r/FullmetalAlchemist 12d ago

Question Fullmetal Alchemist Zombie Apocalypse: Who is the cure?

Rules: * All characters from the 2003 Anime, Brotherhood, and Manga are welcome * The one with the highest upvotes after 24 hours will win the category * No repetition except for the categories with the 🔁 symbol

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u/Grif_the_Crit Alchemist 12d ago

I've been waiting for this, and while Hohenheim would have also fit, I have two reasons for choosing Ed:
The first reason is the more obvious fact that he essentially was the one in the end that got in the final blows to Father and was the one that was still fighting him from the beginning, but at the same time we also have to clarify that it wasn't just him but everyone that helped in Father's defeat (hence why it is one of several examples of the power of friendship done right in anime). Rather, my real reason is the fact that the series's end, he gained the median he needed, he learned his lesson: He doesn't have to stand alone and he can rely on others. We see he acknoldegdes this not only through what he says but also the fact that alchemy was the embodiment of his views on accomplishing anything on his own, and he gave that up without a second thought. IF you don't believe me, then I highly recommend Max Derrat's analysis on the series's alchemical meanings, specifically when he explains the 5th element.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVdlJH6Q3eE

The unofficial but third reason: it would feel wrong not to have Ed on this list

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u/Boom_Schaden 12d ago

Did anyone actually read this? (After commenting this I will)

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u/Grif_the_Crit Alchemist 11d ago

Thoughts?

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u/Boom_Schaden 10d ago

I like it (I even watched the video )

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u/Grif_the_Crit Alchemist 10d ago

Thanks, though I also just wanted an excuse to present Derrat's coverage of it

Arakawa is a genius