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Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (?????????? ??????????, Gekijoban "Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Shanbara o Yuku Mono"?) is a theatrical feature that premiered in Japan in July 23, 2005, and acts as a continuation of the Fullmetal Alchemist television series. The Japanese DVD was released on January 25, 2006, including with it a limited edition with a special box, English subtitles and a series of other extras. The U.S. version was shown in a limited number of theaters starting August 25, 2006[1], and the DVD was released September 12, 2006. Plot The movie's story is set two years after the events of the Fullmetal Alchemist TV series's last episode. Dragged from his homeworld of Amestris to this world, Earth, Edward Elric lives in Munich, Germany, in the year of 1923. Stripped of his alchemical powers and some of his limbs, but not the attachments for his automail(from his previous journey through the Gate), he has spent all this time researching rocketry together with Alfons Heiderich, a young man who resembles his own brother. Our Earth is a parallel world to Amestris, and as a result Edward encounters many people whose faces are familiar to him. After rescuing and taking in Noah, a troubled Roma woman, Edward is thrown in a series of events that opens him a path to return to his homeworld, and a conspiracy that can bring serious consequences to both worlds. Unaware of Edward's situation, Alphonse Elric ventures deeper into the mysteries of alchemy in search of a way to reunite with his older brother. The movie is set against the backdrop of the depression and economic collapse of Germany after World War I, notably the events leading up to and including the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923. The antagonists frequently make references to it, though the actual event and its key real-life figures (including Adolf Hitler) and its aftermath are only shown in fleeting shots. Soundtrack Cover of Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa Original Soundtrack Opening "Link" by L'Arc~en~Ciel Ending "LOST HEAVEN" by L'Arc~en~Ciel "KELAS [LET'S-DANCE]" - the song performed by the Roma women while Edward Elric and Alfons Heiderich hitch a ride. Composed and guitar by Ferenc Snétberger, with vocals by Tayo Awosusi. All other songs composed by Michiru Oshima. Awards The film won in three categories in 5th Tokyo Anime Award competition at the Tokyo International Anime Fair[3]: Animation Of The Year Best Original Story (Hiromu Arakawa) Best Music (Michiru Oshima) It also won the 2005 Animation Grand Award prize in Mainichi Film Awards Official site: SONY Music's Official Hagane Renkinjutsushi - Conqueror of Shambala site http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Animation/hagaren/hagaren-movie/index.html *thanks to Wikipedia*