What is the difference between alchemy and Alkahestry?

3 Alkahestry Uses The Natural Life Flow Of Living Beings, Whereas Alchemy Was Created By Father. Alkahestry uses what is referred to as the 'Dragon's Pulse' as its main source of energy, which is a constant energy flow that pours down from the tops of mountains to the ground below.
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What is Alkahestry in Fullmetal Alchemist?

Alkahestry (錬丹術, Rentanjutsu?), also called Purification Arts (連弾主, Rendan-shu?), refers to the slightly different form of Alchemy used in the country of Xing. Alkahestry differs from Alchemy in both its practice and its goal.
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Is Edward Elric the strongest Alchemist?

1 Edward Elric

Ed was able to pass through the Gate and witness the Truth meaning he doesn't actually have to draw a Transmutation Circle in order to perform alchemy, this makes him stronger than any of the other alchemists within the State Military.
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What is Fullmetal Alchemist called in Japanese?

Fullmetal Alchemist (Japanese: 鋼の錬金術師, Hepburn: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, lit. "Alchemist of Steel") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa.
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What are the 3 rules of alchemy?

Overview. "All things are made from one, and all things will return to one." "In other words, one is all." "By means of one, we have all, within one, all things exist." "Without the whole, there is no piece". In Alchemy they say that a human being is made from the flesh, the mind, and the soul.
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Who made the first homunculus?

The origin of the homunculus concept of a pre-existing fetus is usually credited to Dutch telescopist and microscopist Nicolaas Hartsoeker. He receives this credit largely because it was his sketch in the 1694 Essai de Dioptrique of a homunculus in a sperm cell that illustrated the concept most clearly.
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What's better Fullmetal or Brotherhood?

– While both the FMA series boast some high-quality art with great choice of colors and vivid backgrounds, the Brotherhood features considerably advanced and better animation than the original. Brotherhood is more alive with details in everything and backgrounds are more dynamic and elaborate.
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Why is Fullmetal Alchemist different from Brotherhood?

Undeniably, the biggest difference between Brotherhood and the original is where each series ends. Brotherhood faithfully adapts the manga's ending, tying every plot point and character up in a beautiful, epic fashion.
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Should I watch Fullmetal Alchemist or Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood first?

For those who are looking to be fully immersed in the universe of Fullmetal Alchemist, It's advised to watch the original and then Brotherhood. It isn't required in order to understand the events taking place in the latter.
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Who is strongest in Full Metal Alchemist?

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Most Powerful Alchemists, Ranked
  1. 1 Father.
  2. 2 Van Hohenheim. ...
  3. 3 Edward Elric. ...
  4. 4 Roy Mustang. ...
  5. 5 Izumi Curtis. ...
  6. 6 Kimblee. ...
  7. 7 Alex Louis Armstrong. ...
  8. 8 Scar. ...
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Who is the strongest character in Full Metal Alchemist?

The 10 Strongest Characters In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Ranked
  1. 1 Edward Elric.
  2. 2 Father. ...
  3. 3 Wrath/ Fuhrer King Bradley. ...
  4. 4 Colonel Roy Mustang. ...
  5. 5 Scar. ...
  6. 6 Alphonse Elric. ...
  7. 7 Greed/ Ling Yao "Greeling" ...
  8. 8 Major General Olivier Mira Armstrong. ...
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Who taught alchemy to Xing?

Although Hohenheim is the one who brought the study of alkahestry to Xing, the way that he uses his power looks similar to Father's alchemy, rather than being the pure alkahestry that he taught to others.
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What are transmutation circles?

A transmutation circle is a sigil or sign for a specific magical purpose. The sigil combines a complex combination of symbols and text to reach a goal or purpose as predetermined by an alchemist.
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How many people lived in Xerxes?

Xerxes had a total population of 1,072,659 people.
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What is the right order to watch Fullmetal Alchemist?

If you're looking to watch everything there is in the Fullmetal Alchemist universe, then here is the order in which you'll want to go about watching it: Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2003) Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
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Are Fullmetal Alchemist and Brotherhood connected?

The series was conceived in order to create a faithful adaptation that directly follows the entire storyline of the original manga, after 2003's Fullmetal Alchemist anime series strayed from it to tell its own story. Production for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood began in 2008.
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Is there any romance in Fullmetal Alchemist?

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is far from a romance anime, but, in a work that spans for 64 episodes, several romances bud, at least at an implicit level, with Edward and Winry being the most prominent.
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What anime should I watch?

35 Anime Series Every Fan Should Be Binge-Watching Right Now
  1. Death Note. Madhouse/NTV. "I think anyone who loves a good crime or police drama will really take to Death Note. ...
  2. Attack on Titan. MBS. ...
  3. Fullmetal Alchemist. JNN. ...
  4. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. JNN. ...
  5. Yuri!!! on Ice. Crunchyroll. ...
  6. Naruto. TXN. ...
  7. Fairy Tail. TXN. ...
  8. Elfen Lied. AT-X.
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How old is Edward Elric?

He is 15-16 years old throughout the whole story. At the end of the manga, he is 18 years old. Edward is truly a remarkable alchemist, especially for his young age. He's just one of the numerous young and gifted protagonists in the shōnen genre.
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Is Fullmetal Alchemist worth watching?

Overall, it's an incredible series. I'd recommend this to anime fans, and fans of fantasy or sci-fi of any kind (unless you just can't stand Japanese cartoons). FullMetal Alchemist is definitely one of the best television series out there.
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What is a homunculus in alchemy?

In Full Metal Alchemist, Homunculi are artificial living beings created using advanced ancient alchemy, with the first homunculus the Father being the main antagonist of the story who has create homunculus spawns of himself containing his vices to served as his servants.
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Who is the strongest homunculus?

A massive brute, Sloth is easily the strongest of his homunculus siblings and debatably the fastest.
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How Are homunculus born?

The Homunculi were created by injecting a Philosopher's Stone (imbued with one of Father's seven basic vices) broken off from Father's own Philosopher's Stone, into the body of a living being.
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