How Humanity Persists in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

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Music used:
Song 1 - Movement in Green (Final Fantasy X)
Song 2 - The Woodlands (Octopath Traveler)
Song 3 - Eruyt Village (Final Fantasy XII)
Song 4 - The Cliftlands (Octopath Traveller)

[@SaberRexZealot]

The last quarter or so of this show is just legendary. It’s like having a series finale for an entire season.

[@contemptman3646]

Promised Day is one of the best shonen arcs ever

[@theirishpotato6588]

True

[@sprawlz6466]

@@contemptman3646 I think it’s THE best shonen arc ever. Probably

[@wherestoomy8880]

@@sprawlz6466 For me it’s SA/FS *(I’ve abbreviated the names since they’re a bit spoilery, but you’ll know it if you do watch it)* arc from Gintama being the best arc I’ve seen from a Shonen series, among other Shonen series like One Piece, HxH, Slam Dunk, etc Though Promised Day arc was one of the most EPIC climax I’ve seen in any medium, I adore this arc so damn much and it had such a great finale and wrap up to it, Arakawa’s one of the GOATs for sure ^_^

[@sprawlz6466]

@@wherestoomy8880 I've never seen Gintama but I'd like to try it out at some point.

[@LilGabri94]

When you really look at it, the theme of humanity really comes around like a circle, the answer to edwards choice in the end was his friends, he lowered himself from a alchemist to a human, in fact he didn’t lower himself. That’s all he ever was. Accepting that fact is what and embracing his humanity is what made him beat truth. And in contrast to that. That’s what made father ultimately fail in the end.

[@rachelno2060]

came to a circle like the Ouroboros!

[@awsomeboy360]

The fact that this show came out a decade ago and still is one of the best looking anime is insane. Obviously surpassing a lot of anime in the story, character department. But the production of it still blows my mind.

[@seemonuzumaki723]

Production conditions were much better 10-15 years ago than today. It's worse than ever now, so it kinda makes sense unfortunately

[@Comicbroe405]

Ikr? I've heard ppl say "it didn't age well", like in what way? SFX-wise maybe.. But its animation is still one of the best!

[@loczek1965]

@@Comicbroe405 Big Envy is so good it took me 3 watches to notice it's CGI

[@Dzed2022]

Animation as a medium is largely dependent on time, no technology or money can substitute a good schedule

[@awsomeboy360]

@@Dzed2022 I actually disagree with this. 1970's anime is quite limited in would it could do. Not to mention, the transition from cel animation to digital animation left a lot of early 2000's anime in a rough state in terms of color, shadows, etc. Outside of these reason, I do believe especially now a days what you're saying is true.

[@staplegolf9595]

When I'm bored I sometimes like to look into the deeper meaning of characters in anime's and shows, like Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls, Bradley from FMAB and literally all of Evangelion no matter how much you try you will never understand these characters truly, they represent something more vague and deep that you make your interpretation of.

[@seemonuzumaki723]

Glad you found footage for the Bradley-Riza talk lmao

[@Shamax0]

Waited these three days to finish my third rewatch of fma and fmab, beatiful series and a wonderful video, thank you!

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for checking it out.

[@dismaldice3045]

“Don’t be in denial” - this video in a nutshell

[@cynicaloptimist970]

Yep, another video I don't have to watch before I leave a thumbs up. FMA:B is so F***KING beautiful!

[@neen2660]

I will forever stand by the idea that me finding this at 9 changed my life. I unironically found the ideology I tend to live by in this story. I can’t express how much I value these ideas.

[@volgtorbg]

i literlaly just rewatched this last week wtffff

[@Morghast]

PHENOMENAL AS ALWAYS. This is the kind of analysis that stirs my passion. Arigato Gozaimasu!

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@papermachete8071]

Ty for making this. I'd honestly love a vid on 2003 like the character development/growth or how tragic it is

[@Aleczandxr]

You're welcome! Unfortunately I won't be covering 03 but I really appreciate the interest, thanks!

[@papermachete8071]

@@Aleczandxr damn, why's that?

[@Aleczandxr]

I just don't have too much that I want to say about 03. I think it's very good and bold but I'm not passionate enough about it to make a video for it, that's all.

[@papermachete8071]

@@Aleczandxr maybe try watching conqueror of shamballa (it's the sequel btw) and try to dive into it?

