100% Blind Fullmetal Alchemist Review: Mustang the GOAT! (Part 2)

[@TotallyNotMark]

This series has broken me... I don't know how to predict where this series is going... BUT DAMMIT I'LL TRY!

[@sebastianramirez4747]

yo mark u should give the brotherhood dub a listen, its one of the few shows that i think translates really well into english, and bradly is even more of a menace

[@NoOne-ky1er]

This is the best anime ever made.. The array of endearing characters in this small series blows my mind. And I am a One Piece fan.

[@DanielGonzalez-vo5ni]

Dude was a legend I think he was also the Principal in Yuyu Haksuhos dub

[@AJGundam]

Please read fire punch. It's a beautiful series worth looking at.

[@jaythegemini]

40:08 thanks for making it gay af

[@MrBigtank78]

The scene where Edward disarms Winry is forever one of my top favorite moments in anime. Edward reminding her that her hands create life they don’t kill. My heart shatters 💔😢

[@MeruHina]

“It’s your hands. They weren’t meant to kill. They were meant to give life.” CUE TO CRY

[@marbleherogaming735]

​@@MeruHina cue "Let it all out" playing

[@Porfonto]

this was actually the first scene I saw of the show before I even started FMAB, I was confused but even without context I could tell there was a lot of nuance in that scene

[@ReallyGoodandKind]

The scene where scar gets disarmed and um re armed is one of my favorites

[@Meichrob7]

The conclusion to this weeks video was, “This story is so good I can’t focus on telling you about it because I’m too busy reading about it.” Which is always the highest form of compliment from a reviewer.

[@magacofi]

facts.

[@ruit3425]

Just gonna point out that Lanfan cutting off her own arm to trick Bradley is something she picked up when she first fought Ed, since back then he hid his automail in some rubble to do the same. Love me some little details like that!

[@Sir-Chancelot]

Yeah. She blatantly points that out in ep. 23

[@opaopa6272]

Hiromi Arakawa originally put too many jokes in the chapter with Mustang vs Lust and her editor told her to tone it down. She responded with "But I can keep the boob jokes right?"

[@NightmareZerogbs]

God I love her.

[@JoshTheValiant]

Based

[@collecter343]

Favorite fact about that fight is the English VAs for Mustang and Lust are actually married.

[@opaopa6272]

@@collecter343 they were actually just starting to date when they recorded the lines

[@collecter343]

@@opaopa6272 Was wondering what their relationship was at the time, must have been fun to bring up during dates haha.

[@RainbowDj7]

One of my favorite things about the early series is how Arakawa refuses to let the audience become too comfortable with their opinion on Roy. He's clearly someone the Elrics trust (to an extent), so we're inclined to trust him too, but he's also part of the military, which we learn very quickly is VERY shady if you didn't already have suspicions about them going into it. His friendship with Hughes is clearly genuine and we see that he's just as suspicious of the military and we're wholeheartedly on his side, and then the incident with Maria Ross makes us second guess ourselves again. It's such a fantastic way to handle the secondary protagonist (if you count both Elric brothers as the main protagonists)

[@Mattenke]

He's called Ron, mate..

[@doubleasworkshop1692]

And then when you are like "oh yeah. I totally support him" after he is taken hostage she drops the entire Ishvalan genocide flashback on us where Mustang literally played one of the most crucial parts

[@EpicNerdsWithCameras]

The boys are great, but Roy honestly has one of the best character arcs in the entire series. We see how the war both broke and shaped him, how he formed his convictions and where his ambitions come from. We even see those feelings which have been building up over the course of the entire series spiral out of control when he finally confronts Hughes' killer, and how he is barely able to make it through that. Easily some of the best character progression.

[@quentinbrown9300]

Also, let us not forget that Roy was complicit in the genocide of Ishtvall. His hands are *BEYOND* bloody. Which is why his drive to change Amestris is so compelling. He's seen and executed upon the absolute worst impulses of the country and knows firsthand how evil it is.

[@alexzero3736]

​​@@Mattenke nope, he is called Roy. I watched the anime in Japanese with subs.

[@rjai5003]

Can’t wait for Mark’s reaction once he gets to THAT Mustang fight

[@Lljb3]

When he does, maybe he'll finally call him by his real name: Roy lol.

[@Lenriak]

I wish he'd be watching the dub version, because goddamn, Travis Willingham screaming 100% pure rage at that moment was amazing.

[@hewhoatethesun]

Lets be real, its more of a cremation than a fight

[@EpicNerdsWithCameras]

@@Lenriak This. It's genuinely one of the best performances I've ever heard the man give, and this is Travis Motherloving Willingham we're talking about.

