Roy Mustang, code name: the flame alchemist, uses gloves with transmutation circles to create flames. Armstrong: the strong arm alchemist, uses gauntlets with transmutation circles carved into the gloves to perform alchemy.
The idea behind Scar's power, if you didn't catch that, is that alchemy first deconstructs an object and it's materials then immediatly reconstructs said materials into another shape, that's why alchemy works on equivalent exchange. Basically Scar uses an incomplete form of alchemy that causes the deconstruction of an object and stops there. Basically; "touchy touchy FACE ESPLOOOOOAAADDD!!!"
In episode 2, Ed implies that Al can do alchemy without a circle too, but when Al says he can't, Ed asks, "So, you didn't see it?" I think that is a good enough indicator that you have to see the "truth" in order to do it.
I know why you might see that comment as a spoiler but Blind wave wouldn't pick up on it and even reading these comments, no way they could know what it spoils.
Yes, when "God" was first introduced, he stated he was going to show Ed the "truth". Then Al sees Ed transmute without a circle and Ed says "You didn't see it?". Which also explicitly explains how Ed can use alchemy without transmutation circles.
They are using Transmutation circles... Armstrong has it on his brass knuckle thingys & Mustang has it on his gloves.... Alphonse use alchemy to fix that radio with alchemy remember...
Nah, the reason why Edward doesn't need to draw out an alchemic circle every time he uses alchemy is cuz he saw the gate thing when he tried to revive his mom, thus he knows all alchemy circles and uses his own circle by clapping, making a circuit within his own body to create the alchemic circle, and imagining the glyphs and such within his own mind. It wouldn't work unless he's a genius tho, cuz he has to know every single circle memorized and all the substances and their proportions for each reaction and such and such, which is crazy complicated and only cuz he's actually truly a child prodigy/genius. Armstrong has circles on his gauntlets, and Mustang (Flame Alchemist) has the circles on his gloves, which are made of a special type of cloth/substance that produces sparks when he snaps his fingers, which mustang then uses his circles to manipulate into a larger flame. That's why he's useless in the rain, his gloves won't spark since they're wet and so he can't make a spark to manipulate.
Barnabee McGee it's coming. bloody hell man. do you want the story tell you all of it's mysteries when the main character himself doesn't even know how he can do it?? he just assumes he can do it because he has seen the truth at the moment as mentioned in episode 2
Ed is not the only guy who has ever attempted forbidden alchemy, everyone who sees the Gate gains an insight into alchemy and is capable of "casting" it without drawing circles. You'd have to assume that everyone who have seen the Gate are prodigies in alchemy. They're just good enough to attempt forbidden alchemy and get to see the Gate
Some of my favorite things about this reaction: 1. Everyone looking terrified and slightly offended every time either Nina or the mother gets shown, like "How DARE YOU SHOW ME THAT AGAIN". Especially Aaron. 2. Calvin slowly starting to worry that Eric will eat them all with not to subtle looks and faces. I see you, Calvin. I see what you're up to. 3. Their reaction to Armstrong, every time. 4. Michael Scar. 5. THE MEMES. Thanks Rhop. Despite the confusion, these reactions are amazing and I can't wait for the guys to get further into it.
Transmutation, AKA Alchemy, requires the circle to perform. As Scar says, the Fullmetal Alchemist is unique because he creates his circle with his body, which is why he's well-known and everybody knows it's him when he does it.
Those Glyphs are called Transmutation Circles. You cannot perform Alchemy without them. Edward is unique because he does not have to use them. Armstrong had transmutation circles on his gauntlets, which allowed him to transmute stone by punching.
They did name that 3rd antagonist. He is Envy. And before anyone shouts spoiler, it was in this episode. Edit: also " It says FUCK"....this series, i think, has the best reactions from them.
Glyphs = Transmutation Circles = Instructions, if you see the truth you've pretty much been given all the instructions and they are written within you and you just need to make a circle by joining your hands (or as someone says later on it's similar to someone praying which is ironic)
I'm having to fight the urge to scream at my monitor. Then again, when I first watched the show (when Funimation was airing it for the first time and I had to wait a week between episodes) I didn't know much and got things wrong too. Learning the correct names/terms and how everything works is part of the journey. But yes, it is frustrating. XD
Geez I wasn't this stupid when I watched the original series about alchemy and the transmutation circles I understand it right away and saying al's name wrong geez I just want to yell what a bunch of goofs no offense to the stupid part maybe instead of that word lets just say their being such a caboose and yes I'm quoting Red VS Blue hehehe
Armstrong has Transmutation circles on his gauntlets, Mustang has them on his gloves etc. only Ed can use alchemy without a transmutation circle (they did reference Ed and Al's teacher and her ability to transmute without circles in episode 2 , but so far Ed is the only one seen)
The one posing as the Priest is named Envy. They said his name in this episode but they were talking over each other during that scene. Not a spoiler. 3:24
Every alchemist needs a glyph to do alchemy. Only people who have seen the "truth" thing can don it without the glyph. Most alchemist have gloves and stuff with the glyph on them so they don't have to draw it everytime.
guys they are called transmutation circles. they are used in Alchemy. Ed can use Alchemy without using the circles because of what he went through as a kid when he tried to bring his mom back. every alchemist has to use the circles. Armstrong has them on his iron glove things and Mustang has them on his white gloves. many alchemists with have curtain items they carry that they have their transmutaion circles on so they dont have to be drawing them out every single time they need alchemy. hope this helps a little
Barnabee McGee I fear your mental health if you think this is trivial. there is no lightining alchemy and every different ability used in this episode was explained on the spot. they're not paying attention. they are gonna be lost if they treat it like a mindless action series/general shounen.
I'm sure its possible, but there is a scientific method to Alchemy in this series, and it is rather apparent that even Flame Alchemy took "A Top Tier Alchemist" a literal lifetime to create to the extent that it appears in this show. It may simply be a matter of "Lightning" or "Electricity" based Alchemy hasn't been developed to the point where its actually useful outside of the lab. Sort of, the research either hasn't been invested in, or its in its infancy.
No one is using lightning guys, that is just the effect that occurs when anyone uses alchemy. And AlphonsE CAN use alchemy, pretty sure he's used it in a previous episode.
