How Humanity Persists in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

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Song 2 - The Woodlands (Octopath Traveler)
Song 3 - Eruyt Village (Final Fantasy XII)
Song 4 - The Cliftlands (Octopath Traveller)

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  • @SaberRexZealot
    @SaberRexZealot2 жыл бұрын

    The last quarter or so of this show is just legendary. It’s like having a series finale for an entire season.

  • @contemptman3646

    @contemptman3646

    2 жыл бұрын

    Promised Day is one of the best shonen arcs ever

  • @theirishpotato6588

    @theirishpotato6588

    2 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @sprawlz6466

    @sprawlz6466

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@contemptman3646 I think it’s THE best shonen arc ever. Probably

  • @wherestoomy8880

    @wherestoomy8880

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sprawlz6466 For me it’s SA/FS *(I’ve abbreviated the names since they’re a bit spoilery, but you’ll know it if you do watch it)* arc from Gintama being the best arc I’ve seen from a Shonen series, among other Shonen series like One Piece, HxH, Slam Dunk, etc Though Promised Day arc was one of the most EPIC climax I’ve seen in any medium, I adore this arc so damn much and it had such a great finale and wrap up to it, Arakawa’s one of the GOATs for sure ^_^

  • @sprawlz6466

    @sprawlz6466

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wherestoomy8880 I've never seen Gintama but I'd like to try it out at some point.

  • @seemonuzumaki723
    @seemonuzumaki7232 жыл бұрын

    Bradley is such a complex character. He was both VERY satisfied and sadly unsatisfied with life at the same time. Didn't think that was possible.

  • @cameronhopewell641

    @cameronhopewell641

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s called bipolar disorder. Try it out, being manic is fun as hell.

  • @habit4906

    @habit4906

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was disappointed with the amount of choices he had in his life. Most of it being planned out from the start. He was satisfied with the choices he made in his life even if there weren't many of them.

  • @seemonuzumaki723

    @seemonuzumaki723

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@habit4906 I know lol I watched the video and the anime

  • @AG-en5y

    @AG-en5y

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s called being married and wife mad at you for a week

  • @awsomeboy360
    @awsomeboy3602 жыл бұрын

    The fact that this show came out a decade ago and still is one of the best looking anime is insane. Obviously surpassing a lot of anime in the story, character department. But the production of it still blows my mind.

  • @seemonuzumaki723

    @seemonuzumaki723

    2 жыл бұрын

    Production conditions were much better 10-15 years ago than today. It's worse than ever now, so it kinda makes sense unfortunately

  • @Comicbroe405

    @Comicbroe405

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ikr? I've heard ppl say "it didn't age well", like in what way? SFX-wise maybe.. But its animation is still one of the best!

  • @loczek1965

    @loczek1965

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Comicbroe405 Big Envy is so good it took me 3 watches to notice it's CGI

  • @Dzed2022

    @Dzed2022

    2 жыл бұрын

    Animation as a medium is largely dependent on time, no technology or money can substitute a good schedule

  • @awsomeboy360

    @awsomeboy360

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dzed2022 I actually disagree with this. 1970's anime is quite limited in would it could do. Not to mention, the transition from cel animation to digital animation left a lot of early 2000's anime in a rough state in terms of color, shadows, etc. Outside of these reason, I do believe especially now a days what you're saying is true.

  • @Voduke789
    @Voduke7892 жыл бұрын

    What I like about Brotherhood is how it celebrates life through and through. Relatively few named characters actually die in the story, and they make a big deal out of it every time. There are many stories that have more characters die more often - and that isn’t inherently bad at all. But Brotherhood is consistent tonally and thematically with the way it treats the life of each character in the story.

  • @scifinerd17

    @scifinerd17

    2 жыл бұрын

    The death of Maes Hughes was such a big deal because he was such a nice, hard working man who was very smart and never stopped working to help his friends no matter what, and he was funny and endearing with how much he loved his wife and daughter and would do anything for them. His death carries over with his best friend Roy Mustang’s pain and anger over his loss and wanting vengeance for it.

  • @dontaecrowder7952

    @dontaecrowder7952

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so right. This was especially shown when instead of ceasing their journey for the philosopher's stone because of Hughes' death, they used it as motivation to continue their journey.

