Fullmetal Achemist TV version 2 will air on April 5 in Japan on the channels MBS and TBS at 5 p.m. This information was provided in the January issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine (where Hiromu Arakawa's original manga is still serialized. The same issue also included a poster with a key visual image.
But that's not all. Animax confirmed on March 20th, 2009 that it will simulcast FMA:Brotherhood on April 10th, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. in South East Asia, Phllipines, Taiwan and South Asia. Each new episode wil air six days after the original broadcast. It will air with English and Chinese subtitles and wil be repeated on prime time. It will also broadcast Tears to Tiara in Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan on Monday, April 6 at 12:35 a.m.
Animax Asia will repeat the episodes in both series in primetime and in a weekend marathon every month. This weekend marathon after every month's episodes wil start from 25 April for Tears to Tiara and from 26 April for FMA.
Finally, from 26 March 2009, viewers can pledge to be part of history at http://www.ipledgeanimax.com/ and join in the online countdown to the historical Tears to Tiara broadcast and debut of 2009's biggest title Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood this April on Animax.
TEARS TO TIARA
Set in a magical and fantasy medieval world, Tears to Tiara unfolds with the Divine Empire's ris
e to power as it conquers lands far and wide. On the island of Erin still ruled by the Ancient Kingdom, the Goidelic people are attempting to sacrifice priestess Riannon to revive protagonist and demon king Arawn to lead the resistance against the Empire. Although the ritual fails and Riannon survives, Arawn's seal is broken and resurrected. Armed with mysterious and devastating powers as well as a human's demeanour, Arawn joins Riannon, her brother and battalion commander Arthur, along with their team of fighters comprising a swordsman, an archer and a quintet of pixies, in an epic struggle against the Divine Empire. Promising enthralling characters, beautiful artwork, and an exciting storyline complete with spellbinding powers and epic battles, Tears to Tiara draws its inspiration from the gaming arena where it originates as a captivating fantasy role-playing game on the PC and Sony PlayStation 3 platforms. Published by AQUAPLUS, the Japanese games publisher behind titles like ‘To Heart’ and ‘Utawarerumono’, the ‘Tears to Tiara’ game proved so popular that it sold out across Asia at Sony as of March 2009. Produced by Japanese anime studio WHITE FOX, Tears to Tiara is directed by Tomoki Kobayashi, who was also responsible for directing anime series including Chobits, Rozen Maiden and the anime adaptation of Utawarerumono. Screenplay for Tears to Tiara is by Doko Machida, the writer behind screenplays for Lucky Star, Wolf's Rain and Saiyuki Reload.
e to power as it conquers lands far and wide. On the island of Erin still ruled by the Ancient Kingdom, the Goidelic people are attempting to sacrifice priestess Riannon to revive protagonist and demon king Arawn to lead the resistance against the Empire. Although the ritual fails and Riannon survives, Arawn's seal is broken and resurrected. Armed with mysterious and devastating powers as well as a human's demeanour, Arawn joins Riannon, her brother and battalion commander Arthur, along with their team of fighters comprising a swordsman, an archer and a quintet of pixies, in an epic struggle against the Divine Empire. Promising enthralling characters, beautiful artwork, and an exciting storyline complete with spellbinding powers and epic battles, Tears to Tiara draws its inspiration from the gaming arena where it originates as a captivating fantasy role-playing game on the PC and Sony PlayStation 3 platforms. Published by AQUAPLUS, the Japanese games publisher behind titles like ‘To Heart’ and ‘Utawarerumono’, the ‘Tears to Tiara’ game proved so popular that it sold out across Asia at Sony as of March 2009. Produced by Japanese anime studio WHITE FOX, Tears to Tiara is directed by Tomoki Kobayashi, who was also responsible for directing anime series including Chobits, Rozen Maiden and the anime adaptation of Utawarerumono. Screenplay for Tears to Tiara is by Doko Machida, the writer behind screenplays for Lucky Star, Wolf's Rain and Saiyuki Reload. FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST – BROTHERHOOD
Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood is set in a fictional world where alchemy – the transmutation of raw materials into objects – is science and the way of life. The brand new anime series is based on Hiromu Arakawa hit 