Amstrong & Col. Mustang still use the circle but they put it in their gloves to avoid to re-drawing everytime the use them. Edward Elric is the only exception so far in this episode who don't need to use the circle. You guys'll find the reason later.
1. Al used alchemy in the 3rd episode to repair a broken radio & to make a giant speaker when they trapped Father Cornello. He has to draw a transmutation circle to do it, he can't do it the same way Ed can. 2. EVERY alchemist - except Ed (so far that we've seen) - has to use a transmutation circle (glyphs) to use alchemy, even when it comes to the things they specialize in. Major Armstrong has glyphs on his brass knuckle gauntlets, and Roy Mustang has glyphs on his gloves. You can see them as far back as Episode 1. And in this very episode they showed Roy with the transmutation circle glyphs on his gloves prominently shown during the namecard break. 3. Lust called the guy who can transform his appearance by name - Envy. Ya'll were talking when Lust said his name. 4. That stuff isn't lightning. NOBODY is making lightning. That blue stuff that looks like lightning is just the effect that happens when someone is transmuting something.
They've thrown a lot of information in just a few episodes. Any alchemist can transmute anything by understanding the matter involved and activating a circle of power marked up with glyphs that controls the manipulation. You've already seen Al draw a circle or two with chalk. Alchemists specialize because every type of transmutation requires knowledge of the matter. Those that do the same transmutations all the time pre-etch alchemy circles into their clothing, armor, (or even skin). Mustang wears a glove with an alchemy circle on the back to generate gas and flint and steel on the fingertips to ignite the gas. The flint and steel doesn't work well when wet. It's been noted a few times that Ed forms a circle with his hands to transmute. (Al even said "just like teacher can" the first time he did it. Ed said "can't you?" thinking about his meeting with The Truth followed by "never mind".) They have not mentioned how he forms the glyphs. A philosopher's stone is said to allow transmutation without an alchemy circle. Don't worry, they will hit on these topics even now and again throughout the series.
Some clarification for Blindwave and anyone who is confused at this point Yes, you do need a glyph to do Alchemy, except Edward. All he has to do is clap his hands. It will explain later why he can do that. If you think Armstrong doesn't need a glyph, look at his gloves that he uses to punch things. There are glyphs in each gloves on the backhand side, same thing for Mustang(Flame Alchemist), you will see the red glyphs on the gloves he puts on during the fight with Scar. The lightning that you see whenever someone does alchemy is just a visual cue that alchemy is being performed. They are not necessarily using lightning to do alchemy/a lightning alchemist.
The Alchemy circles are normally needed however, in Ed's case he saw a lot of secrets when he went through Truth's door, allowing him to not need one, he simply makes one with his arms when he claps his hands together. Most of the other alchemists in the show have Circles related to their form of alchemy printed on their clothes, or gear.Such as Mustang's glove, or Armstrong's gauntlet. Al can use alchemy but he needs a circle.
The glyphs in alchemy are the formula for the changes that will be made by the alchemy. Like a spells words describe the desired effect. Edward, after seeing The Truth when he transmuted his mum, learned how to make his hands form the glyphs instead, hence the clapping. And all the other state alchemists use glyphs in some way. Armstrong has glyphs on his brass knuckles, Mustang has glyphs on his gloves (which are also made of a special material that creates sparks with friction, creating the necessary ingredient for flames).
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those glyphs are known as transmutation circles, Roy and armstrong both need them and they are found on their gloves/gauntlets. Edward has seen truth so he doesn't need them
Everyone has to use transmutation circles unless they have seen the door that Edward did.There are transmutation circles that exist for every type of transmutation, so like one for water/ice, one for fire, one for weapon making, ect. Edward can complete a transmutation circle just by clapping his hands because of all the secrets the door told him. Armstrong has transmutation circles on his iron knuckles, and Mustang has circles on his flint gloves.
Armstrong has transmutation circles etched into his gauntlets and Mustang has one on his glove. Alchemists need some sort of circle to channel the energy for transmutations, that's what makes Edward special. He knows how to create a transmutation circle using his own body by clapping his hands. Hope this helps.
there's reason of scar "alchemy".. later will be revealed.. those mark was used as a symbol or focus spell.. flame used on his glove.. armstrong used his nuckle.. different with edward and alphonse.. alphonse will used in later episode... they both built the spell inside themself.. their hand gesture resemble the circle..
In their world the "glyphs" are referred to as transmutation circles. They are needed to create alchemy. Some have them engraved on clothes, armor, skin etc.
No spoilers. I promise.Just a few things:The "glyphs" are transmutation circles. Most alchemists use them. Colonel Mustang has one on his glove and Armstrong's is (I think) on his spiky hand thing. It saves them time so they don't have to draw a circle for every transmutation.Also thank you for reviewing this amazing series!
about Gliffs (transmutation circle), if you have you checked checked closely, Mustang (Flame Alchemist) has a Gliffs (fire alchemy) on his Gloves and that huge guy that punches (alchemy specialisty: punches/destroys something then creates something/weapon or he can really destroy something/you into pieces) also has a Gliffs (transmutation circle) on his gloves. in regards with eds ability, enjoy the series and discover how he got the ability, on how he can do alchemy without Gliffs (or, the correct term is, transmutation circle )
feel sorry for the people here explaining things to nobody :) ...also I know the beginning is a little rushed, but I cannot believe how much the crew is failing. I mean they say transmute in every episode and Lust just called Envy by his name :D its becoming clear, as i notice it on other reactions as well, that they dont turn up the volume enough and have trouble hearing sometimes. i suggest writing on their twitter if you want them notified.
Barnabee McGee It's because this is a widely beloved show whether you are into anime or not. People have a right to be frustrated. if they don't enjoy it they don't have to do it. they have to be open with their patreons if they really want to make quality content. if they weren't into anime theyhey should've said it. keep thinking animated content is stupid and you'll miss out on some of the finest content in recent history while live action keeps pumping out mindless blockbusters.