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think that can still be achieved if more characters die. As long as each death is treated as huge (like FMA does) then that theme can still be maintained. I think that one more major character should have died to make the stakes more believable, and as long as they gave it importance then it would've worked fine.

  • @amuroray9115

    @amuroray9115

    2 жыл бұрын

    More named characters died in 2003 FMA. Lol. -Marco -Scar -Izumi And some others I forgot -

  • @heibk-2019

    @heibk-2019

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao Voduke, never thought id see you here, just want to say im really enjoying your Kingdom Rush videos!

  • @juno1365
    @juno13652 жыл бұрын

    Ed's last transmutation has always been one of my favorite scenes because it encapsulates all of what you talked about in a single short conversation with Truth

  • @FrffyVsBoredom
    @FrffyVsBoredom2 жыл бұрын

    “You’re willing to lower yourself to a simple human.” “What do you mean lower myself. That’s all I’ve ever been. Human” Great vid!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @LilGabri94
    @LilGabri942 жыл бұрын

    When you really look at it, the theme of humanity really comes around like a circle, the answer to edwards choice in the end was his friends, he lowered himself from a alchemist to a human, in fact he didn’t lower himself. That’s all he ever was. Accepting that fact is what and embracing his humanity is what made him beat truth. And in contrast to that. That’s what made father ultimately fail in the end.

  • @rachelno2060

    @rachelno2060

    9 ай бұрын

    came to a circle like the Ouroboros!

  • @blakechildress944
    @blakechildress9442 жыл бұрын

    It still boggles my mind and inspires me how Hiromu Arakawa's first major manga debut was a masterpiece. She wrote and illustrated a story that will stand the test of time because of it's themes of humanity, the value of comrades/family, and relatable characters.

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just like people like Isayama, she must have had this story fully formed in her head for the longest time. Carefully crafted over many years

  • @voxomnes9537

    @voxomnes9537

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenpeeckford5999 Let's not make any comparisons to Isayama... Though well-meaning, they don't stand the test of time (the last 22 chapters or so, save for 5 max, of AOT come to mind).

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@voxomnes9537 No, let's. Get out of here, I can say whatever I want. Attack on Titan is a masterpiece and Isayama is actually superior to Arakawa in a few ways (and she is superior to him in other ways).

  • @tylertyrell

    @tylertyrell

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenpeeckford5999 Isayama definitely isn’t a better writer, he flopped the ending of AOT, you can’t call something a masterpiece if the ending contradicts the biggest message being conveyed in the series. The blemish on an otherwise, well-written, narrative will always be the critique of the ending. It’s justified and shouldn’t be excused.

  • @Probus-Vir-Mendax

    @Probus-Vir-Mendax

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenpeeckford5999 sorry to say i agree with them its not (God Tier) only (Sublime greatniss) the Ending took a bit off the End but hey its still in the "hall of fame" 25 Greatest Mangas

  • @noradora5713
    @noradora57132 жыл бұрын

    Fullmetal Alchemist is just so deeply human. It’s about love, about hope, about how humans are deeply flawed but there’s so much more than just that. At its core, it’s so simple. It manifests in many different ways with many different characters, but it all comes down to this humanity that feels so genuine and true to life. It’s such a simple theme! And “people are good and hope is good” aren’t unique concepts in fiction at all! And yet somehow Fullmetal Alchemist has this profound effect on me. Hiromu Arakawa your brain is so big I just cannot believe how good this story is.

  • @volgtorbg
    @volgtorbg2 жыл бұрын

    i thoguht it was always so beautiful at how Truth reacts to Edward compared to how he treated Father with Edward it was almost even a disbelief, just pure joy and with Father it was disappointment almost laced with a contempt 'Be careful what you wish for'

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've always thought that Truth was a being that secretly wished for the characters to live the most fulfilling, human lives and never tried to prod them in any direction. But they felt happy when they succeeded and disappointed when they spurned humanity.

