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Hiromu Arakawa (荒川 弘, Arakawa Hiromu, born May 8, 1973) is a Japanese manga artist. She is best known for the manga series Fullmetal Alchemist (2001–2010), which became a hit both domestically and internationally, and was adapted into two anime television series.
Hometown: Tokachi, Hokkaido, Japan. Arakawa's career started with a one-shot titled STRAY DOG, but she is best known for creating Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, which she's received the Shogakukan Manga Award, the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award (New Artist Prize) and the Shinsei Prize.
Hiromi Arakawa (荒川 |弘美, Arakawa Hiromi), known by her pen name, Hiromu Arakawa (荒川 弘, Arakawa Hiromu), born May 8, 1973, is a female Japanese manga artist from Tokachi, Hokkaidō. Her given name is Hiromi (弘美, Hiromi), the first character being written identically to her male pen name, Hiromu.
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- Equivalent Exchange & Farming. One of the central tenets of Fullmetal Alchemist is the idea of "Equivalent Exchange." This concept purports that to create something alchemical, something else of equal value needs to be sacrificed in the process.
- Arakawa's Identity. Arakawa has always been fairly shy about revealing her identity. Arakawa initially chose the pen name "Edmund Arakawa" since it was a man's name, and she didn't want her target audience to shy away from a shonen created by a woman.
- Arakawa Is Like Alphonse. Growing up in a large family with three older sisters and a younger brother, Arakawa was constantly learning from her older siblings.
- Arakawa's Most Recent Work. Arakawa has many stories to her name. Her most recent venture, however, was only released in December 2021. The series has four volumes so far and was first translated into English volumes beginning in April 2023.
Aug 19, 2023 · Learn about the life and works of Hiromu Arakawa, the manga creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. Discover her signature style, themes, and legacy in the manga and anime industry.
Fullmetal Alchemist ( Japanese: 鋼の錬金術師, Hepburn: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, lit. "Alchemist of Steel") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa.
Dec 11, 2020 · An interview in 2017 with Hiromu Arakawa, author of the Japanese famous manga Fullmetal Alchemist. Her first appearance on TV.Please do not re-upload or stea...
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