The glyphs, called Transmutation Circles, are what allows an Alchemist to use their alchemy. It is 100% absolutely required for alchemy to work...except for Ed. The knowledge fed to him by the Truth (creepy little ghost kid he saw through the chaos door during episode 2) allows Ed to perform alchemy without the need for a Transmutation Circle. That is what makes him so amazing. To compare it to something like Harry Potter, he is doing a super complex spell without an incantation, wand movement, or indeed a wand itself. All he has to do is clap his hands to form the circle with himself.
Edward is special as he doesn't need the glyphs. Everyone else uses them in varying ways, usually having the glyphs inscribed onto something they use. Armstrong in particular uses his metal gloves to augment himself.
12:00 He doesn't need a transmutation circle because of the portal. The Gate of Truth. When an Alchemist performs human transmutation, they gain the knowledge to use Alchemy without drawing the circles (They make a "ring" with their hands when clapping. Like Scar said). But they also lose something in return. (Something that in a way relates to the person they were trying to bring back in a way)
The circles are called "Transmutation Circles" and they are required for all but a few to use alchemy. Anyone you see performing alchemy without drawing one will either have one visible on their person or be like Edd who has seen the "Truth" and can use alchemy without a circle. The nature of the circle dictates the limits of the alchemy and creating one is a science in and of itself.
All the other alchemists use transmutation circles in some way; they've just usually got it etched into their clothing or tools, or as tattoos on their bodies so that they won't have to stop and spend tons of time drawing out these complicated circles. Roy Mustang, for example, has his transmutation circle on the back of his gloves. For me, the worst dream I ever had was when I was a little kid and I went to say good night to my parents, but when I touched them they turned into cacti. I panicked and went to my brother for help, but he turned into a cactus as well, and by the end of the dream the entire world was just an endless prickly dead wasteland of cacti. I was like 5 at the time, so the dream made quite the impression. :P Remember it so clearly still after nearly twenty years.
All alchemists need glyph or what they actually called transmutation circle, they just just the circle tattoo on to their hand, or in Mustang case on to his glove. However, if an alchemist perform a human transmutation, they look into the gate of Truth, like Ed did in episode 2, they don't need the transmutation circle, because they already known everything about alchemy
Armstrong has transmutation circles on his metal fist things and Mustang has transmutation circles on his gloves. That's why he always puts his gloves on when he uses his fire alchemy.
Just FYI, they do all use glyphs. Some alchemists have them premade like tattoos, engraving, woven into clothing, etc. Ed does use a circle, he just makes it with his body when he puts his hands together, it's not a common skill. Yes, Alphonse can use alchemy too.
Alchemists use transfusion(I forgot how to spell dont kill me) circles to change the forms of matter. I assume the circles basically allow them to channel the matter or somethin. But those who have seen the 'Truth'(Big door Ed whent into) can use alchemy without transfusion circles.
Armstrong and mustang have glyphs on their gloves everyone has to use some sort of circle to use alchemy and high level alchemists have created their own unique glyphs. A glyph is only good for doing one specific thing, like freezing, creating fire or explosions. And it takes time to use any glyph as a catalyst for creating something new, some even need specific elements to transmute. Ede is special because he doesn't need specific glyphs, he creates a circle with his arms clapping his hands together and figuring out what he need as elements to make the new thing on the fly.
To make it clear.You need a transmutationcircle to do use alchemie. People who seem like not using a circle, have a circle somewhere on their body or clothing/armor. Mustang for example has a circle on his gloves. Armstrong on his metalglove things. Scar has a tattoo on his arm. The only "excuse" are people that saw the truth. Like Edward did. Those people know how to use their bodies to create a circle.
Edward is a special kind of alchemist (because remember when he was captured by that god thing he was thrown into the portal of knowledge) and because of that he dont need to create a Transmutation Circle to use alchemy instead he do this clapping thing where he put his arm together like praying, unlike other state alchemist that needs to have a tattoo of the circle or draw the circle to transmutate.
Some individuals - with enough technique and experience - can have transmutation circles inscribed or engraved (Basque Grand's gauntlets, Armstrong's Brass Knuckles) or stitched into clothing or armour (Mustang's gloves) to preform alchemy.
It helps to think of alchemy in terms of real life chemistry. In chemistry, when you have your ingredients and you want a finished product, you need all sort of things like catalytic agents, reaction medium, beakers, flasks and so on. An alchemist skips all that substitutes it with a "Transmutation Circle". Basically, drawing the circle with all those glyphs is an alternative to setting up a chemistry lab. In chemistry, if you know the reaction process and you have the right equipment (and ingredients), you can make the reaction take place no matter who you are. Similarly, any alchemist can perform any transmutation if they understand the process and can set up the transmutation circle. Also, as with chemists, different alchemists have different areas of expertise - reactions that they are a lot more comfortable with than any layman. However, like an expert chemist can look at a setup and determine what kind of reaction its for, an expert alchemist can look at a transmutation circle and figure out what its supposed to do. For example, when Mustang saw the transmutation circle in Elrics' basement, he immediately figured it out that that was for human transmutation. Alphose is an example of your regular alchemist - he needs to draw the transmutation circle and all those glyphs to make a reaction happen. That's why you don't see him using it in combat that often because there is no time to draw all of it in the middle of a fight. But we have seen him use alchemy both in episodes 1 and 3. State Alchemists who see combat often come prepared with their preferred transmutation circles - which usually happens to be their area of expertise. Roy had his transmutation circle on the glove, while Armstrong had his etched on the metal gauntlets he uses in the fight. Basque Gran - the alchemist who got killed last episode - also had metal gauntlets with glyphs all over them. Edward is a special case because he doesn't need a transmutation circle at all. In terms of a chemist, he is making the reaction happen without any lab equipment and with just the raw materials. But he still needs to know how the reaction works in order to make it happen. That is the only thing stopping him for using alchemy from other fields - his lack of expertise in them.
basicly how the gliphs work is that all alchemist except those who saw that god thing must use gliphs but you can just write expecific gliphs on your weapons for example the fire guy has a fire making gliph on his gloves same goes for strongarm with his alchemy and his gloves etc etc etc but all will be revealed in time oh and the armor brothers name is alphonse pronounceded alfonsu and what they do is called transmutation
To who ever reads these comments for the crew, please let them know that Armstrong and Mustang have to use circles to do their alchemy. The circles are on Mustang's white gloves and Armstrong's circles are on his metal brass knuckles. Also Mustang's gloves work like a flint. The glyphs represent different elements, like the glyphs on Mustang's circles has a very noticeable glyph of a newt. And newts usually represent fire in alchemy and other legends. So yes, glyphs are VERY important to execute alchemy correctly.
people like Armstrong and mustang or anyone that uses a type of glove or guantlet the circle and glyphs are on them if you look closely so they are able to use it whenever
For the whole Ishval War (or Ishbal, depending on translation) debate: yes, it was genocide of innocent people parallel to World War II. Even Mustang said that "in a way Scar's revenge is justified." But the point is that there were soldiers there (like Mustang, Armstrong and McDougal "the Ice Dude" from episode 1) who were only following orders, and those who were bloodthirsty murderers (like Kimblee, the guy in prison from episode 1). It wasn't all black and white, much was happening behind the scenes.
