The Ishvalan War of Extermination | Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood Ep 30 Reaction

[@LettsReact]

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[@Marta-uv4id]

Here's an interesting fact; the author actually interviewed veteran snipers to be as accurate as possible in the portrayal of war veterans in the story, and the conversation Hawkeye and Ed had is actually based on it.

[@WaywardVet]

It's my favorite Hawkeye episode. The tone of voice... it's how i talk to civilians who ask about war. Calm. Doing a routine task the whole time. She inspects the weapon, allowing her to avoid eye contact with a good excuse.

[@Sunaki1000]

for sure not just Snipers.

[@nico-v113]

@@Sunaki1000 well depends. With blind fire and long distance fire fights with only iron sights or just assault rifles you’re not really seeing the full effects. You shoot someone at 300 meters with an M4 and you’ll just see them drop to the floor, not much to it. However if you use a sniper rifle at 300 meters then you’ll be able to see the round blow their head off and see the gory aftermath through the lenses.

[@Old_Joseph]

what side were the snipers on? I have a feeling I know… 😔

[@Sunaki1000]

@@nico-v113 Yeah I can immagine. Snipers Ammunition is probably pretty strong considering its suppose to travel fare. So its probably extra messy. I just ment, its likely she interviewed other Veterans as well.

[@raijade9644]

Roy does not need Riza to maintain his power; once she allowed him to study her father's research, he had everything he needed to know to maintain his own power. Their bond is not based in maintaining power, but a bond built in trust and trauma and equal guilt - Riza for giving Roy flame alchemy, Roy for inspiring Riza to become a soldier.

[@leenally3416]

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[@smocloud]

I feel like, in a way, they both probably feel like they betrayed her dad as well, considering that he ended up being right to think it would be used to destroy.

[@hinahina7417]

As crazy as Kimblee is, he's not wrong in pointing out that Mustang, Hawkeye and the rest should own up to their sins. Pretty brutal way to wake them up but a quite needed one. This conversation somewhat was the motivation for Mustang and Hawkeye doing better for Amestris. I guess good job Kimblee. Sometimes the most immoral person sees things the clearest.

[@mbpoblet]

Monstrous as he is, I wouldn't call Kimblee _immoral._ He _does_ have morals, and he sticks to them, and despises people who betray their own. They're just not the same as most people's, or even on the same right-wrong or good-evil axis.

[@dynamicworlds1]

I wouldn't say he saw things more clearly, but he did see the piece of the picture that they were missing. Even setting the moral failings aside, there were some flaws in this thinking there as well and taking them on caused Mustang and Hawkeye to take one step away from the truth even as they took 2 steps towards it. Idk how well I can put it to words, but while they needed a wakeup call about what the military really was and what they were doing, Kimblee's views on killing are completely twisted. He doesn't experience the toxic effects of that mindset because he doesn't experience guilt and enjoys killing, but to a normal person that encourages both wallowing in guilt (an entirely unproductive emotional process that doesn't help anyone) and turns the use of violence into a deeply personal affair instead of the result of somberly facing the collision between the principle of using the minimum force necessary and grim circumstances. Being vague to avoid spoilers, as the show goes on we see Mustang's approach (who does take Kimblee's framework of focusing on the one you're trying to kill to heart) increasingly contrast with Risa's approach (which doesn't and keeps the focus on the things she is trying to achieve/who she is trying to protect, and treats violence as merely one means to those ends to be measured out in proportion to the situation). We've seen a bit of what I'm talking about so far, but those who have finished the show know (I hope) exactly what I'm talking about with the "never loose sight of who you're fighting" vs "never loose sight of why you're fighting" distinction. Trying to emulate the mindset of someone with a severe mental disorder is neither healthy nor a path to seeing the world clearly.

[@hinahina7417]

@@mbpoblet you're right, I probably should have said he seem to be immoral compared to the average person. People view having moral as a good mindset, thinking of kind things, having remorse in this case, Mustang and Riza would think they're morally 'right' for feeling guilt but that doesn't excuse their actions ect...

