Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 26 REACTION!! "Reunion"

[@Spartenjak42]

I actually love that they continue to remind you about Nina and Alexander throughout the whole series. Ed and Al never forget about her. Just like Hughes never stops being one of Mustang's biggest motivations. They always remember the people they couldn't help. If you're going to kill off characters in a story, this is the way to do it. Never forget the ones you've lost, because they'll never forget you.

[@bobross4616]

Did you just quote Kimbly? XDDDDDDDD

[@highdefinition450]

They can't remember or forget, they are dead

[@icyunvme2400]

@@highdefinition450 I guess after death or like if the roles were reversed they wouldn’t forget you.

[@MarcoTalin12]

That's one of the best things about this show. The deaths have weight, from start to end. Hughes' death motivates Mustang right up until the final arc. Nina & Alexander haunt Ed & Al every time they are confronted with death and every time they encounter the horrors that alchemy can produce. They're not done for a cheap emotional hit and then forgotten when a segment of the story is done.

[@lalalalisa41]

In the manga, Ed didn't break through the gate to give that promise to Al. Instead, he promised Al that someday soon he'd come back for him as he was being dragged through the gate. With that said, I really loved how they added Ed breaking through the gate more because it was the best thing ever to happen for the end of this episode. It made us really feel his unconditional love and determination to get Al's body back. Even Hiromu Arakawa, the creator, loved this new addition to that scene!

[@farrahwaylande7159]

It's a good addition if the creator liked it being added

[@kushkong1339]

that last finger point was full of feels T-T

[@SamsarasArt]

I love that moment

[@Binks129]

It came as such a surprise because I read the manga shortly after finishing the OG FMA. The second he punched thru the gate I was shook and started tearing up. Just the amount of willpower and love for his only brother is powerful.....

[@highdefinition450]

There's this comment on every reaction to this episode lol

[@proximityalert9254]

They did specifically say that the Mind is the link between the Body and Soul. The way I see it, the Al in the portal is the Body and Mind. While the Al in the armor is the Mind and Soul.

[@matthewzeller5026]

Oh I love that way of thinking about it! This show is so great because even after like 3 watches I still get new things to think about.

[@jacobmonks3722]

I think that's more or less confirmed by the fact that Alphonse can still gain and recall memories, but his armor doesn't have a brain to store them. So that must mean his mind is with his original body.

[@WolfNationChannel]

That ENDING!!! Chills every time :)

[@Icyyddoll]

Wolf Nation 😂I didn't know you also watched their reactions. Funny I'm about to watch your reaction after theirs😂✌.

[@paulmccartneyifheslayed]

saaame haha

[@apppletreee]

Every. Time.

[@BigIsaac91]

Here's something important you may have missed: Bradley: "countless souls have fought for dominance within me, and only the most wrathful one survived" I.e. unlike the other humunculi, Wrath only has ONE soul.

[@farrahwaylande7159]

"Wrath: the act of being more angry or violent" so ya seems legit ☺

[@samba-v8c]

@@farrahwaylande7159 Wrath is officially Kujo Jotaro

[@DannyTanimoto]

He also clearly remembers only his life which means that the remaining soul is his

[@SamsarasArt]

@@DannyTanimoto yeah he recalls stuff that happened before becoming a homunculus so I think it's his original soul too.

[@DannyTanimoto]

Samsara at least with the rules were presented, I feel like that’s the safest presumption to make.

[@bekss3]

Each person has its own door, those 2 are Ed and Al's doors. They're connected because they mixed their blood when they first opened the door

[@rancorrage5646]

Dude, this is a spoiler. You're not supposed to know this until the finale.

[@magortom]

The dont read KZbin comments just patreon ones im pretty sure also thats not true they tell us about it before that

[@alphaomegagiant]

Rancor Rage no the brothers discuss there portals being connected because of mixed blood back in episode 20-21

[@DiZtheJedi]

This isn't a spoiler anymore. Now if he were to bring up how it factors in later, *THAT* would be a spoiler.

[@SasukeTurkey]

That punch from Edward at the end is one of the best moment Edward has in the entire series. Such a powerful scene.

[@Spartenjak42]

One of my favorite episodes. I guarantee I will be watching this video at least a double-digit amount of times.

