Japan's 'Fullmetal Alchemist' anime exhibition opens in Kuala Lumpur

A visitor taking a closer look at the manga artwork featured in the 'FullMetal Alchemist' exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Muhamad Shahril Rosli

The year is starting off with a strong buzz for anime fans who love exhibitions brought in all the way from Japan. The Fullmetal Alchemist exhibition, which opened at Pavilion Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur today, is a must-see for followers of this manga series, written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa.

The ticketed exhibition, which runs through March 24, is a product of the popular Japanese manga work that has sold more than 80 million copies worldwide, leading to anime, live-action, book and video game adaptations.