[@dynamicworlds1]

@@mbpoblet idk if that's morals or just standards/principles/”a man's gotta have a code" but that's a bit too much of a semantic debate to make more than a mention of, even for me.

[@hinahina7417]

@@dynamicworlds1 I love your whole essay to my comment. I never meant to put Kimblee on a pedistal but I wanted to point out that Mustang, Riza and the rest actions weren't too far from Kimblee's actions, they just have a more morally 'justed' mindset. And were blinded by their morals to see the whole picture that they just massacred a bunch of people. Kimblee saw things the 'clearest' means that he doesn't let (good) morals cloud his mind of his and their horrendous actions, he never allied himself with the good side to begin with, he doesn't see sides, he sees actions and if those actions are in conflict with his ideals, (people being hypocritical to themselves or their beliefs) he'll gladly points them out.

[@hinahina7417]

Fun fact from Manga, Kimblee caught Armstrong helping the Ishvalans escape, even though he did kill the Ishvalans that Armstrong was trying to save, Kimblee also didn't report back to Central about Armstrong's actions (helping the Ishvalans) either.

[@42Caio]

Lots of small scenes got cut, unfortunately. There was also how when the Ishvalan religious leader surrendered, he was prisoner of Hughes' and Basque Gram's squad, and their superior officer didn't want to hear it, disregarding any arguments about the morale of troops, the casualties of the war and just rambling off about killing Ishvalans. Them Gram shoots him and everyone goes "what a shame, a stray bullet at a time like this" and Gram, as the highest ranking man on that post, takes the man up to Bradley (that we do see). Nice way to add layers to a very minor character who otherwise appears as bloodthirsty and uncaring.

[@dynamicworlds1]

Makes sense. He doesn't do what he does out of loyalty to any authority or system of rules. He does what he does because it's a way to pursue his personal desires with less constrains of rules, laws, ethics, etc so it's not like he'd really care about Armstrong disobeying orders. If anything, the less oversight from Central, the better to him as it means the more he gets to do whatever he wants.

[@gregchezick7757]

@@42Caio I have heard that the part about Gran is actually something that happened often in WW1.

[@cas2762]

@@dynamicworlds1 I actually think he didn’t report to central about Armstrong because this is Armstrong following his own moral and ethical code. Kimbly hates hypocrisy. Mustang, Hawkeye and the rest were being hypocrites (claiming to detest what they’re doing but not doing anything against it), while Armstrong, when he realised he hates what he’s doing, did something against it. I think this was him showing respect, in a way.

[@violentscorl697]

@@cas2762 I don’t think that feeling like a prisoner in a lose-lose situation like Mustang or Hawkeye and carrying on because the only other option is a bullet to the head is being a hypocrite. They aren’t from wealthy families like Armstrong. They don’t have influential families saving them from the consequences of their actions. Mustang and Hawkeye would’ve been court-martiales and shot for disobedience, had they stopped to complain. That‘s not an excuse- and they never used it to excuse themselves from their guilt in murdering thousands. But they are no hypocrites.

[@trolldrool]

Interesting fact about this guy 10:19 In the manga, when the High Priest surrendered, one of the Amestrian Generals tried to stop him because his orders were to kill all Ishvalans on sight. So the Iron Blood alchemist shot his superior officer and blamed it on a stray bullet. Just one of those unfortunate accidents that happen in the heat of battle. Because he was just as tired of the war as everyone else. Sadly we don't really get that impression of him since that part was left out of the anime adaptation.

[@Polymathically]

13:58 The author has stated that Kimblee is one of the smartest characters. Make of that what you will. With him, it's never about good or bad morality; it's about keeping things real and seeing them through to the bitter end. He may not have lofty ambitions, but he's very honest about who and what he is. And there's no villain more dangerous than an honest one. Also, that scene 18:26 where Wrath talks about God is very interesting, especially in comparison to the more devoutly religious characters in the show.

[@AlanSizzlerKistler]

Mustange was asked to protect Riza, but in the second episode Riza also told Winry that she was in the military because "There's someone I have to protect." Love that parallel. Also, Mustang doesn't need Riza to maintain his power now. He learned what he needed from her and as you saw the scars mean those notes are now destroyed, so her continued presence has no further effect on his flame alchemy one way or another. He's already a master.