[@xoxocarl8347]

Can’t wait for him to use THAT jutsu

[@solidskullz5736]

Mustang is definitely one of the coolest characters. He’s always bringing the heat and the way he took down Lust was nothing short of badass

[@HannahS65]

Yeah, he always brings the "heat".

[@CarbonMalite]

Def one of my favorite avenger type character. Always impressing all the way to the end.

[@l0kk016]

And oh boy when he finds Envy... That'll be A scene for Mark lol

[@KrowwJaeger]

I can't wait to see how Mark will react when he sees Mustang getting really, really pissed off against Envy. The hatred in his eyes...jesus

[@jeremygrandison1040]

That's a CHAD!

[@cayfire129]

Mark’s theorizing about who Pride is made me laugh out loud

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

Same he isn't ready

[@Hiromagi_]

Let the man theorize, he’s just a little guy, and usually not right with those predictions

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

@@Hiromagi_ I know but I feel like Future Devil laughing at how wrong he is and how dumbfounded he's going to be by what actually happens

[@SUPERSIDESWIPER]

Yeah he won’t see it coming……

[@EpicNerdsWithCameras]

Mark: "Pride has to be someone in the government! Maybe a soldier! Or a military leader!" Pride: "Am baby."

[@gelert16]

Back in the day when the manga was in progress there was like a single person who guessed who Pride was. He made a big forum post about it, on some site which I'm pretty sure no longer exists, and then everyone pilloried him because it was such an absurd and silly guess. He was right. This manga takes some pretty crazy turns consistently and it is truly wonderful seeing Mark make all these theories only to realize how wrong he is in the space of a few minutes. I'm looking forward to next week.

[@thatitalianlameguy2235]

Source?

[@mywallet7367]

@@thatitalianlameguy2235 Source is look it up chump

[@doubleasworkshop1692]

I am ready for this manga to COMPLETELY BREAK YOU while simultaneously FILLING YOU WITH UNIMAGINABLE HOPE AND OPTIMISM when it ends. This manga is UNREAL. Arakawa is a masterclass writer

[@goldenbomber9770]

I know I'm not the only one who giggles whenever we hear Marks theories. We either say "Good on you for having foresight." or we say "HAHAHAHAHHAHA No." :D

[@animalia5554]

Or “So close, yet so far.”

[@AMVAlchemist]

@@animalia5554 Yes. exactly. I especially love how he's somehow almost there and but still completely off the mark from there.

[@animalia5554]

@@AMVAlchemist I see what you did there

[@Matt82081]

The scene where Ed sees Alfonse’s body as he’s getting pulled away only to then burst back through to deliver a reassurance to his little brother that he will be back for him is my favorite in the whole series. The music in the anime paired with the fact that im an older brother made me tear up

[@xSkye629x]

The best part of that whole scene was the last bit was only added in the Brotherhood anime, it really added to the scene and threw me for a loop

[@HunterForHire422]

It surprises me that Mark hasn't really consumed many popular manga series till he started these reviews. He's so dedicated to showing their best qualities, the history behind them, and the few things that could have been done better that I just kinda assumed he was super knowledgeable about most of these series already. Crazy how much work he does just to cover one series at a time for his first ever time with these manga Keep it up mark it's always a treat.

[@thomasffrench36]

I mean there’s a ton of anime and manga out there, but we are biased because we only see the manga and anime that he hasn’t seen.

[@Juju2927]

@@thomasffrench36 I'd say that he's aware of some stuff happening in some of the most popular mangas (like, I'm pretty sure he was aware of "The Nina situation", but not how it happened), but didn't read them

[@Ash_Wen-li]

​@@thomasffrench36 You'd be a little surprised at how much he hasn't seen. He's done one of those checklist things and there's a lot he didn't check. That being said he's never claimed to consume a ton of stuff

[@thomasffrench36]

@@Ash_Wen-li where can find this? Also yeah, it makes sense. People grow up with media differently. I didn’t get into art/media until I was 12-14, and I hear stories about people who have wanted to become filmmakers since they were like 8.

[@Epsilonsama]

​@@thomasffrench36 he isn't American and didn't grew up with a ton of the shows we did as kids.

[@KingAmperios]

The 100% Bilnd and Mustang in the thumbnail got me laughing more than it should.

[@SUPERSIDESWIPER]

My reaction to Mark’s Hohenheim theory: “mimes Airplane crashing” My reaction when he reaches the point that completely invalidates said theory: “Pats Mark sympathetically” “Don’t worry, we all thought that too.”

