I'm really happy for you and (hopefully) with you right now, and also very grateful for this experience. Thank you! )) Hope it was worth time for you both).
I started watching during the fifth lab arc and it's been a journey you guys have thebbest reactions even thought ive only followed fmab with you guys. But the theories after each episode is what got me. Can't watch any of your other reactions cuz I haven't watched those anime but I've seen hunter just last year can't wait for it
14:26 - Every fan feels the pain😂. Fun Fact: Hiromu Arakawa (the author) claims she can't draw convincing kissing scenes with her characters so its either always distance shots or partially covered. Regarding Hohenheim...there's an extra one shot after his death, where he meets Trisha (in the afterlife) and he proudly tells her how their boys worked out their problems and they'll be waiting for them...
Wrath died peacefully Greed died satisfied Gluttony died eaten Sloth died from too much effort Lust died before she could penetrate Mustang Envy died envying humans Pride was reborn to a humble life Quite ironic I must say
*Everyone at the start of FMA:* "Golly, I sure do hope these poor boys come out okay!" *_EVERYONE_* *at the* *_end_* *of FMA:* "God, I want Olivier to *crush* me"
The series began with 2 brothers (Hohenheim and Father) traveling East and West to teach and preach, and it ended with 2 brothers (Edward and Alphonse) traveling East and West to learn.
@@AnimeCritical Personally, I don't like the 2003 version. It's just that I am not satisfied with the ending of that show. It's a very negative ending.
I also miss a scene where Ed on his dad's grave say something like "Thank you old man.". But at the same time, even without mentioning him, is clear by the way Ed uses his hair, choice of clothes and the briefcase that is following his dad's steps. So is a neat little indirect way to say that.
The reason Roy is allowed to use the stone to restore his sight, narratively speaking, is because he never chose to use human transmutation. The things that are taken are, in a way, karmic punishment, and the characters aren't allowed to just cheat their way out of attoning for their sins. But since that doesn't apply to Roy he's allowed to just use the stone. This shows ending is just so perfect. The moment Al says it's ticklish and Winry realized "wait, why can he feel something....wait", and then those tears, like Ed said "I promise the next time I make you cry we'll have our bodies back and they'll be tears of joy". And that final shot with them as a family, LOVE. And then that last shot, Ed, same hair as Hohenheim, same coat, same image of him walking out the door, but smiling. My tears are unending, it's so rare to get an anime with an ending that doesn't disappoint.
"and the characters aren't allowed to just cheat their way out of attoning for their sins" I don't really agree with this. Ed and Al were literally children grieving their mother, they can't be held eternally responsible for their mistake. "Sin" is only wrong if you have full knowledge of why what you're doing is wrong (they didn't) and understand the consequences of your actions (they didn't). Ed and Al aren't "not allowed" to use the stones, they refuse to do so because they don't want to associate in any way with the sacrifice of living people. They feel that it would be morally wrong to use it not because it would be "cheating", but because they would be profiting from the sacrifice of innocent lives. Roy is more practical and understands that refusing to use the stone won't erase the atrocities done to create it, and that its power - no matter how ill-gotten - can still be used for good. Ed and Al are idealists, and Roy is a realist. Both are valid ways of viewing the world, despite their differences.
Oh my god Carlie's reaction to all the Ed/Winry stuff and the end credits is everything😭 Idk if I've ever seen such genuine happiness in *any* reaction before. Love you guys, thanks for experiencing this journey with us❤
Some of the moments I love for obvious reasons: 1. Ed opening the door of truth to promise Al he will come back. 2. Ed slowly helping winry let go of the gun. 3. During the fight with Scar, Bradley unleashing his frustrations and fury stemming from a life he has no control of. 4. Olivier not closing the tunnel exit and the rooftop scene with buccaneer. 5. Ed saving Al by humbling himself and letting go of one thing he took pride of. 6. Al using the Philosopher's stone and Heinkel's speech. 7. Ling's speech and Greed's anguish after killing Bido 8. Hohenheim photograph scene 9. Pride identity reveal (tunnel scene and the scene with Hawkeye) 10. Ed using his own life force to close up his wound after being punctured by a large metal with the help of the 2 chimeras AND MANY MORE. I love this show and I'm glad you enjoyed it
Best ending ever, i cant express how much i love fmab ( it's my comfort anime watched more than 20 times) absolutely love the ending its so satisfying damn im getting emotional
@@AnimeCritical It's so much worse in every aspect since they decided to made up a new story without respecting the original manga material, that they lost in the filler so they had to cancel it because it made no sense at all trying to catch up the story; so no, it's not better, it's just another story, and a much worse one.
@@fus3rcillo Just because it doesn't match up to the manga doesn't automatically make it worse. Lol! Is that your best point? The 2003 series does this show real justice.
@@AnimeCritical well your point is absolutely no one, at least I have a point. And if you want more points: the story is really bad compared to the original, the characters are more flat and the relations between them makes no sense, the hole point of the story is missed just because they tried to make the story more edgy, with a poor a bad direction, add 100 more points, and go to the end, which is an absolutely aberration. There you have 5 more points, still waiting one point of you, besides you saying "this is good and this is bad", which is not any kind of point.