[@Cannon657]

The reason for long saying what he said was the fact the it was ironic because alchemist don't necessarily believe it god but when they transmute it looks like they are praying to God or a god

[@Omega6489]

Let is be known that Al wouldn't be alive unless there was "some kind" of connection between his body and his soul in the gate. Ed stated that Al is getting his nutrients from Ed because the brothers mixed their blood when they opened the gate the first time, hence why Al's body hadn't died years ago and presumably, why Ed thinks he isn't growing as much as he should. This means that real objects outside the gate can affect objects inside the gate. This is also why Ed was able to transmute Al's soul out of the gate and into the armor in the first place, because they mixed their blood. Its also important to note that most people wouldn't have this problem, like Ed and Izumi, but Al isn't capable of eating and sleeping for his body, so he is fortunate that Ed mixed their blood in the first place, else Al's body would have died in the gate long ago, and so probably wouldn't have his soul glued to the armor as long as he has. You guys are right, the Soul-Mind-Body are connected, and the Soul isn't the Mind like Shane is confusing, the Soul is the "spirit" the "liveliness" we all have. The Mind and Body have no emotion, that's what the Soul was. You will notice the Body w/ the Mind was monotone and why it apologized to Ed, it wasn't really sad. That being said, Al's body isn't truly without a soul, because as we've seen, if you remove the soul from the body, and even if you add another soul, it will rot like a corpse.

[@silentjackm.d4490]

Well it's always been my theory that al's body is still connected to his soul and thus has a concept of emotions and can feel them in some semblance. His body is not without a soul, if you remember Ed specifically said that the transmutation circle he drew on the armor is The binding between his soul and the armor. this implies that his soul is still probably inside the gate in a way but the transmutation circle is basically channeling it through the armor.. think of it like an RC car with extra steps.

[@SnowyWolborg]

Remember what the Truth said. It is the world, the universe, as well as everything that exists in it at the same time. The Truth isn't malevolent, but it doesn't have mercy towards those that tread where they aren't permitted.

[@helinituhhh]

To answer Aaron's question re: Ling's remark - alchemists are scientists in this world, and they usually don't believe in a god. Ling just found it interesting (or ironic?) that Ed's gesture of transmutation looks like a prayer.

[@LukasJampen]

Ed and Al did the transmutation togheter and Ed sacrificed his arm to tie Als soul to the armor and somewhere in that process their portals got linked. In an earlier episode they said that maybe Als body takes nourishment from Eds body. That explains why he sleeps a lot according to al.

[@JoeltheFro]

I've always seen the part where Ling says that it looks like Ed was praying as a statement that may use knowledge further than what he'd know. I think it's supposed to be the viewer, showing that although doesn't believe in God traditionally, alchemy is his God.

[@Crulex]

A great episode. Next up Episode 27 "Interlude Party". THAT'S the one I can't wait to see.

[@annerson3139]

That episode made me have a weird dream

[@Crulex]

It is a clip show episode...and so much more.

[@biocapsule7311]

Nah... it's a clip show that doesn't really add much mostly because the stuffs inside was inferred for most of the series.

[@itsjustvin7630]

BioCapsule except for Hohenheim's insight and duality with the Dwarf

[@biocapsule7311]

+Vin Sama Not really... it's extra content not by author that frankly add too specific interpretations to what may have been inferred but not stated. That isn't necessary a good thing in terms of storytelling.

[@sj4iy]

This is one of my favorite episodes. I remember tearing up at the very end, Ed punching back through the door was an amazing moment.

[@tesnacloud]

The body and the soul are connected by the mind. Al has his soul in the armor, his body in the portal, and both can operate because the mind runs both of them.

[@shion6095]

This is it! The episode I was waiting for from the beginning!

[@OneInchPunchR]

Here's my take on ling's comment about edward's hand that looks like he's praying whenever he transmute: Alchemists are scientists, therefore like edward mentioned in the second episode, they don't really believe in god or more specifically religions. But after seeing the truth, he can do his "science" just by clapping his hands (which doesn't make sense to other alchemists) which makes him look like he's praying. So there's an irony going on there. I think that's what the author was trying to tell us.

[@PotterLore]

man that ending still gives me chills. I cried the first time I saw it, that song became a trigger for me since then

[@finalaccount4483]

One of my favorite episodes. The King Bradley backstory is great, and the ending gets me teary eyed everytime.

[@cbrownjc7633]

Guys, the second door is Al's door/portal. Remember, Ed said he and Al crossed spirits when they tried to transmute their mom. So not just their spirits are connected, but their doors/portals to the truth are as well.

[@EFZUBIAGA]

I can't find the video on your channel or my sub box. I found it in recommended

[@AndreasNicklasson]

I have the same issue.

