Another easily recognizable symbol from Fullmetal Alchemist would be the symbol that shows up on Ed's jacket, and on Al's armor. We are perhaps meant to understand his choice of euthanasia, as Nina comes to him as well. He claims he's doing it in god's name. The homunculi are technically still part of father (see death of the first greed), he can absorb them, which he did with greed, once again, not really an argument, I agree with a lot of what you said especially watching the show when your older, it lacks some serious sense of danger for the main cast especially the sacrifices once you find out who they are at that point they just could do whatever that fuck they wanted and that kinda bothered me a lot. Ed and Al find Mei Chan and Dr. Marcoh before Al lets Winry out of his armor to Mei’s dismay. 15. Maybe someone else has ideas on this? Mustang doesn't lose his eyes, just whatever allows them to see. So when he manages to pin down Colonel Mustang, and he chooses to impale both of Mustang's palms... that's pretty interesting. He did not do it for closure. Hagane no Renkinjutsushi – Fullmetal Alchemist Ep. Keep in mind the first time he was being attacked on all sides the first time around and then once he loses the power of God he's suddenly desperate. Ouroboros doesn't have the star symbol inside and surely was added by the author. In the same way dwarf in the flask tried to be perfect but for all his boasting was not and in the end was condemned for it. I have only my interpretation of life to answer this question with. emmaspeaks from Kansas City on January 05, 2012: Very interesting comparisons, indeed. I'm glad to see that it has! Anime/Manga Fullmetal Alchemist. In brotherhood, Bradley is Wrath and his son is Pride. Also, Elric brothers flannel/armoire symbol is indicating both Christian cross and ancient Greek medicine symbol plus a Crown and two wings which probably symbolize Farvahar in Zoroastriaism (in ancient Persia). Well that's all for tonight guys. He devoted his life to studying alchemy -- he was also a devout Christian. 20. The process fails, and as a toll for using this type of alchemy, the older brother, Edward Elric loses his left leg while the younger brother, Alphonse Elric loses his entire body. Gluttony, in particular, makes it clear that he doesn't enjoy "dying.". The first thing I did when I logged back in was read through and approve any comments left on the hubs I've written. The main antagonist of the series, Father. Species. He walks right over it, using alchemy. I feel there's still some aspects that could be explored further. I don’t see what’s wrong. Rhys Baker from Peterborough, UK on January 11, 2012: I love FMA and was gutted when it finished. Also, the priest was eaten by gluttony. Voted up! When Edward and Alphonse fail at resurrecting their mother, they are exposed to a truth that shakes them to their core. Early in the series, Ed and Al visit the city of Lior, where a religious cult has emerged. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009–2012) Episode List. They don't have a soul unto themselves, do they? Symbolically, Ishbalans are arab muslims who are living in Israel/Palestine and probably also in Syria/Jordan. It does bring a smile to my face to see the interpretation and enlightenment of religions; so open to the mind of those willing to seek out the truth. The one thing he came to Amesteris for in the first place. How it relates to the Homunculi of the show is pretty self-explanatory. When he died, he left some symbols to adorn his grave, one of them being Flemel's Cross. That’s why I liked it, all the homunculi die ironic deaths, envy was humiliated to death, 3. While Scar and his brother were near opposites and Scar never understood his brother's studies regarding alchemy and alkahestry, he genuinely cared for him. When Jesus was alive he mainly dealt with a religious group called the pharisees. But nope. Jesus instructed that faith in him and not in your own works was the way to salvation. Hm... Maybe if Hoenhime had told mustang about the reverse transmutation circle, then he would've been more willing to try to save her life. Season: OR . To save his brother, Edward sacrifices his r… Yeah, that's an example of the rebirth process. Okay fine. Your interpretation is good, I didn't notice some of it. The theme there could be that we truly are only human and thus are faced with the inevitability that there are some points in our lives where to get what we want, we have to sacrifice something else. I understand the dramatic weight (main character vs main villain), but it doesn't make sense within the logic of the universe. The priest wasn't named Leto, Leto was the sun god. Now he would have to use them again to save his brother. I didn't come back to the house of Phantomhive for my predecessors' sake. Even Ishbala is litterally very similar to Israel, and their God, Ishballah is very similar to Allah. 