  • @volgtorbg

    @volgtorbg

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenpeeckford5999 jsut lioke the concept of Truth and fate in the 'real world' huh? (i use it in coy quoets beucase i consider such things one and the same) Truth is acutaulyl ecstatic, and happy to be 'bested', but it's not about bested, becuase both Truth and Edward are both 'winners' here, it's beyond the scale of winning or losing, to Truth seeing Edward actualise and realise and ascend beyond his perosnan limitations is the greatest joy that a metaphysical being that representts 'everyting' can have --> Truth is in literal joyful disbelief that *Edward* figures 'it out all out.' Even though Edward has all the pieces of hte puzzle together, Truth almost coyingly goads Edward with alchemy, despite knowing the answer, to which Edward replies theres nothign wrong with just being a normal human. It's utter beauty that FMa:b contrasts it PERFECTLY by showing Father's response to his Truth, it's desperate 'What did I do wrong?' there is no universe Father would ever critically reallise the error of his ways, and that' something Truth scornfully shakes their head at... It noot only in one fell swoop, competelys Father's conflict with Edward (since primarily he was *Hohenheim's* villain) forgot wht i was tlaking abt im faded as hell fmab is balle though

  • @jmh8817
    @jmh88172 жыл бұрын

    As everything gets worse, I appreciate not only stories that celebrate life like this but also people who point out that, yes, FMA is a good looking show with cool characters, great worldbuilding, phenomenal direction, etc... But also, it Says Good Things. It's like a healing salve for the soul. And so is this video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome, I’m glad you found it valuable.

  • @isakalbertsson3919
    @isakalbertsson39192 жыл бұрын

    The one thing worse than death is to avert your eyes from it. Look straight at the people you kill. Don't take your eyes off them even for a second. -Solf J Kimblee

  • @seemonuzumaki723

    @seemonuzumaki723

    2 жыл бұрын

    What an edge lord chad Kimblee is.

  • @isakalbertsson3919

    @isakalbertsson3919

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@seemonuzumaki723 i agree

  • @contemptman3646

    @contemptman3646

    2 жыл бұрын

    King

  • @JoshuaHenelyThornhill
    @JoshuaHenelyThornhill2 жыл бұрын

    To me, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a story about persisting against unbelievable odds. Wether they are small or big they can be huge for whoever is facing them. But despite the challenges we go through we allows move forward. It's just such an inspiring story overall

  • @shivammittal8179

    @shivammittal8179

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wwqw

  • @excitedcat9517
    @excitedcat95172 жыл бұрын

    The one thing I respect a lot from Ed and Al was their restraint. So many scumbags and persistent enemies in the show and not once did they show any urge to kill them. Even if killing them could’ve been justified they still wouldn’t cross that line. No matter how many times people kept pushing and pushing they wouldn’t cross that line. I will always respect the elric brothers for that. Their will is inspiring.

  • @contemptman3646

    @contemptman3646

    2 жыл бұрын

    True, but the thing is it wasn't easy for them and they had to LEARN to show restraint, which makes it all the more believable. (Not disagreeing with you, just adding)

  • @DeathGodRiku

    @DeathGodRiku

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelyu6250 Gon was straight up willing to kill the Chimera Ant that "killed" Kite

  • @jajansz

    @jajansz

    2 жыл бұрын

    For me, the part that really set Ed's conviction apart was his willingness to take on the consequences of not killing his enemies. When faced with the consequences to not kill his enemy (Kimblee), he didnt even hesitate and used his own life force to heal his wounds. He didnt let others take this on for him, he saw that it was his choice to not kill, so he had to accept the consequences of that choice himself.

  • @mackielunkey2205

    @mackielunkey2205

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DeathGodRiku Yeah but that was understandable because Kite was the only father figure GON EVER HAD. He looked up to him. Pitou probably deserved what they got, but the conflict showed Gon’s dark side. He let his deepest, darkest desires illustrate and control his actions. Here, Ed and Al already let this happen to them from the very start, so it’s understandable that they’d practice restraint for most of the story.

  • @kokonotsuu7

    @kokonotsuu7

    2 жыл бұрын

    They truly knew the value of a human life. Even if it was the most despicable and hateful individual, they knew that their life too had a incomparable value.

  • @purplealchemistofficial
    @purplealchemistofficial2 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed that two of my favorite series (FMAB and Attack on Titan), both focus on the theme of humanity persisting no matter what. There's just something about watching characters face trials over and over and finally overcoming them that is so satisfying to watch.

