Is Inuyasha based on a true story?

Answer 1

No.

Answer

Though full metal alchemist isn't factual or really based on actual events, there is a key connection with one of the main characters and to one of the leaders of a cult.

Ed and Al's dad is Hohenheim, and von Hohenheim is the last part of Paracelsus' name.

The partial truth comes in the fact that Paracelsus, a Swizterland native born in 1493, was attributed with much work with homunculi, though they never existed, unless you call midgets and dwarfs little men too, as that is how homunculous translates.

However, there is another connection between us and the events of FMA as in history it is recorded that scientists during the 19th century have been investigating alchemy like turning lead into gold or silver, also in history it mentions that scientists would search for an elixir of life in alchemy with the uses of "The Philosopher's Stone" a blood red stone as shown in FMA and the first Harry Potter movie.

**Spoiler**

Also in the movie that was to be the finale of the first series, there are many connections to Nazi Germany, including Ed and Al being somewhat responsible for the failed Beer Hall Putsch.

Answer 2

No, fictional.