Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood *EMOTIONAL* Episode 4 "An Alchemist's Anguish" Reaction & Review!

[@DosCavazos]

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[@LaLiguedesNakamas_4]

Even today in the real world, laboratories test their experimental drugs or vaccines on animals before testing on humans. No wonder it's the same in the FMA universe. Especially since the story takes place in a time similar to the beginning of the twentieth century ^^ . It's terrible but in the other hand, it saved so many lives...

[@Sifat_Rashid]

the world is not black and white there are more to it...just like that there is no good guy bad guy,every good has bad in it and every bad has good in it basically yin and yang..u cant just keep trying to find a jesus like character and simp for it,even jesus did some questionable stuff

[@lorenzogomar3617]

FYI, this is one of the most memed things in anime. You can react to fma nina memes, they are all over the place.

[@placeboobshere5458]

The difference between them is that Ed and Al weren't cruelly experimenting on living people, they were trying to get their mom back.

[@upvotecomment2110]

don't name your daughter "Nina"

[@HaleonRanks]

One of the darkest moments in anime history

[@marcusc9931]

Except the anime fandom has turned it into their equivalent of Loss meme.

[@thereal_1620]

Yeah it still gets me every time I watch it

[@marcostorrestaboada5502]

yes

[@handmethatpochitussy]

This and the Eclipse.

[@biggains1]

What's interesting to me is the original version was darker. Never got talked about. Brotherhood comes out and all of a sudden everyone is a Full Metal Alchemist fan and holds this moment in high regard.

[@laurainathunderstorm]

So here's a little fact: if I recall correctly in the Japanese version and the manga Scar says "two souls" instead of "two human souls". He was telling God that Nina and Alexander were going to heaven, as it is canonically stated that Shou Tucker went to hell

[@the0black0bullet]

Hm. I haven't thought about it this way. Thanks

[@Hoodles321]

That should be changed in the dub

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@laurainathunderstorm I noticed that too, I wanted Shou Tucker to go to hell for what he did to his family. Shou Tucker was a crazy lunatic that created Chimeras from combining humans with animals to create a Chimera that could talk.

[@ganymeade275]

@@rickymoranjr9609 In the manga he specifically is shown going to hell.

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@@ganymeade275 I need to read the comics

[@tai0purto]

I just saw the thumbnails and immediately I was like: ah shit, here we go again

[@wyvernsatnight]

Yes

[@jessicaconner1242]

I clicked anyway

[@fr8964]

Yep.

[@bluesapphire170]

Actually, what Scar did to Nina and Alexander was giving them release. it’s not mentioned at the anime but in the manga it’s mentioned that they’re in so much pain. Killing them was a mercy. Another thing is that the fucked up Tucker was confirmed to be in hell in the manga while Nina & Alexander were shown going to heaven.

[@professorchaos5058]

Scar says it in a later episode and the fact they would of been experiment on otherwise

[@ShadowyFox_86]

I've always thought it was heavily implied by the first chimera Tucker made and what it said. There are very few circumstances that sentiment is ever said in.

[@adityachakrabarti3164]

A little fact- There was an error in the translation of Japanese to English in the dub- After killing Shou Tucker and the Alexander/Nina chimera, Scar said "God, two souls have been returned to you", not "two human souls". He wasn't asking God to provide salvation for Nina and Shou, he was asking God to bring salvation for Nina and Alexander.

[@Akio92]

That makes me mad dude, that little error hugely changes the meaning of the scene.

[@adityachakrabarti3164]

@@Akio92 I know, right? You don't see Scar praying for the state alchemists that he kills, as he considers it punishment for their sins (massacring his people), but him killing the Alexander/Nina chimera was purely an act of mercy, as the chimera was sorta a failure and was in a constant state of pain. I heard that in some version of FMA, one of the things the chimera said to Edward was "Why does it hurt to live?", making it a similar case to the one of Nina's mom, who was in so much pain after being transmuted into a chimera that she wanted to die, and then refused to eat until she got her wish.

