I can only speak for myself. And, for me, despite its many flaws and missteps, Fullmetal Alchemist was literally a life-changing story. Moreso than any other I've ever been told, and probably more than any I ever will be.

Does that situation sound familiar? Maybe not. You were too young to remember most of it, at least consciously.

Content warning for more depressing stuff, though not as bad as the last couple of times.