C&C - Fullmetal Alchemist - "Teacher" [9/17]

[The Landstander]

Ed & Al's Alchemy fun-zone once again as FMA is back.

But will ratings follow?

[Assembler]

i think ratings will follow.

[Artimus Gigan]

By the divine powers that be...

Let's bless this mess and hope for the best

[Youko Recca]

Yeah, let's get into it. As good a promo these episodes have, luckily they don't give away too much. Agree with Artimus, let's hope for another good run.

[peacebyanymeans]

I love this episode. Nothing quite like Ed and Al getting the crap beat out of them. (I hope that doesn't count to big of a spoiler, as it doesn't affect the story...)

[Gatomon41]

It's starting! :anime:

[Timmay]

It never happened >_> <_<

I shall enjoy my FMA now.

[Duke]

The teacher is awesome! :anime: She looks a lot like the one alien girl from TMNT this morning though.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Still Ready, Steady, Go!? I thought the Asian Kung-Fu Generation song was going to be used for the second season on AS?

[Timmay]

Still Ready, Steady, Go!? I thought the Asian Kung-Fu Generation song was going to be used for the second season on AS?
Nope.. it's gonna be Ready Steady till the very end..

I really wanted the third op :(((

[Juu-kuchi]

Eh... Still Ready, Steady, Go? Oh well.

[SirLemming]

Is it still the same visuals? Because by the 9/11 rule they should be making sure Hughes doesn't appear in the intro anymore, for sensitivity reasons.

[livingfruitvirus]

I was so hoping their teacher wasn't another cliche tough woman. Sigh, high hopes.

[Youko Recca]

So instead be a prickly old one who trains through pretentious wording? Yeah, high hopes.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

The Teacher does her Kakashi impression in that flashback.:D

[Juu-kuchi]

Ah FMA, it's good to have you back.

[Gatomon41]

Well, FMA's back, and off to a good start. Here''s a few of my observations:
-Background Music in the Episode's begining sounds something like out of the Cabinet of Calligari.
-Oh yes. How sweet the Intro is.
-Chess as a metaphor?
-Interesting, the world of FMA seem to have a more advanced knowledge of some sciences than our world did in the 1900's.
-Wow,Blood. Lots of it. That was Surrprising!
- how sad, poor Iuzmi
-Wow, Teacher is so full of Wisdom.
-Ed the Kitty-Saver!
-Awww, poor Kid. Hey, she got a preety good VA!
-FMA is so filled with Knowledge.
-EASY COOKING? What's with all the Cook Books in this show!
-Well, now I know where Ed get his mad Mortal Kombat skillz.
-The Ultraviolence! The Pathos! The Werid Ending Credits!

Overall, a good episode. 3 out of 5.

[Youko Recca]

Honestly not as good as I remembered, but still acceptable by FMA standards. Just, more happens in the coming ones is all. Basically this just gives us a feel of Izumi.

[livingfruitvirus]

So instead be a prickly old one who trains through pretentious wording? Yeah, high hopes. No. Just be something I haven't seen a bunch of times already. Especially in anime.

Also, please tell me this whole arc isn't going to be too melodramatic.

[NickWhiz1]

Pretty good episode here, a good introduction to Izumi and company.

I agree, we need more Greed. He should be jumping into the picture pretty soon, right? My memory's a little rusty :sweat:

[Youko Recca]

No. Just be something I haven't seen a bunch of times already. Especially in anime.
Two sides to a coin, ol' chum. Feel her out.

Also, please tell me this whole arc isn't going to be too melodramatic.
Naw man, naw.

[Duke]

Also, please tell me this whole arc isn't going to be too melodramatic.Depends on your level of tolerance for melodrama. As with any anime.

[Master Moron]

Well, FMA's back, and off to a good start. Here''s a few of my observations:
-Background Music in the Episode's begining sounds something like out of the Cabinet of Calligari.


Uhhh...what? The Cabinet of Dr. Calligari was a silent film.

[Fatneck]

Uhhh...what? The Cabinet of Dr. Calligari was a silent film.
Probably referring to one of the later versions where someone added music.

[Gatomon41]

Uhhh...what? The Cabinet of Dr. Calligari was a silent film.Yeah, but the version I saw had music for the silent film. The one music in the begining of the episode reminded of the music.

