The true CHADS are FMA fans.
A complete manga with strong themes that are intrinsically tied to the plot itself, the true alchemist's manga. Even the main character's design, Edward Elric, employs alchemical rules, with his color scheme consisting of nigredo, albedo, citrinitas and rubedo, respectively black, white, yellow and red.
Hiromu Arakawa's story resonated so strongly with people that FMA not one, but TWO wonderful anime that managed to cater to different tastes (it is not of the scope of this rant to go into which one is better).
Unlike Togashi, that fell to the planetary defect of the Moon, Sloth, Hiromu Arakawa, from humble origins, managed to complete her Magnum Opus in sync with Bones' marvelous adaptation.
Unlike Oda, she also didn't fall to the planetary defect of Mercury, Greed, and allowed things to end.
Unlike Isayama, she never fell to the planetary defect of the Sun, Pride, and lets her work speak for itself, shying away from cameras, forever represented as a cartoony little cow, another reminder of her simple country life.
FMA fans knows this, and as such, there is no need for further discussion. This is also why people are still arguing about Naruto or Bleach years after it ended, because there is so much you can talk about went wrong with it than what it did right, and One Piece will meet a similar fate when it ends. IF it ever ends.
FMA fans are the real winners here, they're the real CHADS, NOW and FOREVER. You people are fighting for the silver and bronze medal.