[@Aleczandxr]

I think you may have misread me, I've seen all of them already. But FMAB is the only one I'm passionate enough about to want to make videos for. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@ActuallySatan]

Best boi once again covering best anime.

[@lashalomidze4713]

A new FMA vid by Alesczander? Let me get my snacks and pnc

[@jacavanheesch4593]

humanity is a spook

[@aaravsaroliya]

Wow Fmab video after a long time

[@nomoneyharry]

What a video👏🏻👏🏻

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@luismanuel7983]

we move

[@kaicole2306]

Great video, keep it up!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks, I'll try my best.

[@GumshoeGamer]

MORE FMA VIDEOS!?! yes plz

[@HenryCasillas]

🌻

[@bobbyzamora6389]

Do you still think Lan Fan is best girl? You said she was in your old Greed video.

[@Voduke789]

What I like about Brotherhood is how it celebrates life through and through. Relatively few named characters actually die in the story, and they make a big deal out of it every time. There are many stories that have more characters die more often - and that isn’t inherently bad at all. But Brotherhood is consistent tonally and thematically with the way it treats the life of each character in the story.

[@scifinerd17]

The death of Maes Hughes was such a big deal because he was such a nice, hard working man who was very smart and never stopped working to help his friends no matter what, and he was funny and endearing with how much he loved his wife and daughter and would do anything for them. His death carries over with his best friend Roy Mustang’s pain and anger over his loss and wanting vengeance for it.

[@dontaecrowder7952]

You're so right. This was especially shown when instead of ceasing their journey for the philosopher's stone because of Hughes' death, they used it as motivation to continue their journey.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

I think that can still be achieved if more characters die. As long as each death is treated as huge (like FMA does) then that theme can still be maintained. I think that one more major character should have died to make the stakes more believable, and as long as they gave it importance then it would've worked fine.

[@amuroray9115]

More named characters died in 2003 FMA. Lol. -Marco -Scar -Izumi And some others I forgot -

[@heibk-2019]

Lmao Voduke, never thought id see you here, just want to say im really enjoying your Kingdom Rush videos!

[@seemonuzumaki723]

Bradley is such a complex character. He was both VERY satisfied and sadly unsatisfied with life at the same time. Didn't think that was possible.

[@cameronhopewell641]

It’s called bipolar disorder. Try it out, being manic is fun as hell.

[@habit4906]

He was disappointed with the amount of choices he had in his life. Most of it being planned out from the start. He was satisfied with the choices he made in his life even if there weren't many of them.

[@seemonuzumaki723]

@@habit4906 I know lol I watched the video and the anime

[@AG-en5y]

It’s called being married and wife mad at you for a week

[@blakechildress944]

It still boggles my mind and inspires me how Hiromu Arakawa's first major manga debut was a masterpiece. She wrote and illustrated a story that will stand the test of time because of it's themes of humanity, the value of comrades/family, and relatable characters.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Just like people like Isayama, she must have had this story fully formed in her head for the longest time. Carefully crafted over many years

[@voxomnes9537]

@@stevenpeeckford5999 Let's not make any comparisons to Isayama... Though well-meaning, they don't stand the test of time (the last 22 chapters or so, save for 5 max, of AOT come to mind).

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

@@voxomnes9537 No, let's. Get out of here, I can say whatever I want. Attack on Titan is a masterpiece and Isayama is actually superior to Arakawa in a few ways (and she is superior to him in other ways).

[@tylertyrell]

@@stevenpeeckford5999 Isayama definitely isn’t a better writer, he flopped the ending of AOT, you can’t call something a masterpiece if the ending contradicts the biggest message being conveyed in the series. The blemish on an otherwise, well-written, narrative will always be the critique of the ending. It’s justified and shouldn’t be excused.

[@FallenDemonFly]

@@stevenpeeckford5999 sorry to say i agree with them its not (God Tier) only (Sublime greatniss) the Ending took a bit off the End but hey its still in the "hall of fame" 25 Greatest Mangas

[@juno1365]

Ed's last transmutation has always been one of my favorite scenes because it encapsulates all of what you talked about in a single short conversation with Truth

[@noradora5713]

Fullmetal Alchemist is just so deeply human. It’s about love, about hope, about how humans are deeply flawed but there’s so much more than just that. At its core, it’s so simple. It manifests in many different ways with many different characters, but it all comes down to this humanity that feels so genuine and true to life. It’s such a simple theme! And “people are good and hope is good” aren’t unique concepts in fiction at all! And yet somehow Fullmetal Alchemist has this profound effect on me. Hiromu Arakawa your brain is so big I just cannot believe how good this story is.