Everyone needs transmutation Circles to use alchemy, the flame alchemist has his on his gloves, armstrong has his on his gauntlets. What makes Edward unigue is that he uses his body as the Transmutation Circle, it's a trick he got from performing human alchemy. It will be explained more, but the jist is when you perform human alchemy you see the "truth" and learn clapping transmutation
That's a common dream. Back in school even though you've graduated years ago... worse, it's exam day and you've never sat in any of the classes and you're panicking
I know this is old but essentially alchemy is a science. Anyone can do alchemy just like anyone has the potential to be a rocket scientist. People specialize in specific kinds of alchemy and the state alchemist specialize in alchemy that can be used in combat. They have a specific method or righting style according to their specialization. They need those circles or glyphs as a medium to perform their alchemy. It isn’t noticable but mustang has a circle on his gloves and Armstrong has something similar on iron knuckles he wears. At this point you know Ed can perform alchemy without a circle because he saw the truth he tried to bring his mom back so he can use his body by clasping his hands together to make a circle and use his body as the conduit instead of the glyphs
All alchemy requires the use of an alchemical circle. The Fullmetal Alchemist doesn't need to use one because he saw the Truth when he got pulled through that magical door by all those black arms. Armstrong has alchemical circles on his gauntlets. Mustang has circles on his gloves. Scar's source of power will be revealed later.
One thing i gotta point out, try not to skip the ending credit cuz in some episodes, there are very important scenes during/after the ED .(for example, episode 45)
all alchemy requires a transmutation circle no matter what it is. the state alchemist usually have gloves, rings or something that already have the circles on them so that they can use alchemy faster like mustangs gloves and Armstrong's gauntlets.
Normal alchemists have to use the glyphs for transmutations. Edward is different, but it has nothing to do with strength, but rather knowledge. Ever since he commited Human Transmutation and saw the other side of the Gate, he knows Truths that other people do not.
Their are only few people who can use alchemy without an alchemy circle all other alchemist need the circles though. The reason you don't see people like Armstrong using circles is because they have equipment with the circles on them like Armstrong's gauntlets or Mustangs gloves.
Just to clarify. The alchemists don't use lightning at all. The lightning represents the use of alchemy. The flow of energy.
Roy Mustang, code name: the flame alchemist, uses gloves with transmutation circles to create flames. Armstrong: the strong arm alchemist, uses gauntlets with transmutation circles carved into the gloves to perform alchemy.
Edgar Alvarado they should read this comment lol
Mustang: "You might as well give up, Scar. You can't get away."
_Scar gets away_
First time i saw that part i thought it was hilarious lmao, he immediately got away the second after Mustang said he wouldnt get away.
Roy Mustang: :o
Aww, how sweet, they think this gets happier XD
sj4iy they're scarred for life by the last episode 😁
Well, they are watching Brotherhood, not FMA. They'll be fine.
MasterPoppers I've only seen brotherhood. is the original more fucked up? I have heard fma is funnier than brotherhood also
Even when it gets happy/hopeful it makes you cry. :|
Joseph Patrizio it is more fucked up even the ending is not even that happy.
The idea behind Scar's power, if you didn't catch that, is that alchemy first deconstructs an object and it's materials then immediatly reconstructs said materials into another shape, that's why alchemy works on equivalent exchange.
Basically Scar uses an incomplete form of alchemy that causes the deconstruction of an object and stops there.
Basically; "touchy touchy FACE ESPLOOOOOAAADDD!!!"
TheHappy_P0tat0 So you saw the bloopers too? lmao that was good.
1:45 Eric's pen trembled in shock and then Aaron's scream mirrors my reaction to watching it a week ago lol.
When Aaron screamed, he's everyone's interpretation of that scene on the inside and outside.
Hahaha their reaction to Ed's nightmare at the beginning was hilarious XD
Erin's girly scream? XD
Armstrong has his glyph on his punchy things. Also only those who have seen the truth don't need them.
Myrith Vale No it was explained episode 2 or 3 Al noticed Ed was doing alchemy without circles
In episode 2, Ed implies that Al can do alchemy without a circle too, but when Al says he can't, Ed asks, "So, you didn't see it?" I think that is a good enough indicator that you have to see the "truth" in order to do it.
I know why you might see that comment as a spoiler but Blind wave wouldn't pick up on it and even reading these comments, no way they could know what it spoils.
Yes, when "God" was first introduced, he stated he was going to show Ed the "truth". Then Al sees Ed transmute without a circle and Ed says "You didn't see it?". Which also explicitly explains how Ed can use alchemy without transmutation circles.
RiceeHD plz don't pet spoilers.
Armstrong and Mustang are using circles. Mustang has circles on his special gloves, and Armstrong has them engraved on his metal knuckles.
A person like me shouldn't get dragged into a freakshow with you pack of pseudo humans. It's bad for my heath!
best line of the ep
I died of laughter XD
wish they kept that part in. such a hilarious line an I forgot about it before reading this comment
yea. I always watch the episode before seeing their reaction so I dont miss anything I might have forgotteb
They are using Transmutation circles... Armstrong has it on his brass knuckle thingys & Mustang has it on his gloves.... Alphonse use alchemy to fix that radio with alchemy remember...
Roy looks a bit useless right now but don't worry, I'm sure his time to shine will come.
