Seiji Mizushima

Seiji Mizushima is best known for directing the original 2003 'Fullmetal Alchemist' anime series at Studio Bones. He also directed the highly acclaimed 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00' from 2007 to 2008 at Sunrise. Both series are considered landmark titles in modern anime history.

Because the original manga by Hiromu Arakawa was still ongoing, director Seiji Mizushima and Studio Bones created an original ending for the 2003 anime. The show diverged significantly from the source material halfway through the series. This eventually led to a sequel movie, 'Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa.'

Yes, besides his work at Sunrise on 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00,' he also directed the 2017 mecha series 'Beatless.' He is widely recognized in the industry for his ability to handle complex science fiction narratives. His direction often focuses heavily on character dynamics within political conflicts.

Seiji Mizushima directed the original 2003 adaptation of 'Fullmetal Alchemist' at Studio Bones. The studio was chosen due to its strong reputation for fluid action animation and high-quality productions. Bones would later go on to adapt the manga faithfully with 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' in 2009 under a different director.