[@LadyDoomsinger]

I'm not sure it was a translation "error", rather an unfortunate side effect of the nature of dubbing; the sentence had to fit into the allotted amount of time and animations, so a word had to be added to get the timing right--- This is a common, but inescapable problem with dubbing: sometimes the dialogue has to be padded or abbreviated to fit into the animations. I suppose he could've said "two mortal souls" or "two innocent souls" or something like that, but I don't envy the translators who have to make the dialogue work and be as close to it's original meaning as possible. Subtitles have a similar problem, that they often have to be simplified in order to convey the meaning in as few words as possible, so the audience don't have to read a wall of text every time a character speaks. Neither dubbing or subbing is 100% accurate, the translators do the best they can, and some are more talented than others, but I often feel the difficulty of their job is severely underestimated by some people. And some people take an unreasonably amount of pleasure from nitpicking translation inaccuracies in subtitles or dubbing (not you specifically, just in general).

[@arturoaguilar7813]

The real translation is: god I send you two souls, but he refers to Nina and Alexander. No tucker

[@mikemath9508]

I thought that was obviou

[@BrandonDuckett]

This is one of the earliest cases of "Oh fuck, that episode" in an anime for me. Sorry you had to suffer like the rest of us, but I hope it doesn't stop you wanting to continue. It's an amazing show.

[@so-ares]

Cat says: Miau Dog says: Eduarrrdddd heellp....

[@bigfatcarp93]

I'm pretty sure dogs actually read out the Wikipedia article on the Treaty of Versailles in Spanish.

[@bingusbongus1912]

jajajaja

[@DavidRomigJr]

“When does it come to the point of overcorrection?” This anime is keenly aware of this. Not all things are bad, but not all things are good.

[@augustinensang3109]

that person Edward that person Edward BIG BROTHER ED!

[@stavik96]

14:25 the big difference is, they both were willing to do it but just didn't know the cost or that it would fail. Tucker did it to someone else in order to save his own ass, first his wife and then his own child. He knew what he was doing.

[@Benwilli1]

"Don't mess with kids" There goes my plan to suggest Promise Neverland

[@Machiavelli2pc]

They've watched that already I think, I hope it comes around to youtube soon.

[@rishavkumar9356]

Seeing others seeing this master piece of a anime gives immense happiness

[@ashtonturner2862]

Oh yeah, this show is dark...lol. Despite it's playful humor, you're going down a dark road with this anime. FMAB is probably my 3rd favorite anime of all time after Cowboy Bebop and Attack on Titan. Make sure to watch for end credit scenes in episodes.

[@CactusJackIV]

FMA:B will pull your heart out sometimes. I can't wait to see the reactions to future "emotional" scenes. Keep up the great work!

[@gile2180]

Thinking about how Nina really loved and cared for her father and was so happy that she will get to play and have fun with her father got me fcked up.. both her and Alexander are innocent 😭 they really didn’t deserve that

[@Fabian......]

This ep is FMAB's welcome 😅

[@tracyoliver6648]

2:49. Sweet summer child. Winter is coming...

[@matiasjimbov.5402]

OH MY GOD I CANT BELIEVE YOU WATCHED THIS!!!!!!! I WAS TRAUMATIZED WHEN I WAS A KID BECAUSE OF THIS

[@zetsubouo4985]

Seeing the thumbnail feels like opening an old wound

[@potterjayan]

Well if it makes you guys feel any better, Tucker the only human that's in hell in the entire series

[@endless013]

This is Manga Canon BTW if anyone is wondering

[@Killingglorie]

to create a Chimera is basically defying God, so its a big deal to be able to create such "life"

[@JohnnyCageRock]

It's a terrible day for rain... It's not raining ;( Yes, it is. Goddamn ninja cutting onions. Sets off my allergies.

[@gersonmoreno9978]

Is the first time i see you guys react like this. And yes this is a very dark episode, it's even more powerfull in the first version because of the music the drawing and also they made more episodes with the bond between the brothers and nina

[@zac0918]

i hope you guys do the entire series

[@三点一四]

14:40 "I think this is the big theme of the show, the whole idea of playing god" You don't know how accurate you are

[@BowmansWorld]

The horror on your faces was priceless.

[@MeatSim9]

*Party poppers and confetti* Welcome to Fullmetal Alchemist! Your initiation is complete. :D

[@umadbroyo2388]

Children and animals; what a perfect COMBINATION to make an emotional scene...

[@DR_REDACTED]

This fucking episode my heart...💔

[@shadowfire_08]

nice N64 shirt bro 👌🔥🍻 welcome to "FeelsMetal". last episode showed the extremes of religion, this one the extremes of science; any ideology can be twisted. "we know we're not devils. we know we're not gods. we're human.....we're only human!"

[@christopheralvaradojr6704]

Man the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is such a phenomenal anime that gets you thinking and dark

[@erikstrasburg6411]

This is one of those moments that the original hits so much better than brotherhood.

