Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 41 "The Abyss" Reaction & Review!

In this anime reaction we are reviewing Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 41 "The Abyss". The Elrics are bound by more than blood, and have long shared joy and pain. With Ed losing blood and Al wandering in a frigid void, their mystical connection could prove fatal.
*This video is for commentary and criticism only and is not a replacement for watching Fullmetal Alcemist: Brotherhood.*
00:00 Intro
2:00 Reaction
11:08 Episode Review
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[@DosCavazos]

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[@tommcburney301]

Please, watch The Seven Deadly Sins when you have the time. Please.

[@DanielGonzalez-vo5ni]

Can you believe the manga ended the chapter with the reveal of Ed being impaled and this was a monthly series that month between chapters took forever

[@leonidaslemonis127]

I can’t be the only one to think that the Chimeras are really underrated. I love those guys.

[@crymeariver221]

You are the only one. The chimera are really popular. Exspecially when the show was out years ago. Y'all need to stop making these blanket statements, talkkng about something is underrated when it isnt.

[@bigbro6446]

@@crymeariver221 I mean I wouldn’t say it’s a blanket statement, that was like 12-13 years ago. Fan communities change a lot and even if they were really popular they aren’t these days lol, for all this commenter has ever known is that they are underrated because they haven’t been popular for so long.

[@leonidaslemonis127]

@@crymeariver221 Mmm. Fair enough, I suppose. I had no idea. I guess I just wasn't familiarized with the fans' reception to them when the show came out, since I was introduced to the series far more recently. I've watched a lot (believe me, A LOT) of reaction videos to this series, and pretty much always, viewers seemed to be pretty indifferent towards the chimeras, so I guess that's where the sentiment came from.

[@WaywardVet]

Love Mr Gorilla. Sorry, Mr Gorilla, that's your name.

[@thedoctor4327]

5:40 “Ed might have to kill..” ^If you think that, then you still don’t understand Edward Elric

[@lolloblue9646]

Ha! I get it!

[@bulloramantish2685]

Haha I see what you did there 👍

[@petavanlieshout9171]

AYEEEE THE REFERENCE

[@AgntFL]

Captain America: I understood that reference

[@HadSAThoRN]

If you notice that in Amestris almost everyone have blue eyes but only Ed and Al have golden because they have Xersxes's gene

[@brandonthompson8640]

the fact that Arakawa went out of her way to say that Father and Hohenhiem and the Western and Eastern Sages. Father went West to Amestris and brought his alchemy there and his influence caused it to become much more militaristic, and Hohenhiem went to Xing and his influence caused it to be mostly medicinal. it's such a small touch but it does wonders for the world building. also, fun(?) fact, the scene where Darius and Hienkel help Ed close the wound was inspired by Arakawa wanting to translate the feeling of childbirth into the show iirc.

[@stavik96]

There was a literal childbirth earlier in the show already though.

[@doralopez734]

@@stavik96 Well it was inspired in her givin birth to his second son

[@Pir-o]

@@stavik96 I guess u could say in one scene she wanted to show the stress and wonder of creating a life, here she wanted to show the pain. Still makes sense.

[@_Lumiere_]

Isnt it kinda presumptuous of her to claim to know what it's like to be impaled like that? It might not be the same as chidlbirth.

[@ayanleman]

Im sure someone else's said it, but PLEASE do a reaction to the FMA Brotherhood bloopers when you're done. They're pure gold

[@Luemm3l]

even better: Koma Theater shorts. ALL 15 !!!

[@doralopez734]

@@Luemm3l Yeah those are pure gold covered in diamonds

[@maxdon2001]

@@Luemm3l I never heard of them!

[@trickyagent127]

Fuck yeah!!!

[@jasonmoore7223]

If you’re sure someone else said it then why say it. I’m sure they get dozens on each video

[@Eddiexvalentine]

Well. Everyone in Xerxes had gold hair and gold eyes. So it makes sense since Ed and Al are of Xerxesian decent. c:

[@bolt2134]

The thing about Ed and the philosopher stone is that even if Ed had found it he wouldn't have used it to heal himself that's just the way he is, using that stone is the same as using alive humans and even if Ed would have died without it he still refuses to use it, the man has his principles.

[@lezard2102]

2:40 if you remember back to that episode Ed retells the story of a man who travelled West and introduced alchemy to Amestris, and Fu retells a similar story of a man who travelled East and introduced alkahestry to Xing. They are talking about Father and Hoenheim respectively

[@little_nightfury1762]

Fun Fact: The author of FMA:B just had her 2nd child before working on this part of the story. So she wanted to show what it was like to give birth to a child. In doing so, she made Ed go through the pain we saw when the bar was being pulled out of him. Extra Fun Fact: This is the when the show got super real to me. I loved the previous mention scene. Every moment after this episode is badass, epic, and the best parts to any anime I've ever seen!

[@flameemperor7047]

Dam she made it extra painful xD

[@sodasaintcommentaries4054]

That's what makes FMA such a fantastic story. It doesn't minimize human suffering or the value of human lives. Characters can bleed and even die, often in VERY painful ways, and Ed and Al steadfastly refusing to break their rule about using the stones once they realize the awful truth of what is inside of them. I still remember the whole "To hell with it" scene; Ed's reaction was VERY believable and just sold how nightmarish these things are.

[@hellowhat890]

9:33 Fun fact: Hiromu Arakawa had just given birth to her second child at the time when this part of the story was being drafted for the series. So this scene was written and meant to portray the actual pain of her real labor experience as closely and as accurately as possible. Ed was basically a reflection of her in this part of the story and she wanted fans to know what she went through.