I LOVED the Fullmetal Alchemist compilation in the middle hahahaha Great reaction series guys, I can see how much you guys loved the show, and I hope that was Ange trying to hide a few tears from us 😄. Cannot wait for HxH next, absolute legendary run of shows you guys are on right now.
The Heart made Fullmetal has stuck with me ever since I was a kid watching it the first time. Genuinely inspired me to keep going through a lot. Great reactions as always. You have now watched one of the best anime of all time. Can't wait for HxH which is just as good. Quick Favorite List(Gonna put my favorite quotes as well) 1. Greed/ling(“Greed may not be good, but it’s not so bad either. You humans think greed is just for money or power, but everyone wants something they can’t have.”) 2. Ed("There's no such thing as a painless lesson-they just don't exist. Sacrifices are necessary. You can't gain anything without losing something first. Although if you can endure that pain and walk away from it, you'll find that you now have a heart strong enough to overcome any obstacle. Yeah... a heart made Fullmetal." ) 3. Roy Mustang("Nothing's perfect, the world's not perfect, but it's there for us, trying the best it can. That's what makes it so damn beautiful.") 4. Scar("Our names are given to us by God. I have betrayed God, and so I no longer have a name.") 5. Hohenheim("I thought living forever was nothing but exhausting. But since I met you and our sons, for the first time I felt glad to be alive. It was a full life.") Honorable Mention: Alphonse(“On the day we left, we burned down the family home and all the familiar things inside. Because some memories aren’t meant to leave traces.” )
Winry opening the door to see them is like her portal of truth. Which is a nice touch from the first opening where they show al and Ed losing parts of themselves and she’s shown just shook bc she lost something too. It came full circle.
A detail I LOVE that the video kinda skipped over is when Winry hears Al says, "That tickles!", she knows he must be back in his body. That's why she's in a bit of a trance on her way to the door.
Carlie portraied the whole community by seeing the photo hahahaahah really had a lot of fun in this series of reactions cannot wait for more of the haikyuu reactions really enjoy your content guys ❤❤ a big hug from a mexican fan 7*-*7
That's how you end an anime. The complete victory lap, lessons learned, and a glimpse of the future for these characters. We had the final battle including all the deaths last episode, so we didn't need more of that. Oh and by the way, if you ever wanna do one more small thing: The bloopers from the English voice actors are pretty popular among reactors. It's a mix of slip-ups and just the VAs having fun with the scenes.
Man we're at the end again 😭 Everytime i see a reactor finish this series, i always feel a hole in my heart like when i first finished the show I think you guys had my favorite reaction to this series! I loved it the whole way, and its a shame its over 😭 Thank you so much for your reactions!
Loved your reaction to the series. An absolute classic that holds up despite being so old. Your intermission showing Ange saying Fullmetal Alchemist EVERY EPISODE was fantastic.
Mustang and Hawkeye are my two favorite characters. Mustang gets a lot of love for being badass but I think that neither character works without the other. The history they shared with Hawkeye’s father’s research and the war in Ishval is incredibly tragic. Even though a romantic relationship is not developed on-screen, you could feel the vulnerability, trust, and loyalty they shared with each other in every scene. The culmination of those elements is written beautifully in the climactic final battle when she literally becomes his eyes, guiding his hand and staying at his side to the very end. One scene I really covet is the one where Hawkeye receives a phone call from Roy in her apartment. At this point, she is essentially being held hostage by the Fuhrer, she is unable to directly interact with Roy for fear of jeopardizing him or herself, and she has just discovered Selim’s identity, realizing that nowhere is safe and that he’s always watching from the shadows. She enters her apartment and hugs her dog, desperate for any source of comfort in this nightmare situation. We see a wide shot of her apartment which seems very small and barren, a testament to how little she truly thinks of herself and how little she thinks she deserves in terms of basic happiness and self expression. At this point she was likely on the verge of totally breaking down when suddenly the phone rings. Roy just wanted to talk to her and does so under the guise of a drunken call so as to not seem suspicious to her captors. When she doesn’t return the goofy demeanor he immediately realizes that something is wrong and attempts to help but doesn’t press further as he understands that they’re probably being listened to. However, just the call itself proved to be comfort enough to keep her going. This is why the scene where she saves him from being consumed by his hatred while killing Envy is so powerful. There, we see finally that neither of them can stand without the other. He is her hope to atone for her own sins, and she is his beacon for cause. I really appreciate how while in the foreground, the story highlights a traditional and wholesome relationship developing between Ed and Winry, in the background it shows us a much darker, more mature one between Roy and Riza. The show doesn’t need to give us any scenes that directly portray their love in order for us to know how much they care for and rely on each other. It’s presented through symbolism and subtext: her father’s research, she being his eyes, etc. Not to sound sappy but honestly one of the best written relationships I’ve seen in animation.
