

  11. Jinchuuriki Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    I think there is need for a new season.Because the story not completed.I loved the first season ı hope ı like season 2 too.

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