[@roguejacket]

Kimblee is a lawful evil character. He respects people highly who stick to their code, but outright hates those who are hypocrites. That is why he said what he said to Hawkeye. To make sure she doesn't become one. He is evil, but has hypersanity and will even help those he disagrees with so that they stay away from hypocrisy.

[@pwnorbepwned]

It should be noted Mustang doesn’t need Hawkeye around to maintain his power. The secret of flame alchemy was tattooed on her back, but he’s clearly since learned from it. It’s not like he continually needs to look at her back or he’ll forget flame alchemy. If he truly was only using her in order to learn flame alchemy, he’d have no reason to keep her around anymore. So it can be surmised that whatever reasons he has to outwardly care for her have nothing to do with “maintaining” his flame alchemy. On the subject, did you notice that parts of Hawkeye’s tattoo were damaged by burn scars? What do you make of that?

[@mbpoblet]

Looking at her back now wouldn't help anyway₁, with the burned-off bits... (₁ From the point of view of learning flame alchemy, I mean; obviously it'd be _very_ helpful in other, more enjoyable, ways.)

[@0Defensor0]

It was explained in the first FMA I think, after the war she asked Roy to destroy the formula, so no one else will ever learn it. Roy agreed to do it, but he only burned out the most important parts.

[@burk314]

@@0Defensor0 It is explained in brotherhood and the manga, but just not until later. Aziz was just trying to get them to speculate on something that is a spoiler.

[@0Defensor0]

@@burk314 I honestly don't know what was mentioned where in which version anymore, I don't consider this particular piece of information a spoiler though.

[@burk314]

Its not really that big of a spoiler, admittedly. Its just that all we know at this point in the series, episode 30, is that she has secrets on her back but parts are ruined by scars. The fact that Roy's responsible and did so at her request is something we don't find out until episode 54 where it is dramatically significant.

[@CeliriaRose]

Kimblee is one of my favorite characters in this entire series. He’s what I would term an honest psycopath. He clearly isn’t a good person and he revels in killing and destruction but he also doesn’t hide from that either. He’s not the type to try and hide behind loose claims and pretense of morals he just knows what he is and stands behind that openly. Doesn’t excuse what he’s done of course but it’s a fascinating concept for a character. Another fun note about him that was in the manga but not adapted here. In the manga Kimblee is shown killing some Ishvallans that Armstrong tried to let escape. However he doesn’t report Armstrong, instead he simply warns him that doing such would be grounds for punishment if someone else had seen it. It’s a sign of the other side of Kimblee, he holds firm to his own beliefs but also has a general respect for those that hold firm to theirs. This is part of why he chastises people like Mustang and Hawkeye because during the war they were very muddled acting as soldiers while also questioning the war. Simultaneously opposing it but still going along with it. In a way Kimblee could be considered partially responsible for the direction Mustang and Hawkeye take because he basically encouraged them to pick a direction and face it head on rather than awkwardly straddling the fence in between.

[@hinahina7417]

When Kimblee says to remember the people you've killed, he's not a hypocrite since he actually has photographic memory. This will shown in later eps.

[@Dreron]

Hawkeye *had* the research tattooed on her back. That was the point of the bath scene, there's a large portion of scared skin on the diagrams. It's also quite THE show of trust from Hawkeye to Mustang.

[@faunito]

The Ishvalan war is very important for this story and this is a good episode. But I seriously recommend everyone to read the chapters in the manga. There is alot of character development and important situations that were left out of the anime that just make this section impact even more. For anyone interested the chapters in the manga are 58, 59, 60, 61 and 62

[@miguelosvaldofloresdomingu8911]

I highly recomend you to read volume 15 of the FMA manga. It's an entire volume dedicated to the Ishvalen War Of Extermination. There are lots of interesting scenes and details they cutted in the anime, and we have better insight in characters such as Basque Grand, Knox, Marcoh, Hughes and Mustang.

