Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood Episode 5 was just recently released and man, let me just say that the writers, artists, and animators are doing an excellent job so far. I just finished watching it a few minutes ago and I was really amazed at how they keep on having such a good balance of comedy, drama, and ass-kicking in every episode. Make sure you watch Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood Episode 5 because it has one of the best and funny fight scenes so far. Review and synopsis after the break!
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.
Scar attacks Edward and Al while they’re reflecting on what has happened so far with their life. Scar is brutal, relentless, and merciless in his attack. He pushes both brothers back with such savage fury that they really didn’t stand a chance against his onslaught. The two try to retreat but they both end up getting blown to bits in select parts of their body. Al almost explodes and just has around 70% of his body left. Edward’s arm is destroyed when Scar manages to catch him in the middle of his attack.
Before Scar can finish Edward off, Roy Mustang and the gang makes a timely save. Roy tries to take on scar but he’s quickly saved by Hawkeye because he really has no powers when it’s raining. Why? Because he can’t snap his fingers to generate friction for his fire attacks. Love it how Hawkeye says “You’re impotent in the rain!”
Before Scar massacres everyone, another State Alchemist steps in to confront him. Strong Arm Alchemist Armstrong engages Scar in an exciting 1 on 1 fight. The two are a good match with Armstrong matching and maybe even surpassing Scar’s agility and power. The fight stops when Hawkeye manages to graze Scar with a gunshot, revealing the color of his eyes and his race – Ishbalan. Ishbal is a country that was destroyed by State Alchemists several years ago. The motive of Scar’s recent actions are given light – he’s out for vengeance.
The alchemists regroup and the Elric brothers decide that they have to move forward but in order to do so they have to fix themselves up. The episode ends with Ed telling Al that they’ll be going back home to see Winry, their childhood friend and automail mechanic.
Another masterpiece! Great job to the FMA Brotherhood team. I had a lot of fun watching this ep and I seriously can’t wait for Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood Episode 6!
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fr0stbyte on May 5, 2009
The preview I saw on episode 4 made me think that this was a totally gloomy episode. I was so wrong. XD
Leet on May 5, 2009
Wai not try watching K-ON! too x3
Its epic and has moe <33
fr0stbyte on May 6, 2009
Mio is my waifu! lol.
fr0stbyte on May 6, 2009
Holy crap.. I thought Bones had high quality animation?
It’s not Eclipse’s fault (obviously, duhh..) but if you pause right after Armstrong backs off from Scar, you’ll see that his metal knuckles are no where to be seen.
pichoy01 on May 7, 2009
oo nga hehe ito talaga inaabangan ko parang tanga si roy nung nag fighting pose siya haha
Justine on May 7, 2009
Parang medyo naiba sa unang fullmetal alchemist itong remake, i mean andyan pa rin yung story pero parang yung ibang dapat pa sa banda gitna, pinakita na sa una. nakakarelata ako sa story kasi napanood ko yung original pero kung hindi mo napanood baka maguluhan ka.
Blitz on May 7, 2009
I’m hoping the 2009 season’s story to be better than the previous one.
This version is planned to remain loyal to the “MANGA’s Story Line”
because the Story of the Previous animated series drifted off the Manga’s story line somewhere in the Middle of the Season ^_^
this explains the same background story of how they became state alchemists, but expect the story to end up differently after a few more episodes…
for example in the Previous Anime Series, the Life Sewing alchemist (life sewing nga ba yun?) who transformed his Daughter and Dog to a chimera didn’t die and was just sent to prison, and a few episodes before the ending was shown again carrying a clone of his daughter which he as created through alchemist…
where are you guys downloading episodes of this? =) i used to download TakaSubs’s episodes, but they dropped the series upon request of Funimation.. boooo~ >_>
Prome on June 24, 2009
Yes, the manga’s storyline is absolutely better (considering how the story ended in the first anime version and most of the main characters died or separated (ex.Ed and Al separated, Scar,Wrath,Sloth,Greed died, Envy,Gluttony,Dante missing))
I had high hopes for the series. I can’t wait to see characters from the manga (such as Mei Chang and Lin Yao)and of course, the happy ending!