[@Tyzak]

It's interesting because Mark's theoretical characterization is actually somewhat similar to Dante in the 2003 version of the series. Someone who fears mortality and flees from death at the expense of everyone else. The creators must have had similar ideas of what would make a compelling antagonist for this series

[@keyblader007]

Which is why Brotherhood is better. Less predictable and more depth.

[@boostergold1373]

Not me bro. I never thought Hohenheim was evil. I'm different

[@lucs028]

@@boostergold1373 same, I always believed in him. We're built different

[@AceKimiChan]

I love watching the reactors watch the Mustang episodes in the anime because it's always "Mustang you bastard!", "Mustang, I'm sorry I doubted you!" and "Mustang, you GOAT!". Just the way the anime is paced is hilarious. Although if Mark is this mindblown and hyped already, imagine how he's going to be in the final third.

[@mightymike9902]

I can’t wait until Kimblee gets involved. Definitely a top tier villain in Fullmetal

[@EpicNerdsWithCameras]

Kimblee is definitely the type of villain I just know Mark is going to love to hate.

[@animalia5554]

@@EpicNerdsWithCameras Why?

[@Kashim_o]

​@@EpicNerdsWithCameras I think Mark is definitely going to enjoy his pragmatism and how grounded and human feeling of a villain that he is.

[@thrasherxthrasher]

Who’s kimblee? Imo smooth criminal is definitely a higher tier villain than whoever you just named

[@lucianoroberti1734]

@@thrasherxthrasher What who the heck is smooth criminal

[@danzansandeev6033]

Just fyi Arakawa-sensei has cow persona cause she grew up at dairy farm. That’s also the reason why her works always portray really beautiful country pictures Edit: also if you like her works please please please read silver spoon. It’s about city boy who enrolled in the agricultural college

[@Sochsun]

Seconded on Silver Spoon. The one season we got of that anime was great, shame we never got another season

[@danzansandeev6033]

@@Sochsun well entire series was kinda wrapped up quickly cause Arakawa-sensei was pregnant iirc

[@deepsavings3126]

So what you're saying is... we should send more kids to dr phil's ranch so they can create brilliant stories?

[@Pluveus]

Also, she's working on a new one called Yomi no Tsugai. Look it up.

[@theradionicrevival8068]

If this becomes a silver spoon, safe space, I’d be thoroughly greatful I just wanna talk about the series but no one on earth has seen it/will watch it 😭😭😭😭

[@DerMelodist]

Oh, my poor, sweet Totally Not Mark. You have a talent for being so close and yet just missing the mark. Your reactions are worth your almost correct theories.

[@ChaosSepher]

Mark has an Approximate Knowledge of all things

[@freezasama5802]

The way the characters of FMA are written you really get attached and love them this is the genius of this story and why it’s fantastic

[@TheCreed1217]

Arakawa really made something special with FMA, its a timeless classic with so much heart and care into its world building and character writing. Loved her other work that was more of a personal piece closely related to her family life: Silver Spoon. Feels like she can do whatever she puts her mind too.

[@freezasama5802]

@@TheCreed1217 I 100% agree she managed to write a story with fantastic twists and incredible family relations as well as addressing politics perfectly and human life and value as well as what makes us who we are are the people that surround us and support us and love us this is something I have never seen in any other anime which is why FMA is soo damn unique and special

[@amarchunduru]

Lan fan cutting of her arm to bait Bradley is actually a callback to page 26 of Chapter 33 where she falls for a similar trap Ed used with his automail arm. It's already a show of resolve and a clutch move, but with that context in mind, it's cool that she sought to use a trap that she fell for.

[@Indeeee]

This makes me want to re-read all of FMA. The manga & the anime are peak.

[@fernandovargas5338]

They are very good, but I think that if you say anything bad about it people will burn you at the stake. It’s top 5 Animes I’ve seen, but I wouldn’t say it is the best of all time

[@LunarJaguar]

@@fernandovargas5338 FR I wish people would let the flaws be acknowledged; like it's an amazing show, but just like any other it does have problems and other people will prefer a different show over it (this is coming from a die hard FMA fan)

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

The Fma live action movies are the lowest of the low. Even lower than the Star of Milo’s and Conqueror of Shamballa.