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

To me, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a story about persisting against unbelievable odds. Wether they are small or big they can be huge for whoever is facing them. But despite the challenges we go through we allows move forward. It's just such an inspiring story overall

[@shivammittal8179]

Wwqw

[@FrffyVsBoredom]

“You’re willing to lower yourself to a simple human.” “What do you mean lower myself. That’s all I’ve ever been. Human” Great vid!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@volgtorbg]

i thoguht it was always so beautiful at how Truth reacts to Edward compared to how he treated Father with Edward it was almost even a disbelief, just pure joy and with Father it was disappointment almost laced with a contempt 'Be careful what you wish for'

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

I've always thought that Truth was a being that secretly wished for the characters to live the most fulfilling, human lives and never tried to prod them in any direction. But they felt happy when they succeeded and disappointed when they spurned humanity.

[@volgtorbg]

@@stevenpeeckford5999 jsut lioke the concept of Truth and fate in the 'real world' huh? (i use it in coy quoets beucase i consider such things one and the same) Truth is acutaulyl ecstatic, and happy to be 'bested', but it's not about bested, becuase both Truth and Edward are both 'winners' here, it's beyond the scale of winning or losing, to Truth seeing Edward actualise and realise and ascend beyond his perosnan limitations is the greatest joy that a metaphysical being that representts 'everyting' can have --> Truth is in literal joyful disbelief that *Edward* figures 'it out all out.' Even though Edward has all the pieces of hte puzzle together, Truth almost coyingly goads Edward with alchemy, despite knowing the answer, to which Edward replies theres nothign wrong with just being a normal human. It's utter beauty that FMa:b contrasts it PERFECTLY by showing Father's response to his Truth, it's desperate 'What did I do wrong?' there is no universe Father would ever critically reallise the error of his ways, and that' something Truth scornfully shakes their head at... It noot only in one fell swoop, competelys Father's conflict with Edward (since primarily he was *Hohenheim's* villain) forgot wht i was tlaking abt im faded as hell fmab is balle though

[@jmh8817]

As everything gets worse, I appreciate not only stories that celebrate life like this but also people who point out that, yes, FMA is a good looking show with cool characters, great worldbuilding, phenomenal direction, etc... But also, it Says Good Things. It's like a healing salve for the soul. And so is this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad you found it valuable.

[@isakalbertsson3919]

The one thing worse than death is to avert your eyes from it. Look straight at the people you kill. Don't take your eyes off them even for a second. -Solf J Kimblee

[@seemonuzumaki723]

What an edge lord chad Kimblee is.

[@isakalbertsson3919]

@@seemonuzumaki723 i agree

[@contemptman3646]

King

[@excitedcat9517]

The one thing I respect a lot from Ed and Al was their restraint. So many scumbags and persistent enemies in the show and not once did they show any urge to kill them. Even if killing them could’ve been justified they still wouldn’t cross that line. No matter how many times people kept pushing and pushing they wouldn’t cross that line. I will always respect the elric brothers for that. Their will is inspiring.

[@contemptman3646]

True, but the thing is it wasn't easy for them and they had to LEARN to show restraint, which makes it all the more believable. (Not disagreeing with you, just adding)

[@DeathGodRiku]

@@michaelyu6250 Gon was straight up willing to kill the Chimera Ant that "killed" Kite

[@jajansz]

For me, the part that really set Ed's conviction apart was his willingness to take on the consequences of not killing his enemies. When faced with the consequences to not kill his enemy (Kimblee), he didnt even hesitate and used his own life force to heal his wounds. He didnt let others take this on for him, he saw that it was his choice to not kill, so he had to accept the consequences of that choice himself.

[@mackielunkey2205]

@@DeathGodRiku Yeah but that was understandable because Kite was the only father figure GON EVER HAD. He looked up to him. Pitou probably deserved what they got, but the conflict showed Gon’s dark side. He let his deepest, darkest desires illustrate and control his actions. Here, Ed and Al already let this happen to them from the very start, so it’s understandable that they’d practice restraint for most of the story.

