Fullmetal Alchemist joins WEBTOON in color – A new way to read a legendary manga
Fullmetal Alchemist joins WEBTOON in color – A new way to read a legendary manga
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One of the greatest fantasy tales of all time is receiving a brand-new digital transformation.
Fullmetal Alchemist
, the popular
manga
by
Hiromu Arakawa
, is officially coming to the
WEBTOON
platform in full color and in a new vertical-scrolling format designed for mobile readers. The news broke on May 2, 2025, as WEBTOON announced it was adding the classic series to its global digital comics roster.
Also arriving on the platform is a new star in fantasy fiction: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now and They Won't Leave Me Alone, a title with a long name but a quick-growing hit from Square Enix and Yen Press.
This action moves Fullmetal Alchemist to the new generation and provides an opportunity to experience the enchantment of one of the most unforgettable
anime
and manga stories in a manner more convenient than ever before.
What Is Fullmetal Alchemist? A classic fantasy story returns
Fullmetal Alchemist first published in 2001 and finished pretty much in 2010 the manga follows Edward and Alphonse Elric, two brothers who dabble in dark alchemy desperately seeking revival of their mom. What transpired subsequently? Edward loses an arm and leg brutally while Alphonse loses entire bodily existence surviving by binding soul precariously inside a suit of armor.
Their quest to repair their broken bodies brings them into a universe of government secrets, deadly foes, and ancient magic. It's at its core a story of love, sacrifice, and the price of power.
Thanks to WEBTOON's collaboration with Square Enix and Yen Press, fans can now experience the series in a new way in full color, designed specifically for vertical phone scrolling.
Yongsoo Kim, WEBTOON Head of Global, stated
"Fullmetal Alchemist is the type of tale that follows you for eternity—whether you've read the original manga, seen the anime, or simply found it through its international fan base. Now it's easier than ever to fall in love with it all over again."
The WEBTOON edition debuts May 7, 2025, and features beautiful color art that brings the Elric brothers' adventure to life in fresh ways.
New WEBTOON: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
In addition to Fullmetal Alchemist, WEBTOON also introduced a fantasy series with a much longer title but increasing popularity:
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now and They Won't Leave Me Alone.
This light novel-inspired manga relates the tale of Beryl Gardenant, a plain swordsman from the countryside who is suddenly facing a ring of talented former students. One of them, Allucia, is back as an elite commander, and next thing Beryl knows, he is being hired to train the kingdom's best warriors.
What begins as a peaceful life turns into a wild, action-filled comedy of respect, regret, and second chances. The anime version of this series has been a surprise hit on Amazon Prime Video, and the WEBTOON edition is now live in full color.
WEBTOON expands its reach with popular publishers
This release is part of WEBTOON's increasing partnership with large companies such as DC Comics, IDW Publishing, Archie Comics, HYBE, and now Square Enix and Yen Press. These partnerships are making it possible to deliver high-quality comics, both new and old, to a worldwide audience on a platform designed for digital consumption.
With titles such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Solo Leveling, and Batman: Wayne Family Adventures on a single platform, WEBTOON is rapidly becoming the favorite app of comic readers worldwide.
Where to read Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist on WEBTOON app or website starting May 7 2025. Manga can be accessed freely with optional in-app purchases enabling faster content access pretty quickly within app settings normally. You're discovering Elric brothers anew or revisiting their escapades freshly and this makes now a fab time for plunging into manga's most haunting sagas.
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