Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood 4 sets the tone for a darker and bloodier mood for the series. To those who watched the first release of the anime, this episode is all about Shou Tucker and his daughter Nina. The plot can be downright disturbing and can definitely leave an impact on first time viewers. In fact, I still find myself a bit disturbed despite having watched the original episode a few years ago. Anyway, it’s an experience in itself to watch Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood 4, and I strongly recommend that you guys check it out as well. By the way, I’ve already updated the Naruto Shippuuden Movie 2 post, check it out if you can. Review and synopsis after the break.
Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood 4 Review and Synopsis
Scar is re-introduced at the beginning of the episode. He takes on Basque Gran, the “Iron Blood Alchemist”. I find Basque to be one of the most underdeveloped characters in the series – even in the first run of FMA. He can become a great antagonist, and the writers should have played more on on his ruthlessness and raw power. His battle with Scar is actually to short. Basque transmutes the floor and shoots Scar with several cannons and chains, all of which Scar evades easily. He then traps Scar in a gigantic metal wall. Does this guy even do his homework? Scar has the power to deconstruct stuff! Scar punches through the cage, grabs Basque’s head, and destroys him.
The story then shifts to the Elric brothers. Roy Mustang informs them of Shou Tucker, “Sewing Life Alchemist”, and his expertise in human transmutation and chimeras. The two brothers meet Shou and his lovely daughter Nina. Ed and Al quickly form a bond with Nina, and they play with her several times in the episode.
Shou reveals his life story – his wife left him two years ago because of poverty. He was only able to have a good life with Nina when he was accepted as a State Alchemist because of his work with Chimeras. However, he hasn’t be able to show progress with his work for quite a while now and he’s in danger of loosing his accreditation.
In fear of poverty and going back to a bad life, Shou Tucker does the unthinkable. In the middle of the night, he transmutes his daughter Nina and their dog Alexander. He manages to make a good chimera, one that’s able to talk and respond. He’s actually happy because he can now be considered a success and he can retain the “State Alchemist” title. Ed immediately picks up on the Chimera being Nina and confronts Shou. Apparently, Shou also transmuted his wife 2 years ago. This just shows how sick, depraved, and twisted the Sewing Life Alchemist is.
The episode ends with Ed and Al crying in the rain, frustrated that they can’t help bring back Nina. Scar also shows up one more time, this time ending the life of Shou Tucker and his daughter Chimera, Nina.
I agree with my officemate Jed, who said in his Plurk that this re-make is a bit lighter compared to the first run. However, like what I said in my intro, it can still be a bit disturbing. FMA Brotherhood continues the emotional roller coaster ride with this episode and I can’t wait to watch Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood Episode 5.
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TheEdge on April 28, 2009
Ngayon lang ako nanuod nang FMA
And yes , Nadisturb nga ako sa nangyari kay nina at alexander
wawa nman cla 
TheEdge on April 28, 2009
I mean FMA brotherhood lang ang npanuod kong FMA.
KYPowerball on April 28, 2009
Thanks alot for share those caps. It’s an awesome anime, I really like it.
PrimeUser on April 29, 2009
OT: wauks nwla ung GAMEguard ko bigla indi nman ako nagmit ng Dual Log-in??? HELP!
ListOfOnlineCasinoGames on April 29, 2009
Downloading, thanks alot.
xchan on May 2, 2009
ang bilis nga mga pangyayari sa brotherhood d 2lad sa orig. pero
xmpre anlufet p din.
johnny on May 3, 2009
First ko nag watch nang FMA.. Astig! heheh!! very gory! btw saan po ba pde maka watch nang original FMA.. Yung hindi pa po brotherhood. Gusto ko kasi makita yung start. Mula episode 1 to 51. Hehe!! Anybody here na meron idea kong san pde mapa nood ung 1 to 51 FMA? =) Please!
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[...] FULL METAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD EPISODE 5 REVIEW The episode picks up from the previous one where Lior was plunged into anarchy and chaos after the true colors of the High Priest was revealed to the public. The city is plunged into internal conflict and the Homunculus are loving every second of it. At this point we’re also introduced to one of the more popular antagonists in the previous version of FMA – the Homunculus Envy. Anyway, after a quick cut scene in Lior, the cameras go back to Central City where Al and Ed are struggling to come to terms with what happened to Nina and Shou Tucker in Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood Episode 4. [...]
hey on June 14, 2009
FMA brotherhood is a remake of the old FMA.
FMA brotherhood is following the chronology of the manga.
The old did not follow it.