  • @bradens.3125
    @bradens.31252 жыл бұрын

    despite how vague it is, i think fmab has some of the most human messages and themes in any story i've experiences

  • @RobzdaBlade
    @RobzdaBlade2 жыл бұрын

    How is their more common sense in fantasy shows like this; then real life? Why is real life so chaotic compared to the fantasies we tell? Thank God for anime and video games; for without it, I would already be a madman. I would most likely already be dead without it.

  • @CrashNSplash
    @CrashNSplash2 жыл бұрын

    I literally finished watching the series a couple minutes ago lmao I was in awe when I got this video notification

  • @hooman9554

    @hooman9554

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whoa

  • @dotted_stains2239

    @dotted_stains2239

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's cool

  • @ThomasSmith-lb9bu
    @ThomasSmith-lb9bu2 жыл бұрын

    The boy is back, best believe homie jumped right on

  • @savio953
    @savio9532 жыл бұрын

    every time this guy talks an absolutely chad stoic philosopher bayzed opinion comes hurtling your way

  • @Chook181
    @Chook1812 жыл бұрын

    The difference between Scar and Winry says it all. Its easy to give in to rage and vengeance. Its hard to forgive and end the cycle of hatred.

  • @GGTaino
    @GGTaino2 жыл бұрын

    HOW CAN YOU DO THIS???? Bro you’re such a good writer! Amazing video as always

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @staplegolf9595
    @staplegolf95952 жыл бұрын

    When I'm bored I sometimes like to look into the deeper meaning of characters in anime's and shows, like Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls, Bradley from FMAB and literally all of Evangelion no matter how much you try you will never understand these characters truly, they represent something more vague and deep that you make your interpretation of.

  • @billcipher147
    @billcipher1472 жыл бұрын

    FMAB has to be one of the best written pieces of fiction I have ever seen, and I'm not just talking about anime here. It's that good.

  • @Tetra_Elementra

    @Tetra_Elementra

    2 жыл бұрын

    Avatar?

  • @snowwonder9814

    @snowwonder9814

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tetra_Elementra Avatar is really, really good too! However, I'd have to put FMAB above it. I watched the shows literally just a few weeks apart (Avatar I watched November 2019, FMAB December 2019) and have re-watched both so I think my opinion of each is relatively unbiased.

  • @lollel3974
    @lollel39742 жыл бұрын

    I feel like this is the best way for me to end the series with this video it just encapsulates everything I love about this series

  • @originaozz
    @originaozz2 жыл бұрын

    Damn best thumbnail choice ever! What I love about the show is how the worth of human is shown in how each character's death is felt and remembered throughout the series. No lives are less significant just because they are side characters or just one of the souls. The choice to keep Ed's and Al's hands clean also stress how a better and more righteous choice, while harder to achieve, do exist.

  • @seemonuzumaki723
    @seemonuzumaki7232 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found footage for the Bradley-Riza talk lmao

  • @contemptman3646
    @contemptman36462 жыл бұрын

    Characters covered in this video (Let me know if I missed any): Hohenheim, Mustang, Scar, Father, Envy, Bradley, Greed, Pride, Edward, Trisha, Winry

  • @yoshikagekira2606
    @yoshikagekira26062 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your analysis videos, and it’s actually inspired me to pursue a career in becoming a professor of philosophy

  • @easschung9442
    @easschung94422 жыл бұрын

    also HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY ALEC!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU

  • @dismaldice3045
    @dismaldice30452 жыл бұрын

    “Don’t be in denial” - this video in a nutshell

  • @pizzaemperor3553
    @pizzaemperor35532 жыл бұрын

    God this anime is magnificent in pretty much every way. In my personal opinion, it has something for pretty much everyone, even folks who usually don't like anime. The fights and action maintain a consistent power level among characters and actually serve the story rather than just pure spectacle. The characters are absolutely fantastic and easy to get attached to. They all serve a function being just as complex or simple as they need to be. These two points allow more casual viewers to just sit back and enjoy the show. However, Brotherhood is far from shallow and has more than enough thematic, philosophical, ideological, and spiritual crunch to keep more passionate viewers engaged for years after viewing. It covers so many ideas with just enough depth to say something about all of them. Some characters can open up a Pandora's Box of questions and debates (Wrath and Hohenheim being arguably the best examples). I just absolutely adore this show. Sure some other anime may be able to outperform it in specific areas, like Death Note having an even better score, but FMA: Brotherhood outperforms almost all of them as a complete product. I would also argue it is the best introductory anime

