The start and the author

First of all,everything starts with an idea. As an aspiring writer(hence not getting paid)I know how coming up with a unique idea can be as simple as the imagination you have. I also know that when coming up with something people haven't been already been exposed to can be quite a process,as coming up with a well written plot AND memorable characters is often why some of the best stories can be overlooked. Hiromu Arakawa does this easily with her well renowned manga series "FullMetal Alchemist". While most writers take the easy route and create stories about eternal love,forbidden love, and anything having to do with capturing the audience of both men and women, Hiromu Arakawa takes the risk of creating a story surrounding two brothers. In their alternative universe, a science known as "Alchemy" is the most advanced form of scientific technique known to man. In the guidelines of this science, objects can be created from raw materials as long as something equal of value stands in it's place. One of it's most taboo practices is attempting to bring back people from the dead,an art no one has ever been able to accomplish due to the fact that a human body is made up of materials that are not hard to find,but a human soul is the only material alchemy can not just materialize, thus Human transmutation can ever be possible. Edward Elric and his younger brother Alphonse Elric attempt this forbidden art are the mere young ages after discovering their mother dead on the floor of their house. Being too young to know the risks,the Human Transmutation goes very wrong ripping both Alphonse's entire body and partially Edward's body apart. Once Edward realizes it's gone wrong he sacrifices his right arm to regain he soul of his brother so that he can attach his soul to a suit of ancient armour in the room,thus their journey to regain their full body's back begins. Hiromu,who often portrays herself as a bespectacled cow is said to be similar to Edward,something she often denies. As a person who has a very close sibling, I respect the risk of making a plot revolve around the love and devotion between two siblings. It's too often that people assume love can only be experienced deeply between two lovers,but not enough is focused on the devotion and importance of family. What do you think?