Yeah you wont believe your eyes
snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap snap
rapid fire precision Roy Mustang is on the way
*eyes* lol
Bastian Sollinger i SEE what you did there
Armastrong have the circle on his gauntles , and Mustang have on his gloves , Yes Al can use alchemy.
Lucas Branco how the hell did they not realize al can use alchemy by now? Lol
Gdadder I don't know dude =/
aaron's scream in the beginning LMAOO
Nah, the reason why Edward doesn't need to draw out an alchemic circle every time he uses alchemy is cuz he saw the gate thing when he tried to revive his mom, thus he knows all alchemy circles and uses his own circle by clapping, making a circuit within his own body to create the alchemic circle, and imagining the glyphs and such within his own mind. It wouldn't work unless he's a genius tho, cuz he has to know every single circle memorized and all the substances and their proportions for each reaction and such and such, which is crazy complicated and only cuz he's actually truly a child prodigy/genius.
Armstrong has circles on his gauntlets, and Mustang (Flame Alchemist) has the circles on his gloves, which are made of a special type of cloth/substance that produces sparks when he snaps his fingers, which mustang then uses his circles to manipulate into a larger flame. That's why he's useless in the rain, his gloves won't spark since they're wet and so he can't make a spark to manipulate.
Too bad they didn't explain any of that, pretty poor choice for the show writers.
Barnabee McGee it's coming. bloody hell man. do you want the story tell you all of it's mysteries when the main character himself doesn't even know how he can do it?? he just assumes he can do it because he has seen the truth at the moment as mentioned in episode 2
Barnabee McGee they did explain it already.
Ed is not the only guy who has ever attempted forbidden alchemy, everyone who sees the Gate gains an insight into alchemy and is capable of "casting" it without drawing circles.
You'd have to assume that everyone who have seen the Gate are prodigies in alchemy. They're just good enough to attempt forbidden alchemy and get to see the Gate
Some of my favorite things about this reaction:
1. Everyone looking terrified and slightly offended every time either Nina or the mother gets shown, like "How DARE YOU SHOW ME THAT AGAIN". Especially Aaron.
2. Calvin slowly starting to worry that Eric will eat them all with not to subtle looks and faces. I see you, Calvin. I see what you're up to.
3. Their reaction to Armstrong, every time.
4. Michael Scar.
5. THE MEMES. Thanks Rhop.
Despite the confusion, these reactions are amazing and I can't wait for the guys to get further into it.
Transmutation, AKA Alchemy, requires the circle to perform. As Scar says, the Fullmetal Alchemist is unique because he creates his circle with his body, which is why he's well-known and everybody knows it's him when he does it.
Everybody else, by the way, has the circles somewhere on them. Mustang has them on his gloves, and Armstrong has them on his gauntlets.
The memes in the beginning... Oh Lord lol
Eric: " We'll know all their names eventually."
Me: "Oh, you guys are adorable."
*+Tim Hurlburt* I know right? There are so many characters, all important in one way or another :D
Those Glyphs are called Transmutation Circles. You cannot perform Alchemy without them. Edward is unique because he does not have to use them. Armstrong had transmutation circles on his gauntlets, which allowed him to transmute stone by punching.
Armstrong has the symbols on his metal gloves, Roy mustang too, he uses he´s gloves to make spark to produce fire for his alchemy.
By far the best part 1:48 - 2:03
They did name that 3rd antagonist. He is Envy. And before anyone shouts spoiler, it was in this episode.
Edit: also " It says FUCK"....this series, i think, has the best reactions from them.
Glyphs = Transmutation Circles = Instructions, if you see the truth you've pretty much been given all the instructions and they are written within you and you just need to make a circle by joining your hands (or as someone says later on it's similar to someone praying which is ironic)
oh jesus, these guys are still saying "Alphonso" and "transmodification" god give me strength...
Justin Montgomery LMAO
I'm having to fight the urge to scream at my monitor. Then again, when I first watched the show (when Funimation was airing it for the first time and I had to wait a week between episodes) I didn't know much and got things wrong too. Learning the correct names/terms and how everything works is part of the journey.
But yes, it is frustrating. XD
Geez I wasn't this stupid when I watched the original series about alchemy and the transmutation circles I understand it right away and saying al's name wrong geez I just want to yell what a bunch of goofs no offense to the stupid part maybe instead of that word lets just say their being such a caboose and yes I'm quoting Red VS Blue hehehe
They will get that right in the future, they already know about that mistake. ;) But its still pre recorded.
Lol here come the weeaboos
Aaron's shriek was amazing XD
The other one was Envy. This isn't a spoiler because it said it, you guys just talked over it.
Armstrong has Transmutation circles on his gauntlets, Mustang has them on his gloves etc. only Ed can use alchemy without a transmutation circle (they did reference Ed and Al's teacher and her ability to transmute without circles in episode 2 , but so far Ed is the only one seen)
The one posing as the Priest is named Envy. They said his name in this episode but they were talking over each other during that scene. Not a spoiler. 3:24
" *_FUCK_* "
What an amazing first note to write, absolutely perfectly fits the way this episode starts
Every alchemist needs a glyph to do alchemy. Only people who have seen the "truth" thing can don it without the glyph.
Most alchemist have gloves and stuff with the glyph on them so they don't have to draw it everytime.
guys they are called transmutation circles. they are used in Alchemy. Ed can use Alchemy without using the circles because of what he went through as a kid when he tried to bring his mom back. every alchemist has to use the circles. Armstrong has them on his iron glove things and Mustang has them on his white gloves. many alchemists with have curtain items they carry that they have their transmutaion circles on so they dont have to be drawing them out every single time they need alchemy. hope this helps a little
Also, "lightning" alchemy isn't a thing.
that pissed me off so much
I fear for your mental health if you get pissed off by such trivial things.
Barnabee McGee I fear your mental health if you think this is trivial. there is no lightining alchemy and every different ability used in this episode was explained on the spot. they're not paying attention. they are gonna be lost if they treat it like a mindless action series/general shounen.
I'm sure its possible, but there is a scientific method to Alchemy in this series, and it is rather apparent that even Flame Alchemy took "A Top Tier Alchemist" a literal lifetime to create to the extent that it appears in this show. It may simply be a matter of "Lightning" or "Electricity" based Alchemy hasn't been developed to the point where its actually useful outside of the lab. Sort of, the research either hasn't been invested in, or its in its infancy.