  • @user-eq6jp2xd8d
    @user-eq6jp2xd8d2 жыл бұрын

    There's so many "anime experts" that have said this show isnt that great, only cause it's written to appeal to all ages, younger and older. When Anime Man said that it's not that great, I understood what his taste is like lol

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never trust anything that The Anime Man says

  • @BruhBruh-ej4cd

    @BruhBruh-ej4cd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenpeeckford5999 yes

  • @BruhBruh-ej4cd

    @BruhBruh-ej4cd

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol what "anime experts" are u listening? i watched alot of animes and this is surely one of the best. any TRUE anime expert will tell you that it is. by the way The fact that it is very open is a plus, the main themes it deals with are among the best among anime and manga stories

  • @user-eq6jp2xd8d

    @user-eq6jp2xd8d

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BruhBruh-ej4cd yeah that was my point lol

  • @manolismarinakis8444
    @manolismarinakis84442 жыл бұрын

    Yet another beautiful video Aleczandxr, reminding us of this incredible and incredibly human series!! Well done!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @samlerf

    @samlerf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Aleczandxr "Fullmetal Alchemist Retrospective | A Series Made Fullmetal" by youtuber Foxcade and "The Meaning of Fullmetal Alchemist - An Edward Elric Character Analysis | FMA VS Brotherhood FINAL" By youtuber Lowart are also pretty great FMA content, should you be interested and open minded.

  • @deadboltman
    @deadboltman9 ай бұрын

    Fullmetal alchemist teaches you: though the horrors persist, so do i

  • @rocketdoggie6441
    @rocketdoggie64412 жыл бұрын

    This timing is amazing, I just finished this show about a week ago and have been watching your videos on the characters. Ty

  • @OraNui
    @OraNui2 жыл бұрын

    I will never get tired of people gushing over Fullmetal Alchemist.

  • @muhammadnour283
    @muhammadnour2832 жыл бұрын

    This video is an amazing start to my day

  • @Shamax0
    @Shamax02 жыл бұрын

    Waited these three days to finish my third rewatch of fma and fmab, beatiful series and a wonderful video, thank you!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for checking it out.

  • @aminelespada2073
    @aminelespada20732 жыл бұрын

    Hey Aleczandxr, In my opinion, your contents and contributions are one of the most valuable on KZread. There is nothing I enjoy more then an solid interpretation, a source to learn how to deal with information and hidden doctrines. The one thing we should never lose - and thats exactly what we can learn from you again and again - is our capability to use our brain; to think critically! Thank you for your effort. I appreciate it.

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoy them!

  • @jinchuriki7022
    @jinchuriki70222 жыл бұрын

    A deep synopsis. Father denied his weakness, and thats why he failed

  • @RealBunnyWalker
    @RealBunnyWalker2 жыл бұрын

    Somehow someway there's always a new and perfect video from you when I need it most.

  • @cynicaloptimist970
    @cynicaloptimist9702 жыл бұрын

    Yep, another video I don't have to watch before I leave a thumbs up. FMA:B is so F***KING beautiful!

  • @JoshuaHenelyThornhill
    @JoshuaHenelyThornhill2 жыл бұрын

    Sooo glad to see a Fullmetal analysis on your channel once again my friend

  • @stevenpeeckford5999
    @stevenpeeckford59992 жыл бұрын

    IMO, FMAB should have had one more major death of a non-villain. We had Greed, Fuu, Buccaneer and Hohenheim but it still felt like a bit of plot armor, one more should have died. Maybe someone Olivier. As long as each death is treated as huge (like FMA does) then that theme can still be maintained. I think that one more major character should have died to make the stakes more believable, and as long as they gave it importance then it would've worked fine.