[@TriXJester]

Kimblee is like the kay example of what a Lawful Evil character truly is, he has a code and he sticks by that code stringently, even if that code goes against the rest of society.

[@dynamicworlds1]

Actually no. In D&D terms simply having a personal code isn't enough to make a character lawful. The classic Robin Hood had a code, but is also the archetype of chaotic good. The best summation of the lawful alignment in D&D I've ever come across is actually a line from Code Geass "I prefer the logic of systems to individualist emotions". Kimblee is only nominally part of the military system because the corruption in it affords him less legal restrictions, but even that he couldn't hold to without committing crimes even that military couldn't overlook because he has no regard for authority or rules. He is chaotic evil and clearly prefers individualist emotions to systems (he just wants consistency from people on what motivates them). A lawful evil character both defends the system (legal and otherwise) and uses it as a weapon. They are also loyal to anyone with legitimate authority over them and care less about hypocrisy and more about obedience. One of the classic LE archetypes is Deloris Umbridge (or for an example from an anime already on this channel, Djel Sannes, the torturer from Attack on Titan). Kimblee just dislikes hypocrisy and inconsistent people. That's a common misunderstanding of the alignment as the alignments are so frequently so poorly explained (leading to endless debates).

[@NessOnett8]

@@dynamicworlds1 This is not about the person you're responding to misunderstanding the alignment chart. It's about you fundamentally misunderstanding Kimblee as a character. Which isn't surprising, he's very complex. But to call him chaotic is just...incorrect.

[@dynamicworlds1]

@@NessOnett8 yes, it absolutely is about the alignment chart and specifically what Lawful and Chaotic mean within that context. Calling him "chaotic" is correct because it is _not_ synonymous with "random"

[@TriXJester]

@@dynamicworlds1 Well since I've been playing D&D for a few decades now, I can say with confidence, you are a fool. From the 3.5 Handbook; "A lawful evil villain methodically takes what he wants within the limits of his code of conduct without regard for whom it hurts. He cares about tradition, loyalty, and order but not about freedom, dignity or life. He plays by the rules but without mercy or compassion. He is comfortable in a hierarchy and would like to rule, but is willing to serve." Now remind me who that sounds a lot like? You are completely free to interpret the alignment chart that literally, however if you are basing this knowledge off of 5E then you should know that the alignment chart for 5E has very little effect on character in actuality. The alignment chart was made for previous generations of the game due to more harsh rulings in regard to your alignment. You should do more research before claiming others to be outright wrong about things, though you thinking Kimblee is anything close to a chaotic character is a laughable misunderstanding of his basic character traits.

[@dynamicworlds1]

@@TriXJester Kimblee does not care about tradition, loyalty, or order. The fool is you.

[@alexanderwheeler3943]

The audacity of Arakawa to tell us about the very trope she used with Hueghes

[@ladabudilova9262]

I love Kimblee. No matter his bloodthirst, his morality stands clear and he hold respects for dedicated people whilst disrespecting ones who refuse to accept their blame. He is cruel, but his mentality makes sense.

[@Bokugo1]

Kimblee telling them to carry the burden of the people they've killed is quite good. Almost like it's a theme or something with this show :)

[@HaydrogenBomb]

Given how serious and heavy this episode is (rightfully so), I appreciate the little drips of shipping fuel we still got, especially at the very end 🥰😁😄

[@jayburn00]

There is an ova about Hughes and Mustang at a military academy, and one of their closest friends in their class was actually an Ishbalan.

[@cosesu8929]

The array Mustang has on his gloves is a simplified version of the full array on Riza's back. So it's theorized that if the full array was utilized than the explosions would be much more massively destructive. Some even say as powerful as small nuclear bombs or more.

[@tau-5794]

There's also the factor that Amestris's alchemy is held back from its full potential, since while it draws power from tectonic movement, there is [[something]] blocking some of that energy.

[@cas2762]

This episode is actually summing up an entire volume of the manga, four chapters dedicated to the war. It was terrifying and heartbreaking and this is to this day one of my favourite episodes.