[@hypnoghoti]

I also had that problem

[@eldiego68]

Same

[@tsukuneaono9178]

Snorlax Used Rest me too

[@crimsonleavesfalling5224]

Same with me

[@nnndaprilster]

I love how you guys aren't even halfway through it, yet there's alrrady so much lore you're immersed in. Hold on tight, Blind Wave. This is gonna be a bumpy ride.

[@HorrorGeek9]

I absolutely love this episode especially when Edward points at Alphonse's body at the end chills

[@Steddy]

This is one of my favorite episodes of the series. The ending is especially powerful.

[@Akiraspin]

Erics face when he recognized Nina's voice. *40 KEKS*

[@shion6095]

16:49 "He (Al) saw Truth wearing his body." Hopefully, they loop back to that if they discuss why Al's body can talk in the future. Pretty sure, that was something open to interpretation, and that idea would make for an interesting discussion.

[@Icyyddoll]

Ling's Observation was kinda like pointing out the irony of Ed being an Alchemist, someone who strives to do things only God can do, looking like he's praying.

[@beegyoshi5382]

Great Reaction Guys and CONRATS ON 200K well deserved!!! :)

[@gamercaliberie6374]

btw i love how blind wave dissects this show because in doing that it show how thought out and conviluted in a good realistic way everything is in the world of full metal alchemists with uncertainty and possible truths around every corner it is truly a work of art in my opinion.

[@tbcalex]

Such a great episode :D

[@suanything6]

3:12 i love how the two of you moved your heads simultaneously.

[@McHaven07]

i hadn't really delved very far into anime yet when i saw this the first time, so i wasn't used to the whole playing the OP during a scene for a badass moment thing, so i was super affected by this episode. gave me the shivers and choked me up, so hype :)

[@reader111089]

I was sure that they were gonna work out that the 2nd door was Al's door, oh well. Wonder if they'll figure out the significance of Wrath only having one soul left, later on in the show...

[@Space_Cadet42]

Someone has to let them know that Bradley isn't immortal because he's human

[@shion6095]

They've mentioned at least once that "we haven't seen him [Bradley] bleed" so they've at least considered what it means for Bradley to be a different type of homunculus. I don't think there's any reason to tell them how exactly it works.

[@Space_Cadet42]

i mean its gonna get a little confusing with the whole ling situation

[@doubleasworkshop1692]

Daniel Falade there's a problem with your statement though. The reason Bradley doesn't regenerate is because Bradley has only one soul left in him and the philospher stone powering him. It's because his soul was in a constant battle during the transformation and all but one soul for destroyed, it's not because he's human based. SPOILERS . . . . . As for Ling however, he gave up his body and soul to greed without a fight, as a result greeling has enough souls to regenrate if he gets hurt

[@itsjustvin7630]

Double A Animations someone finally gets it

[@houseofaction]

all homunuci are human, they are just artificial humans, bradley can't heal because his philospher's stone only has 1 soul in it

[@IndianTelephone]

Man... I just want them to binge watch the series. From this point onwards, every single episode is just amazing!

[@Alex_Johnson_]

For some reason this video didn't show up in my subscription feed.

[@nico-v113]

14:25 For any one curious about the show Eric is talking about it’s Supernatural.

[@Ablestron]

The circle is the metaphorical representation of the cycle of life that became the basis for the law of equivalent exchange. When they clap their hands together they're forming a circle using themselves as the circle itself. Think about it, when you clap your arms togethet you're forming a circle with your body

[@katherinesanderson8990]

I would guess that that's the Truth inhabiting Al's body (I mean we literally see the Truth wear Ed's leg and arm and take Al's body the same way). And at one point the Truth literally says something along the lines of "I am one and I am all so this also means that I am you".

[@Khaoscntrl]

2:53 to 3:05 was the best reaction to that scene, I laughed hard as hell

[@kittykatjagirl]

3:12 I love the simultaneous head tilts. XD

[@SalahDAd]

The doors are the gateways to the truth (the place where Ed and Al saw the images flowing through darkness) and the one Ed saw in this episode was Al's, hence why Al's body is sitting next to it.

[@AshEshyr]

I wonder why this didn't show up in my sub box? is it because they get released a week early for patrons?

[@Alex_Johnson_]

Same thing happened to me.

[@huamulan9279]

same lol

[@In-The-Zone]

FMA does a lot about what is reality and what is religious fiction to a certain extent. I think Ed's hand motion is just another part of that by drawing a parallel with Alchemy and miracles, which has more meaning since Ed is an atheist. You could dissect it for days.

[@SunfishV]

That Supernatural connection. I see you Blind Wave.