[@kokonotsuu7]

They truly knew the value of a human life. Even if it was the most despicable and hateful individual, they knew that their life too had a incomparable value.

[@RobzdaBlade]

How is their more common sense in fantasy shows like this; then real life? Why is real life so chaotic compared to the fantasies we tell? Thank God for anime and video games; for without it, I would already be a madman. I would most likely already be dead without it.

[@johnsonken96]

I've noticed that two of my favorite series (FMAB and Attack on Titan), both focus on the theme of humanity persisting no matter what. There's just something about watching characters face trials over and over and finally overcoming them that is so satisfying to watch.

[@bradens.3125]

despite how vague it is, i think fmab has some of the most human messages and themes in any story i've experiences

[@CrashNSplash]

I literally finished watching the series a couple minutes ago lmao I was in awe when I got this video notification

[@hooman9554]

Whoa

[@dotted_stains2239]

That's cool

[@ThomasSmith-lb9bu]

The boy is back, best believe homie jumped right on

[@perrydunetz882]

Seriously? Fmab again? If you think I’m gonna sit here and listen to you talk about fmab again for the bajillionth time then you are absolutely right carry on, lol

[@easschung9442]

??? It's been a year and a half since the last FMAB video what do you mean lmao

[@perrydunetz882]

@@easschung9442 you clearly missed the joke

[@easschung9442]

@@perrydunetz882 No I got it, it's just that jokes are supposed to be funny. This one would've worked for Haikyuu or HxH, not a series that he hasn't talked about since early 2020 lol

[@user-wb3qe6pv1u]

@@easschung9442 stop crying

[@perrydunetz882]

@@easschung9442 it’s a series hes made over 5 videos on already, that’s the point, how recent they are isn’t a factor?

[@GGTaino]

HOW CAN YOU DO THIS???? Bro you’re such a good writer! Amazing video as always

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@savio953]

every time this guy talks an absolutely chad stoic philosopher bayzed opinion comes hurtling your way

[@Chook181]

The difference between Scar and Winry says it all. Its easy to give in to rage and vengeance. Its hard to forgive and end the cycle of hatred.

[@billcipher147]

FMAB has to be one of the best written pieces of fiction I have ever seen, and I'm not just talking about anime here. It's that good.

[@Tetra_Elementra]

Avatar?

[@snowwonder9814]

@@Tetra_Elementra Avatar is really, really good too! However, I'd have to put FMAB above it. I watched the shows literally just a few weeks apart (Avatar I watched November 2019, FMAB December 2019) and have re-watched both so I think my opinion of each is relatively unbiased.

[@contemptman3646]

Characters covered in this video (Let me know if I missed any): Hohenheim, Mustang, Scar, Father, Envy, Bradley, Greed, Pride, Edward, Trisha, Winry

[@BaldOmniMan]

Fullmetal alchemist to this day is one of the best manga in existence. I really only put it below Berserk

[@oscarcarlsson1465]

Real shit

[@lollel3974]

I feel like this is the best way for me to end the series with this video it just encapsulates everything I love about this series

[@yoshikagekira2606]

I really enjoy your analysis videos, and it’s actually inspired me to pursue a career in becoming a professor of philosophy

[@OraNui]

I will never get tired of people gushing over Fullmetal Alchemist.

[@user-eq6jp2xd8d]

There's so many "anime experts" that have said this show isnt that great, only cause it's written to appeal to all ages, younger and older. When Anime Man said that it's not that great, I understood what his taste is like lol

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Never trust anything that The Anime Man says

[@BruhBruh-ej4cd]

@@stevenpeeckford5999 yes

[@BruhBruh-ej4cd]

lol what "anime experts" are u listening? i watched alot of animes and this is surely one of the best. any TRUE anime expert will tell you that it is. by the way The fact that it is very open is a plus, the main themes it deals with are among the best among anime and manga stories

[@user-eq6jp2xd8d]

@@BruhBruh-ej4cd yeah that was my point lol

[@karrock8023]

This is Unrelated to FMA:B and really isn't important but I'm curious, what happened to your old Fate/Zero videos?

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

FMA content from Aleczandxr? Sign me up

[@originaozz]

Damn best thumbnail choice ever! What I love about the show is how the worth of human is shown in how each character's death is felt and remembered throughout the series. No lives are less significant just because they are side characters or just one of the souls. The choice to keep Ed's and Al's hands clean also stress how a better and more righteous choice, while harder to achieve, do exist.