I'm 85% sure Ed and Winry were dating by the time he was leaving. Two reasons: 1. Winry's wearing Ed's jacket. That's texbook girlfriend behavior. 2. Their whole exchange while she was making sure he had everything he needed and Ed not really listening. Also texbook girlfriend behavior. I mean, that sigh she made at 13:02 is SO perfect. 😅
100%. That ending was an incredibly cute and awkward marriage proposal. It was 2 years after they came home. It would have been insane if they weren't together at that point, and if neither Ed or Winry had made any advances during that time I'm pretty sure Al would have had something to say about that.
@@LightsephirothIt was 100% a marriage proposal. The Promised Day took place in 1915. The train station scene takes place 2 years later in 1917. The datebook says they got married in 1917.
Long time lurker first time caller here. To this day FMAB is my all time favorite show and love reliving moments with everyone. I genuinely loved your reactions throughout the show and thank you for giving it a chance. Great channel guys!
@@Bdavis2475 It took Hohenheim an incredibly long time to do that, and the souls in his philosopher's stone were part of him and not a separate stone (how would you even start to communicate with souls trapped in a stone?). I don't think it's really an option for anybody else.
One of the many things I love about this show is the symmetry between the scenes where Hohenheim leaves Trisha and the boys, and where Winry welcomes Ed and Al back.
This was so good I’m back watching it for the fourth time just today. Definitely going to have to binge all of the reactions. My favorite part is how much you both bring to the show, even if Ange is a loose unit with his predictions. Hahaha
Absolutely incredible series! Have enjoyed every episode watching you two experiencing one of the best anime out there (and what an ending with Carlie's reaction to the hug and kids haha). There is just one last Fullmetal thing you guys should watch.. the bloopers (the voice actors having some fun)
Just FYI, Ed never got his leg back. It's still automail. Al's reverse soul transmutation only returned Ed's arm, the leg was partial payment for trying to bring back their mom, so he couldnt get that back.
I have no issues with Roy choosing to get his eyesight back because it wasn't his choice to do human transmutation in the first place. It was forced upon him. His eyesight was very unfairly taken.
You might've missed (because seeing the babies understandably makes anyone ecstatic) but a grownup Mei is also on the pic which means she and Al must've been already a couple. So that's another closure on another ship we've been wanting. 😊
In France, there is an event every year in July called Japan expo that is the biggest Japan's pop culture convention in Europe. I went a few time and one year, don't remember what year it was, we had the premiere of the last episode. We were able to see it even before Japan. And it was awesome. You wouldn't imagine the atmosphere. Like, everyone was on the same energy Carlie was watching it. XD
Carlie, if its any consolation, many of us hated that silly mustache back then xD it wasn't in the manga so maybe the studio was in a silly mood 😂 It was such a pleasure rewatching this anime with you! So glad you loved this story as much as we do, it's been 13 years since I first watched it, but it only gets better with time I wasn't able to comment this before but the Rain cover was my favorite! As one of my fav OP ever, it really made it justice ❤ See you around with Mob and 86!❤ PS: Thank you for the Fullmetal Alchemist compilation, it was absolutely necessary for closure 😂
I will never, ever tire of this story. So glad you guys were able to enjoy it like so many others. Thank you for allowing us to be on this journey with you ❤️
the intermission 😂😂😂 i discovered you guys through ur FMAB reaction & im so glad! staying along for the Haikyuu ride now, & plan to go back and watch some of ur other reaction series’ as well 😁 a bittersweet end to the journey but im so glad u guys enjoyed it! it’s my favorite anime of all time!
Really satisfying ending. And I always loved the parallel between the first Elric family picture and the next: - First, There’s the obvious obvious between Ed and his son - Second, while the pictures are similar, you had Hohenheim crying, and now you have Ed with a huge grin, showing all is well in the end Side note: Ed has one of the best proposals in anime history, beaten only by Loud proposing to Yor with the grenade pin. And now that Ed and Winry have a family, safe to say Ed got a taste of that Winry apple pie…
You can't understand how good thid episode and that last photo with Ed and Winry with kids felt after experiencibg first FMA series and first Full metal movie. Then waiting for years to Brotherhood
I started watching the show when i saw that you guys have already reacted to it, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is now one of my fav anime and to be totally honest after every episode i came back to your channel and watched you guys react to it, there were few episodes where after a crazy scene i paused the episode in the middle just to see your reaction to it, i have become a true fan of yours, thank you for making Fullmetal Alchemist a blast for me🤞
I think the most underrated part in this conclusion was Scar's redemption arc and how much his character grew over the course of the series. That smile, the first time he's probably smiled since before the extermination and his brother's death, was symbolic of how much he grew and let go of the hatred and need for revenge. Well done!
Omg, Carlie's scream at the end sounded kind of like that Diglet looking cursed spirit inside the cave from JJK that Fushiguro fought at the end of season 1.
This is why it is ranked as the best anime. Great story. Wonderful premise. Excellent character development. Well written villains. And most importantly. . . A beginning A middle And an ending. Circle of life.
What an amazing show and series! Its one of the best told stories in anime and it was awesome to see you guys enjoy it so much. Also, bloopers are necessary to watch at the end of fmab
Chimeras were lowkey the MVPs of this whole show and there were so many times when I was sure they wouldn’t make it out but every Chimera came out alive at the end and it’s so incredible they got a nice ending
"every Chimera came out alive at the end" I feel like you're forgetting a lot of early-series characters making this statement. If you're only talking about the four chimeras originally accompanying Kimblee, then yeah, but there are a bunch of chimeras from earlier episodes that didn't have the same luck. Including the one that, arguably, is the driving catalyst for a *lot* of the Elric brothers' actions and beliefs.
