Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 1x5 'Rain of Sorrows' | First Time Reaction

[@AngellusRavenix]

The girls better get an airbag and a seat belt, because this ride only gets rougher from here.

[@pauldc83]

Ain’t that the truth

[@jonathansosa8013]

They have NO idea what they’re getting themselves into 😂

[@Murseman2727]

Just a tidbit 🤏

[@matt33182]

The delulu to a genocide survivor was a DRAMATIC TURN

[@A_Qwynide]

that was the saddest most defeated most heart-breaking "cool" i've ever heard - poor Arianna

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

lol.

[@UniiTeDArtz]

You said something like "this isnt the show to watch when you're going through it" but I actually insist that its a GREAT show to watch when you're going through it. There's definitely a dark tone as the world and characters are introduced but I think there's a promise of hope in this show, similar to ATLA.

[@JDP5127]

I have heard it described as "good people in an terrible world doing their best", and when taken as a whole, the show does have a very hopeful tone. The first bit definitely takes it's time showing that the characters are not in a nice world.

[@kildeer]

also like, there's a reason depressed ppl listen to mayday parade and my chemical romance depressing media can help when you're going through a shitty time

[@willfanofmanyii3751]

@@kildeer Essentially forces people to bring those negative feelings to the surface and let them flow out.

[@pointnclick22]

Exactly my thought lmao.

[@tomkapa]

In the manga Armstrong truly believes that his muscles inspire other people. He doesn’t strip to show off he actually thinks it will help people when they see his muscles😂

[@johnmccarron7066]

...I mean, he ain't wrong.

[@brucemaximus3797]

@@johnmccarron7066 Armstong, the original Good Guy Gymbro.

[@Bajiquan221]

@@johnmccarron7066 FACTZ

[@devs.4254]

"next episode is "road of hope,"" *sobs* "cool"

[@Keladinus]

The reason these early episodes are so fast paced is that Brotherhood is a remake of the first FMA anime. FMA was a show that outpaced the release of the manga, so they wrote an anime-original ending for it. Brotherhood didn't come out that long after the first one finished airing. Since it had to go over a lot of the same story FMA had already told, the animators decided to fast track the introduction. Good for the large existing fanbase, but a little overwhelming for firsttime viewers.

[@Algoraphobic]

Hughes is my favorite, what a guy

[@TheManOnTheStreetOMG]

All I'm gonna say is Scar is one of the best characters in the entire series

[@pyroblast3000]

Facts.

[@shadowfire_08]

preach. him and VH tied for best arcs

[@WaywardVet]

No argument here.

[@commanderwyro4204]

I latched on to scar when i first watched and by the end he easily became one of my favorites in any show

[@mrcastro7743]

probably one of the greatest characters

[@TheWilyx]

I really feel for Arianna :( Feels like she needs a really long hug!

[@jeremygilbert7989]

Maes Hughes' reaction to why he didn't join the fight is much better in the original anime. "Hey lay off! I'm as normal as they come and this is a contest of freaks. What did you want me to do, fire my slingshot at him?" lol

[@bcross9109]

lol at 16:03 "Well the next episode is Road Of Hope!" "(trying not to cry).......Cool."

[@johnnycoleman75]

You said something about how religion is always used to justify terrible actions. Don't forget, last episode the justification wasn't religion, it was science and progress. Any belief, if taken to the extreme, can be used to justify horror.

[@anothervagabond]

So a lot of people are looking forward to all the rough parts and heartbreak, and I won't pretend that's not coming, but I think one of the best parts of this show is that it's not just constant doom and gloom, they do a *very* good job of giving you room to breathe along the way. So don't worry, there will still be plenty of lighthearted and uplifting moments, especially once you start getting to know the wonderful cast of characters better.

[@davidpothier6823]

You guys are troopers. Really empathetic troopers.

[@JaeymesDM]

Oh good lord. They are NOT going to handle this show's sorrowful moments well. I'm goddamn thrilled.

[@stardmg]

The sword guy is the *Fuhrer* (Naazy connotations aside it is just a German term for ruler or something to that effect) meaning he's the *leader* of the whole nation of Amestris, sometimes he's also referred to as "Fuhrer President" or "His/Your Excellency"

[@brucechmiel7964]

Even though this is set in the early 1910's, Kaiser isn't an appropriate title since Amerstris is not an Empire. However, it sure functions like one.

[@b_g_c3281]

These days can't arrive quickly enough!! Not lying:: _I STOP EVERYTHING to watch you guys react to Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood!!_

[@zhengistasbolatov8480]

Finally some appreciation for the Opening Song!

[@Scarabswarm]

I want to send good vibes your way. One of this show's sub-themes is about the ups and downs of life. How nothing is ever just one thing. How, even on the worst day of your life, something good may have happened, and vice versa. So an episode will have sad moments, and funny ones, and hopeful or frustrating ones. It's a rollercoaster, and a journey worth going on. It can get very sad, but without sadness, joy loses its meaning. Take your time if you need a break, but if you make it to the end, you'll be just like us, rewatching it to laugh and cry all over again.