[@_Lumiere_]

Isnt it kinda presumptuous of her to claim to know what it's like to be impaled like that? It might not be the same as chidlbirth.

[@DavidRomigJr]

Keep in mind Ed and Al have already committed to fixing their bodies themselves. To use a philosopher’s stone is to use another’s life. They will never do so lightly and certainly never for their own gain.

[@LeftyPlaat]

the change in shot from Ed's eyes on the pipe, to the out shot of the pipe is so good. a shock every time.

[@austinwiewel4043]

Not gonna lie, being able to clap your hands and transmute shit would be dope af. Might give my right arm for that.

[@paulgosu2773]

You won’t be able to clap your hands anymore

[@austinwiewel4043]

@@paulgosu2773 and get an automail arm you doofus.

[@paulgosu2773]

@@austinwiewel4043 should’ve elaborated doofus…

[@soulscyther666]

I dunno, if alchemy was real, i'd just be contented with relying with transmutation circles. It's still just as cool, and you don't need to sacrifice your body.

[@shaolinfang3520]

Love this episode. Not only did it further emphasize how great of a villain Kimblee is but also I love how Ed was actually faced with repercussions to his mercy, where he refuses to kill anyone , and cause of that he ended up paying a big price. Equivalent exchange at it again and it's beautiful.

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

But at the same time that price opened a new chance for gaining something better, Two Friends who helped him and their cause in The most crucial moment, that wouldnt happen if he just killed them with Kimblee like a regular soldier would do

[@t.c.thompson2359]

Something positive I noticed about Yoki is that he doesn't have a lot of the hang-ups other Amestrians do about Ishvalans

[@davidshelton84]

I'm just going to say I love yalls intro. When I hear that music it just makes me feel good I really like the beat. Anyways keep up the good work y'alls reactions are the best and from one Texan to another God bless you and yours.

[@michaelbidek9343]

Is so fun watching you guys reaction to one of the best shows I have ever seen

[@feazanayyaz3526]

PLEASE DO AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER REACTION AMD PERHAPS A LEGENDS OF KORRA ONE TOO PLEASEEEEEE

[@maxdon2001]

Great reaction!

[@sumo9323]

One of the best episodes and the *VOICE ACTING WAS AMAZING*

[@sutureart2080]

10:25 when you spotted the stone lol

[@thedoctor4327]

My second favorite ending theme in the show (the first is Let It Out). It plays at so many epic moments

[@fitt4393]

legendary anime

[@Dannydarko27]

Episode has some really phenomenal voice acting

[@Kaempfdog]

This episode is a prime example on why the hell being an empath sucks. That impalement scene. Just…that scene is so BEYOND painful for me it legit feels like I am getting a giant metal beam getting pulled out of my body. It NEVER gets any easier.

[@machicommentsection]

As someone who suffered from Appendicitis, had a surgery, and suffer weeks of literal stitches on my side, watching the impalement scene brought back pains that I no longer have.

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

Youre missing something, it may be difficult, it may be hurt, but at the end it's wayy more valuable than just being an oportunist, he Made a huge sacrifice by not killing Kimblee and the chimeras and he pay the proof of extreme physical pain, but gained Two allies and Friends, he Even impacted Kimblee with his moral (that later in The most unexpected way worked on his favour), thats why being an empath it's worth , the same as having ethics in your work

[@Kaempfdog]

@@diegosotomiranda4107 I didn’t miss it. Brotherhood is all about the family you make through life and not just your blood family. Every person fits the mold and the only one Ed rejects is Hohenheim his true father right up til the end. Even over his new dad Mustang. He doesn’t make friends, he makes family members. Both from the tremendous loss in his personal family but to give himself and his new family a place to belong. Which he never felt he had with burning down his home. (And I think it’s fitting the house he’s building in the finale is his old family home. The one place he, and I imagine everyone he’s known is welcome.) It’s so freaking good. It’s just hard to focus on that aspect in that scene particularly.

[@reyesflores1351]

I love how Eds finds strength and will to live, fight death, and survive is for whinery 💯

[@ShawnSomething]

Love your reactions! Found you through MHA :) would love if you guys would react to infinity train Keep it up!

[@Necro616]

I still firmly believe that when Ed transmuted his wound, the alchemical energy should have been red.

[@shathriel]

Do not know if you've ever seen it but if you like sci-fi, especially classic sci-fi, try Babylon 5, the special effects are a bit dated but it was a brilliant series if a little heavy going at times and of course it is being rebooted, though I cant see the reboot being of the same quality but you never know.

[@jorgeresendiz072]

Please react to Made in Abyss if you have the opportunity! Who else thinks this?

[@warm-heartedreaction6191]

after this scene i really like edward more

[@azazelarms5623]

Hi, Love your reactions! I hope you will react to The misfit of demon king academy, you might enjoy it!

[@aziqmiftah9995]

Love the raection :3 Hope you can react to "assasination clashroom"(ansatsukiyoushitsu) Thanks

[@justanotherartist5646]

Not sure if you guys have already, but can you guys react to Avatar Last Airbender 👀👀

[@spikejr3113jr]

Time for the endgame of the show.

[@root8able]

have you guys watched Demon Slayer? if not, you should react this anime next! it is great

[@irimunadim4854]

Please watch the Netflix Korean drama Sweet Home

[@thefoxlord3538]

The chucky series is good if you have time

[@alexanderthegreat1625]

Why don’t you watch World Trigger next or Reincarnated as a Slime or The Seven Deadly sins? I don’t know

[@tightdino1603]

Itd be awesome if they watched tokyo revengers

[@goblin4081]

Ok

[@ASMR_CONHECIMENTO]

Hehe Clazy season