[@alexanderwheeler3943]

Ed and Hawkeye haven't had a lot of conversations before this. It speaks to how well the characters are built that these two people can still find places to relate and have a deep conversation like this

[@regremm98]

I think you misinterpreted Riza’s tattoo being constant power source for Roy. While her tattoo IS the source of Mustang’s flame alchemy, he doesn’t need Riza to always be present in order to perform it. That tattoo is basically a formula, and Mustang took that formula to create himself that alchemy circle he has on his glove. And then he destroyed it by burning the parts of Riza’s back, so that no one else could learn the secrets of the flame alchemy.

[@Lupinemancer87]

Every episode is better then the previous one. That's how good a show this is.

[@CrazeeAdam]

13:39 so that is the same inscription on Roy's gloves I believe. It's the inscription to be able to produce Flame Alchemy. The idea.. (which has led to MANY fanfics) is that Hawkeye showed Roy this inscription shortly after they talked at her father's grave and she gave him the ability to produce Flame Alchemy...he then burned a portion of her back so that no one could have the completed inscription again.

[@hurleyp6]

The only thing to add is that she asked him to burn it off so no one else could use such a powerful weapon

[@smith22041]

It's shown later in the show, her asking him at the end of the war to burn off her tattoo. You have it right for as why, since she saw the horrors of just 1 Flame Alchemist was able to unleash in the war.

[@CrazeeAdam]

@@smith22041 mmhmm. Could not remember if shown in the show. I know in manga it was!! But couldn't remember if it shows him burning it..so tried to be vague in wording xD

[@Dannydarko27]

"You can see the wear in his eyes" Gotta love when Kenny points out something that was said 2 minutes before in other words. His simplicity or knack for simplifying things is endearing

[@ricopena2053]

This particular episode of FMA feels really relevant in 2024. The Ishvalans call for a ceasefire and Bradley declines in order to continue the genocide.

[@randomanimefan1000]

I hope you guys watch some of the supplementary OVAs, one of them "Another man's battlefield" showcases Mustang and Hughes time in the academy and how they became best friends. And the last line in the special episode is really powerful

[@funkytownmonkeypimps6716]

This episode is so packed with layers upon layers of stuff. he Manga goes further in depth on the war, but for a 20 minute episode story it had some top tier writing. Hawkeye has a very good perspective and view of the war and what it really did to the world.

[@lisag5002]

No Roy and Hughes met in FMA Bonus Episode: Yet Another Man's Battlefield. I strongly recommend you watch it.

[@DR_REDACTED]

Not sure if someone has already tokd you but Black Hayate is named after the Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate Japanese fighter plane. His name means "Black Hurricane" once translated from Japanese to English. And Mustang gave him the rank of Second Lieutenant😅

[@Kaempfdog]

I hate to give psychopaths even the slightest credit as they are the polar opposites to Empaths. And they function the opposite to how I do. But sadly, psychopaths make great soldiers. Just…don’t put them in charge. You can’t have someone in charge of people that gives no weight to their lives because psychopaths are incapable of empathizing. Kimblee is a freak of a human. No question. And he’s a sadist on top of being a psychopath. But interestingly…can’t say I believe him to be a narcissist. Which I’m honestly happy to see because most dark traits all mesh together in many situations. This episode has me think of my family a lot. I’m of Nazi descent, and I know a number of family members that can’t even enter our country due to WWII. And every once in a while I hear some older family members straight sympathize with the cause. (I have a freaking Uncle named Adolf. Very sweet man, but we all know those before him were less so.) And I have another portion of my family that grew up on a work camp, or had their home bombed and they lived in a chicken coop. I don’t have full context but just knowing who these people are you can feel the weight of that era ringing in them even now. The fact I’m an empath from such a variety of these people is nothing short of a miracle. And all it does is have me pride myself by that trait over and over again. I’ve only heard a handful of stories. But the soldiers that get to give aid to worn out countries, and the soldiers that…do the rest, you see a CLEAR difference down the line. All I can say is there’s an honor to serve, and an absolute detriment to it as well. And this episode perfectly encapsulates so much of what I’ve said. It’s rough. Oh and I believe only 1 stone was made in Ishval. And it was the one Kimblee was using. The rest…was pure extermination. Nothing less.