[@atonesb5251]

Oh holy crap you're doing Brotherhood and you just got to *this* episode. Excuse me while I go back to see your episode one reaction. So glad you're watching this, even if it means being traumatized by this episode.

[@rramirezvip]

Upset Kacee made me tear up a lot :(

[@SenseofNoneYT]

Insert obligatory welcome to the FMA:B fandom. This particular reaction episode will prolly get more views than the rest. Haha But yeah. It's pretty dark. This show doesn't pull its punches. Great reaction as always

[@Kaempfdog]

Congrats! You will now have slight ptsd! This is going to be completely drilled into your head. And this actually freaking gave me nightmares. And considering how emotional y’all are, sooner or later this show will also give you guys nightmares. So have fun with that!

[@spikejr3113jr]

No spoilers but this is one reason why I said always have tissues when watching this show.

[@gabecajamarca]

One of the darkest episodes, I can think of a few that’ll be super sad. One of them is coming soon, but if you can get through this one you’ll be ok. Honestly I’ve seen this so many times and I can never seem to not cry

[@venndogsun]

I wish they didn't make tucker so obviously evil in the beginning 😅 in the 2003 it was more of a surprise, he just seemed stressed. Tucker in FMAB is so suspicious lmfaoo

[@recker198]

My favorite discussion from you guys ❤

[@bittgrundy]

Fun fact In the manga reason that Mustang introduces Ed & Al to the Sewing life alchemist is because the train ride back to East city there was an incident on the train that Ed helped with

[@TheKnicks2012]

After watching this episode, I new this was going to be a top tier show

[@wallyspencer3253]

they authorized experimentations on animals but i dont think they allowed it on humans they had no idea about what happened to Tucker 's wife 2 years ago but u ll see later that somebody willingly looking for rare and talented alchemists that s why it seems nobody stopped him from doing these messed up things

[@Gahlahad431]

Great reaction guys; I am excited about the next 49 reactions you guys are going to make C:

[@rctalent94]

My favorite character showed up this episode from jump I loved his character

[@ghettoham1223]

I really wanted Nina to be separated from Alexander. I want Nina back. :( She is so playful. How can a father do that?

[@phillyfanmatt]

This is the episode where I learned to pay extra attention to anime characters who wear glasses. Also the episode that I learned that FMAB does NOT fuck around

[@griff5940]

I can’t believe the stupid grin I have on my face. Never thought that when I first saw this episode I would be smiling and smirking as I watch someone else go through the pain I did! Lovely reaction!

[@Stenbeck-lu2rw]

What a terrible day for rain...

[@Luemm3l]

yep... last episode was to show how fd up religion can be and this one science when you do it with any means necessary. As a (somewhat) former scientist myself, that eats at my gut. because in the past, there also has been human experimentation (for example on black folks) for vaccine research and sterilization, also inhumane medical experiments under the nazis and also today we have in principle tools at our disposal, to play a little evolutionary speed up as well with gene-editing tools. So these questions are still veeery relevant. Also, welcome to Feelsmetal Alchemist! This show will put you through the ringer a few times more, so ... that's something to look forward to I guess :P ?

[@tommcburney301]

As for why that man (Scar) killed Mina. He did it out of mercy. As she would of suffered in current state and die much sooner. And the fact that he referred to her as a human when praying, means that he has at least some sympathy for Mina.

[@AdderMoray]

And now we can officially welcome you to Fullmetal Alchemist

[@abellewdota93]

And everytime you see a little girl and a dog together you will remember this forever. Trust me.

[@diefordethklok3711]

I hate anime, but this and one other show has its moments. This episode had me in tears too.

[@randyboykalakal]

BRUH 10:39 KACEE IS TRYING HARD NOT TO LAUGH 💀😭 That's what you get when you limit yourselves to english-dubbed anime.

[@nobarakugisaki1677]

I remember how sick I felt after watching this ep for the first time

[@CiofinhoHD]

Probably the most famous episode in anime history

[@ImitationBrand]

If you think this is dark, the first run of FMA had a less comedic tone and less comedic drawings, this scene gutted me in that run...not that it's easier to deal with on FMAB.

[@cornbread12987]

This is like the most memeably evil thing in all of anime.

[@inunabe82]

It's taken me far too long to wonder if tucker paid a price to Truth for the Human transmutations it doesn't seem like he did.