[livingfruitvirus]

Two sides to a coin, ol' chum. Feel her out.
I don't believe anything is two sides of a coin and you can actually try a different method. But I'll continue to watch.

In fact, it doesn't seem to be the teacher concept as much as the long lost friend/relative/superior returns with a badass "You haven't changed at all, have you?" attitude concept that's bugging me.

Depends on your level of tolerance for melodrama. As with any anime.
Ever seen Trigun? You know those episodes coming up towards the end where Vash is more depressed than ever? That's pretty close to my threshold.

I agree, we need more Greed.
This would be a good place for a pun in which myself or someone else says "a-GREED" and I would proceed to expell my urine chuckling at it.

[purplehairedwonder]

Ah, FMA, it's nice to have you back. Loved the opening where Ed tried to get out the window and Izumi knocked him back into the wall. And as soon as I saw the cat on the roof, I knew that was going to lead to something between Teacher and the Elrics. The hug was a really nice little scene there at the end.

"Teacher" gets a B+

[Tienshin]

This would be a good place for a pun in which myself or someone else says "a-GREED" and I would proceed to expell my urine chuckling at it.

Between the issues with your anus and your apparant velvety bladder I am beginning to wonder if you are toting around a catheder bag and portable level 4 colonoscopy kit.

And no, I have no idea what any of that means.

[Tienshin]

Colonoscopy is when you have to prep a few days before it by drinking a medcinal liquid to prepare the bowels, It's like a strong Laxitive. The procedure itself is when they shove a tube up your ass and fire water up your ass and then suck it out with all the compacted feces that you acumilate over the years.

I don't think you could get a portable kit though, the average person has about 30 pounds of compacted feces inside...

a catheder bag is a bag(duh) on a grounded object that is connected to a tube that's connected where the urine expells

just don't forcibly pull it off while it's connected, you could damage yourself.

One of the most reported hospital accidents are when patients move quickly while the bag is still attached(i.e running and not realising it's attached)....males can especialy injure themselves because that thing stays on like a vyse

You put way too much effort into a post explaining a couple of strange ways that we extract poo and pee from our bodies.

Edit: You deleted your post, we'll too bad for you! I'm not deleting mine!

[Artimus Gigan]

You put way too much effort into a post explaining a couple of strange ways that we extract poo and pee from our bodies.

Edit: You deleted your post, we'll too bad for you! I'm not deleting mine!I deleted it because I fear/respect you and your realm...and thought I treaded onto forbidden ground that would bring your wrath and divine judgement upon me

[Scirel]

Pretty good episode here, a good introduction to Izumi and company.

I agree, we need more Greed. He should be jumping into the picture pretty soon, right? My memory's a little rusty :sweat:
It`ll be a while until greed steps in, but the Izumi and greed arcs kinda blend together when "he" appears.

[livingfruitvirus]

Between the issues with your anus and your apparant velvety bladder I am beginning to wonder if you are toting around a catheder bag and portable level 4 colonoscopy kit.

And no, I have no idea what any of that means.
I didn't realize you were so interested in my excretory system.

[Youko Recca]

I deleted it because I fear/respect you and your realm...and thought I treaded onto forbidden ground that would bring your wrath and divine judgement upon me
Stop lying. You probally had all this saved for Landstander....

[Artimus Gigan]

Stop lying. You probally had all this saved for Landstander....Actually it's just a default reply I have saved in a folder

Among other things

[Happy]

I didn't dig this episode. As has been stated the teacher seemed to be a bit of a cliche.

[SirLemming]

At least this teacher isn't like The Sphinx.

[PickHut]

It was an okay episode. We get some background story about the teacher and a bit of humor, that was about it though. Oh, well, there was also that moment where Ed got a huge ass kicking towards the end, that had to really hurt.

I give Teacher a B-.

[True Noir]

The beginning of the episodes was very catchy and funny. Now, that's one type of a teacher I would love to have. It was very sweet of her to hug Ed and Al like that at the end.

This episode get an A for all the innocent ass-kicking.