[@NameIsZ]

Kimblee is a prime example of a Joker quote: "I'm not crazy, I'm just ahead of the curve."

[@ryanakers1372]

The one bright spot in this grim episode is getting to see Hughes again. RIP Also, it's better to just assume there's an end credit (or mid-credit) scene from here on out and be wrong than to miss those upcoming scenes. Looking forward to Sunday!

[@WillWatches]

In the manga, the scene where we see a philosophers stone being created actually had Barry the Chopper and The Slicer Brothers watching, but it was removed from later publications because it didn't line up timeline wise

[@Samgreen90]

(At 21:55) like I said, telling Hawkeye, Mustang, or Hughes what REALLY happened won't matter. They accepted what they've done and will never be forgiven after surviving this genocide… that *their* side started.

[@rumaristo129]

Notice how Riza's tattoo is partially burned off.

[@zelithfang2365]

When making a normal stone, you don't need to use a bunch of lives, like in the 5th laboratory they used I want to say 24 people. Also don't forget there's slums and surviving Ishvalens around. Not every single one of them were used in a stone, Scar was found by a few and taken to a slum and in the ruins Edward went to he was attacked by another group.

[@Teebz]

I love this channel Kenny just knows how to avoid copyright while also giving us an amazing view experience with his editing love it.

[@ZaberFangAT]

One thing I feel I should point out - I don't think Mustang still needs Hawkeye around to use his flame alchemy. He's already learnt it now, he probably doesn't need to keep refreshing himself on it.

[@CrazeeAdam]

Ready for pain and sadness relating to Scar.....and others :(

[@georgev3433]

Today we learn our favorite adults are war criminals 🤗

[@JMolKoz20791]

This is too funny because I've seen FMA and Brotherhood way before AOT even became an anime. And I completely forgot Master Hawkeye's name was Berthold until today 😂😂😂😂 as usual you guys great content! Kenny. Montana. Y'all STILL know nothing yet of what is about to happen. Kimbly is one sick SOB. Its gonna get wild. Tighten those seatbelts 🙌😎

[@jacobninness3547]

If there's one thing I've learned about Kimblee from reading about the series online and watching these videos: he may be a blood crazed psycho but he's pretty damn good at reading people.

[@lordgeneralmilitantdeezy7550]

Funny thing is Ed and Al are damn near identical, Al is just younger so the only reason May like Al more is because he isn't a short tempered brat like Ed.

[@adamyoung6797]

Would be a good time to watch the Ishval OVA

[@zegrasisinnocent]

I hope you guys are still making content like this 20 years from now

[@nimbusws2566]

Huh. Literally just noticed that the guy shouting about the ishvalans taking his leg is the silver alchemist that Scar kills. The one that turns into a beyblade.

[@P99s-s]

One of my absolute favorite episodes

[@stardmg]

Roy and Maes obviously didn't become friends here, since y'know, they already know each other... They met and became friends in the Military Academy.

[@DXDragon38]

This Episode: "Are we the baddies?"

[@4myzelf]

In the manga it was revealed that the tattoo on Hawkeye's back was the original circle for fire alchemy, tattooed by her father, she requested mustang to destroy it by scorching her back after he masters it so that no one else can ever learn such a dangerous alchemy, mustang simplified it (the ones on his gloves) so that anyone who wants to recreate it has to make it all from scratch because they won't know the intricate details to properly perform it like he does

[@スノーハッピー]

Just to clear it up, Mustang doesn't need Hawkeye continuously to use his power. At least that was never said in this episode or anywhere else. And notice a large part of the tattoo has already been destroyed by some kind of scarring in this episode. I think Mustang really only needed to learn it once, which he has already done.

