Summary After learning of Hughes’s fate, Ed and Al are ravaged by sadness and guilt. Envy still hides in plain sight among the State Alchemists, and another Homunculus is on the verge of infiltrating their ranks as well. Our Take…
Summary The Elrics scuffle with Ling Yao and his attendants, Lan Fan and Fu, visitors from Xing seeking the Philosopher’s Stone. Ed may not like him, but Ling Yao’s not leaving until he gets what he wants. Our Take Fine.…
Summary In a violent clash with Greed, King Bradley proves to be a brutal opponent. But the man who finally destroys the Ultimate Shield is more powerful than even the Fuhrer himself. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of…
Summary Al is abducted by chimeras led by the seemingly indestructible Homunculus known as Greed. When Ed’s rescue attempt falls short, Izumi proves once more that she’s got the brothers’ best interests in mind. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The…
Summary While visiting Izumi, their childhood teacher, the Elrics recall the early difficulties of grasping equivalent exchange. They also discover she shares their intimate knowledge of alchemy’s greatest taboo. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising…
Summary The Elrics, realizing alchemy has yet to unlock the mysteries of creating life, feel powerless when a new friend goes into labor. Winry, however, jumps into action with a young thief named Paninya. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances…
Summary When the conspiracy surrounding the Philosopher’s Stone closes in on the highest ranks of the military, one of Mustang’s most trusted and cherished allies is murdered. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character…
Summary Al is haunted by the notion his entire existence was simply created by his brother. When the youngest Elric angrily reveals these suspicions, only Winry can convince him just how wrong he is about Ed. Our Take A mixed…
Summary Ed and Al furiously battle the Fifth Laboratory’s psychotic guards. In the chaos, the truth behind the Philosopher’s Stone is buried beneath rubble – and disturbing new questions are unearthed. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the…
Summary The Elrics discover the horrific ingredient needed to create a Philosopher’s Stone. When night falls, they prowl the grounds of a secret laboratory in search of more facts – but the brothers find only danger. Our Take Solid, satisfying…