"Fullmetal Alchemist is one of those series that really captures its audience," continues Fukunaga. "It has an intriguing storyline, great content and incredible animation." Fullmetal Alchemist has already experienced broadcast success in the U.S. market as well as impressive home video success. The first DVD in the Fullmetal Alchemist series was released in the United States in February 2005 and there have been seven DVDs released to date. According to VideoScan reports for the week of February 05, 2006, all seven are in the top 25 of the best selling anime DVDs.