I'm always fascinated to hear about everyone's favorite characters for this series because there's just so many good ones, and everyone seems to have their own preferences. I loved pretty much every character of course but for me the three that I enjoyed watching the most (in no particular order) was Hawkeye, Alphonse, and Envy. Same with the favorite moments-all the moments that have stuck with me throughout the years aren't ones that were mentioned by you guys, and I think that's super cool!!
To this day, this 64 Ep run of FMAB might be the best complete anime adaptation. Every episode was incredible, and the entire Voice Cast knocked it out of the park! Hate it or Love it, FMAB is 9 times out of 10 in someone's Top 10 Anime of all time!
It’s just so consistently excellent. Even with other series of comparable lengths that I absolutely love, like E7 or Code Geass, there’s definitely episodes, characters, or moments that don’t really land. But with FMAB everything is just so fuckin’ tightly written and plotted.
Thanks so much everyone. We had a blast watching this with you ❤️
Should check out the OVA's more specifically 2 i think
if u guys really like FMAB, watch OVA , one of OVA tell why Hughes is so important for Roy
Same! Thank you!
Enjoyed your reactions a lot too.
I'm really happy for you and (hopefully) with you right now, and also very grateful for this experience.
Thank you! ))
Hope it was worth time for you both).
In that final scene, Ed’s wearing the same coat and ponytail that Hohenhiem wore. Even if it took a while, he finally accepted him as his father.
And Al is in Trisha's color scheme. It is such a good touch
😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭😭
if there's one flaw in this finale, it's that I wish we got to actually see Ed and Al's reaction to Hoenheim's passing
And Winry is seeing him off wearing his white jacket, the one he wore when he returned home to her.
I started watching during the fifth lab arc and it's been a journey you guys have thebbest reactions even thought ive only followed fmab with you guys. But the theories after each episode is what got me. Can't watch any of your other reactions cuz I haven't watched those anime but I've seen hunter just last year can't wait for it
14:26 - Every fan feels the pain😂.
Fun Fact: Hiromu Arakawa (the author) claims she can't draw convincing kissing scenes with her characters so its either always distance shots or partially covered.
Regarding Hohenheim...there's an extra one shot after his death, where he meets Trisha (in the afterlife) and he proudly tells her how their boys worked out their problems and they'll be waiting for them...
Wrath died peacefully
Greed died satisfied
Gluttony died eaten
Sloth died from too much effort
Lust died before she could penetrate Mustang
Envy died envying humans
Pride was reborn to a humble life
Quite ironic I must say
HAHAHAHA the lust one
HAH! Penetrated🤣
I would say Lust died from being too hot 🔥
Lust died cuz the show wants to be pg 🤣
Lust died from excessive blood lust
*Everyone at the start of FMA:* "Golly, I sure do hope these poor boys come out okay!"
*_EVERYONE_* *at the* *_end_* *of FMA:* "God, I want Olivier to *crush* me"
The series began with 2 brothers (Hohenheim and Father) traveling East and West to teach and preach, and it ended with 2 brothers (Edward and Alphonse) traveling East and West to learn.
14:24 15:56 Carlie went full feral over Ed and Winry this episode 💀
Thank you for letting me rewatch an amazing series vicariously through you guys!
Now watch the 2003 version. It is so much better than this one.
@@AnimeCritical Personally, I don't like the 2003 version. It's just that I am not satisfied with the ending of that show. It's a very negative ending.
@@RajdeepJadeja yep, same here, I did not like the 2003 version as it was not the original story line of the author.
@@bijolicideris1293 they kind of complement each other since the first ~20 episodes are better fleshed out in the 2003 anime
@@AnimeCritical nope
A Heart Made Fullmetal
Chills
16:00 I've never heard carlie screaming like that on the channel 😂😂
Wow guys that's the first completed anime you've finished
Oh shoot, you're right. At the time of this dropping, this was the only one they finished.
Carlie so hyped for Ed and Winry’s kids she didn’t even notice that Al and May were also together in it.
Carlie's excitement at Ed and Winry almost kissing, and somewhat disappointment when they didn't, was so funny. 😅
Carlie will get her kiss, in AoT final ep😊
@@azullalazuardi726Oh, she got it, all right . . .
I love the parallelism between the two family pictures, Hohenheim was sad carrying his children but Edward in his family picture was smiling.
I also miss a scene where Ed on his dad's grave say something like "Thank you old man.". But at the same time, even without mentioning him, is clear by the way Ed uses his hair, choice of clothes and the briefcase that is following his dad's steps. So is a neat little indirect way to say that.
Carlie's enthusiasm for the ship had me dying. We love to see it! 💙
One of the best anime I have ever watched. Its my number 1 for a reason. Thank you for giving it a watch really glad you guys enjoyed it.