[@DaDunge]

10:00 the guy with the sword? He's the führer, it means leader, he's the head of state. His name is King Bradley.

[@Reece_Hart]

Poor Arianna is going through it

[@glowmow507]

God, this whole episode made me wanna give Arianna a hug. A lot of anime from this time period had stories this deep. Most of the gundam series talks about war in a similar way. Thank you for the react!

[@find2hard]

Don't forget this show has scenes before the opening song and a lot of episodes have after credits scenes as well.

[@jsuperboy]

i didnt know maple had a set of pipes on her she sounds really good

[@Atom_of_pluto]

Episode 3, 4, and 5 are to show the dangers of both the extremes of Science and the extremes of Religion. They show that neither is a justified reason for hurting others

[@jrdnlyr]

actually the flashback we saw for when they first did alchemy was 10 years prior so they were about 4 and 5 then, when they attempted human transmutation they were 10 and 11, one year after that at 12 ed became a state alchemist, and now he's actually 15

[@pyroblast3000]

Yui "Again" is a banger. I would be Scar...100%

[@dillonharnden-shea57]

I think emotional support Aapas are now canon to this show reaction

[@baeleth]

Brotherhood sprints through some of this early stuff because people were largely familiar with it from the original show. At least up to the point where the original went its own way because it has caught up with the manga. Imagine if they'd seen the original versions of these early stories. You get more time to meet and love some charactes. Don't get me wrong. Brotherhood is a better show, but Nina and Alexander was an even tougher moment in the original show.

[@mrmv42]

If any of yall like arnt okay right now and feel you need a break from the show for you health im sure your fans will understand. Cuz as much as we all enjoy seeing yall post these every week, your well being is more important. Cuz this show does throw much worse stuff than what has happened already.

[@mrmv42]

The guy with the swords is actually the ruler of their country

[@jacobhatcher5409]

Currently Ed is 15 and Al is 14. Hes been a state alchemist for a few years

[@Polymathically]

Oh, you two are going to need a year's worth of tissues to get through this show... But for all the tragedy, there is plenty of epicness and hilarity. So hang in there, it's going to be all right.

[@catika505]

Again - YUI is such a certified banger

[@niceofgames]

“I feel like this anime is not one to watch when you’re in a dark place.” Honestly, maybe the opposite. The anime is about persistence in the face of impossible odds. Struggling to be better than you were.

[@KuzaKat]

I love fast this show can make people cry lmao, truly its one of the greats

[@stupidsminkle]

I'm so sorry Arianna for your emotions 🥺🥺

[@MrAmpearson]

Buckle up ladies. This show will put you through it. But hang in there. This show is amazing

[@TheWindcrow]

You got this Arianna! It's well worth it. =)

[@shadowfire_08]

Envy’s appearance is androgynous, since they can change into both genders. hang in there, darlings 💐✨ ‘FeelsMetal’ is true to the name, but the journey really is transcendent

[@terryjohnson5579]

Also the easiest way to explain what King Bradley (eyepatch) is as president or supreme ruler. A Stalin type and an insane combatant in his own right.

[@nunuonroad9969]

What made this show amazing for its time is its pacing. It’s only episode 5 and so much has happened. You guys aren’t even 1/10th of the way through and it only gets wilder

[@lolbuster01]

Damn, knowing your chior background makes it a bigger sin than Bratcha isn't used in this show.

[@yrevra2407]

I LOVE THE ELRIC BROTHERS!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!

[@crunkers_]

I'm really glad you guys are watching this. I came here with avatar and I love this show.

[@bastianflores5269]

when i was younger i thought ishvalans were a metaphor of the middle east

[@Diegesis]

i still think that

[@PorungaSan]

A religion that took hold in a desert, with harsh rules to ensure the society survives in harsh conditions, monoheism, etc. Not to mention the author did heavy research on iraq (both sides) to flesh out some of the details. This story is an exploration of how Science and Religion are both flawed and corrupting, in contrast to the strength of Humanity.

[@greatman5885]

@@Diegesis Hiromu Arakawa stated that the Ishvalans are partially based on the Ainu people, natives of Hokkaido, who were conquered and absorbed by the Japanese in the 19th and 20th centuries.

[@arthemysia]

@@greatman5885She actually only mentioned them in one interview, she criticizes how Japan treats their indigenous people and she also likes to explore racial opression in her manga. She never actually stated that Ishvalans were inspired by the Ainu. It's obvious to anyone who has eyes that the Ishvalans were CLEARLY inspired by Arabs/Muslims, down to their appearances, cities, to their clothes and culture, to their religion, even the wars, genocide and opression. Hell, any similarities between what we just saw on this episode about the Ishvalan war to what's happening right now in Palestine is no coincidence. This is a sad story that keeps repeating in the Middle East. Now why the author never expressly talked about where ahe obviously drew inspiration from, now that I don't know. Maybe it has always been a touchy subject and she trusted her audience to catch the message.