[@Salocinist]

Remember when Ed's leg and arm was taken and later they appeared to be being "worn" by Truth? Al lost his entire body to his own Truth. That is the "consciousness" who Ed was talking to.

[@nimbusws5946]

Man how fucking hard can it be to pronounce Xing

[@joshuagross3151]

15:20 In a previous episode, Edward contemplates the scientific reasoning behind his alchemical methods. He essentially muses that there's nothing religiously applicable in the practice of Alchemy, and so leaves himself ignorant to the otherwise deific implications of an alchemist without mortal limits. This later leads to a broader argument, centered on the limits of a "human" soul when compared to the unending, eternal will of "God." ...To prevent possible spoilers, I say no more.

[@derekwhittom1639]

Every philosophical question in this series is answered in the second episode, and again in the second to the last. I am called many things. Some call me the world, or the universe, or god, or The Truth. I am all, I am one, and I am also *you*

[@omegaprime692]

Each alchemist that performs human transmutation has his/her own door of truth. That's why Al' s body and Edward where facing different doors

[@sekai300]

every specific person that goes to the world of truth has a custom door aka that persons portal of truth al`s body sits in front of al`s portal ed got pulled back to the real world through his portal of truth

[@alexc5243]

Ed inside Envy’s stomach inside Gluttony’s stomach. Stomachception

[@darthroden]

The moment they were talking about Al's body in the portal, remember that Barry The Chopper's body and soul were separate and the soulless body still had something left that kept it going.

[@MegaRay220]

Here's a trick for anyone who doesn't like waiting for reactions but can't pay for early access. Usually if you go to their patreon on the the day of regular release, you can most of the time watch the reaction for free up to an hour before it shows up in the sub box

[@Bhjdk]

“It’s a ghost inside you, don’t have it you’re gone”

[@tomasroque3338]

Actually, the number of doors depends on the number of people who have opened them. The rule is that every alchemist has 1 portal to the "truth", Ed always goes through the same door because it's *his* door, the door that was next to Al was *Al's* door, and only he can go through it.

[@ChristianSabado]

The door behind Alphonse is Alphonse's Gate of Truth. :)

[@Una1]

Quick search of comments and I didn't see this addressed : a show with a storyline like Eric mentioned - a soulless person - happened in Supernatural, season 6

[@Toaster_luvin]

Edward busting back through the door to make him a a promise is fucking awesome. Makes no sense but I don't care

[@biocapsule7311]

Please remember after the Clip Show 27, the episodes beyond would have post-credit scene for the most part.

[@everbeltran8417]

Don't worry, they are aware. :)

[@PaperObsessed782]

A person is made of the mind, the body, and soul. I always thought that the soul was more of an object, like the body is. The mind (which is identity and consciousness) connects them together.

[@munkeewoo]

For the soul explanation, think of the truth as an entity wearing a Al's body. Also, you have to break down what the truth is. Since it is everything and god. It is also, Al. Therefore having a functional and conscious body capable of also being severeral ppl in multiple places at the same time is possible.

[@giovannayan1576]

there are two doors because one of them is belong to al，and it stays with ed's because there was some mix (with their souls)at the first transformation .

[@macronan1870]

It can be inferred that Ed is an atheist based on his encounter with Rose back in the first few episodes and if he worshiped anything, it was the science of alchemy. Alkahestry, by contrast, is centered on a concept called the "Dragon's Pulse" which speaks of the Earth itself having a constant flow of chi (life energy) which flows metaphorically from the tops of mountains down to the land, nourishing everything it passes with that energy as does blood coursing through the veins. Using this concept, Alkahestrists are capable of a higher level of medical transmutation than Amestrian alchemists - transmitting chi through the pathways of the human body to cure mild ailments as well as minor injuries - and can even project their transmutations over long distances and wide areas by accessing and guiding that current to their own means with Purification Circles and Alkahestric markers, a function of which Amestrian Alchemy is altogether incapable. As a result, there is a more spiritual component to the Xingese method than that used by Amestrians. So having Ling make that statement highlights an irony with regard to Edward.

[@shardonayM]

I just watched Flaming shark react to the ending . I am not okkkkk!!

[@snowpearl5908]

whats with calvin's face in the thumbnail? *After watching* Ohhhh

[@AgressiveMonkee]

I've been subbed for years and this video didn't show up in my sub box. KZbin is fucking up again

[@Icyyddoll]

I barely saw this in my recommendation box. I never received a notification. Well, better late than never.

[@john-jo6363]

After seeing the whole series that last scene get me emotional.