9 Apr. In each of the popularity polls made by Monthly Shōnen Gangan Scar has appeared within the top 20. With the power of alchemy, they use taboo knowledge to resurrect her. For oneself. He is more concerned with keeping a promise than his brother's life. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood – 38. We don't see anyone besides Pinako's reaction to Hoenhime's death. I expected the series to blow away my expectations with how Ed saved Al, not do the last second third option that saves the day and makes the ending to the series all sugary and sweet like every Hollywood blockbuster out here. Why didn't he just ask Izumi? *hoards of fanboys yelling at me for making a blanket statement with nothing to back it up.*. It’s not “vengeance is bad” rather that Mustang can’t be that selfish. What it also consists of, is the Rod of Asclepius. In fact, response to the article as a whole are highly encouraged! When you break it down, it's pretty interesting. It just need to be added that the symbol within the Ouroboros is high likely to be The Star of David. Overall the ending to brotherhood disappointed me more than anything else. The first is when Hohenheim seeks out Father. This is why today, hospitals, insurance agencies, and other institutions relating to the health industry often make use of a symbol consisting of a snake entwined around a rod as well. All he knows is that it'll offer him some sense of closure in regards to Hughes. You missed point. Gluttony ate him. Doesn't the lack of the god power make him need the stone less since now he just has to worry about keeping himself alive? It would be worth ones time to delve into his works with an open mind. Alchemy is bound by this Law of Equivalent Exchange—something the young brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric only realize after attempting human transmutation: the one forbidden act of alchemy. So Ling takes it back with him and becomes emperor. He has gold coloured eyes and hair, which according to early alchemists, the philosophers stone was supposed to make, he is highly intelligent , joined the millitary at a very young age, his long coat is the colour of the philosopher's stone, and the black jacket and white / silver ends are also the colour that takes part in the reaction, in short he represents the philosopher's stone... his attitude is exactly the same as an alchemist named paracelsus von hoenheim, who in this series exist as his father. In this cult, Father Leto, who has a philosopher's stone, uses the powers of alchemy and to gain a position of power, then calls the acts of power "miracles of god." Here’s my rebutal cause why not. Well also to mention the fact that in brotherhood toward the end of the seris hohemiem and that girl+ al seem to use the satanic pentigram often used in withcraft and the study of satanism. At first glance, King Bradley appears as a cheerful and easy-going man who frequently escapes responsibilities to have some free time, offers people melons and watermelons or dresses as a tourist when he goes to a countryside town, while at the same time ruling his country with an iron fist. Envy is by far my favorite character, and I want to be absolutely sure of what happens to him, rather than lingering around. Scar's brother (real name unknown) was an Ishvalan scholar who studied Alchemy and, in the manga and the 2009 anime, Alkahestry . Again, Ed says no because it conflicts with his ideals and because he found a different way, not pride, 23: What? However just know that this is going to be long and this is going to be strenuous as this has been eating at me for a long time. Thanks a lot everyone, I'm glad you found it interesting. But Ed says no because of his pride. Mustang is forced through the gate as opposed to him choosing to do the human transmutation to save Riza's life. Is that a good start? And by the way,I did interpret Truth :). However just know that this is going to be long and this is going to be strenuous as this has been eating at me for a long time. That would be Flemel's Cross. So I'll do bullet points to keep it organized. Seriously though I've watched that scene over and over again. Father literally bites greed's soul out of his body. If you thought this was the greatest ending ever then good for you. In truth, Wrath is distant, reserved and merciless, as devoted to Father's cause as any other homunculus. Yeah? Instead, we'll simply look at it as Leto being an all-around bastard. Now worth noting, is that Pride had previously voiced his thoughts on the idea of God. 24. 