  • @hooman9554

    @hooman9554

    2 жыл бұрын

    I sorta wanted Roy and Riza to die

  • @matei9945
    @matei99452 жыл бұрын

    I thought you hated FMA:B, so happy your love for the series didn't disappear

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nah it's never left my favourites, I could never hate FMAB! I can't even see myself not loving it to some degree. Thanks! :)

  • @BaldOmniMan
    @BaldOmniMan2 жыл бұрын

    Fullmetal alchemist to this day is one of the best manga in existence. I really only put it below Berserk

  • @oscarcarlsson1465

    @oscarcarlsson1465

    2 жыл бұрын

    Real shit

  • @MrNotaComedian
    @MrNotaComedian2 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest stories ever told

  • @animefan77
    @animefan772 жыл бұрын

    9:48- A creature that didn't realize his humanity due to not looking like one. So he took on a form that was human- one that was on the surface- a means to be more acceptable to the sight of those he wished to deceive/use, but also to fulfill that desire. His paradoxical apathy towards humanity and insecurity over not being in control, however, leads to him rejecting that humanity and revert temporally into a more humanoid yet one-dimensional version of himself- a multi-eyed fallen angel that is hypocritical and mocking. Yet when he finally absorbs Truth/God, out of all the forms he could conceivably take to be a threat- something eldritch or incomprehensibly godlike- he still chooses a human form. Father/Dwarf in the Flask subconsciously wanted to be human, but his sheer vanity and issues left him not appreciating this, making him more of a monster pretending to be human. Unlike others like the Chimera and the Suits display humanity is in the heart, not appearance- something Father not fundamentally understood.

  • @ericschuller908
    @ericschuller9082 жыл бұрын

    Along with Berserk, this show has changed my life for the better.

  • @easschung9442
    @easschung94422 жыл бұрын

    ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE THE LAST FMAB ONE! THANK YOU AND HAPPY FRIDAY!

  • @PhilipJosephMadarang
    @PhilipJosephMadarang2 жыл бұрын

    you are the absolute goat!!! beautiful and meaningful analysis of one of my all time favorite shows!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much! Glad you found it valuable.

  • @Xuejinyuan
    @Xuejinyuan2 жыл бұрын

    Alec covering Fullmetal? What a treat.

  • @RockThekami
    @RockThekami2 жыл бұрын

    Man, I love your video essays. Puts so many things into perspective for me. Thanks for putting so much time and work into these.

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, I’m happy you love them! Thanks for giving them a watch.

  • @neen2660
    @neen2660 Жыл бұрын

    I will forever stand by the idea that me finding this at 9 changed my life. I unironically found the ideology I tend to live by in this story. I can’t express how much I value these ideas.

  • @zainy_inc154
    @zainy_inc1542 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, surprised to see another one so soon 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ateen1556
    @ateen15562 жыл бұрын

    I always love how you make videos. Thank you for doing this and I hope you do more!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! And I've been consistently putting out videos on all sorts of topics for weeks, hopefully I can continue if possible.

  • @laurenrogers
    @laurenrogers2 жыл бұрын

    Bro when that scene with Roy and Riza in the tunnel came up I had to take a MOMENT

  • @abidemydude5675
    @abidemydude56752 жыл бұрын

    Its simple, I see FMA content I click

  • @G.F.SF55
    @G.F.SF552 жыл бұрын

    Yet another great analysis, thank you, now I have something to think about before before sleep

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome!

  • @volgtorbg
    @volgtorbg2 жыл бұрын

    i literlaly just rewatched this last week wtffff

  • @MegaTurtles10
    @MegaTurtles102 жыл бұрын

    great video! glad you were able to rekindle your love for fmab

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Been loving it lately so I'm super glad too :)

  • @vkataoka
    @vkataoka2 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for making videos!

  • @Morghast
    @Morghast2 жыл бұрын

    PHENOMENAL AS ALWAYS. This is the kind of analysis that stirs my passion. Arigato Gozaimasu!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @MonkeyDLuis-jh1sg
    @MonkeyDLuis-jh1sg2 жыл бұрын

    I specially love Edward's mother speech

  • @calcelmoanayru5870
    @calcelmoanayru58702 жыл бұрын

    One of the best anime of all time.

  • @NaturalHypertrophy
    @NaturalHypertrophy2 жыл бұрын

    FMA content from Aleczandxr? Sign me up

  • @justmyopinion79
    @justmyopinion792 жыл бұрын

    This is a throwback topic :D

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only 90's kids will remember

  • @spinceiling7442
    @spinceiling74422 жыл бұрын

    Always love an FMA video from you

  • @ragerbeast5195
    @ragerbeast51952 жыл бұрын

    Such an amazing video and show to show the value in Humanity . Thanks for making it Gotta rewatch Fmab soon now .

