The original Fullmetal Alchemist manga series, written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, began serialization.
The first Fullmetal Alchemist anime series premiered in Japan, adapting the manga's story.
The movie 'Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa' was released, serving as a sequel to the 2003 anime series.
Edward Elric wakes up in the parallel world of 1923 Munich, Germany after the failed human transmutation and encounters the impending threats involving the Nazi regime.
Edward meets and befriends Alfons Heiderich, who becomes his ally and companion in the alternate world.
Edward and Alfons evade capture from Nazi agents who are pursuing Edward due to his knowledge of interdimensional travel and alchemy.
Edward discovers the existence of Shamballa, a mystical realm that connects both worlds and holds the key to returning home.
It is revealed that Alphonse Elric exists in the original alchemical world and is trapped without Edward.
King Bradley, in the other world, reveals his knowledge of the parallel dimension and confronts the homunculus Envy who is meddling with the timelines.
The duo reaches out to the alchemist Danton and his guild to learn more about the portal and how to rescue Alphonse.
Edward and his allies try to close the gate to prevent Nazi misuse of the portal for war purposes.
Edward fights the Nazi officers and the conspirators who seek to exploit Shamballa's power, risking his own chance to return home.
Through sacrifice and determination, Edward manages to return to the original alchemy world but loses the ability to perform alchemy due to consequences.