[@LunarJaguar]

@@bearerofbadnews1375 FR but they are actually fun to watch w/ friends bc they’re so garbage (also I HATE how it’s plural now. We did not need more live actions; let alone that being some of the only FMA content we’re being given in recent years)

[@thomasffrench36]

@@fernandovargas5338 well the first half of the show was kinda rushed due to the fact that it was only a 5 cour show

[@matiasnelsoncapdevila3497]

Ed finding Al´s body, promising him that he will return for him, and being sucked back into the door WHILE the ending song "Let it All Out" starts playing and blends into their dialogue is no cap perfect. Like...a 10/10, a masterclass in storytelling. Not exaggerating one bit.

[@TheCheesecakeWonder]

I cannot begin to describe how happy I am to see Mark flip out at my favorite series of all time. And this hype train is just gonna keep going until the end!

[@skirch6094]

To kinda explain Mustang's abilities & that fight scene, the way his Alchemy works is that on his gloves is a transmutation circle for changing the density & arrangement of air. His gloves themselves are made of a material called ignition cloth which when enough friction is applied to it, creates a spark. So essentially what he does is use his alchemy to create a trail of combustible gas leading to a target that is surrounded by newly arranged oxygen & hydrogen pulled from the air to create a violent reaction when he creates a spark to ignite the air he's arranged. The reason why water disables him is that if his gloves get wet, they can't produce a spark and he can no longer ignite the air he arranges. Conversely, in the fight against Lust where the room is flooded with water, Mustang takes out a different glove with a different transmutation circle on it to transmute H2O-> H2 & O, or water to Hydrogen and Oxygen, the exact thing that he uses to make explosions in the first place. It's also why Havoc had to throw his lighter, the gloves couldn't make a spark to ignite the gas, but the flame of a lighter sure can. For their final fight, he's using the lighter to create a spark from the friction on the flint in place of his gloves.

[@EskChan19]

Yeah it's also why being able to transmute without a circle like the Elrics is such a big thing. It's not just because you don't have to wear a glove or something but because you don't need specialized circles for specialized tasks, you can make them up on the fly. In a world where everyone is a one-trick-pony, being the jack of all trades is something quite amazing.

[@fallenleaf3461]

To be really pedantic the formula should be 2*H2O --> 2*H2 + O2 because oxygen can't exist as just O, it always will bind with something (in this case itself to create O2)

[@Ghorda9]

@@fallenleaf3461 don't forget that there's also a lot of nitrogen in the air as well that could also bind with the oxygen.

[@GrizzlyBearable]

​@@fallenleaf3461 Fascinatingly enough, being pedantic actually makes it better. Because of the way alchemy works, they would need to know things like that. I just think it subtly makes the skill being demonstrated that much more impressive

[@boobah5643]

@@fallenleaf3461 The thing is, one might think that using magic to make free oxygen atoms struggling to bind with _something_ (which releases energy) would make ignition a non-issue. Then again, Mustang's mentor was specifically trying to make fire, IIRC, not burn the world with free atomic oxygen.

[@alexhart1279]

Scar has my favourite line in the English dub. “Your only solace from my wrath will be DAMNATION!”

[@RiffRaffish]

No I think Scars best English line is, "Chimeras huh? Fuckin' sweet"

[@MrLuizilla]

​@@RiffRaffish Petsonally I'm fond of "YOUR FACE ESPLODE!!!!!!"

[@jaquesvonstraus7287]

@@MrLuizilla "When i considered the enormity of what was at stake, and what I could do, I relented. I accepted my only choice!" "I bought those shake weights you see on TV! TEN MINUTES A DAY, EVERY DAY!"

[@moparmaniac9679]

Chimeras huh? Oh Shit

[@keyblademasterclark]

Yeah that line is hardcore!

[@tametalks6102]

ive never seen envy in the manga in his "true form", its terrifying and i was floored when i saw it, so glad your enjoying this series and i cant wait to see more

[@LordBaktor]

Mark's excitement reminds me of my own reading the manga for the first time. I screamed, cried, pumped my fist, paced around the room and every other cliché you can imagine. I don't usually externalize my emotions while reading (laughing like an idiot in the middle of a crowded bus while reading Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy being the other notable exception), but FMA really captured my imagination in a special way.

[@Bentbire]

The Xing theme goes so hard, that scene of Ling busting out of the sewer and tying up Gluttony goes HARD

[@azidal3755]

I also loved it's return when Fuu shows back up later on. Oh the Xing characters kick ass.

[@Bentbire]

@@azidal3755 zooming up the elevator at the speed of sound

[@azidal3755]

@@Bentbire That flurry of blows!

[@Zeik56]

Literally every time it plays it's one of the best moments in the show.