[@senbujohns4489]

A real meaningful lesson is only meaningful when it hurts. Aot and Fmab authors really hurt us but they will stay with us literally forever.

[@HauntedOath]

69k subs? niiiice

[@senbujohns4489]

every single time We fmab fans see reactions to episode 4 our heart break just a little more.

[@random-_-dude]

At least it's not the 2003 version of NIna's death. That messed me up when I saw it as a kid.

[@ahmeds218]

Pain.

[@Animated_wonder]

Kacee is going to cry so much 😅😅

[@reksfoleur859]

To me, it is the most "seinen" of the shonen shows out there, and I love it :-D

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

"This show is fucking dark" 😆

[@karlluigi1987]

if you think this episode is Traumatizing,, wait til you see BOKU NO PICO.. it gave me Nightmares..

[@Sandro_de_Vega]

Why make a talking chimera? The question "why do something" doesn't make sense in the context of science. Half of the inventions are the result of laziness. For example, they created better weapons to kill easier and faster. The second half of inventions is the effect of "I wonder if I could do ..." For example, astronauts on the moon. It didn't really serve any purpose. People just wanted to check if it was possible because perhaps it would open the way to something new. It is also unethical to create a chimera out of a child. But creating a talking chimera even with the use of humans is not an goal in itself, but a path to something.

[@EddieDexterStewart]

The birth of the forbidden meme. It is always too soon...

[@Blackitty19]

This scene makes FMAB stand out... its so cruel and horrific, but yet you feel it close to home because you feel how greed and desperation could make someone fall into this path, but that's life, it has some really dark moments and then some awesome moments. That's the whole deal with this series. You will feel WAY DIFFERENT when you finish it, you'll end up with a full metal heart. This is my second favorite anime because its so human and realistic regarding its characters and how they perceive their world, through loss we understand happiness, through happiness we understand hard work... Please, I know this was a hard chapter, but this is what makes goods series good.

[@digitaladventurer2142]

Yeah this episode was dark both here and in the first anime. It really shows how dark Alchemy can be.

[@cloudz684]

this was the episode that creeped me the fuck out and why i never watched it

[@RDK009]

I am not ready for this episode

[@talkaboutrandon7870]

Welcome to the world of FMA.

[@zogs4045]

This one still stings....

[@syler77able]

Who else saw the title and debated watching this??😂 I cry enough as it is idk if I can do this again xD

[@wolfval6825]

tahts one big intro

[@JUnderfist]

Wait for Roy to be your favourite character.

[@Chipster321]

Ah yes. Shou Tucker, the most hated dad in anime.

[@SilverFang95]

Society decides what's right and what's wrong.

[@kef41]

The next time to see a dog in front of you, you remenber, Edduuuaaarrdd.

[@gastonm87]

This hurts more in fma

[@MrPaperboy78]

Please react to fire force

[@simplymelody7381]

I just noticed you guys labeled this fullmetal alchemist brotherhood but this is just fullmetal alchemist.

[@ItachiiUchiiha_]

Oh man this episode 😢😭

[@mrcuphuk7104]

I guess it's the darkest moment in the Fullmetal alchemist

[@nov199128]

I knew this was going to be rough. Lol

[@ItsCharlie-Maincharacter]

Yes this Episode was sooo fucked up the first time I watched it I cried😭😭😭

[@RizwanKhan-ci7vn]

It did not just became no 1 like that

[@mikhailpersad1208]

This episode made me think about life.........as a dog.... this was overly f...ed up

[@jasonmillsom2981]

Yeah this episode broke me

[@Xariks]

If I may discuss the question y'all asked about why make talking animals? I think there could be the whole idea of co-existing with them better, on a philosophical level. Obviously at the cost of a human life, it's something we can forego. The whole show though is constantly challenging how science constantly tries to push the boundaries of human knowledge, for better or worse. Looking at our own history, unfortunately, some of the greatest scientific advancements, especially in medicine, were pioneered by the Nazi regime. Because they broke down moral boundaries, because they were willing to treat other human beings as "just" test subjects, they pushed our understanding of stuff we wouldn't have otherwise known. Shit's absolutely fucked, but that's the notion the show is trying to address I guess And there's a reason the head of state in this show is called the Fuhrer haha

[@Rockersudak]

No one is ever ready for this 😭

[@dnmr.boomer1448]

Ah yes nightmares again.

[@NightwingTV]

It’ll only get more emotional from here lol

[@karlluigi1987]

Can we play now..