How Humanity Persists in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@savio953]

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

[@GGTaino]

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

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@yoshikagekira2606]

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

[@seemonuzumaki723]

Glad you found footage for the Bradley-Riza talk lmao

[@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.

[@contemptman3646]

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

[@aminelespada2073]

Hey Aleczandxr, In my opinion, your contents and contributions are one of the most valuable on KZbin. There is nothing I enjoy more then an solid interpretation, a source to learn how to deal with information and hidden doctrines. The one thing we should never lose - and thats exactly what we can learn from you again and again - is our capability to use our brain; to think critically! Thank you for your effort. I appreciate it.

[@Aleczandxr]

You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@rocketdoggie6441]

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

[@muhammadnour283]

This video is an amazing start to my day

[@easschung9442]

also HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY ALEC!

[@Aleczandxr]

THANK YOU

[@RealBunnyWalker]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

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

[@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.

[@dismaldice3045]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! :)

[@Xuejinyuan]

Alec covering Fullmetal? What a treat.

[@easschung9442]

ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE THE LAST FMAB ONE! THANK YOU AND HAPPY FRIDAY!

[@twaldigas]

Danke!

[@twaldigas]

I am watching your videos for years. Not every single video appeals to me. But those who do, I like a lot. Thanks for your great content.

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re welcome! Thanks for checking them out!

[@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

[@G.F.SF55]

Yet another great analysis, thank you, now I have something to think about before before sleep

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome!

[@Стефан-с2п]

You are very underrated brother!Amazing analysis as always!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@MrNotaComedian]

One of the greatest stories ever told

[@gonkdroid8279]

Another absolutely fantastic FMAB video!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@ActuallySatan]

Best boi once again covering best anime.

[@MegaTurtles10]

great video! glad you were able to rekindle your love for fmab

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you! Been loving it lately so I'm super glad too :)

[@cynicaloptimist970]

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

[@deadboltman]

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

[@RockThekami]

Man, I love your video essays. Puts so many things into perspective for me. Thanks for putting so much time and work into these.

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure, I’m happy you love them! Thanks for giving them a watch.

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

FMA content from Aleczandxr? Sign me up

[@MonkeyDLuis-jh1sg]

I specially love Edward's mother speech

[@spinceiling7442]

Always love an FMA video from you

[@Morghast]

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

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@MegaChidori17]

One of my favorite of your videos

[@CharlieName33]

Damn you sir... now I need to watch the show again.

[@laurenrogers]

Bro when that scene with Roy and Riza in the tunnel came up I had to take a MOMENT

[@volgtorbg]

i literlaly just rewatched this last week wtffff

[@joecortesi2894]

Fantastic video

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@zsoro9300]

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood one of the only anime I can think of that actually includes basically EVERY aspect of the human condition.

[@jinchuriki7022]

A deep synopsis. Father denied his weakness, and thats why he failed

[@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.

[@vkataoka]

Many thanks for making videos!

[@zainy_inc154]

Awesome video, surprised to see another one so soon 🔥🔥🔥

[@looool5007]

The invisible bonds that the characters form and how they find solace in each other is one of my favorite things in this show. Its definitely true that what Edward and alphonse went through was terrible, but they got so many connections they probably wouldn't have gotten had their mother not passed. I cant stop rewatching this show lol.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

The 4th OP conveys those bonds well when Ed and Al get surrounded by all the people they've met and realize that they're not alone.

[@Aiden-MGR]

Holy shit, new favorite video dude this is amazing!!!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@ragerbeast5195]

Such an amazing video and show to show the value in Humanity . Thanks for making it Gotta rewatch Fmab soon now .

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re welcome, thanks for checking it out!

[@ragerbeast5195]

@@Aleczandxr thanks for the reply .

[@ruboveju4767]

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

[@OraNui]

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

[@ericschuller908]

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

[@abidemydude5675]

Its simple, I see FMA content I click

[@whatsyournovember4602]

really needed to hear this message today, thank you

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@ateen1556]

I always love how you make videos. Thank you for doing this and I hope you do more!

[@Aleczandxr]

You're welcome! And I've been consistently putting out videos on all sorts of topics for weeks, hopefully I can continue if possible.