[@tenkenroo]

Ya mustang searing his wound closed, carving a transmutation circle into his skin and burning lust to a crisp was easily the manliest thing I’ve seen in manga.

[@pfagan24]

I'm sure Major Armstrong would have died on the spot from the sheer admiration of his manliness. But yeah, that scene was fucking metal as hell. Probably the coolest way to establish a hero character as a true and significant threat to the villains, imo.

[@christopher6600]

Makes you wonder why he wouldn't just get a tattoo on his hand in the first place

[@chrisblanc663]

Too true. And this is a manga that contains 2 Armstrongs, the sister who is the second manliest character in the series.

[@citraamalia6561]

​@@christopher6600 i think tatoo not too handy because still need Ignition from the lighter, thats why the glove specifically called Ignition gloves

[@christopher6600]

@@citraamalia6561 Fair point actually, I forgot he needs a spark to ignite. Which is weird because there are chemical reactions that can spontaneously combust, so you'd think he'd use that, but snapping/using a lighter in a pinch is cooler I guess.

[@stan_1999]

The neat part of FMA is that when you thought that this story is good it's getting even better. Once you understand the greater story and what is actually happening the level of hype becomes insanely big

[@pfagan24]

This might be spoilers to some, and I really hope not, but just in case... *spoilers below* I think this is arguably the best showing of utilizing the 7 sins in fiction, and what each sin had in relation with whomever killed them is so nearly poetically perfect I cannot complain. Mustang beating Lust and Envy, but losing to Wrath and Pride? Major Armstrong not running away to take on Sloth? Edward being the one to beat Pride, but unable to fully erase it? Scar nearly dying to Wrath, but managing to overcome it in the end from the sun of a new day (symbolizing a new start)? Poetically. Perfect.

[@GSSAGE7]

Okay, so minor correction. Maria Ross isn't one of Mustang's subordinates. He only has 5, the ones you saw during that mission to capture a homunculus. Maria Ross is one of ARMSTRONG'S two subordinates. Hence why he had that expression of rage when he talked to Mustang at the hospital, and why HE was the one to go with Edward. Also, when are you going to bring HIM up?

[@lewisstrongofficial]

Holy shit you’re right I can’t believe he hasn’t brought Armstrong up yet

[@Rika24]

I thought both were under Hughes…

[@GSSAGE7]

@@Rika24 Nope, the only named character to work directly for Hughes is Sheska, a relatively minor character in the manga and Brotherhood (although in the 2003 anime, she gets more importance).

[@jayjaydeth]

Not mentioning Armstrong is a technique that's been passed down the Armstrong line for generations! And to answer your question, probably around the time his sister shows up if I had to guess.

[@kingace6186]

And honestly, he neglected the mountain of lore that is the ruins of the lost country of Xerxes. He was probably too caught up in the story & all the other questions he had.

[@roydenhunt]

Mark is clearly falling in love with fullmetal alchemists, and it's awesome to see how hyped he is about the story thus far. Like yes the story has a slow start, but once it starts to ramp up. It's like a rollercoaster full speed ahead!! What a great story it is!!

[@sdbzfan1]

I love the reveal of Father But the Mustang and Lust fight is so damn amazing

[@marjoe32]

That feeling when someone you watch finds out why FMA changed lives 😊

[@yasmineh.1333]

ALSO. I never thought it would be so fun to hear about a new reader's theories, knowing exactly what's coming next. All I've got to say is that the manga only gets better and better from there. Brace yourself!

[@danballe]

One of the main reasons I (and probably most people) enjoy first time reaction and Reviewers. Mark is among the top in both. Editor work is also top notch. 👌🏼

[@7rhymes599]

I'm getting to relive seeing this series for the first time again with these videos. The theories, I swear every chapter had you thinking up a whole new theory for this beautiful series.

[@InfernalAkuma]

Didn't expect part 2 out so quickly,but it's definitely appreciated, awesome video mark

[@JomaXZ]

Wow. I sure loved how Mark wrote such a compelling conclusion to the video. Never before has a review of his ended this well. Such thoughtfulness. Aye...

[@LegacyDaKing]

Fullmetal Alchemist is a masterpiece and just when you think it can’t get any better it does. I love it so much!

[@scpWyatt]

The Maria Ross arc was when I realized why FMA is always at the top of My Anime List. It’s nearly impossible for any anime to compete up to this point and it only gets better.

[@patriciocarrasco7641]

the Winry scene is probably the greatest emotional punch I've read ever, every single time someone brings it back to my memory makes me cry

[@PearseNation]

Ed helping Winry drop the gun is my favorite scene in brotherhood. It makes me cry every time.