[@frikky99]

The details about the Xing characters were revealed in dialogue.

[@fallendreamer2411]

11:50 my favourite moment in the entire series and the only thing I truly liked from this episode.

[@ashleighbolton3009]

This video didn't show in my subscription box and i can't find it on your channel but it popped up in my recommendations and since this is the day you usually upload this i'll assume this is this weeks episode.

[@LightsRider13]

Ashleigh Bolton Same for me. Glad I wasn't the only one seeing that. :/

[@davidcollins9213]

So you know, there's an extra credits scene at the end of the next episode. Hope you guys watch it.

[@everbeltran8417]

*+David Collins* It's not the next one, it's the one after that.

[@lor05]

I think the show you guys were talking about was Supernatural. Sam (the character in supernatural) lost his soul, but the body has no emotion and no memory, ( I think). But he eventually got his soul back, but it ruin who he was before he lost it.

[@earthisnotflat7557]

Yep, the emperor has 50 wives. He has a harem.

[@jovanny125]

I love me all their theories

[@BeanieTwankable]

I think Ed said that the *Body and the Soul are connected by the Mind.* To me that means that even though Al's Body and Soul exist in separate realms, they're connected by the same Mind.

[@axongear9650]

Truth does introduce itself as God to everyone that meets it. Personaly I find Truth to be the most accurate depiction of God in any medium

[@matthewletexier]

I'm curious to why you say that. Can you elaborate ?

[@teierabollente3642]

@@matthewletexier I know that I'm late and not the one you asked the question to, but I agree with his statement. To me this is one of the best represantation of God in media because you don't understand what or who it is, yet everyone tries to understand it or surpass it thoughout the whole show. Is it All? Is it One? Is it God? Is it the Universe? Is it the Truth? He never answers any question, we're not even sure about what he looks like because he always takes the shape of the one in front of himself. Does that mean that we're part of him? Or is Truth a deity like we're used to imagine? I don't know if I made any sense but what I mean is that Fullmetal Alchemist shows us God without explaining what God is, and to me this is an amazing way of representing the fact that we can't grasp the concept of God. I'm sorry about my broken English, I'm Italian 😂

[@Blueissuperior]

oooo all these moments give me chills haha

[@saraB94]

One of the best episodes of the series great reaction.

[@citrinestone]

Calvin was closer to Mays motivation; she doesn't mention any hope/interest in becoming empress. She just wants leverage for her clan so the next successor doesn't totally wipe them out. Which was a great way to add to the ling & may conflict; if the question was simply "who should be emperor" then there would be no reason to root for may, but because she's such an underdog and her reasons for wanting the stone are so much more desperate you still feel torn. All for two characters that don't even mention each other directly

[@TheKyle116]

zing ? it's shing

[@AshEshyr]

well, it's xing. jk, I know what you meant

[@-Miasimon]

This episode marks the turning point of the entire series.. you can really feel the difference. Before this episode, you're crying your eyes out and saying "fuck this show, man".. after, you're just screaming at Edward to "kick his ass!"

[@baileyt640]

I'm excited about episode 28

[@UhGzmo]

This video isnt appearing on your channel or my subbox, the only reason i saw the video was cause it was in my recommended. Weird

[@andreaswong8829]

I went 26 episodes before realising that King is Bradley's first name lmao

[@lameme32]

GOD DAMIT I WISH I COULD BE A PATREON CAUSE NEXT EPISODE IS MY FAVE

[@nonickname1104]

14:30 are you talking about Angel from Buffy the Vampire slayer? x'D

[@RiskyWigi]

Some episodes contain post credit scenes. I feel like you guys are missing out on some key plot points by stopping at the end credits.

[@mrnachome]

My fav episode! I'm so happy!

[@olga3940]

They still don't get it... I'm going to cry.

[@1poetaconfundido]

A part of ed soul is in the armed like a wireless connection from the source but not the complete soul

[@swapnasaritnayak2569]

the soul is in the armor. The body is stuck and is given similar consciousness by the truth.

[@frikky99]

Aaron "I know ling was doing that but I didn't know the little girl". False, you accused ling of wanting it for himself last episode

[@espeaharland5423]

Hohenheim was shown not aging in episode 20

[@kota5428]

why is this not in my sub box? luckily i got a notification from patreon

[@cedars8571]

JUST YOU WAITTTTTTTT

[@creepycutiegoth4113]

You guys should cosplay :D Eric as Armstrong Shane as Bradley Calvin as Kimblee Aaron as Hues