A new project for the 20th anniversary of the manga series "Fullmetal Alchemist" has started. A new project for the 20th anniversary of the manga series "Fullmetal Alchemist" (a.k.a. Hagaren) has started. The visual of "Scar", a popular character in the original work, has been released and a special website has been set up. Fullmetal Alchemist" is a dark fantasy manga by Arakawa Hiroshi that was serialized in the monthly magazine "Shonen Gangan" from the August 2001 issue to the July 2010 issue. Set in a fictional world where alchemy exists, the story depicts two brothers, Edward and Alphonse, who want to see their mother, who died when they were young, so they perform the forbidden human alchemy. The series has sold more than 80 million copies worldwide, and has been adapted into anime twice, in 2003-2004 and 2009-2010, and into a live-action movie in 2017. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the series, and many projects have been launched, including an exhibition of original art, a new series by Arakawa, and an app game. In 2021, the series will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an original art exhibition, a new serialization by Arakawa, and the release of an app game. A new project for the 20th anniversary of the series has been launched. The visual that was released depicts Scar, a popular character in the original story. He is wearing a hood with his eyes wide open, so we cannot see his full face, but the sharp red glowing eyes, the cross-shaped scar on his forehead, and the alchemy on his right arm, all symbolic features of Scar are highlighted. Will Scar play an important key role in the new project? A special website for the new project has also been launched, and in addition to the visuals of Scar, the memorable line from his first confrontation with the Elric brothers, "If there are 'creators', there are also 'destroyers'. In addition, the mysterious countdown "In 13 Days" is also displayed. Thirteen days from today, February 17, will be March 2, but what will happen on this day? What will happen on this day? This is a new project that we can't wait to see what happens next. (C) Hiromu Arakawa/SQUARE ENIX
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
