Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is the long-rumored and eventually-confirmed TV anime sequel / remake expanding the HagaRen saga that began in 2003 and continued with the Conqueror of Shamballa movie in 2005. This new series began airing in Japan from April 5, 2009. Brotherhood is set in a fictional world where alchemy - the transmutation of raw materials into objects - is science and the way of life. The new anime series is based on Hiromu Arakawa's hit manga series which follows the well-loved Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse on their perilous journey in search of the legendary Philosopher's Stone. They set forth in the hope that the magical artefact can restore their bodies after a failed alchemy experiment to revive their dead mother cost Edward's left leg and right arm; as well as Alphonse's entire body, leaving his soul affixed to a suit of armour.