But while Fullmetal Alchemist was a bestselling manga during its serialization, the new chapter won’t be sold in bookstores.
Yes, anime-to-live-action movies have a spotty track record, especially when the setting and characters aren’t Japanese (as is the case for Fullmetal Alchemist).
The release of the live-action theatrical adaptation of hit anime/manga Fullmetal Alchemist is less than a month away, and the general attitude among fans in Japan seems to be cautiously optimistic.
As the name implies, the new episode takes place before the first chapter of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga, which was originally published in 2001 and dropped readers into an official investigation by protagonist Ed and his brother Al.