[@ekszentrik]

Ugh you were for this topic forced to use the worst scene in the show, were Riza defends Envy with stupid Saturday morning cartoon morals. She should have businesslike suggested he capture him and put him before a trial, but crocodile tears for that scumbag is overblown, FUCKING PULLING A GUN ON YOUR SUPERIOR IS OVERBLOWN, it's treason and if this anime didn't shit the bed that particular stretch of its runtime, she would have faced down a shooting squad for it.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

That scene was great, and that "particular stretch of its runtime" is one of the best arcs in shonen. You're just outting yourself for having bad taste here.

[@scifinerd17]

Edward Elric is the personification and center of the theme of humanity in the Fullmetal Alchemist series, he has negative qualities of anger, arrogance, and pride, but balances them out with his strength in forgiveness, understanding, and perseverance to fight for the sake of his loved ones. In the beginning he hid his pain over his mother Trisha’s death with his anger and stubbornness and tried to use his gifted intelligence in alchemy to commit the ultimate taboo by reviving her, but his arrogance blinded him and resulted into him losing two of his limbs and his younger brother Alphonse losing his entire body. Ed never properly grieved over his loss and used his alchemy as an excuse to hide from it. He believed that alchemy was the ultimate science, the end-all, be-all of life. Throughout Ed’s journey we see him trying to redeem himself and get Al’s body back. We see his strength by him never giving up on his humanity by refusing to kill, even going so far as refusing to use a philosopher’s stone because he doesn’t want to take advantage of trapped human souls. There have been times where he’s wanted to give up, but Al and even other characters like Winry and Roy Mustang have had to get him to snap out of it and keep moving forward. They’re there to have his back no matter what. In the end, Ed keeps moving, because everything he does, he does for them, especially Al. Throughout the course of his journey we see Ed selfishly trying to do everything by himself because he doesn’t want to burden anyone else, but then he gets confronted by characters like Solf J. Kimblee, Scar, May Chang, Ling Yao, Olivier Mira Armstrong and Greed who have their own specific goals they want to set out to accomplish and have different views on the world and life. Which ends up causing him to question his own ways of thinking. Ed has to learn to stop being selfish and allow to let other people in because the situations at stake are much bigger than just him and Al. Like for example his father Van Hohenheim, he’s had a grudge against him for the longest time since he believed Hohenheim had abandoned him and Al after Trisha died, but once he realized why he did it and what he did it for, he accepted Hohenheim’s help in the fight to save the world and eventually forgave him and accepted him as his father. By the conclusion of the story, Ed manages to overcome his own pride, which makes sense seeing as how he was the one who ended up defeating the homunculus Pride, thanks to the help of Kimblee no less. His arc comes full-circle once he sees all the sacrifices his friends have made to help him defeat Father and save the world, and when he sees how they’re willing to do anything they can to help him get Al back, he manages to let his arrogance and pride go in order to save Al’s life by sacrificing his own ability to use alchemy. Edward finally accepts that his friends and family are what make him strong and give him purpose, and he also finally sees himself for what he truly is, a human, a simple human who couldn’t save a little girl. With a heart made fullmetal.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Well said.

[@easschung9442]

also HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY ALEC!

[@Aleczandxr]

THANK YOU

[@pizzaemperor3553]

God this anime is magnificent in pretty much every way. In my personal opinion, it has something for pretty much everyone, even folks who usually don't like anime. The fights and action maintain a consistent power level among characters and actually serve the story rather than just pure spectacle. The characters are absolutely fantastic and easy to get attached to. They all serve a function being just as complex or simple as they need to be. These two points allow more casual viewers to just sit back and enjoy the show. However, Brotherhood is far from shallow and has more than enough thematic, philosophical, ideological, and spiritual crunch to keep more passionate viewers engaged for years after viewing. It covers so many ideas with just enough depth to say something about all of them. Some characters can open up a Pandora's Box of questions and debates (Wrath and Hohenheim being arguably the best examples). I just absolutely adore this show. Sure some other anime may be able to outperform it in specific areas, like Death Note having an even better score, but FMA: Brotherhood outperforms almost all of them as a complete product. I would also argue it is the best introductory anime

[@ericschuller908]

Along with Berserk, this show has changed my life for the better.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

IMO, FMAB should have had one more major death of a non-villain. We had Greed, Fuu, Buccaneer and Hohenheim but it still felt like a bit of plot armor, one more should have died. Maybe someone Olivier. As long as each death is treated as huge (like FMA does) then that theme can still be maintained. I think that one more major character should have died to make the stakes more believable, and as long as they gave it importance then it would've worked fine.