*yet
No one is using lightning guys, that is just the effect that occurs when anyone uses alchemy. And AlphonsE CAN use alchemy, pretty sure he's used it in a previous episode.
Amstrong & Col. Mustang still use the circle but they put it in their gloves to avoid to re-drawing everytime the use them. Edward Elric is the only exception so far in this episode who don't need to use the circle. You guys'll find the reason later.
people like Armstrong and mustang are people who use alchemy by using items with glyphs on them
1. Al used alchemy in the 3rd episode to repair a broken radio & to make a giant speaker when they trapped Father Cornello. He has to draw a transmutation circle to do it, he can't do it the same way Ed can.
2. EVERY alchemist - except Ed (so far that we've seen) - has to use a transmutation circle (glyphs) to use alchemy, even when it comes to the things they specialize in. Major Armstrong has glyphs on his brass knuckle gauntlets, and Roy Mustang has glyphs on his gloves. You can see them as far back as Episode 1. And in this very episode they showed Roy with the transmutation circle glyphs on his gloves prominently shown during the namecard break.
3. Lust called the guy who can transform his appearance by name - Envy. Ya'll were talking when Lust said his name.
4. That stuff isn't lightning. NOBODY is making lightning. That blue stuff that looks like lightning is just the effect that happens when someone is transmuting something.
They've thrown a lot of information in just a few episodes. Any alchemist can transmute anything by understanding the matter involved and activating a circle of power marked up with glyphs that controls the manipulation. You've already seen Al draw a circle or two with chalk. Alchemists specialize because every type of transmutation requires knowledge of the matter. Those that do the same transmutations all the time pre-etch alchemy circles into their clothing, armor, (or even skin). Mustang wears a glove with an alchemy circle on the back to generate gas and flint and steel on the fingertips to ignite the gas. The flint and steel doesn't work well when wet. It's been noted a few times that Ed forms a circle with his hands to transmute. (Al even said "just like teacher can" the first time he did it. Ed said "can't you?" thinking about his meeting with The Truth followed by "never mind".) They have not mentioned how he forms the glyphs. A philosopher's stone is said to allow transmutation without an alchemy circle. Don't worry, they will hit on these topics even now and again throughout the series.
Transmutation circles are present on Armstrong's gloves and Mustang's as well, its a way to avoid having to draw one every time
Some clarification for Blindwave and anyone who is confused at this point
Yes, you do need a glyph to do Alchemy, except Edward. All he has to do is clap his hands. It will explain later why he can do that. If you think Armstrong doesn't need a glyph, look at his gloves that he uses to punch things. There are glyphs in each gloves on the backhand side, same thing for Mustang(Flame Alchemist), you will see the red glyphs on the gloves he puts on during the fight with Scar.
The lightning that you see whenever someone does alchemy is just a visual cue that alchemy is being performed. They are not necessarily using lightning to do alchemy/a lightning alchemist.
The Alchemy circles are normally needed however, in Ed's case he saw a lot of secrets when he went through Truth's door, allowing him to not need one, he simply makes one with his arms when he claps his hands together. Most of the other alchemists in the show have Circles related to their form of alchemy printed on their clothes, or gear.Such as Mustang's glove, or Armstrong's gauntlet. Al can use alchemy but he needs a circle.
My sundays are, literaly, wait all the day for this reaction.
Episode five is one of my favs , since the first time that i watched the show
The glyphs in alchemy are the formula for the changes that will be made by the alchemy. Like a spells words describe the desired effect. Edward, after seeing The Truth when he transmuted his mum, learned how to make his hands form the glyphs instead, hence the clapping. And all the other state alchemists use glyphs in some way. Armstrong has glyphs on his brass knuckles, Mustang has glyphs on his gloves (which are also made of a special material that creates sparks with friction, creating the necessary ingredient for flames).
So pissed they missed him being called Envy
"youre not getting away"
skips to him getting away🤣🤣🤣
1:55 was an all time scream by Aaron.. i almost spit out my drink
This is so awesome! You, guys, helping me watch "Fullmetal Alchemist", learn more english language and just have a good time. Forgive me for my english. I never actually use this language in life. Hope you can understand this pile of letters)
From Russia with love.
*+Vifercel like it* I understand it. :D
Most of the state alchemists have a transmutation circle for the element they specialize in somewhere on them.
those glyphs are known as transmutation circles, Roy and armstrong both need them and they are found on their gloves/gauntlets. Edward has seen truth so he doesn't need them
Everyone has to use transmutation circles unless they have seen the door that Edward did.There are transmutation circles that exist for every type of transmutation, so like one for water/ice, one for fire, one for weapon making, ect. Edward can complete a transmutation circle just by clapping his hands because of all the secrets the door told him. Armstrong has transmutation circles on his iron knuckles, and Mustang has circles on his flint gloves.
Armstrong has transmutation circles etched into his gauntlets and Mustang has one on his glove. Alchemists need some sort of circle to channel the energy for transmutations, that's what makes Edward special. He knows how to create a transmutation circle using his own body by clapping his hands. Hope this helps.
Love how they glossed over the fact that Lust said the name "Envy" and they didn't even hear it. 🤦🏾♂️
there's reason of scar "alchemy".. later will be revealed.. those mark was used as a symbol or focus spell.. flame used on his glove.. armstrong used his nuckle.. different with edward and alphonse.. alphonse will used in later episode... they both built the spell inside themself.. their hand gesture resemble the circle..
In their world the "glyphs" are referred to as transmutation circles. They are needed to create alchemy. Some have them engraved on clothes, armor, skin etc.
goddamnit Calvin, it's transmutation
Mustang: "You're not getting away!"