[@greatman5885]

@@arthemysia free palestine from hamas

[@derekdecker555]

This is the show I show to people who’ve never seen anime before. Also, maybe we should give the ladies something chipper to watch next? Lol, at this rate I half expect to see a Berserk reaction next 😂😂

[@agustinlagos3340]

Just so you know (since you called edward a 11 year old), Edward is 15, Alphonse is 14

[@michaelperussina2835]

y'all are so phucked for the rest of this show till you get to the outtakes episode then it will be constant laughter

[@deathninja16]

scar is soooo much deeper than you think he is.

[@RB_333]

He's 15. Not 11. He was 11 when he committed the taboo. 12 when he joined the military.

[@boldbearings]

"I hope the god hes referring to is real..." Real enough to tear the arm off an 11yr old. 😢

[@zeroswat1762]

The pain you are talking about…. You will have it up until the 2ed to last episode no spoilers

[@Ergoperidot]

That discussion in the beginning makes me think that Arianna might have Auditory Processing Disorder. Might be worth asking a doctor about it when it's convenient.

[@Imagination-In-A-Box]

I believe Ed is 14 Alphonse 13 in terms of age. Could be wrong can’t really remember.

[@derekdaniels16]

It's gonna be a long, wonderfully depressing ride. When I introduce people into anime I always start with Avatar. If they enjoy that then this is where I point them next.

[@DaDunge]

15:15 Anime may not be the medium for you if yo don'ät like stories that go dark places.

[@TheWindcrow]

15:25 oh boy XD

[@xIvanRamirezx]

when someone says anime is for kids, show them these episodes of FMAB lol

[@kapoleon83]

Scar is awesome character in this show

[@lilfairy694]

with everything happening in gaza right now this show truly stands the test of time and has some really important themes and discussions. It's a tough watch, especially in our current climate but so worth it. But if you need a break or some time to get through the episodes I think that's totally understandable!

[@gabecajamarca]

Oh there’s gonna be some more depressing stuff to come. But there’s a lot of good to.

[@valentinafangirling]

Just gonna get sadder!!!! Cant wait!!

[@draconicdemon5126]

Lol to be fair he's no longer 11 at this point in time haha that was a couple years ago

[@Goomberdups]

shes not having it

[@LCliffhanger]

ngl, this episode and the previous one were like...the least emotional for me....cant wait to see how the rest of the show goes for you

[@joffrecordan]

Have they seen Cowboy Bebop? Doesn't someone die in almost every episode of that?

[@PorungaSan]

There is a difference between showing someone die and the death of a character that you get emotionally attached to. Not just that, in Bebop it is such a jaded adult way to look at death - its just something sad that happens from time to time, but you cant keep dwelling on it, there are more important things when you don't have enough money to put food on the table.

[@joffrecordan]

@@PorungaSan I agree the degree is different. The death in Cowboy Bebop is more poetic, and it's often easier to move on because it feels like there's closure, there. It also dwells on other types of loss and grief, I think. FMAB deals almost exclusively with death or the guilt revolving around it. While it brings up the abandonment issues repeatedly, I don't think the series really deals with it very well. All that said, I want to watch the girls break down in tears when Faye sees the video from her childhood.

[@CrazeeAdam]

Well >.> don't watch Attack on Titan girls lol. At least FMA has some light episodes and balances dark and light

[@PorungaSan]

I dont know if AoT is as emotional as FMA. I probably teared up a couple times in S3p2, but FMAB has me full on cryong and laughing a few minutes later almost every episode. AoT was good for the excellent mystery and action, but I think a lot of people didnt really care much for many the characters

[@find2hard]

If you like it extra dark you should watch the 2003 version of FMA.

[@deathninja16]

this whole show. makes you question god, the truth of it all. and your place in this world. its eye opening if you examine the writing.just wait.

[@elitexpgaming1810]

Having a little trouble digesting this one huh lmao

[@AlexanderAshcroft]

This show is pretty bad if your Depressed, If you Don't Finish It.

[@zcbsajsbxnsdjzcnaskxn8883]

[@Ricestation820]

its more commonly religiously related because i think religion as a whole does enable these things from happen. I m not saying religion makes you fanatical, rather that if you re going ask your followers to believe on FAITH rather then facts. Part of that transformation is that they wont feel the need for proof. Afterall we just introduced them to a faith based belief system instead of facts?? i think.

[@christiankello2924]

Any stratification can be used to justify horrid acts and genocide, and most certainly not just religion. A belief in a superior in-group reinforces 'other'-ing out-groups to the extent of dehumanization, priming people for such acts. In fact, 3 of the 5 worst genocides were committed by atheist regimes (Great Leap Forward, Holodomor, and the Khmer Rouge). ANY stratum can be twisted and wielded to commit atrocities.