[@KeyboardKlutz_0]

Mark literally abandoned his video to keep reading... what a chad.

[@LittleGreen1991]

Arakawa is absolutely one of the best Mangaka of all time. FMA is such a master piece! I think even her new series "Daemons of the Shadow Realm" is incredible so far!

[@UncleGoober]

its bizarre to listen to someone experiencing this story for the first time. im glad to be on this journey with you!

[@tvftw1]

"Pride, the only unaccounted for Homunculi..." Counting to 7 is such a pain

[@supernerd8067]

Which one is better? Brotherhood Sloth or 2003?

[@NightmareZerogbs]

@@supernerd8067 Brotherhood definitely, I didn't like that twist in 2003

[@Talyrion]

I mean, Sloth is kind of accounted for at this point - we saw what he looks like, and we know he's busy digging.

[@EpicNerdsWithCameras]

As much as I love Mark's constant theorizing, the fact that he has specifically avoided talking about May and hasn't even mentioned the word "Alkahestry" has me absolutely gutted. Like, you're so close to the answers, mate. You're nearly there.

[@yopomdpin6285]

Alkahestry ? Is that the english version for Xing's alchemy ? in France they called it "elixirology" ^^

[@noahmeyer9756]

​@@yopomdpin6285 Yep. In historical alchemy, the end goal was to transmute an alkahest, an elixir of life. Hence, "purification arts" created with medical applications in mind became alkahestry in Funimation's dub.

[@yopomdpin6285]

@@noahmeyer9756 interesting. The french dub has the same origin too but we kept the "elixir" radical instead =)

[@rauden340]

I had goosebumps watching that scene of Ed seeing Al’s body. FMAB is my favorite anime and I’m envious that you get to experience it all for the first time. Can’t wait for you to discover Pride.

[@deocks4872]

This was one of the first series to move me to tears i’m glad you’re loving it so far!

[@seabass819]

I'm so happy that Mark is asking all the right questions, and the theories he's speculating.

[@povertymidas]

Fullmetal is one of the best stories I have ever consumed, it's almost as good as reading or watching it for the first time listening to this reaction and the show and musical edits are so tightly done! Wonderful work!

[@SkylightCiel]

The scene of Edward telling Alphones's body that he'll be back for them has got to be my favorite anime moment of all time. I think about it all the time, I think about the chills it gave me the first time I saw it all the time and I've been rewatching it constantly for like 15 years at this point.

[@lexzeyfercronus]

I think the cool thing about Roy is that we never get enough of him,so whenever hes out there in the field getting shit done,it feels even cooler.

[@TheRealTyr4el]

This literally just popped up in my recommendations today for absolutely no reason. I've never watched anything of yours. But I clicked on the first video during work and am watching this one now. Your excitement for this anime/manga gives me so much joy because you literally have no idea what's coming. I'll be keeping up with these from you.

[@HeyItsOliver.]

I love this, it makes me remember how great this was. Watching you experience this for the first time brings me back to when I started this amazing masterpiece. No matter how many others show I watch this will be in a special place in my heart. ❤

[@RitzPlays]

This is the reaction I always imagined when I tell my DBZ fan friends to watch FMA, except in reality they never do. One of my absolute favorite stories of all time, cannot wait for next week's finale!

[@noodleboi540]

FMAB feels like a dream to me, like i watched around 20 or so episodes everyday so the whole story kinda just blends together

[@Joyboy09272]

I'm so glad you're reviewing this series man there's a reason why it's named one of the best anime period. Looking forward to the rest of it!!

[@BleydTorvall]

Very fun watching Mark puzzle his way through what the heck is going on. I remember having my own theories when I was first going through the series, and I hope he's as satisfied with the way it shakes out as I was.

[@TatsubeiYagyu]

So proud that this channel is close to 1 million views. So proud of how every upload is sure to be incredibly interesting, fun and insightful.

[@MeruHina]

Even tho I already know the whole story, hearing your theories is always really interesting!

[@thebrokenpuppet2714]

It’s so great seeing people blind reviewing and talking about this series… it’s like living the series all over again

[@borjankosarac3645]

Reminder that Ross isn’t Mustang’s subordinate, she’s Armstrong’s soldier. Which makes the fact he went to such lengths to protect her the moment he knew she was innocent, someone he didn’t even know, all the more profound and really telling of who Roy is…

[@marocat4749]

Could also play into showing that roy and armstrong are friends. Or both.

