1/6/2024 0 Comments Opening 4 metal alchemist gifHumanity, at it's core, is the ability to change because we are weak. So what good are we? Brotherhood answers this question: we change. Humans are weak, powerless creatures, and in the face of immortal beings or special powers or any of that, what can we do? Not even with the power of alchemy could Ed and Al save the life of Nina. Yet, amidst all of that, the one thing that is constant always leads back to the theme of humanity. Though revenge is the primary concept, as numerous characters hope to attempt it, only to realize what it would make them: a monster. It's a powerful moment about racism leading to revenge, or just revenge in general, and the negativity and self-destruction it created. He even acknowledges that and begins to change to the point that when Roy has run down Envy for killing Hughes and is burning him alive over and over and over, Scar tells him outright "I shudder to think what a country ruled by a man held captive by his hatred could become" (I'm paraphrasing). The Ishvalan Civil War forms the spine that runs through the whole series, giving way to Scar, an Ishvalan who hates all Amestrians and State Alchemists. At the same time, we do have racism, which ties in with revenge. In that sense, they hold on to their humanity.Īs stated above, though, humanity is the connecting theme. What's the difference between a human and a monster? What makes a monster? Is it giving into hatred? Prejudice? Revenge? The inability to change? What Brotherhood does is present a compelling argument by the end, all while it discusses all of its other themes even the theme of not killing another human being, something the Elric brothers hold to until the very end of the series (neither Pride nor Father are actually killed, but are returned to their original forms and from whence they came). And not just what makes a human a human or anything like. In fact, it goes hand in hand with the theme of humanity that presses itself throughout. That we are only strong if we stand together. This, at its core, is the driving force behind the series. It seems like the least we tiny humans can do for each other." But, with whatever little strength I'm capable of.I'll do everything humanly possible to protect the people I love, and in turn they'll protect the ones they love. As Roy Mustang says early on, "The power of one man doesn't amount to much. Essentially, Brotherhood discusses the concept that we are all nothing more than lowly humans, incapable of doing much on our own, but by forming friendships and bonds, the things we can accomplish can, at the very least, protect those that are dear to us. This is probably the more subtle theme throughout Brotherhood, only becoming obvious in the final moments of the final battle. It's an interesting approach, but I do say it's an "issue" because it's subjective on how it's handled, even if the manga does it peerlessly.įirst and foremost is the theme of friendship. Some may not like this method of reveal, but each one fits with the theme of that episode in a brilliant way, so I actually like the choice (even if they cut my favorite line). However, the big change results in all of the Ishvalan Civil War flashbacks being spread between Episode 10, 22, 30, 32 and 54, rather than in a lump sum. For Hohenheim's story, it is also compressed to a single episode, though as a result it misses out on quite a few scenes that made the manga what it is, though it does get the most important point across. The brothers I can forgive, since like above, it was given in the 2003 story. While the manga relegates the flashback to the Elric brothers' past, the Ishvalan Civil War, and Hohenheim's backstory to huge chunks, the anime decides to spread these out. So basically, everything will be in the afternoon instead of the evening, except for Milos, which will be at 11:00.My second issue (if we can call it that) is both a positive and negative. 4:50 PM - Yet Another Man’s Battlefield.I will hopefully still be streaming, just at a different time. Ok, soooo, slight problem, I forgot I have a D&D session tomorrow. Anyone who wants to join in the fun is welcome to come! The stream will be hosted here, on : Text chat only, please. To celebrate this, I will be livestreaming the OVAs and movies tomorrow evening. Tomorrow, July 12th, 2016, is the 15th anniversary of FMA! Terrifying, I know… same… Fullmetal Alchemist 15th Anniversary Stream!
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