[@hooman9554]

I sorta wanted Roy and Riza to die

[@abidemydude5675]

Its simple, I see FMA content I click

[@akkoismydaughter3573]

Did you watch the series Nana? Would be cool if you analyzed a theme from it

[@Aleczandxr]

Yep! You can refer to my MAL if you’re ever interested in knowing what I’ve watched. I won’t be making any videos about Nana though.

[@akkoismydaughter3573]

@@Aleczandxr Okay... Thank you for replying and keep up the good work

[@animefan77]

9:48- A creature that didn't realize his humanity due to not looking like one. So he took on a form that was human- one that was on the surface- a means to be more acceptable to the sight of those he wished to deceive/use, but also to fulfill that desire. His paradoxical apathy towards humanity and insecurity over not being in control, however, leads to him rejecting that humanity and revert temporally into a more humanoid yet one-dimensional version of himself- a multi-eyed fallen angel that is hypocritical and mocking. Yet when he finally absorbs Truth/God, out of all the forms he could conceivably take to be a threat- something eldritch or incomprehensibly godlike- he still chooses a human form. Father/Dwarf in the Flask subconsciously wanted to be human, but his sheer vanity and issues left him not appreciating this, making him more of a monster pretending to be human. Unlike others like the Chimera and the Suits display humanity is in the heart, not appearance- something Father not fundamentally understood.

[@muskaart1136]

Go off king

[@wwe12153]

I hope you make a video about politics or character writing in one piece , you will find good amount of material to make videos about

[@Aleczandxr]

I won’t be covering One Piece, sorry about that.

[@wwe12153]

@@Aleczandxr you didn’t read it ?

[@wwe12153]

@@Aleczandxr i recommend it for you , it is an artistic masterpiece

[@sebastianyoshikage6352]

Why is Edward Elric menacingly pointing at me in thumbnail?, like it making me feel uncomfortable

[@ruboveju4767]

I have just had one of the worst days in my life. Not gonna lie, this video helped me

[@Jezebel9119]

Ohayo Love you Miss Arakawa sah hi to to Rumiko Can both of you write another story ?

[@limb.dondototohasstartedso7288]

Please watch one piece and make videos Watch it till 55 ep

[@Aleczandxr]

Unfortunately I don’t take requests like this from comments. Sorry about that, but I really appreciate the interest!

[@limb.dondototohasstartedso7288]

@@Aleczandxr ok : (

[@manolismarinakis8444]

Yet another beautiful video Aleczandxr, reminding us of this incredible and incredibly human series!! Well done!

[@Aleczandxr]

Much appreciated!

[@samlerf]

@@Aleczandxr "Fullmetal Alchemist Retrospective | A Series Made Fullmetal" by youtuber Foxcade and "The Meaning of Fullmetal Alchemist - An Edward Elric Character Analysis | FMA VS Brotherhood FINAL" By youtuber Lowart are also pretty great FMA content, should you be interested and open minded.

[@connorperrett9559]

Mustang did nothing wrong.

[@dannysdungareedanceoff8481]

Yes

[@justmyopinion79]

I don't like how this show tried to make me feel bad for little shits like Pride and Envy.

[@justmyopinion79]

I don't like how this show tried to make me feel bad for little shits like Pride and Envy.

[@muhammadnour283]

This video is an amazing start to my day

[@deadboltman]

Fullmetal alchemist teaches you: though the horrors persist, so do i

[@deadboltman]

Fullmetal alchemist teaches you: though the horrors persist, so do i

[@nzkieee]

I don't know why anime reviewers said it is just a plain good anime ranging from 6/10 and 7/10 max. But to me it deserves a spot on top 3 anime of all time. Why? It offers great plot and story telling, great twist and little to no plot holes, great explanation for power scalings, and most of all character developments.

[@Dachusttin]

Weakness ok. Not moving forward NOT ok.