[Dark Soul]

It was a decent start for the 2nd season. It was sort of cliche having Izumi tough on the outside and soft on the inside but I respect her feelings for what is to come. I felt bad for the kid and the cat. I give Teacher a B+

[Timmay]

You guys don't know much about Izumi yet aside from her kicking ass. So let's wait on deciding whether or not she's cliche.

[True Noir]

You guys don't know much about Izumi yet aside from her kicking ass. So let's wait on deciding whether or not she's cliche.
From some of her reactions and behaviors it's pretty obvious that there's more to her than ass-kicking. Especially, when she's around the other kids.

[Riza Hawkeye]

Oh FMA, how I've missed thee...actually I already saw this episode dubbed because it came as a bonus with the second FMA video game.

Anyway, with FMA back, I'm back to posting pics of the episodes.

Can't get out (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/more%20images/bscap551.jpg) that way Ed...
You're not save in armor Al... 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/more%20images/bscap552.jpg) 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/more%20images/bscap553.jpg)
Winry seems a bit confused here (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/more%20images/bscap554.jpg), but Ed's expression is funny
Izumi save the town 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/more%20images/bscap555.jpg) 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/more%20images/bscap556.jpg)
Izumi takes on two apprentices (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/more%20images/bscap557.jpg)
Mustang chooses his team to take to Central 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap558.jpg) 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap559.jpg) 3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap560.jpg) 4 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap561.jpg) 5 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap562.jpg)
Ed (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap563.jpg): "Sensei...have you ever wished you could make the dead come back to life?"
The hug (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap564.jpg) after beating the crap out of them.

If anyone's looking for a different screencap, just let me know...

[One Radical Dude]

I gave it a B. Not too much to really talk about, but it was interesting to learn about Izumi. Wow, did she ever whoop Ed and Al. OUCH!! Welcome back, FMA!

[LordByronius]

No. Just be something I haven't seen a bunch of times already. Especially in anime.

Also, please tell me this whole arc isn't going to be too melodramatic. This is FMA.

MELODRAMA BY THE BUCKETLOADS, MAN.

And I say bring it on.

(btw this episode earns a "B" for Izumi being all schizo and beating the f**k out of them one second only to hug them the next)

[Sr.Infierno]

Izumi will get much more interesting as the new season passes through

She has psychological issues dealing with her dead son and his humonculus, Wrath

[Vallen Valiant]

Izumi will get much more interesting as the new season passes through

She has psychological issues dealing with her dead son and his humonculus, Wrath
Do NOT read the above spoiler! It is massive and best left alone!

[Disco Pete]

Ah, to once again bathe in the glow that is Fullmetal Alchemist; is is nice to see new episodes again, Brothers Elric, how you have been missed!

Now, to business.

I'm sure some of you have noticed the red marking on Izumi's chest. Look closer. Look familiar? I thought so.

I had assumed that this marking was some kind of Elric family crest or something. Obviously it is not. Either it is tied to Izumi, or to alchemists in general. If it is connected to Izumi (perhaps as the sign of her students, like the "kame" kanji on Goku and Krillin's uniforms in Dragonball) how come she didn't notice it on Al's shoulder (before she found out he was Al, of course)?

If this is a symbol related to alchemists in general, how come it hasn't been seen elsewhere? Mustang and Armstrong wouldn't wear it, since they're seldom seen out of uniform (or with a shirt, in Armstrong's case), but we've seen civilian alchemists and state alchemists in civvies. To the best of my knowledge the symbol has only been seen on the back of Ed's coat, Al's shoulder, and Izumi's chest.

Of course, I might not be as observant as some.

Tonight's episode answered a question: who was the teacher mentioned in "Mother"? (she was seen in silloette) However, several more questions were presented. The symbol stuff; what was Izumi was doing in Resembool (sp?) that rainy day; what problem does she have, medically speaking (she barfed blood!); what will Mustang do now that he's back in Central?

I'm so looking forward to next Saturday!

[bigddan11]

It was nice seeing more of Ed & Al's childhood. I thought it had been highly been overlooked, so it was good to get back to the roots. It was also interesting to see that Ed & Al apparently hate and love their teacher.