27. The Sewing Life Alchemist, Shou Tucker, uses alchemy to create a chimera by combining the bodies of his young daughter Nina and the family dog - only in the name of science and without remorse. This article will contain major spoilers. Which is exactly what happens. It’s a belief borne out of the Ishvalan religion, though Scar’s rag… It's completely okay for mustang to use the stone to get back what he lost but Ed and Al? Among the tapestry of themes and ideas presented in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the story’s take on anger is one of the most interesting. 4. What about the souls within the stone? Completely a different and indirect way to express a message on society to help them question life and seek knowledge on their own. Fuehrer King Bradley doesn't like God. In other words, Cornellos gluttony for power literally "ate" him in the end. It was completely uncalled for the show to compare Scar's reasoning for killing state alchemists to mustang's reasoning for wanting to kill envy. Scar's Brother: They loved each other dearly. Imo using the stone is a greater asspull than giving up alchemy (*coughs in Mustang*), 22. The marking held by each of the Homunculi (on Lust's neck, on Gluttony's tongue, on Pride's eye, etc.) Thanks for bringing this to light, pun intended :). 'Truth' is enlightenment, think of it as opening the 7th chakra in Yoga (Or the tree of life in Christianity), I also noticed alot off symbolism in transmutation circles, as boby points out, Alex Armstrong has Hebrew writing on his fists, and at least to me Roy mustangs circles look very similar to a star of David, as well as plenty of triangles in circles which symbolizes the Trinity and the human transmutation circles that are straight up hexagrams, What about all the hebrew in this show, such as on Alex Armstrongs fist, and on the Gate of Truth? For why I enjoyed FMA 2003's ending so much, here's a link to a previous blog I made. S1, Ep1. So alchemy was the answer just not in using it so much as sacrificing it? It actually refers to creating a philosophers stone by "crucifying a serpent." Meanwhile Scar was just wanted revenge for the sake of it. But will he fall in love or kill her before the military finds them. I said what about the souls?! Why doesn't anyone who knows Alchemy help? God is only a figure created by humans; that's all there is to it. I'd love to hear in the comments section. Hohenheim uses alchemy in order to walk across water. Scar VOICE. As a result of often sharing his spot with animals and Hiromu Arakawa's alter-ego, the character has been shown angered after the end of the polls, to the point of killing Arakawa. How many more Ishbalans must I kill for that to happen? The secrets of life are only hidden from those not willing to seek them out. In 2009 Brotherhood is released as a companion to the manga, which finishes in 2010. Fullmetal Alchemist is an amazing series, in that it is exciting, and very enjoyable to watch. The question will stand the test of time, Did God make Man or did Man make God? Unlike its predecessor, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood stuck to its manga roots until the very end, which seemed to be more well-received by fans. Except for buccaneer, fu and all of the others who died. Winry was brought to Briggs by Kimblee, the man wanting to show the Elric Kyodai what’s at risk if they make the wrong move. I may HAVE to watch them all again with my mind on symbolism. Yoki arrives and is stunned to see Ed and Al, … Nope because while I'm against using the stone to save the only family I have left, I am completely fine with my friend Ling here using it for political gain. 12. :expressionless: 23. He is a difficult boss and at the end of the fight, destroys Edward's automail arm and damages Alphonse's body as in the anime and manga. Father would rather use his philosophers stone than the, 'God power,' he has. 19. Owen Sanders, you comment made me realize something. One is the revenge against the murderer a person's friend, the other is for revenge on the genocide of a people by various other people. Read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to get more information and learn how to set up your preferences. After all this, I've yet to be smote. He is thwarted by the arrival of the military but escapes into the sewers, dis… Hint: He doesn't drain it. It’s a topic that is lesser discussed compared to other elements of the narrative, but it is just as prominent of a theme as nearly anything else. Not crushed. Scar in 2003 is introduced and portrayed to be a more sympathetic character. Along with that, he gives Edward a deal. Year: Season 1. Sounds like something Old Testament. Rachael Lefler from Illinois on January 02, 2012: This was very interesting, it's hard not to notice all these in the anime but it's tough to figure out what they mean and whether the creators intended a symbolic meaning by using them. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Episode 64 (FINALE) Review ... as long as they use it to heal Havoc first. The following episodes then contain a Roy Mustang who appears to have stigmata. Seeking vengeance against State Alchemists for the Ishvalan War, Scar presents quite a problem for the Amestrian military in the beginning. In Ed's case here that would have been pride. BTW the translation for the writing on Alexs fist is Strong or chasak in hebrew. Ed turns down the only way he knows how to save Al/give Al the life he deserves in order to keep Al's promise. This parallel between him and Jesus solidifies this status. The series ran for 64 episodes on MBS–TBS from April 2009 to July 2010. See more ideas about fullmetal alchemist, alchemist, brotherhood. Hey, I've just returned to Hubpages after many months away from it. Being born from the Deadly Sin of Wrath, he … Also, spoiler warning and opinion warning. Everyone just sits on the sidelines as Ed beats up father. See also: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. In their travels they fight against the evil Homunculi. Incarnations View all 10 versions of Scar on BTVA. Some of the symbols I noticed right away were, of course, the church of Leto, but I hadn't really thought about Flemel's cross as a symbol. RELATED: Fullmetal Alchemist: 10 Things Alphonse Can Do That Edward Can't When jesus dealt with them, he condemned them for their hypocritical ways saying that their boasting in the law would only lead to a judgement of their ways which no human could survive. Specifically, the series seems to touch on religious ideas a lot. Great hub! Great show for the first half but then the last 15 eps or so kind of fucked the show up for me, A place to express all your otaku thoughts about anime and manga. 7. Why do I hate Fullmetal alchemist brotherhood's ending? More than that, Scar believes that alchemy is a crime against God, infringing on the right to create that belongs only to Him. How? It’s about fury. When Scar is cornered by a pair of gruesome chimera, the Elrics must enter the fray as his unlikely allies. In fact, he's pretty contentious towards the idea of God. Moreover, it is able to completely tell the storyline as written by the mangaka from beginning to end, faithful to the source. Voted Up and awesome. When fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are first introduced to Scar, he's considered one of the villains of the series. The “God Power” is literally fueled by the philosophers stones, 10. Everything has to be dramatic, 13. Well, he finds a passageway leading to Father's nation-wide transmutation circle, but it's flooded. And I wanted to thank both Belligerentkj and Ben for leaving the comments that they did. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher's Stone. 21. I think one of the biggest evidences that can be offered to the comparison of Christianity is actually the ending pertaining to both Ed and Dwarf in the flask and the way people are saved. I'll get into the reasons why I don't like the ending to fullmetal alchemist brotherhood. I had hoped that a hub like this would spark some thought, and perhaps discussion. Scar has a reason to be consumed with vengeance because there's no way he can kill every state alchemist in existence. Disregard for alchemy's laws ripped half of Ed Elric's limbs from his body and left Al's soul clinging to a suit of armor. So there you have it. He starts out in the basement of a church. As the truth is little more than our interpretation of life given the knowledge we seek out for our selves. His right arm -or hand - destroys. Asclepius was the son of the more commonly recgonized Apollo. What about Scar's arm? Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an alternate retelling of Hiromu Arakawa's Fullmetal Alchemist manga that is closer to the source material than the previous 2003 adaptation, this time covering the entire story. While he does note that Nina can't be separated, he … Jan 11, 2013 - Explore Sarah Vande Brake's board "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood", followed by 260 people on Pinterest. Scar immediately sets out to kill Edward and kills a military policeman that comes to find the Elrics. Scar also briefly appears in the video game Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixiras an antagonist after the Elric brothers have investigated the Tucker estate, only to find Shou and Nina dead. Still love it man! 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