[@madmintentertainment6268]

props to your editors for adding those cool boss titles to each of the homunculi . When they did Envy's it gave me chills

[@Delby5]

Damn mark is enthralled in this show/ manga love to see the love for it. Honestly forgot a lot of parts about it. It’s been awhile since I watched the show.

[@superfogg886]

I'm so happy that finally after all these years you decided to read it and reacted just as I would have expected. I can't wait for the next part!

[@doublezeta2025]

2003's OST continues to be amazing.

[@steveita2162]

The biggest thing 2003 has on Brotherhood. Like I'm sure Brotherhood has a great OST and I've seen Brotherhood more than 2003. But 2003 OST is just better

[@trashboat5388]

@@steveita2162 also the first 13 or so episodes are better in general

[@spinceiling7442]

Both OST’s are great but I’m a huge fan of brotherhood’s. I think it’s really underrated

[@symlus]

MARK LEFT THE EDITORS WITHOUT A CONCLUSION LMFAO I’m glad you’re having a good time with the story- and thank you for bringing up some manga-only stuff! I only watched FMA:Brotherhood, but it really is a masterpiece.

[@corbinwood6034]

Love this series Mark! I was really hoping to see your reaction to Winry's line "Wait a second, have his shoulders always been that broad". Its one of my favorite moments in the series!

[@melons4you]

Ahh. I shipped em alot! Also mustang and lust ❤

[@corbinwood6034]

@Melinda Patacsil romance done right 😤

[@ScawyFF]

FMA is one of my favorite series ever and has been for the last 10 years so this kind of content brings me so much joy, someone with no knowledge of the series getting to experience all of its twists and turns for the first time! I cannot WAIT for more!

[@redlox2]

No spoilers but Mustang is definitely someone we need to keep an eye on through the entire series! Lust is not the only badass scene we get of him!

[@extxvlogs]

Huh, an eye...

[@SHadowBlader5]

You're evil. I like it

[@lyd2460]

👀

[@ProfessorQrow]

Mark id love to see you do a Zatch Bell manga review. I don’t think I’ve seen any content creator cover the entire series beyond the anime. Love your content!

[@XenithflareGaming]

I love how Mark thinks Hoenheim is pulling a Gendo Ikari. I can't wait for him to finish

[@Paradox-es3bl]

Man, I effing LOVE the Killa La Kill theme song. And it fit pretty damn well where your editor stuck it. I bet it would fit in almost every anime.

[@Essu_]

Okay, yeah, uh. For anyone confused about the "Envy shows up as a horse" line, when there's clearly a dog on the screen. In the manga, Envy appears in the forest as a horse for some reason, not a dog. And, again, Mark is reading the manga. The anime shots are just here from the editor.

[@jahnsmith1982]

I overwhelmingly enjoy your reviews. This will be one of my favorite one.

[@EATSxBABIES]

I love how the 1st half of the video is basically: "I cannot believe I didn't see this coming and I love every single main character" then the whiplash of the 2nd half: "WHO ARE YOU?!?!?!?! LET ME PSYCHOANALYZE YOU!"

[@amitozsidhu6693]

your review takes me back so many years to the first time read/saw FMAB. It is still the anime that i recommend to any person who is wants to get into anime. There are more technical masterpieces out there but FMAB just hits different

[@jomertomale]

You're still not ready with the reveals coming from this anime/manga. Goosebumps after goosebumps

[@theiotapaw9670]

I love love LOVE your theories in here. In the ones that are inaccurate, to the ones that are close. The fact that you're seeking the truth within the truth yourself here is so thematically pleasing to me. Secondly, you're doing an absolutely banging job on this whole series. Thirdly, you're enjoyment of it warms my heart. And fourth and finally, you saying "Let me gush here for a minute" after you have been nonstop gushing for the whole video made my day 😂 Keep up the great work dude, you're doing a brilliant piece of entertaining journalism

[@Bentbire]

Theorizing for FMA is the constant feeling of "close but no cigar"

[@MCChibby]

I love this series and it is a joy to follow along with someone who is just experiencing it for the first time and is loving it as much as I did. It brings back all the emotions I felt during my first (and second) watch through. You'll get your answers but its going to be quite the rollercoaster to get there, enjoy the ride mate.

[@dandelyon1830]

Mark's editor's are having way too much fun with this 😂

[@moellerchen93]

This reviews always make me appreciate the stories even more! I immediately want to reread or rewatch them and actually ordered the first volumes of Fullmetal Alchemist after the last video!