The reason Roy is allowed to use the stone to restore his sight, narratively speaking, is because he never chose to use human transmutation. The things that are taken are, in a way, karmic punishment, and the characters aren't allowed to just cheat their way out of attoning for their sins. But since that doesn't apply to Roy he's allowed to just use the stone.
This shows ending is just so perfect. The moment Al says it's ticklish and Winry realized "wait, why can he feel something....wait", and then those tears, like Ed said "I promise the next time I make you cry we'll have our bodies back and they'll be tears of joy". And that final shot with them as a family, LOVE. And then that last shot, Ed, same hair as Hohenheim, same coat, same image of him walking out the door, but smiling.
My tears are unending, it's so rare to get an anime with an ending that doesn't disappoint.
"and the characters aren't allowed to just cheat their way out of attoning for their sins"
I don't really agree with this. Ed and Al were literally children grieving their mother, they can't be held eternally responsible for their mistake. "Sin" is only wrong if you have full knowledge of why what you're doing is wrong (they didn't) and understand the consequences of your actions (they didn't).
Ed and Al aren't "not allowed" to use the stones, they refuse to do so because they don't want to associate in any way with the sacrifice of living people. They feel that it would be morally wrong to use it not because it would be "cheating", but because they would be profiting from the sacrifice of innocent lives. Roy is more practical and understands that refusing to use the stone won't erase the atrocities done to create it, and that its power - no matter how ill-gotten - can still be used for good.
Ed and Al are idealists, and Roy is a realist. Both are valid ways of viewing the world, despite their differences.
Also Roy would have been medically discharged from the military otherwise. There’s a realistic element to his decision
The montage of "Fullmetal Alchemist" was great and hilarious :D I am so glad that you guys payed tribute to that
Oh my god Carlie's reaction to all the Ed/Winry stuff and the end credits is everything😭 Idk if I've ever seen such genuine happiness in *any* reaction before.
Love you guys, thanks for experiencing this journey with us❤
Some of the moments I love for obvious reasons:
1. Ed opening the door of truth to promise Al he will come back.
2. Ed slowly helping winry let go of the gun.
3. During the fight with Scar, Bradley unleashing his frustrations and fury stemming from a life he has no control of.
4. Olivier not closing the tunnel exit and the rooftop scene with buccaneer.
5. Ed saving Al by humbling himself and letting go of one thing he took pride of.
6. Al using the Philosopher's stone and Heinkel's speech.
7. Ling's speech and Greed's anguish after killing Bido
8. Hohenheim photograph scene
9. Pride identity reveal (tunnel scene and the scene with Hawkeye)
10. Ed using his own life force to close up his wound after being punctured by a large metal with the help of the 2 chimeras
AND MANY MORE. I love this show and I'm glad you enjoyed it
Best ending ever, i cant express how much i love fmab ( it's my comfort anime watched more than 20 times) absolutely love the ending its so satisfying damn im getting emotional
You should watch the 2003 series then. It is so much better than this version.
@@AnimeCritical I did with my sister when I was younger, it's one of my favorite childhood anime
@@AnimeCritical It's so much worse in every aspect since they decided to made up a new story without respecting the original manga material, that they lost in the filler so they had to cancel it because it made no sense at all trying to catch up the story; so no, it's not better, it's just another story, and a much worse one.
@@fus3rcillo Just because it doesn't match up to the manga doesn't automatically make it worse. Lol! Is that your best point? The 2003 series does this show real justice.
@@AnimeCritical well your point is absolutely no one, at least I have a point. And if you want more points: the story is really bad compared to the original, the characters are more flat and the relations between them makes no sense, the hole point of the story is missed just because they tried to make the story more edgy, with a poor a bad direction, add 100 more points, and go to the end, which is an absolutely aberration. There you have 5 more points, still waiting one point of you, besides you saying "this is good and this is bad", which is not any kind of point.
I LOVED the reaction to one of the most wholesome ships being confirmed as canon, married and haven children. My poor Ears tho 😂❤
I LOVED the Fullmetal Alchemist compilation in the middle hahahaha
Great reaction series guys, I can see how much you guys loved the show, and I hope that was Ange trying to hide a few tears from us 😄. Cannot wait for HxH next, absolute legendary run of shows you guys are on right now.
Carlie shouting to the heavens about Ed and Winry’s relationship was hilarious
The part where Al says “it tickles” before Winry sees him gets me every time. He can feel again!
Can't believe you included the intermission compilation in the middle, that's wild 😂
Our editor Filip went above and beyond for that 💪🏻
@@CarlieAndAnge absolute legend
The Heart made Fullmetal has stuck with me ever since I was a kid watching it the first time. Genuinely inspired me to keep going through a lot. Great reactions as always. You have now watched one of the best anime of all time. Can't wait for HxH which is just as good.
Quick Favorite List(Gonna put my favorite quotes as well)
1. Greed/ling(“Greed may not be good, but it’s not so bad either. You humans think greed is just for money or power, but everyone wants something they can’t have.”)