[@kingwesleyXIV]

Kenny just before the discussion... "We were so close to the truth" Dubble meaning i see what you did there

[@zelithfang2365]

Kimblee is the best antagonist I've seen in awhile. He's a psychopath yes, but a high functioning psychopath who seeing things for what they are. I sadly can't say much because what really shows you what type of character he is in way later episodes. He does enjoy killing, he loves it, he loves explosions, the sounds of screams and the booming of explosions give him some erotic enjoyment. The man craves chaos. Thankfully the writers were smart, him being a kill hungry explosion lover isn't his man character focus and personality. The amount of depth to him is incredible. The crazy thing is, a lot of the stuff he says, may be cold, but he is never wrong. Just wait and see, you'll understand what I mean. Don't sleep on this character

[@midoriya-shonen]

This episode tells such a cold hard truth about humanity. I feel that everyone should watch it at some point, even if they don't watch the rest of the show.

[@Taylor-bw4zg]

I wonder if it was called "Executive Order 3066" as a reference to Order 66 and the extermination of the Jedi

[@bong4538]

I'm confused to Greed, Lin Yao and Kimblee. they all look the same. their hair bangs differ from each other but same pony tails 😕

[@NessOnett8]

Every time I rewatch this show I always like Kimblee more and more as a character. On the surface on first watch he seems like some a lazy and one-dimensional villain character. But he may be one of the most complex and difficult to pin down. It's also a testament to good writing to be able to encapsulate a person who is so...different. It's easy to play on emotions when you make recognizable characters because the audience can empathize. It's far more difficult to make a character whose mind works in such a unique way. Riza repeats his words verbatim after all these years. Because in the moments he said them to her, she knew every word to be true. He told her more about herself than anyone else there at the time. And gave her the wisdom and the words she truly needed.

[@Lexiunicorn04]

Love Roy and Rita’s dynamic ❤🔥

[@sentpain8354]

okay that meme of bertholdt breakdancing on shiganshima made me cry

[@eddiewalter6003]

10:22 That voice sounds really familiar... and that pose? *one quick google later* He took over for Captain Ginyu since Z Kai xD

[@merlinsmusings]

Every time you get to the credits and there's more than two minutes left of runtime, there's a post-credit scene.

[@alexleonhart92]

Knowing how emotional they can get, i hope they react to Clannad and Clannad After Story one day

[@ScorpionStrike7]

Bittersweet seeing Hughes again

[@stephie-senpai]

i loveeeeee riza’s & ed’s dynamic

[@Kott_ik]

I adoreee your reactions. I really enjoy both of your comments and you guys just work so well with each other :)) I was wondering if you could react to Deathnote I absolutely love that anime!!!

[@Samgreen90]

(At 7:05) Edward gets away with animal abuse.

[@ninoangelogonzales5552]

Imagine if these couple get into One Piece.. We'll be watching how their family grow in the future while they're still figuring things out.. The hints in One Piece has been all over the place after all.. And yeah, I don't think they'll ever get into it.. But if they do, that would be awesome..

[@DudeHunder]

"OH boy, here I go killing again "

[@Heegaherger]

An interesting factoid in the US enlisted personnel who go on to become officers are referred to as Mustangs (don't remember the reason for the name) I am not familiar with Amestris rank insignia's but the scene of Riza becoming Mustang's assistant implies that she re-up'ped to become an officer. Therefore Lt. Riza would be a Mustang. lol! That said, the creator may be following Japanese system of advancement and peerage, rather than a western model. And I know nothing about how that would work in 1880 -1946 Japan.

[@CorvusCorax06]

Kimblee just be like: WHAT IS THAT MELODY

[@andreaswong8829]

I hope this isn't another reaction series where the reactor(s) hate Kimblee and don't understand his actual motivations and character. Like obviously it's absolutely fine to not like Kimblee but at the very least don't just write him off as "evil sadist" because there's more to him than that.

[@bryanmcclure2220]

Really I never got anything more than him than a nihilistic sadist. I'm curious on seeing your perspective.

