I start this section off by providing a link to a blogger's site about what they felt about this anime.

I think the pictures and their captions tell it all and pretty well gives you the impression about what sort of large fan following will come to follow this show. With lots of eye candy and potential for coupling, it's enough to satisfy any fangirl.
That being said, those who prefer a little more sophistication in their viewing will find it in this anime. Though the plot is nothing groundbreaking, there are life themes and concepts presented that are worth consideration. In particular, I quite liked the episode titles.

I became interested in this manga around the time I was heartily obsessed with anime like Cardcaptors and Sailor Moon, which was a good few years ago. Then just recently, I decided to finish reading it.

The idea of 'words containing power', Lotis Masters and people learning to deal with bad things in the past were nice story concepts, but the romance, though nice to see develop, had me a little restless and edgy; and while I do quite like the art, there was perhaps a few little over detailed parts. The humor was nothing more than a smile jerker and while there was also a bit of action with Lotis and Maram words conflicting against each other, it did not have me on the edge of my seat.

Extras
Each release of a new manga volume contains fun little manga!! The novels (with the dust covers) contain covers with fun scenarios and the spines have images of the people who die in the manga ascending as angels (just a word of warning if you want to avoid spoilers ;) ) For those buying the Viz version, these panels can be found at the back of the book.

Also, often at the back there are four 4-panel skits where the author has some fun with the characters. It is these little things that increase my eagerness to purchase my next copy of FMA. Much to my delight, Volume 12 came with a little book full of these little skits.