[@Seloliva1015]

A story with a similar message in my mind is Jojos, its a story that showcases all facets of humanity, the good, the bad, and the bizzarre. The show celebrates our mortality and our differences through every new protagonist that comes, and our worst flaws through every antagonist (although some aren't so flawed, rather they have a different outlook).

[@loczek1965]

Wow can't believe FMA was a Jojo reference all along.

[@THEDeathWizard87]

Yeah, it draws you in with the memes and the crazy fights, but as you explore more and more, you realize that it’s really just about painting a realistic picture of humanity, and all its highs and lows. The dialogue feels like things real people would say, not just lines from a character. Sometimes things don’t work out the way you expect, and endings can be anticlimactic, but that’s just how real life is. The powers and circumstances may be bizarre, but the characters and conflicts underneath are very real, and very human Don’t know if Alec is ever gonna make a jojo video but if he did that would really be something

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

I guess. FMAB is comfortably better at communicating that theme though in my opinion, and I don't get how some people like Kira fall into this.

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

@@THEDeathWizard87 Alec doesn't like JoJo's, the only part he enjoyed was Part 4 and he's said lots of times that he won't make any videos on what he's seen from the series. Maybe if Part 6 or 7 blow him away he'll cover them (since he hasn't watched them yet) but I wouldn't bet on it since he just isn't a fan of Araki's style. Maybe Part 7 whenever that gets adapted, since it's a departure from that style

[@Seloliva1015]

@@stevenpeeckford5999 I don't think that observation makes that much sense becouse they are really different. Jojos is not for everyone but for the people that gdt into it it can be really special, becouse there aren't that many show which are like jojos, not to count that it is really long and every part is very different and self contained to a point. Comparing the two shows is hard, becouse you can select atributes like the animation, the plot, the lack of plotholes, and say that FMA is better objectibly, but I will tell you that what I like about Jojos is the feels it has, what it makes me feel, how it surprises me, how it allways feels new, and we will necer reach an "objective" definition of which one is better on the feels becouse it is subjective by nature (and most descriptors are like that). Sorry if I didn't get my feelings across, I didn't proofread this enough, hope you have a great day.

[@willfredosauce]

The octopath traveler music in this vid makes me want an octopath vid from aleczandxr

[@Quadra4sproductions]

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

[@calcelmoanayru5870]

One of the best anime of all time.

[@AroundWayOther]

O sheeeesh excellent analysis! Theme of Humanity is fantastic in brotherhood

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@Remington53]

One of my favorite things about the show is that Ed and Al don't kill, but the world doesn't make it easy for them and the other characters feel no need to follow this rule.

[@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.

[@nickram321]

Babe wake up. He just posted

[@justmyopinion79]

This is a throwback topic :D

[@Aleczandxr]

Only 90's kids will remember

[@kollmack869]

Bradley is a great character.

[@ACreatureCalledSilvah]

Just finished watching this anime like 2 weeks ago and I have to say it was one of the best anime’s I’ve seen :)

[@ACreatureCalledSilvah]

@@michaelyu6250 I watched hxh like 6 months back but yes I will watch the 2003 version sooner or later ^^ I actually watched the first episode of 2003 before watching FMAB :D

[@rodrigo3732]

Ohhhh the ffx soundtrack always so bittersweet

[@dxvxd9274]

a new fmab vid in 2021? im all for it

[@Newt2799]

Yesss my favorite anime of all time

[@soccerstuff8071]

This whole story would have changed completely in Winry wasn't strong enough to not give in to rage. Blows my mind.

[@justmyopinion79]

The WHOLE story?

[@kirelessur432]

That thumbnail looks wild, maybe im just a freak.

[@King-cv5fe]

I love to see you and Lowart do a collab

[@BaldOmniMan]

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

[@oscarcarlsson1465]

Real shit

[@dariusberko4361]

Dude I love your videos so much, I look forward to any time you post. I feel like you would make a great video on Askeladd from Vinland Saga if you ever decide too

[@Aleczandxr]

So glad you love them, thanks for continuing to check them out!

[@philippegns]

Awesome video, as usual !

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!