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome, thanks for checking it out!

  • @ragerbeast5195

    @ragerbeast5195

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Aleczandxr thanks for the reply .

  • @user-sx2fw6yh7l
    @user-sx2fw6yh7l2 жыл бұрын

    You are very underrated brother!Amazing analysis as always!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stevetheweebgamer6939
    @stevetheweebgamer69392 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, new favorite video dude this is amazing!!!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad you enjoyed it so much!

  • @MegaChidori17
    @MegaChidori172 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite of your videos

  • @gonkdroid8279
    @gonkdroid8279 Жыл бұрын

    Another absolutely fantastic FMAB video!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @whatsyournovember4602
    @whatsyournovember46022 жыл бұрын

    really needed to hear this message today, thank you

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @CharlieName33
    @CharlieName332 жыл бұрын

    Damn you sir... now I need to watch the show again.

  • @dariusberko4361
    @dariusberko43612 жыл бұрын

    Dude I love your videos so much, I look forward to any time you post. I feel like you would make a great video on Askeladd from Vinland Saga if you ever decide too

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you love them, thanks for continuing to check them out!

  • @looool5007
    @looool50072 жыл бұрын

    The invisible bonds that the characters form and how they find solace in each other is one of my favorite things in this show. Its definitely true that what Edward and alphonse went through was terrible, but they got so many connections they probably wouldn't have gotten had their mother not passed. I cant stop rewatching this show lol.

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    The 4th OP conveys those bonds well when Ed and Al get surrounded by all the people they've met and realize that they're not alone.

  • @muskaart1136
    @muskaart11362 жыл бұрын

    Go off king

  • @ActuallySatan
    @ActuallySatan2 жыл бұрын

    Best boi once again covering best anime.

  • @ruboveju4767
    @ruboveju47672 жыл бұрын

    I have just had one of the worst days in my life. Not gonna lie, this video helped me

  • @willfredosauce
    @willfredosauce2 жыл бұрын

    The octopath traveler music in this vid makes me want an octopath vid from aleczandxr

  • @philippegns
    @philippegns2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, as usual !

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @lashalomidze4713
    @lashalomidze47132 жыл бұрын

    A new FMA vid by Alesczander? Let me get my snacks and pnc

  • @zsoro9300
    @zsoro93002 жыл бұрын

    Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood one of the only anime I can think of that actually includes basically EVERY aspect of the human condition.

  • @joecortesi2894
    @joecortesi28942 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nolzkieboquil
    @nolzkieboquil2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why anime reviewers said it is just a plain good anime ranging from 6/10 and 7/10 max. But to me it deserves a spot on top 3 anime of all time. Why? It offers great plot and story telling, great twist and little to no plot holes, great explanation for power scalings, and most of all character developments.

  • @Seloliva1015
    @Seloliva10152 жыл бұрын

    A story with a similar message in my mind is Jojos, its a story that showcases all facets of humanity, the good, the bad, and the bizzarre. The show celebrates our mortality and our differences through every new protagonist that comes, and our worst flaws through every antagonist (although some aren't so flawed, rather they have a different outlook).

  • @loczek1965

    @loczek1965

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow can't believe FMA was a Jojo reference all along.

  • @THEDeathWizard87

    @THEDeathWizard87

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it draws you in with the memes and the crazy fights, but as you explore more and more, you realize that it’s really just about painting a realistic picture of humanity, and all its highs and lows. The dialogue feels like things real people would say, not just lines from a character. Sometimes things don’t work out the way you expect, and endings can be anticlimactic, but that’s just how real life is. The powers and circumstances may be bizarre, but the characters and conflicts underneath are very real, and very human Don’t know if Alec is ever gonna make a jojo video but if he did that would really be something

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess. FMAB is comfortably better at communicating that theme though in my opinion, and I don't get how some people like Kira fall into this.