manga series which follows the well-loved Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse on their perilous journey in search of the legendary Philosopher's Stone. They set forth in the hope that the magical artefact can restore their bodies after a failed alchemy experiment to revive their dead mother cost Edward's left leg and right arm; as well as Alphonse's entire body, leaving his soul affixed to a suit of armour. Production for Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood was undertaken by anime studio BONES which made the original Fullmetal Alchemist series, and is directed by Yasuhiro Irie who also helmed Kurau: Phantom Memory, Soul Eater, episodes of Alien Nine and RahXephon, as well as animation sequences in the first Fullmetal Alchemist series. Hiroshi Ohnogi (Macross Zero) leads script development while Hiroki Kanno (Yu Yu Hakusho The Movie: Poltergeist Report) takes on character design, with music by Akira Senju (Mobile Suit Victory Gundam). Producers include Ryo Oyama from production and distribution firm Aniplex; broadcaster MBS' Hiro Maruyama; Nobuyuki Kurashige from video games and publishing firm Square Enix; and BONES' Noritomo Yonai. Well-loved voice talents Paku Romi and Rie Kugimiya, winner of the ‘Best Lead Actress’ at the Third Annual Seiyū Awards for her part in Shakugan no Shana, are reprising their roles as protagonists Edward and Alphonse Elric respectively. With a story spun off from the manga series, the previous Fullmetal Alchemist anime series was broadcast in 2003 and was voted the most popular anime of all time in Japan in two online polls by Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi. Its theatrical sequel Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa debuted 2005 to great critical acclaim including ‘Animation Of The Year’, ‘Best original story’ and ‘Best music’ awards at the 2005 Tokyo Anime Fair; the ‘2005 Animation Grand Award’ prize from the Mainichi Film Awards; as well as the ‘Best Animated Film’ honour at Canada's Fantasia International Film Festival.
manga series which follows the well-loved Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse on their perilous journey in search of the legendary Philosopher's Stone. They set forth in the hope that the magical artefact can restore their bodies after a failed alchemy experiment to revive their dead mother cost Edward's left leg and right arm; as well as Alphonse's entire body, leaving his soul affixed to a suit of armour. Production for Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood was undertaken by anime studio BONES which made the original Fullmetal Alchemist series, and is directed by Yasuhiro Irie who also helmed Kurau: Phantom Memory, Soul Eater, episodes of Alien Nine and RahXephon, as well as animation sequences in the first Fullmetal Alchemist series. Hiroshi Ohnogi (Macross Zero) leads script development while Hiroki Kanno (Yu Yu Hakusho The Movie: Poltergeist Report) takes on character design, with music by Akira Senju (Mobile Suit Victory Gundam). Producers include Ryo Oyama from production and distribution firm Aniplex; broadcaster MBS' Hiro Maruyama; Nobuyuki Kurashige from video games and publishing firm Square Enix; and BONES' Noritomo Yonai. Well-loved voice talents Paku Romi and Rie Kugimiya, winner of the ‘Best Lead Actress’ at the Third Annual Seiyū Awards for her part in Shakugan no Shana, are reprising their roles as protagonists Edward and Alphonse Elric respectively. With a story spun off from the manga series, the previous Fullmetal Alchemist anime series was broadcast in 2003 and was voted the most popular anime of all time in Japan in two online polls by Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi. Its theatrical sequel Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa debuted 2005 to great critical acclaim including ‘Animation Of The Year’, ‘Best original story’ and ‘Best music’ awards at the 2005 Tokyo Anime Fair; the ‘2005 Animation Grand Award’ prize from the Mainichi Film Awards; as well as the ‘Best Animated Film’ honour at Canada's Fantasia International Film Festival.Also, Brotherhood the title of Fullmetal Alchemist's first TV series's last DVD containing episodes 49-51.
READ MORE:- Animax press release-http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2009-03-20/animax-asia-makes-history-with-world-first-same-time-anime-simulcast
Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood (TV2)http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10216
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV1) http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2960
Fullmetal Alchemist Manga http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=2565
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