[@kay-jay1581]

Dude but he kills people because he enjoys it. Like there is no more depth to it. He is a proud man of his “work”. And he would help anybody who allows him to kill, that’s basically it. 😂

[@g2.a6]

"Execute Order 3066" - Fuhrer-President King Bradley

[@cassandranightshade696]

i'll have to rewatch this after it's done on youtube cause on patreon the counters are missing and they are super fun

[@unclebobboomergames]

I got yelled at rightfully for being annoying in live chat. So just as a try, bojack. Do it. S tier heavy and deep and beautiful animated show

[@Zeugnimodms]

It would be right up Montana's alley. Just gotta get past those first 5 episodes or so

[@unclebobboomergames]

@@Zeugnimodms 1st half of season 1 is a bit aprroduct of its time but also does its job of establishing the characters and the universe

[@unknowndane4754]

@@unclebobboomergames Essentially it took some time to find its own identity.

[@unclebobboomergames]

@@unknowndane4754 yeah. But the world building it did was serviceable. It wasnt bad enough to disregard. But like the roadrunner from looney tunes. Once it catches traction it flies

[@MadBoyChes]

15:07 ah Kimbley violent psycho but he is by in large the most consistent character

[@Fansen.123]

How do I find the music at 16:25

[@merlinsmusings]

Small correction of your second discussion: they did not gather tens of thousands of Ishvalans together to create a stone.

[@Kinger_of_the_circus]

Bruh wtf was that Berthold colossal titan breakdance 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Kimbly is one of the best characters I. The series in my opinion

[@jaidenslifevlogs5605]

Breakdancing Colossal Titan

[@Dannydarko27]

Roy to his master: "Master HAWKEYE!" Them:😶😶 Riza Hawkeye to Roy: Thank, youve done so much Them: 😮😮😮😮 🤣🤣🤣Never change

[@J.Artan6]

Ideals are peaceful, history is violent.

[@nickelakon5369]

Mustang and the others say the outcome of their trials is likely to be execution. Its not *the* outcome,.just one they expect and would accept should that be. But given FMA's focus on trusting in the better nature of humans and the way it shows redemption I highly doubt thats what would happen.

[@zacharymullins2262]

mustang’s teacher smartest character

[@BlazeWolf9511]

I like Mustang, Hawkeye and the rest of the gang, But Ive always felt some level of judgement/confliction toward them. I appreciate that they acknowledge the horrible things they’ve done, but the Nazi parallels that the story uses speaks for itself. They participated in the genocide of a marginalized group, without even fully understanding why they were committing such horrible atrocities in the first place. I know they’re fictional characters, but even so, i think it’s important to really think about the implications of their actions. The story handles theses themes excellently, especially in the manga. Partially because Hiromu Arakawa, the series creator, did her research so well and even interviewed Veterans. Ultimately, despite those parallels, i do like the characters. I believe the saving grace, at least for me personally, is knowing that their actions aren’t motivated by a deep seated racism/superiority.

[@Sunaki1000]

4:20 I mean he called him Master Hawkeye. A bit of a Attention Problem what?

[@pencilled44]

Code Geass next 🤯🤯🤯 or Death note like those are any on FMAB LVL

[@randomdude8202]

Why I still watch reactions to a show I watched like 10 years ago? Because very few get this realistic with its world building. It also boldly draws parallels with real events, like this is basically Iraq war and its effects on its population.

[@bryanmcclure2220]

Have you considered checking out Jobles's reincarnation or Higarashi when they cry?

[@EMG725]

You guys should watch ova 4 for a similar story.

[@djordjejovanovic4540]

Equivalent exchange

[@mikaelnotkonen]

ishwala war made kimbeel a sociopath

[@chilleonski-bv9gi]

Can you guys watch Code Geass? It's a 50 episode series like FMA and they are often compared together along with Death note. Those 3 are considered to be the best anime ever created, so please could you watch it? It has an incredible story.

[@Memz23]

ORDER 66!!!

[@animegypsy5925]

Execute Order 66

[@toddwilliams374]

Demon slayer been on episode 8 for the longest

[@thanquolrattenherz9665]

i guess king bradley dont beliefs in the superiority of human nobles and high priests

[@citraamalia6561]

their story proves anyone's capable of great good and great evil (aang_avatar)