[LiquidXIR]

Well that's not really the case, they far from hate her. It's more Love and Fear

[Vallen Valiant]

About the symbol Izumi got... She had obtained it from someone else. It is entirely possible that there are other alchemists who were trained from the same 'school' of alchemy, so Al's armour symbol doesn't immediately make him Al in Izumi's eyes.

You will see from whom Izumi inherits her symbol from, eventially...

[Malex]

The meaning behind the Serpent Cross symbol is the meaning of Alchemy: fixing the volatile. The legend of alchemy is to make a panacea to mend and construct things. It's the creed of all alchemists.

The reason why Izumi and the Elrics have it will be explained later.

[Discloner]

If anyone's looking for a different screencap, just let me know...How about her random Hyattesque moment of coughing up a mist of blood? :p

[Sanwich]

I know nothing more than what has been shown on AS, but something tells me their teacher either dies, or had a kid who died, or isn't able to have kids... or something like that. Simply from the amount of death-related drama in this episode and that one guy's reaction when someone asked if she had any kids of her own. There's something there that's gonna be revealed later... I just know it. Or I think I do. >_>

Watch me eat my words later. Ah well. ;)

Anyway, the rest of the episode was pretty enjoyable - not my favorite ever, but several moments had me laughing pretty hard. And then the 'moment' at the end, however predictable and perhaps melodramatic, still got to me a little.

[Paul_Cousins]

Do NOT read the above spoiler! It is massive and best left alone!I figured it was something along those lines, when she said to Ed, "So you saw it..." in the episode. :sweat:

[LucheLibre]

Ya' know, with Al now being sentient armor, I'll bet he could take Izumi, if he tried. Or at least hold his own. I hope an upcoming ep. will show that. Though it's too bad many of you have seen all the eps, now you can squash my hopes of what will come on FMA more quickly then ever.

They must have started a half-dozen mini-stories with this ep. The part I'm looking most forward to finding out is why transmutation makes Izumi sick. Very interesting.

I also have another interesting thought, though it may be just a plot hole. When Ed and Al were to show off some alchemy, how was Ed going to do it without giving away to his teacher that he had done something wrong? It was said back when Ed got his arm blown off that he could no longer use Alchemy, even, apparently, the circular kind. Perhaps I just misunderstood the dialogue then, but that's what they seemed to say.

All in all, I enjoyed this episode. Of course, it can't be as good as others simply because of it's placement as an introductory ep. It's sometimes hard to be deep and dramatic when the ep. is mostly expositional. To their credit, they did a darn good job mixing the two.

I give it 3 outta 5 circles.

Edit: After a few minutes of thinking, I think I might have a plausible solution to my question about Ed. He could have drawn a circle but only appeared to use it. He would have had to find a way to hide his hands clasping though. Obviously, all of this is academic now. But then again, so are many scientific discussions.

[Malex]

Izumi's illness is not transmutation-induced, and I will leave it as that.

About Al taking on Izumi, why would Al even think of fighting his teacher? Size would not matter because Izumi is much wiser than the Elrics and could run (transmutation:D) circles around them.

I may have seen all of the eps, but I am not here to dash your dreams. Just enjoy the second half of FMA.

What happened to my UNDO?

Look at my heart!

[silverwings]

What was it about the "clap" transmutation circle thing that gave Ed away? (don't answer if it's spoiler-riffic or anything).

No one else seemed to react negatively towards it; they just treated it like a special gift or ability or something. :confused:

[Malex]

You will get your answer in a 3-4 episodes.

[Timmay]

You don't want to know why they can both clap and transmute. major plot point.

[silvanoir]

This show seems to have a theme of children witnessing horrible scenes of death and destruction (or being in them in some way). That's unsettling me...

[Demonic Raven]

What happened to my UNDO?

Look at my heart!It sucks that UNDO won't be played.

However, heads will roll if Rewrite won't be played.

[Youko Recca]

However, heads will roll if Rewrite won't be played.
Get ready to sharpen your novelty battle axe.

[JDNobodi]

Do NOT read the above spoiler! It is massive and best left alone!
Too bad I've read your measage too late.:crying::crying:

[LucheLibre]

About Al taking on Izumi, why would Al even think of fighting his teacher? Size would not matter because Izumi is much wiser than the Elrics and could run (transmutation:D) circles around them.