2. Ed("There's no such thing as a painless lesson-they just don't exist. Sacrifices are necessary. You can't gain anything without losing something first. Although if you can endure that pain and walk away from it, you'll find that you now have a heart strong enough to overcome any obstacle. Yeah... a heart made Fullmetal." )
3. Roy Mustang("Nothing's perfect, the world's not perfect, but it's there for us, trying the best it can. That's what makes it so damn beautiful.")
4. Scar("Our names are given to us by God. I have betrayed God, and so I no longer have a name.")
5. Hohenheim("I thought living forever was nothing but exhausting. But since I met you and our sons, for the first time I felt glad to be alive. It was a full life.")
Honorable Mention: Alphonse(“On the day we left, we burned down the family home and all the familiar things inside. Because some memories aren’t meant to leave traces.” )
Winry opening the door to see them is like her portal of truth. Which is a nice touch from the first opening where they show al and Ed losing parts of themselves and she’s shown just shook bc she lost something too. It came full circle.
Roy saying "It's a terrible day for rain" is one of my top moments.
My headcanon has always been that Roy's stache was just Ed drawing a scribble on his picture. There, Carly, the episode's 10/10 again!
A detail I LOVE that the video kinda skipped over is when Winry hears Al says, "That tickles!", she knows he must be back in his body. That's why she's in a bit of a trance on her way to the door.
Carlie’s excitement on the almost kiss at the train and photos was hilarious
Carlie portraied the whole community by seeing the photo hahahaahah really had a lot of fun in this series of reactions cannot wait for more of the haikyuu reactions really enjoy your content guys ❤❤ a big hug from a mexican fan 7*-*7
Carlies excitement to see Ed and Winry have kids was me the first time I saw FMAB 😂
What journey it has been guys thank you for reacting to this series. Will see you guys on HXH soon
That's how you end an anime. The complete victory lap, lessons learned, and a glimpse of the future for these characters. We had the final battle including all the deaths last episode, so we didn't need more of that.
Oh and by the way, if you ever wanna do one more small thing: The bloopers from the English voice actors are pretty popular among reactors. It's a mix of slip-ups and just the VAs having fun with the scenes.
I finally got a chance to watch this show for the first time a few months ago. I can't believe I missed out on such a phenomenal show for so long.
Fun Fact in the final volume of the manga Arakawa included an alternate version of that photo with a fully grown Xiao-Mei in the background
Xiao Mei is there in the anime. She's on the left side behind Ed
@@hokk728 Yeah, I know, but she's still small
@@TheMajinHermitshe is not are u blind
@@hokk728you’re thinking of Mei Chang, Xiao-Mei is the panda
@@igor953Xiao-Mei is the panda, not the girl
Man we're at the end again 😭
Everytime i see a reactor finish this series, i always feel a hole in my heart like when i first finished the show
I think you guys had my favorite reaction to this series! I loved it the whole way, and its a shame its over 😭
Thank you so much for your reactions!
Glad you guys liked it, thank you for taking us along the ride !
Loved your reaction to the series. An absolute classic that holds up despite being so old. Your intermission showing Ange saying Fullmetal Alchemist EVERY EPISODE was fantastic.
Mustang and Hawkeye are my two favorite characters. Mustang gets a lot of love for being badass but I think that neither character works without the other. The history they shared with Hawkeye’s father’s research and the war in Ishval is incredibly tragic. Even though a romantic relationship is not developed on-screen, you could feel the vulnerability, trust, and loyalty they shared with each other in every scene. The culmination of those elements is written beautifully in the climactic final battle when she literally becomes his eyes, guiding his hand and staying at his side to the very end.
One scene I really covet is the one where Hawkeye receives a phone call from Roy in her apartment. At this point, she is essentially being held hostage by the Fuhrer, she is unable to directly interact with Roy for fear of jeopardizing him or herself, and she has just discovered Selim’s identity, realizing that nowhere is safe and that he’s always watching from the shadows.
She enters her apartment and hugs her dog, desperate for any source of comfort in this nightmare situation. We see a wide shot of her apartment which seems very small and barren, a testament to how little she truly thinks of herself and how little she thinks she deserves in terms of basic happiness and self expression. At this point she was likely on the verge of totally breaking down when suddenly the phone rings. Roy just wanted to talk to her and does so under the guise of a drunken call so as to not seem suspicious to her captors. When she doesn’t return the goofy demeanor he immediately realizes that something is wrong and attempts to help but doesn’t press further as he understands that they’re probably being listened to. However, just the call itself proved to be comfort enough to keep her going.
This is why the scene where she saves him from being consumed by his hatred while killing Envy is so powerful. There, we see finally that neither of them can stand without the other. He is her hope to atone for her own sins, and she is his beacon for cause. I really appreciate how while in the foreground, the story highlights a traditional and wholesome relationship developing between Ed and Winry, in the background it shows us a much darker, more mature one between Roy and Riza. The show doesn’t need to give us any scenes that directly portray their love in order for us to know how much they care for and rely on each other. It’s presented through symbolism and subtext: her father’s research, she being his eyes, etc.
Not to sound sappy but honestly one of the best written relationships I’ve seen in animation.
THE BABIES!! i relate to Carlie so much..🥰
More shows need to explore an entire episode+ of an epilogue after a long journey, its so rewarding 😭
i named my cat after winry rockbell. absolutely love this series and the journey with you guys
I named my bird winry and she was very proud of her identity lol
@@Shoxbha AWWWW what kinda of bird is she?