  • @stevenpeeckford5999

    @stevenpeeckford5999

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@THEDeathWizard87 Alec doesn't like JoJo's, the only part he enjoyed was Part 4 and he's said lots of times that he won't make any videos on what he's seen from the series. Maybe if Part 6 or 7 blow him away he'll cover them (since he hasn't watched them yet) but I wouldn't bet on it since he just isn't a fan of Araki's style. Maybe Part 7 whenever that gets adapted, since it's a departure from that style

  • @Seloliva1015

    @Seloliva1015

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenpeeckford5999 I don't think that observation makes that much sense becouse they are really different. Jojos is not for everyone but for the people that gdt into it it can be really special, becouse there aren't that many show which are like jojos, not to count that it is really long and every part is very different and self contained to a point. Comparing the two shows is hard, becouse you can select atributes like the animation, the plot, the lack of plotholes, and say that FMA is better objectibly, but I will tell you that what I like about Jojos is the feels it has, what it makes me feel, how it surprises me, how it allways feels new, and we will necer reach an "objective" definition of which one is better on the feels becouse it is subjective by nature (and most descriptors are like that). Sorry if I didn't get my feelings across, I didn't proofread this enough, hope you have a great day.

  • @Newt2799
    @Newt27992 жыл бұрын

    Yesss my favorite anime of all time

  • @soccerstuff8071
    @soccerstuff80712 жыл бұрын

    This whole story would have changed completely in Winry wasn't strong enough to not give in to rage. Blows my mind.

  • @justmyopinion79

    @justmyopinion79

    2 жыл бұрын

    The WHOLE story?

  • @perrydunetz882
    @perrydunetz8822 жыл бұрын

    Seriously? Fmab again? If you think I’m gonna sit here and listen to you talk about fmab again for the bajillionth time then you are absolutely right carry on, lol

  • @easschung9442

    @easschung9442

    2 жыл бұрын

    ??? It's been a year and a half since the last FMAB video what do you mean lmao

  • @perrydunetz882

    @perrydunetz882

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@easschung9442 you clearly missed the joke

  • @easschung9442

    @easschung9442

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@perrydunetz882 No I got it, it's just that jokes are supposed to be funny. This one would've worked for Haikyuu or HxH, not a series that he hasn't talked about since early 2020 lol

  • @user-wb3qe6pv1u

    @user-wb3qe6pv1u

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@easschung9442 stop crying

  • @perrydunetz882

    @perrydunetz882

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@easschung9442 it’s a series hes made over 5 videos on already, that’s the point, how recent they are isn’t a factor?

  • @dxvxd9274
    @dxvxd92742 жыл бұрын

    a new fmab vid in 2021? im all for it

  • @agravain9006
    @agravain90062 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes. My first anime.

  • @ibonethesword4107

    @ibonethesword4107

    2 жыл бұрын

    I see you everywhere i click a fate vid XD

  • @agravain9006

    @agravain9006

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ibonethesword4107 That's me alright, a big Type Moon geek.

  • @ibonethesword4107

    @ibonethesword4107

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@agravain9006 that’s me as well

  • @kaicole2306
    @kaicole23062 жыл бұрын

    Great video, keep it up!

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'll try my best.

  • @papermachete8071
    @papermachete80712 жыл бұрын

    Ty for making this. I'd honestly love a vid on 2003 like the character development/growth or how tragic it is

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Unfortunately I won't be covering 03 but I really appreciate the interest, thanks!

  • @papermachete8071

    @papermachete8071

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Aleczandxr damn, why's that?

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just don't have too much that I want to say about 03. I think it's very good and bold but I'm not passionate enough about it to make a video for it, that's all.

  • @papermachete8071

    @papermachete8071

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Aleczandxr maybe try watching conqueror of shamballa (it's the sequel btw) and try to dive into it?

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you may have misread me, I've seen all of them already. But FMAB is the only one I'm passionate enough about to want to make videos for. Hopefully that makes sense.

  • @soondoroberts3645
    @soondoroberts36452 жыл бұрын

    This was beautiful

  • @AroundWayOther
    @AroundWayOther2 жыл бұрын

    O sheeeesh excellent analysis! Theme of Humanity is fantastic in brotherhood

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @amyl4362
    @amyl43622 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video

  • @Aleczandxr

    @Aleczandxr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Electric_Wizard999
    @Electric_Wizard9992 жыл бұрын

    Did some self reflection after watching this

  • @sogekingsniper4637
    @sogekingsniper4637 Жыл бұрын

    Octopath music, very nice.

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