Well, we did see the younger Ed and Al take on Izumi in this ep. It would be interesting to see some scenes where Ed and Al show their teacher how they have improved. Seeing as how Al has surpassed Ed in combat and, being sentient armor, he would move much faster. That would make an interesting match. I would like to see that the end result be that Al holds his own but does not have the ability to take her.

Unfortunately, this seems to be all moot. Given your response, I'm guessing that all this won't happen. Oh well, I'm sure the writers have some much better stuff to show us.:)

[Timmay]

Well, we did see the younger Ed and Al take on Izumi in this ep. It would be interesting to see some scenes where Ed and Al show their teacher how they have improved. Seeing as how Al has surpassed Ed in combat and, being sentient armor, he would move much faster. That would make an interesting match. I would like to see that the end result be that Al holds his own but does not have the ability to take her.

Unfortunately, this seems to be all moot. Given your response, I'm guessing that all this won't happen. Oh well, I'm sure the writers have some much better stuff to show us.:)
Al always won the fights against Ed.. except for the one over who would marry Winry. Izumi still kicks both their asses though.

[Riza Hawkeye]

How about her random Hyattesque moment of coughing up a mist of blood? :p Here (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap565.jpg) it is. The scene's a little dark so it didn't come out as good as I would have liked :shrug:

[RADRAD]

It sucks that UNDO won't be played.

However, heads will roll if Rewrite won't be played.
Adult Swim has said many times Ready Steady GO is the way to go.

Looks like heads will be rolling.

[adoptedBatpuppy]

This was another one of those flashback episodes. At least now we know how Ed learned to use alchemy without a transmutation circle. It was also nice to see Winry, Al, and Ed when they were kids! :D Wow! this is one toupgh teacher! The part with the Chico was very sad. :crying: Still I would have like to know more info about this alchemy teacher? Who was that guy traveling with her? How did she learn alchemy? (who taught her alchemy?) Does she have nay kids? Also, what hapenned to Ed's and Al's dad, provided they had one? How are Humoncoli able to shapeshift themselves into other human forms? Can Al and Ed do that? :confused:

Is this show going down hill fast( to the sadness level)from now on?
(Will somebody die in every episode?) I hope not! :sad:

P.S. Next week's episode looks philosophicly interesting! :anime:

[Discloner]

Here (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/bscap565.jpg) it is. The scene's a little dark so it didn't come out as good as I would have liked :shrug:Haha. Awesome, thanks. :)

[Riza Hawkeye]

Haha. Awesome, thanks. :)
You're welcome.

[Timmay]

This was another one of those flashback episodes. At least now we know how Ed learned to use alchemy without a transmutation circle. It was also nice to see Winry, Al, and Ed when they were kids! :D Wow! this is one toupgh teacher! The part with the Chico was very sad. :crying: Still I would have like to know more info about this alchemy teacher? Who was that guy traveling with her? How did she learn alchemy? (who taught her alchemy?) Does she have nay kids? Also, what hapenned to Ed's and Al's dad, provided they had one? How are Humoncoli able to shapeshift themselves into other human forms? Can Al and Ed do that? :confused:

Is this show going down hill fast( to the sadness level)from now on?
(Will somebody die in every episode?) I hope not! :sad:

P.S. Next week's episode looks philosophicly interesting! :anime:
All your questions will be answered soon.

This show will go up down and all around.

[MacGyver]

Man I love this show. I found this to be a good episode, 'course I've yet to be disappointed by this show.

I liked the flashbacks, they are actually my favorite parts. Based on the clips from next week's episode, we'll be getting another one. With any luck we'll see some more. I was just wondering though, how many episodes are there not only in this batch, but left in the series period.

[Chosen Raven]

Ahhh, FMA is back. I can live again.

I have mixed feelings about Izumi. In a way, I like her because her presence allows for some very funny scenes. On the other hand, I desperately want to see her get the crap beat out of her in a fight. The way she wails on Ed and Al constantly(while they just sit there and take it) makes her seem kind of like a bully. Then there was her line saying that State Alchemists would kill innocent people without hesitation if they were ordered to...well, she kind of ticks me off.

[David Lucas]

Too bad I've read your measage too late.:crying::crying:
Someone had a major spoiler for FMA ruined for them, I think that's reason enough to start a lynching campaign.