Scar: "Bitch I might be."
oh, also no one transmutes lightning, thats just the visual effect which tells you alchemy is being used
No spoilers. I promise.Just a few things:The "glyphs" are transmutation circles. Most alchemists use them. Colonel Mustang has one on his glove and Armstrong's is (I think) on his spiky hand thing. It saves them time so they don't have to draw a circle for every transmutation.Also thank you for reviewing this amazing series!
about Gliffs (transmutation circle), if you have you checked checked closely, Mustang (Flame Alchemist) has a Gliffs (fire alchemy) on his Gloves and that huge guy that punches (alchemy specialisty: punches/destroys something then creates something/weapon or he can really destroy something/you into pieces) also has a Gliffs (transmutation circle) on his gloves. in regards with eds ability, enjoy the series and discover how he got the ability, on how he can do alchemy without Gliffs (or, the correct term is, transmutation circle )
feel sorry for the people here explaining things to nobody :)
...also I know the beginning is a little rushed, but I cannot believe how much the crew is failing. I mean they say transmute in every episode and Lust just called Envy by his name :D
its becoming clear, as i notice it on other reactions as well, that they dont turn up the volume enough and have trouble hearing sometimes.
i suggest writing on their twitter if you want them notified.
I don't feel sorry for them, theres people freaking out over every little thing to do with this stupid anime.
Barnabee McGee It's because this is a widely beloved show whether you are into anime or not. People have a right to be frustrated. if they don't enjoy it they don't have to do it. they have to be open with their patreons if they really want to make quality content. if they weren't into anime theyhey should've said it. keep thinking animated content is stupid and you'll miss out on some of the finest content in recent history while live action keeps pumping out mindless blockbusters.
The glyphs, called Transmutation Circles, are what allows an Alchemist to use their alchemy. It is 100% absolutely required for alchemy to work...except for Ed. The knowledge fed to him by the Truth (creepy little ghost kid he saw through the chaos door during episode 2) allows Ed to perform alchemy without the need for a Transmutation Circle. That is what makes him so amazing. To compare it to something like Harry Potter, he is doing a super complex spell without an incantation, wand movement, or indeed a wand itself. All he has to do is clap his hands to form the circle with himself.
Edward is special as he doesn't need the glyphs. Everyone else uses them in varying ways, usually having the glyphs inscribed onto something they use. Armstrong in particular uses his metal gloves to augment himself.
12:00 He doesn't need a transmutation circle because of the portal. The Gate of Truth.
When an Alchemist performs human transmutation, they gain the knowledge to use Alchemy without drawing the circles (They make a "ring" with their hands when clapping. Like Scar said). But they also lose something in return. (Something that in a way relates to the person they were trying to bring back in a way)
The circles are called "Transmutation Circles" and they are required for all but a few to use alchemy. Anyone you see performing alchemy without drawing one will either have one visible on their person or be like Edd who has seen the "Truth" and can use alchemy without a circle. The nature of the circle dictates the limits of the alchemy and creating one is a science in and of itself.
Al used Alchemy against the ice alchmiest, and use it for fix the radio too in the high priest episode
All the other alchemists use transmutation circles in some way; they've just usually got it etched into their clothing or tools, or as tattoos on their bodies so that they won't have to stop and spend tons of time drawing out these complicated circles.
Roy Mustang, for example, has his transmutation circle on the back of his gloves.
For me, the worst dream I ever had was when I was a little kid and I went to say good night to my parents, but when I touched them they turned into cacti. I panicked and went to my brother for help, but he turned into a cactus as well, and by the end of the dream the entire world was just an endless prickly dead wasteland of cacti.
I was like 5 at the time, so the dream made quite the impression. :P Remember it so clearly still after nearly twenty years.
Ramsay Bolton: If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
All alchemists need glyph or what they actually called transmutation circle, they just just the circle tattoo on to their hand, or in Mustang case on to his glove. However, if an alchemist perform a human transmutation, they look into the gate of Truth, like Ed did in episode 2, they don't need the transmutation circle, because they already known everything about alchemy
Do you guys even read the comment section before commenting the same exact thing that 100 other people have already said about the gloves and circles?
Barnabee McGee do you just go through every comment and bitch about everything?
Barnabee McGee ya shut the fuck up
"It's gotta get happier, right?"
*Me who has already watched Fullmetal Alchemist and Brotherhood*
Ahahahaha..... *WRONG!!*
I can hear Travis in Roy's voice now..
Armstrong has transmutation circles on his metal fist things and Mustang has transmutation circles on his gloves. That's why he always puts his gloves on when he uses his fire alchemy.
Zurichan And why he's useless on rainy days lol
Just FYI, they do all use glyphs. Some alchemists have them premade like tattoos, engraving, woven into clothing, etc. Ed does use a circle, he just makes it with his body when he puts his hands together, it's not a common skill. Yes, Alphonse can use alchemy too.
Alchemists use transfusion(I forgot how to spell dont kill me) circles to change the forms of matter. I assume the circles basically allow them to channel the matter or somethin. But those who have seen the 'Truth'(Big door Ed whent into) can use alchemy without transfusion circles.
Armstrong and mustang have glyphs on their gloves everyone has to use some sort of circle to use alchemy and high level alchemists have created their own unique glyphs. A glyph is only good for doing one specific thing, like freezing, creating fire or explosions. And it takes time to use any glyph as a catalyst for creating something new, some even need specific elements to transmute. Ede is special because he doesn't need specific glyphs, he creates a circle with his arms clapping his hands together and figuring out what he need as elements to make the new thing on the fly.
To make it clear.You need a transmutationcircle to do use alchemie. People who seem like not using a circle, have a circle somewhere on their body or clothing/armor. Mustang for example has a circle on his gloves. Armstrong on his metalglove things. Scar has a tattoo on his arm. The only "excuse" are people that saw the truth. Like Edward did. Those people know how to use their bodies to create a circle.
Al can use alchemy too, he fixed the radio in that streetkitchen in Liore, but for *some reason* he needs the glyphs to do so.
Edward is a special kind of alchemist (because remember when he was captured by that god thing he was thrown into the portal of knowledge) and because of that he dont need to create a Transmutation Circle to use alchemy instead he do this clapping thing where he put his arm together like praying, unlike other state alchemist that needs to have a tattoo of the circle or draw the circle to transmutate.
Im late to this but its so fun watching someone theorize about alchemy and how to use it for the first time.
the shapeshifter is named envy. lust says his name when she asks him to change out of the priest's form
The third person with Lust and Gluttony, they said his name in the scene, you guys missed it
Some individuals - with enough technique and experience - can have transmutation circles inscribed or engraved (Basque Grand's gauntlets, Armstrong's Brass Knuckles) or stitched into clothing or armour (Mustang's gloves) to preform alchemy.