[@rocketdoggie6441]

This timing is amazing, I just finished this show about a week ago and have been watching your videos on the characters. Ty

[@SupLuiKir]

If human lives are so valuable, according to equivalent exchange, doesn't that make it the best alchemy ingredient? It's pretty easy to sacrifice a human for how much you can get out of it.

[@Aleczandxr]

Makes sense but in the end the universe can't handle any transaction at all, that's how GOATed humanity is (or CAN BE, when we're not being morons)

[@loczek1965]

Well only if you don't understand what the show is trying to say. Basically, at the end Ed and Al prove that equivalent echange is not a universal law, because human life is priceless, and when it was used in alchemy as philosopher's stone it couldn't make up for what was lost. Human life once lost is impossible to get back, and the show goes out of it's way to show how it impacts everyone, with how much weight each death has in the the show. This also means, that people can live their lives in a way, where they give more than they recieve, thus adding good to the world. The mindset you described is quite literally the mindset of the villains.

[@SupLuiKir]

@@loczek1965 That was the joke.

[@mattwayne9128]

@@SupLuiKir Yeah, imagine being so up your ass about a cartoon that you completely miss the point of a simple joke. It's clear you weren't being serious. Just ignore the dude.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Lmao

[@matei9945]

I thought you hated FMA:B, so happy your love for the series didn't disappear

[@Aleczandxr]

Nah it's never left my favourites, I could never hate FMAB! I can't even see myself not loving it to some degree. Thanks! :)

[@rushikeshs.5803]

Do video on one piece ⭐

[@Aleczandxr]

Unfortunately I don’t take video requests from comments, only Patreon. I’m sorry about that but I really appreciate the interest!

[@joecortesi2894]

Fantastic video

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@tang414]

I really want to see them remaking the entire serires into mordern one.

[@Electric_Wizard999]

Did some self reflection after watching this

[@justmyopinion79]

I've heard mixed opinions on this but which is better, the anime for FMAB or the manga? Is it worth reading the manga? This anime is in my top 10 by the way, I love it. Any answers appreciated

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

The manga is different and better, the anime left some stuff out. Worth reading.

[@B0K0691]

Are you the guy that made that one amazing Kimbley video I can't find anymore? The title was something like "a silver tongued sociopath" or something like that

[@Aleczandxr]

I made the most viewed Kimblee analysis video on the site but it was never titled that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2mwqZ2qh8plqaM

[@sogekingsniper4637]

Octopath music, very nice.

[@bobbyzamora6389]

Lan Fan still best girl right?

[@calcelmoanayru5870]

One of the best anime of all time.

[@RAMZAVFX]

Haven't seen one of ur vids in a hot minute m8

[@The_Totes_Adorbs]

how about how my mustang persists due to hawkeye :3 if you catch my drift.

[@hooman9554]

Why the hell does your voice sound like Edwards where you added Ed speaking about humans being weak that sounded like you abit

[@Aleczandxr]

Uhhh I dunno

[@Xuejinyuan]

Alec covering Fullmetal? What a treat.

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

Sooo glad to see a Fullmetal analysis on your channel once again my friend

[@MrNotaComedian]

One of the greatest stories ever told

[@bobbyzamora6389]

I love this video and Lan Fan.

[@justmyopinion79]

This is a throwback topic :D

[@Aleczandxr]

Only 90's kids will remember

[@RealBunnyWalker]

Somehow someway there's always a new and perfect video from you when I need it most.

[@justinsankar1164]

I see that FFX theme 🧐😏

[@PhilipJosephMadarang]

you are the absolute goat!!! beautiful and meaningful analysis of one of my all time favorite shows!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks very much! Glad you found it valuable.

[@thejoeycage]

Hey Dudes and Dudettes :) I'm a newbie, I could use yalls help what are the next 3 anime's to watch? I have only seen and completed Ronin Warriors Naruto/Naurto Shippueden Berserk Hunter X Hunter (Just finished)

[@justmyopinion79]

Nothing better than the anime that's the topic of the video you're commenting on: Fellmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Come to think of it why are you on this video if you don't know anything about it? Lol

[@thejoeycage]

@@justmyopinion79 it was the most recent video this dude made and I was watching one of hunter videos from a while back so I figured it be the best source to ask

[@justmyopinion79]

@@thejoeycage Oh okay. Well yeah so try Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood next, it's an easy recommendation. Maybe Attack on Titan after that