[@arttabletalk32]

Arakawa grew up on a dairy farm in Hokkaido, thus her love for cows. Also her series after FMA, Silver Spoon, which is about student farmers in Hokkaido.

[@TheGamingSiri]

It's very strange to hear Mark talk about Brotherhood's differences NOW and not during the first core that it utterly butchered from a structure standpoint, but otherwise this has been a joy to watch! Its great to see someone uncover the series for the first time, and better yet starting with the Manga (the best official starting point), which is an angle I rarely see when discussing FMA. Very excited to see where this one goes.

[@andresfelipemanjarres7061]

"i think i love Ling", belive me Mark we all do...😍

[@Dusxio]

I think this might be my favourite episode of a review you guys have done XD

[@ViewtifulJae]

Brotherhood is legit the greatest anime /manga of all Time. Hands down. Perfect blend of all traditional elements. Mob psycho is a very strong second

[@epli72]

Yess was looking forward to this!! And what a way to start part 2 of this review :D BAM wide awake from Mark's positive energy!

[@omalleycaboose5937]

Ed breaking back through the door was a moment tha anime added that the manga writer loved

[@NightmareZerogbs]

That moment breaks you, Ed was so determined to get his brother back that he managed to crawl back out the door out of sheer willpower, even if he didn't succeed, that was INTENSE and the staff knew they were gonna make people sob because they immediately put the ending which starts with "let it all out" after that, they said "it's ok, you can cry now".

[@ClownLordi]

God I love your theories as you go along the series, it’s interesting seeing someone who was in my shoes ages ago

[@RiversEagle_]

Roy is easily one of the coolest, most competent characters in not only anime/manga but fiction in general. He is so well devloped. Everything from the casual mention of how his lips get stocky with fat which references his past as a human weapon to LITERALLY CARVING A TRANSMUTATION CIRCLE INTO HIS HAND AND SEARING HIS WOUND CLOSED never feels out of left field for his character. He seems like the kind of guy who would do that to protect hia loved ones.

[@v0Ray0v]

The end got me god damn it. Have fun reading the rest. I love seeing your "First time" kinda blind experience.

[@Milokender]

The Hohenheim scene missing in the anime was probably cut because most veiwers were already fully aware of him being not human, even if the details of his origins are different from the 2003 adaptation.

[@WildcatGambit]

Last time I watched Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, I watched it with friends who had never seen it before and basically only knew the basics. Everyone got pretty attached to Mustang making the whole arc with Maria Ross and the events with Lust SO much fun. Needless to say, people were happy it turned out he was innocent. Hohenheim has also got some of my favorite stories within this series and it's always fun for me to see how people react to that! I won't say anything else on that but you're the first person I've seen that didn't immediately demonize him out the gate. It is clear that, whatever his motivation is, there is some love towards his family! Also everyone always gets got by the 'Hohenheim=Father' thing lmao. Looking forward to the next review!

[@BOLOGNAINTHEHOUSE]

I have to commend the writers of the original anime, i love the way they took the series with Hohenheim and Dante. The way they incorporated Rose in at the end was also a gut punch.

[@tskmaster3837]

BS all the way. That anime sucked so hard I almost skipped over the manga. All the homunculus are a series of coincidences of a "forbidden technique" done 7, no 6, no 5, no 6 times. Over a period of 400 years. And they work for Dante because they read the original manga... I guess. And the reason for everything? Body swapping... which meant Honenheim was NOT Al and Ed's biological father... A PLOTPOINT WHICH YOU CAN"T GET MORE UTTERLY WRONG. Spoiler for s spoiled story. I was just thinking I was glad we were finally leaving this crap back in the past, just to get this.

[@mouadchaglalchimistefullme6116]

@@tskmaster3837 they work for dante cause they give him red stone and kill him if they didn't folow order like greed and gluttony and only envy have 400 lust wrath sloth have under 15years

[@Ash_Wen-li]

​@@tskmaster3837 The origin of the homunculi were better in 03.

[@tskmaster3837]

@@Ash_Wen-li Explain Gluttony then. Pretty monstrous for a human. I haven't even gotten into why the 2003 show triggers me so much. Who thought that was the best fate for Maes Huges?

[@laurastanley9314]

I think Hohenheim was way, WAY BETTER in FMAB, In FMA He left for a stupid reason, We also didn't Get much time with him He was there for like 5 Episodes and in COS for like 5 mins- Not to mention FMAB did his send off better.

[@melonmaster2892]

i love how much you are loving it. makes me realize why i re-watched it every year for a few years. its a really good show.