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02-25-2008
Depends on what you like. For the most part, classic anime is based on classic manga. So manga like Rurouni Kenshin, Trigun, GTO, Monster, and Death Note, to name a few, are all great reads. Of course, there's the monster known as Akira.
My personal favorite is Berserk. It's a bit more mature than a lot of manga, but I love it because it's very thought provoking and deals with a lot of serious issues pertaining to human nature (our tendencies and our place in the world), relationships, Religion, Philosophy, and Politics. But at its heart, it's a great war epic, and it never lets the themes or messages weigh down the battles. It can get overly gruesome at times, but if your stomach isn't turned off by that, I think it's definitely worth checking out. Also, as you said, Full Metal Alchemist is great. That's my 2nd favorite. It's even better than the show, which is a huge statement.
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