Pineapple conure 🥹
I'm 85% sure Ed and Winry were dating by the time he was leaving.
Two reasons:
1. Winry's wearing Ed's jacket. That's texbook girlfriend behavior.
2. Their whole exchange while she was making sure he had everything he needed and Ed not really listening. Also texbook girlfriend behavior. I mean, that sigh she made at 13:02 is SO perfect. 😅
Let's be honest, they've been together since well before the start of the show... it just took them both a while to realize it.
100%. That ending was an incredibly cute and awkward marriage proposal. It was 2 years after they came home. It would have been insane if they weren't together at that point, and if neither Ed or Winry had made any advances during that time I'm pretty sure Al would have had something to say about that.
Idk, It could've been a proposal, but they werent acting as a couple to me.
It still looked as two friends saying goodbye for a while to me
It just makes sense! They’ve at least talked about their feelings. Cause no way he just proposed out of absolutely nowhere!
@@LightsephirothIt was 100% a marriage proposal. The Promised Day took place in 1915. The train station scene takes place 2 years later in 1917. The datebook says they got married in 1917.
Long time lurker first time caller here. To this day FMAB is my all time favorite show and love reliving moments with everyone. I genuinely loved your reactions throughout the show and thank you for giving it a chance. Great channel guys!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️
Amazing ending and love your reaction Carlie to the reveal of Winry and Ed's children, and watch the BLOOPERS :)
Make sure to also watch the bloopers!
Definately, I reckon they will love it
Yeah they would love the FMA bloopers
plus koma theater shorts, they are IMO even better.
For the final time.
Fullmetal Alchemist.
*Fullmetal Alchemist*
Im gonna need Ange to say "full metal alchemist" before and after every ad read they ever do since this series is ending.
There was no point to NOT using the stone, at that point. Destroying it would have just meant they died for nothing at all.
Yeah you could use alchemy to commune with the souls like hoenheim did and ask them to help you if you wanted
@@Bdavis2475 It took Hohenheim an incredibly long time to do that, and the souls in his philosopher's stone were part of him and not a separate stone (how would you even start to communicate with souls trapped in a stone?). I don't think it's really an option for anybody else.
Thank you so much for this journey, to the both of you
"Hohenheim wasn't even mentioned."
_Ed was wearing the fit._
One of the many things I love about this show is the symmetry between the scenes where Hohenheim leaves Trisha and the boys, and where Winry welcomes Ed and Al back.
Havoc even after getting into a wheelchair is still usefull. he still helps. He is responsible for shipping weapons to the central.
This was so good I’m back watching it for the fourth time just today. Definitely going to have to binge all of the reactions.
My favorite part is how much you both bring to the show, even if Ange is a loose unit with his predictions. Hahaha
Absolutely incredible series! Have enjoyed every episode watching you two experiencing one of the best anime out there (and what an ending with Carlie's reaction to the hug and kids haha).
There is just one last Fullmetal thing you guys should watch.. the bloopers (the voice actors having some fun)
Y'all made it to the finish line!! One of my favorite animes of all time glad you both enjoyed it.
Carlie's reaction to Ed and Win's babies made my day 😂😂❤❤❤
Just FYI, Ed never got his leg back. It's still automail. Al's reverse soul transmutation only returned Ed's arm, the leg was partial payment for trying to bring back their mom, so he couldnt get that back.
I have no issues with Roy choosing to get his eyesight back because it wasn't his choice to do human transmutation in the first place. It was forced upon him. His eyesight was very unfairly taken.
you guys HAVE to watch the bloopers you will love it!!
By the way, the Rockbell family dog who found a partner is a girl. The left paw was lost protecting young Ed, Al, and Winry, according to the author.
You might've missed (because seeing the babies understandably makes anyone ecstatic) but a grownup Mei is also on the pic which means she and Al must've been already a couple. So that's another closure on another ship we've been wanting. 😊
In France, there is an event every year in July called Japan expo that is the biggest Japan's pop culture convention in Europe. I went a few time and one year, don't remember what year it was, we had the premiere of the last episode. We were able to see it even before Japan. And it was awesome. You wouldn't imagine the atmosphere. Like, everyone was on the same energy Carlie was watching it. XD
Carlie, if its any consolation, many of us hated that silly mustache back then xD it wasn't in the manga so maybe the studio was in a silly mood 😂
It was such a pleasure rewatching this anime with you! So glad you loved this story as much as we do, it's been 13 years since I first watched it, but it only gets better with time
I wasn't able to comment this before but the Rain cover was my favorite! As one of my fav OP ever, it really made it justice ❤
See you around with Mob and 86!❤
PS: Thank you for the Fullmetal Alchemist compilation, it was absolutely necessary for closure 😂
The GOAT series is finished 😌 Carlie’s reaction to the picture on the wall is spot on 🤣
When she’s seeing him off, Winry is wearing the white jacket Ed wore when he returned home.