JDNobodi, I feel real bad that you saw that, but fear not. As massive as that spoiler is, you got about 15 more spoilers even more massive than that one not ruined for you. So don't be worried that knowing that will ruin the show for ya.

As for them skipping UNDO, I can understand that, I wasn't a big fan of it. But come ON!! Rewrite?! They're not gonna have Rewrite be the 2nd season song?
I love Ready Steady Go, it's my favorite of the 4, but Rewrite came in a close second. What the hell?

Zenshinzenreio, kure yo, kure yo. yeah yeah yeah yeah! (sp?)

Guys please though, no more spoilers like that. We're all very happy you know what happens in the series, if you wanna be cryptic, that's fine, but noone can resist those damn spoilers. So knock it off, will ya?

[Duke]

As for them skipping UNDO, I can understand that, I wasn't a big fan of it. But come ON!! Rewrite?! They're not gonna have Rewrite be the 2nd season song?
I love Ready Steady Go, it's my favorite of the 4, but Rewrite came in a close second. What the hell?Sony is paying them money to show Ready, Steady, Go for the whole series (since L'Arc is under their contract), and Williams Street doesn't want to refuse that money.

[Riza Hawkeye]

"Ready Steady Go!!!" is the opening and will be the opening for all the episodes. That has been said since before the series started airing. To get all the openings as they aired in Japan, you have to buy the DVDs.

[NickWhiz1]

Sony is paying them money to show Ready, Steady, Go for the whole series (since L'Arc is under their contract), and Williams Street doesn't want to refuse that money.
*insert "Williams Street hates animé" comment here*

*insert "Williams Street only wants to make money" comment here*

*insert "NW1 closing message involving whining about a certain artist's new single not coming out until November 2nd" here*

[Timmay]

Those ops were so badass though :(

[Riza Hawkeye]

Those ops were so badass though :( I'm not say I like it or anything, but it is fact. 'Rewrite' is supperior to all the other FMA openings, IMO, and I even like 'UNDO' more then 'Ready Steady Go!!!' because I'm honestly tired of 'Ready Steady Go!!!' As I said earlier, you'd have to get the DVDs to see the openings as they aired in Japan.

[the Amanda]

Izumi is the awesome, and I love the upcoming arc. For every question that is answered, three more will be raised. :anime:

I love both Undo and Rewrite and it's a shame they won't be playing those. Rewrite is just awesome -- my reaction when watching that was, "Hey, did FMA's animation budget suddenly go up?" Undo really fits well with the current arc, IMO, much better than Ready Steady Go.

[Mrs._Tom_Ato]

Spoliers for the rest of the series.

*deleted by Tienshin*

[Tienshin]

Spoliers for the rest of the series.

*deleted by Tienshin*

That's not really necessary.

[LucheLibre]

Because of the previous spoiler post, I'd like to take this moment and invite you all to join with me in song and prayer praising our great and wonderful forum god.....er..well, whatever the name is of the guy who created this forum...for having the righteous foresight to include the wonderful provision of "the big black spoiler box" to protect the rest of us from those dingleberries who would ruin our enjoyment of our favorite shows with their unreasonable spoiler posts.


Let us all join hands and sing.

-------

Edit: One of our God's minions has acted with his righteous deletion powers! All hail Tienshin!

[Malex]

I don't know why people could be so evil to spoil this series.

Ed and Al will be looking for the Philosopher's Stone. There will a span of episodes with Greed in them. The last episode is number 51. Al's full name is Alphonse Elric.

[Hordesman]

I don't know why people could be so evil to spoil this series.

Ed and Al will be looking for the Philosopher's Stone. There will a span of episodes with Greed in them. The last episode is number 51. Al's full name is Alphonse Elric.

What annoys me is when con retailers just leave out spoiler plushies. I really didn't need to see that Al-Ed siamese twin thing.

[the Amanda]

What annoys me is when con retailers just leave out spoiler plushies. I really didn't need to see that Al-Ed siamese twin thing.

The AS shop actually had a spoileriffic wallscroll.

They explained Al's new markings by saying "Al has a new paint job!" and it had Dante, Hohenheim, and the Gate on it...