It helps to think of alchemy in terms of real life chemistry. In chemistry, when you have your ingredients and you want a finished product, you need all sort of things like catalytic agents, reaction medium, beakers, flasks and so on. An alchemist skips all that substitutes it with a "Transmutation Circle". Basically, drawing the circle with all those glyphs is an alternative to setting up a chemistry lab.
In chemistry, if you know the reaction process and you have the right equipment (and ingredients), you can make the reaction take place no matter who you are. Similarly, any alchemist can perform any transmutation if they understand the process and can set up the transmutation circle. Also, as with chemists, different alchemists have different areas of expertise - reactions that they are a lot more comfortable with than any layman. However, like an expert chemist can look at a setup and determine what kind of reaction its for, an expert alchemist can look at a transmutation circle and figure out what its supposed to do. For example, when Mustang saw the transmutation circle in Elrics' basement, he immediately figured it out that that was for human transmutation.
Alphose is an example of your regular alchemist - he needs to draw the transmutation circle and all those glyphs to make a reaction happen. That's why you don't see him using it in combat that often because there is no time to draw all of it in the middle of a fight. But we have seen him use alchemy both in episodes 1 and 3.
State Alchemists who see combat often come prepared with their preferred transmutation circles - which usually happens to be their area of expertise. Roy had his transmutation circle on the glove, while Armstrong had his etched on the metal gauntlets he uses in the fight. Basque Gran - the alchemist who got killed last episode - also had metal gauntlets with glyphs all over them.
Edward is a special case because he doesn't need a transmutation circle at all. In terms of a chemist, he is making the reaction happen without any lab equipment and with just the raw materials. But he still needs to know how the reaction works in order to make it happen. That is the only thing stopping him for using alchemy from other fields - his lack of expertise in them.
basicly how the gliphs work is that all alchemist except those who saw that god thing must use gliphs but you can just write expecific gliphs on your weapons for example the fire guy has a fire making gliph on his gloves same goes for strongarm with his alchemy and his gloves etc etc etc but all will be revealed in time oh and the armor brothers name is alphonse pronounceded alfonsu and what they do is called transmutation
To who ever reads these comments for the crew, please let them know that Armstrong and Mustang have to use circles to do their alchemy. The circles are on Mustang's white gloves and Armstrong's circles are on his metal brass knuckles. Also Mustang's gloves work like a flint.
The glyphs represent different elements, like the glyphs on Mustang's circles has a very noticeable glyph of a newt. And newts usually represent fire in alchemy and other legends.
So yes, glyphs are VERY important to execute alchemy correctly.
people like Armstrong and mustang or anyone that uses a type of glove or guantlet the circle and glyphs are on them if you look closely so they are able to use it whenever
i really hope after avatar they move this to 2 times a week.
It would make sense. since FMA:B has 3 more episodes than all 3 seasons of Avatar.
i think they should just watch 2 per day insted of talking so much... or maybe im wrong... im new in this chanel...
theyre gonna continue with korra i think
Yeah imo they should do Korra 1 per week and this get 2 per week, maybe Sunday and Monday for double-fun heh
YES!!
For the whole Ishval War (or Ishbal, depending on translation) debate: yes, it was genocide of innocent people parallel to World War II. Even Mustang said that "in a way Scar's revenge is justified." But the point is that there were soldiers there (like Mustang, Armstrong and McDougal "the Ice Dude" from episode 1) who were only following orders, and those who were bloodthirsty murderers (like Kimblee, the guy in prison from episode 1). It wasn't all black and white, much was happening behind the scenes.
The Ishvalans is more like Native Americans, since they were native to their land and fought to get seperate from the occupiers.
Everyone needs transmutation Circles to use alchemy, the flame alchemist has his on his gloves, armstrong has his on his gauntlets.
What makes Edward unigue is that he uses his body as the Transmutation Circle, it's a trick he got from performing human alchemy. It will be explained more, but the jist is when you perform human alchemy you see the "truth" and learn clapping transmutation
That's a common dream. Back in school even though you've graduated years ago... worse, it's exam day and you've never sat in any of the classes and you're panicking
I know this is old but essentially alchemy is a science. Anyone can do alchemy just like anyone has the potential to be a rocket scientist. People specialize in specific kinds of alchemy and the state alchemist specialize in alchemy that can be used in combat. They have a specific method or righting style according to their specialization. They need those circles or glyphs as a medium to perform their alchemy. It isn’t noticable but mustang has a circle on his gloves and Armstrong has something similar on iron knuckles he wears. At this point you know Ed can perform alchemy without a circle because he saw the truth he tried to bring his mom back so he can use his body by clasping his hands together to make a circle and use his body as the conduit instead of the glyphs
All alchemy requires the use of an alchemical circle. The Fullmetal Alchemist doesn't need to use one because he saw the Truth when he got pulled through that magical door by all those black arms.
Armstrong has alchemical circles on his gauntlets. Mustang has circles on his gloves. Scar's source of power will be revealed later.
One thing i gotta point out, try not to skip the ending credit cuz in some episodes, there are very important scenes during/after the ED .(for example, episode 45)
I love Aaron's scream in this. so awsome.
The third person with Lust and Gluttony is called Envy (pretty sure they said it too)
all alchemy requires a transmutation circle no matter what it is. the state alchemist usually have gloves, rings or something that already have the circles on them so that they can use alchemy faster like mustangs gloves and Armstrong's gauntlets.
I can't wait for them to get to the Period intro.
Or rather I can't wait to get to the vid where they first experience it...
Lust spoke the new guy's name already "By the way Envy, could you lose the old man costume." So he is a "deadly sin", as it were.
Normal alchemists have to use the glyphs for transmutations. Edward is different, but it has nothing to do with strength, but rather knowledge. Ever since he commited Human Transmutation and saw the other side of the Gate, he knows Truths that other people do not.
Their are only few people who can use alchemy without an alchemy circle all other alchemist need the circles though. The reason you don't see people like Armstrong using circles is because they have equipment with the circles on them like Armstrong's gauntlets or Mustangs gloves.