More and more people have come to realize that anime is a great storytelling medium, and it helps when series like Fullmetal Alchemist exist. The manga began in 2001, and it spawned two anime series, including the 2009 anime which covered the entire story. Many consider Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood to be one of the best anime of all time because it features great action and an incredible story with fundamentally well-written characters.