I will never, ever tire of this story. So glad you guys were able to enjoy it like so many others. Thank you for allowing us to be on this journey with you ❤️
i've watched many many animes and still to this date i've never seen a better end than fullmetal's
It was such a joy to rewatch this show with you two! And Carly was so cute at the end, I understand her perfectly ♥
We told you FMAB has a very satisfying end! It was great watching with you, I loved your theories, etc. Can't wait to watch you react to another show
the intermission 😂😂😂
i discovered you guys through ur FMAB reaction & im so glad! staying along for the Haikyuu ride now, & plan to go back and watch some of ur other reaction series’ as well 😁 a bittersweet end to the journey but im so glad u guys enjoyed it! it’s my favorite anime of all time!
That hug was enough. I love this anime so much.
Really satisfying ending. And I always loved the parallel between the first Elric family picture and the next:
- First, There’s the obvious obvious between Ed and his son
- Second, while the pictures are similar, you had Hohenheim crying, and now you have Ed with a huge grin, showing all is well in the end
Side note: Ed has one of the best proposals in anime history, beaten only by Loud proposing to Yor with the grenade pin. And now that Ed and Winry have a family, safe to say Ed got a taste of that Winry apple pie…
Thank you for watching this❤️ was so excited when you guys started!
You can't understand how good thid episode and that last photo with Ed and Winry with kids felt after experiencibg first FMA series and first Full metal movie. Then waiting for years to Brotherhood
They actually gave Hoenheim a proper send off last episode's ending song. the whole outro was made for his past and present scenes
About Roy's mustache; my personal head canon is that the look Hawkeye is giving Roy is her planning how to snipe that thing off his face.
Lmao this is brilliant 😆
I started watching the show when i saw that you guys have already reacted to it, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is now one of my fav anime and to be totally honest after every episode i came back to your channel and watched you guys react to it, there were few episodes where after a crazy scene i paused the episode in the middle just to see your reaction to it, i have become a true fan of yours, thank you for making Fullmetal Alchemist a blast for me🤞
was a pleasure to watch this anime with you guys
I’m gonna miss how Ange says “Fullmetal Alchemist” during the bumpers lol
I think the most underrated part in this conclusion was Scar's redemption arc and how much his character grew over the course of the series. That smile, the first time he's probably smiled since before the extermination and his brother's death, was symbolic of how much he grew and let go of the hatred and need for revenge. Well done!
14:24 Lmao, now that's what I call being invested.
It has really been a journey! Now a simple notification from this channel is enough to light up the day!! Thanks Yeah Mad!
Omg, Carlie's scream at the end sounded kind of like that Diglet looking cursed spirit inside the cave from JJK that Fushiguro fought at the end of season 1.
NICO Touches The Walls cooked when they made Hologram🙏🏾🔥🔥putting it here in the picture montage was *chef's kiss* 🤌🏾🤌🏾
And it’s now time for you guys to watch the FMAB Bloopers
The offended face Carlie makes and goes like "soo" when Ange says that the ship was obviously set up is one of the most adorable thing.
"Fullmetal Alchemist" doesn't feel like words anymore after that intermission.
“Fullmetal Alchemist” is indeed more than just words
This is why it is ranked as the best anime.
Great story.
Wonderful premise.
Excellent character development.
Well written villains.
And most importantly. . .
A beginning
A middle
And an ending.
Circle of life.
Ange, should be really proud of of your covers - they were awesome, and I enjoyed every one!
What an amazing show and series! Its one of the best told stories in anime and it was awesome to see you guys enjoy it so much. Also, bloopers are necessary to watch at the end of fmab
The rewind and your edit ❤I laughed so hard
It was mentioned quite a few times but yall happened to miss every scene that said ed didn’t get his leg back 😅
Chimeras were lowkey the MVPs of this whole show and there were so many times when I was sure they wouldn’t make it out but every Chimera came out alive at the end and it’s so incredible they got a nice ending
"every Chimera came out alive at the end"
I feel like you're forgetting a lot of early-series characters making this statement. If you're only talking about the four chimeras originally accompanying Kimblee, then yeah, but there are a bunch of chimeras from earlier episodes that didn't have the same luck. Including the one that, arguably, is the driving catalyst for a *lot* of the Elric brothers' actions and beliefs.
I'm always fascinated to hear about everyone's favorite characters for this series because there's just so many good ones, and everyone seems to have their own preferences. I loved pretty much every character of course but for me the three that I enjoyed watching the most (in no particular order) was Hawkeye, Alphonse, and Envy.
Same with the favorite moments-all the moments that have stuck with me throughout the years aren't ones that were mentioned by you guys, and I think that's super cool!!
15:59 That scream reminded me of bocchi's from episode 4🤣🤣
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To this day, this 64 Ep run of FMAB might be the best complete anime adaptation.
Every episode was incredible, and the entire Voice Cast knocked it out of the park!
Hate it or Love it, FMAB is 9 times out of 10 in someone's Top 10 Anime of all time!
It’s just so consistently excellent. Even with other series of comparable lengths that I absolutely love, like E7 or Code Geass, there’s definitely episodes, characters, or moments that don’t really land. But with FMAB everything is just so fuckin’ tightly written and plotted.