To get their mother - Ed lost his leg and Al lost his body.Įd lost his alchemy (Portal of Truth) - To get Al's body and Al's soul. And if you look at all the transmutations and sacrifices made by Ed and Al in the show, by the end it’s an "equivalent exchange". It’s quite clear throughout the entire conversation (including dialogue not mentioned above) that they are only talking about Alphonse. (Points behind him to Alphonse) Goodbye Edward Elric. The Truth: (As he disappears with the door) The back door is right over there. That’s the right answer.Įd: (Turns around and touches the door to the Portal of Truth) (After hearing the voices of all his friends)Įd: Who even needs alchemy? When I’ve got them. The conversation between Ed and The Truth goes like this. In the English dubbed FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood on Netflix Part 5 Episode 11. I'll also note that in the Cantonese dub of the same episode, Truth appears to say something more along the lines of "Take what you came to retrieve, then !" rather than "Take everything you want!" This further supports the differences in translation. In the end Ed is satisfied with what he can get and be normal, because he still has his friends.Įdit: also highlights the difference in translation, by mentioning the Cantonese dub. But Ed wouldn't use a philospher Stone or even Hohenheim himself to bring Al's body or his limbs back. Both Ed and Al are ready to sacrifice everything for each other. We could talk about this all day! But just touching on the very surface, its about the main themes of FMA. Now, you could always argue that the exchange wasn't "equivalent" and Ed should have asked for his leg back as well. However, even if they’re going on a journey, destroying their own home seems excessive. 11, is the day the Elrics set fire to their house and began their journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone. Thus to me it seemed that the bargain was Al's entire being. Edward’s childhood friend Winry Rockbell knows the answer, though it’s not a pleasant one. The Truth: That's the right answer Alchemist. The Truth: Come for your brother, Eh? But how do you plan to extract an enitre human being? How will you pay? Will you offer YOUR entire being?Įd: I've got your payment right here. I don't remember the entire conversation in the Anime, but in the Manga, Following conversation takes place. Ed gives up his transmutation gate for Al's body and soul. Ed sacrificed his leg and Al his body for their Mother. Look at the following transmutations and the sacrifices. The entire conversation is about Al only. This is probably difference in translation. One of the most popular shonen action anime series out there is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, which has a combat system based on alchemy and the Philosophers Stone.
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