Stage play "Fullmetal Alchemist" will have an Osaka and Tokyo performance in March 2023. This time, the visual of Winry Rockbell along with Izumi Curtis, Lust, Envy, Scar, Solf J. Kimblee, and King Bradley was released as part of the 3rd character visuals. "Fullmetal Alchemist" is the pioneer of the dark fantasy manga, written by Arakawa Hiromu, and serialized on Monthly "Shonen Gangan" from 2001 to 2010. It is also known as "Hagaren", and gained a large popularity from various people of different age and genders due to the battle action with the alchemy, the large scale, precise story featuring the history and countries, and the liveliness of the unique, charming characters. The manga has exceeded 8 million copies in circulation worldwide, and it was depicted in various format, such as the TV anime, theatrical film, game, and live action films with the latest smartphone game being released in summer 2022. Stage play "Fullmetal Alchemist" was announced as a new development, and this is the first stage play for this series. The director and script writer for this stage play is Ishimaru Sachiko, who has handled and performed passionately various works from musical to a straight play, and trained the young actors, as well as being the existence that is leading the stage play industry in late years. Joining along with her are the creators and casts that are active in entertainments of various genres. The casts for the Elric brothers are handled by three casts that were casted from the audition that was held over four months. The main lead, Edward Elric is played by Isshiki Yohei and Hirono Ryouta while Alphonse Elric is played by Mashima Shuto. In the 3rd character visuals, it was revealed that Winry Rockbell is played by Okabe Rin (AKB48), Scar by Hoshi Tomoya, and King Bradley by Tatsumi Takuro. The remaining revealed casts are Ono Hikari as Izumi Curtis, Sao Kurama as Lust, Hiramatsu Raima as Envy, and Suzuki Shogo as Solf J. Kimblee. Stage play "Fullmetal Alchemist" will open its curtains at Osaka's Shin Kabuki-za from March 8 to March 12, 2023, and at Tokyo's Nippon Seinen-kan Hall from March 17 to Mach 26, 2023. Do look forward to further information. (C) Arakawa Hiromu/ Square Enix, Stage Play "Fullmetal Alchemist" Production Committee

From the live-action film "Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Avenger Scar/ The Last Transmutation" (premiere on May 20, 2022/ June 24, 2022), the footage on the interview with Arata Mackenyu (as Scar) and the behind-the-scenes has been released. "Fullmetal Alchemist" is a battle fantasy manga by Arakawa Hiromu that started serialized on "Monthly Shounen Gangan" in 2001, and it gain famed due to its attractive character, precise and detailed story, and the unique world setting. It has welcomed its 20th serialization anniversary in 2021 with various projects, such as an original art exhibition, the new serialization of "Yomi no Tsugai " by the original author Arakawa Hiromu, and the release of a smartphone game. This shows that this content is still being supported by many fans. For the live-action film "Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Avenger Scar" that was announced as the 20th serialization anniversary, the story focused on the popular character in the manga, "Scar" while "The Last Transmutation" will depicts the story until the finale of the manga as well as the climax, which is the battle with "Father" as well as the after-story. The footage on the interview with Arata Mackenyu (as Scar) and the behind-the-scenes has been released. In the interview part of the footage, Arata analyses his role as Scar by saying "He is going down on his own path of justice. And he has a strong will. As he is not an evil person, I perform him while thinking how to make him look appealing" and he also reflected back on his own role creation regarding the impressive face of Scar, "The make-up took around 2 hour daily. Since his name in English mean "Scar", I can't be him without that, so I believe that the time for putting on the special make-up is important for being in the role as well." Regarding the main actor Yamada Ryosuke, who he is co-acting for the first time in this work, "He's is pretty. I confessed to him on the first day by saying 'You're the no. 1 prettiest in Japan'" as he revealed his encounter with him while laughing. To Arata, who "It's easier to perform if you get close to the actor of his enemy", he got close to Yamada with his friendly personality and also show off the tremendous combination during the battle scenes. Also, as the film is taken mostly on a greenback, it was revealed the film venue is a large open set. "It make me thought 'It's a town!'. The floor to the wall... are all recreated by the open set and it helps to set up the world setting", and it seem that Arata challenge the performance while being excited upon entering the venue. The live-action film "Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Avenger Scar" will premiere on May 20, 2022 and "Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation" will premiere on June 24, 2022. (C) Arakawa Hiromu/ Square Enix (C) 2022 Film "Fullmetal Alchemist 2 & 3" Production Committee