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GaimeGuy · 2010-05-09, 20:55

you mean Greedling

Guido · 2010-05-09, 21:11

Only seven episodes left for the grand finale, and, unfortunately, Central began the counterattack once King Bradley himself entered the battlefield, thus turning the tide of the battle.

Spoiler for Hohenheim vs Father:

Spoiler for Return of the King:

What I keep praise for are to the animators and writers for setting up another, wonderful cliffhanger which makes me crave far more what's going to happen next week.

Sackett · 2010-05-09, 21:36

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Originally Posted by GaimeGuy

struggling? Just because Ling was able to parry some of his attacks doesn't mean bradley was struggling against him. :P

More like Ling was barely able to escape with his life.

GaimeGuy · 2010-05-09, 22:01

exactly.

And yes, he had lan fan on his shoulders, but this is a guy who could lift the dead weight of gluttony.

Eisdrache · 2010-05-09, 22:42

He took down a goddamn tank ALONE, that's /so/ GAR.

Anyway I'm so happy the old man is back, now I only need more Lan Fan and I'm happy <3

DeX-kun · 2010-05-09, 23:07

This is simply an amazing run for this series thus far and there are still 7 episodes to go. I must say, I'm glad I picked up Brotherhood because this is going to be quite a classic once everything is said and done. I'm waiting for Wrath to lose his composure because I can see that coming, it's bound to happen.

All in all, another wonderful episode with even more build-up to what has already been accumulated.

Reckoner · 2010-05-09, 23:13

Including this episode, the last 3 episodes have been less than impressive in comparison to the ones before hand.

I don't know what it is exactly, but the greed vs Wrath fight was just boring. Wrath's abilities bordered on unbelievable considering I don't think a sword can hack, slash, and stab through tanks like that...

But whatever. It was still "good." Gave it a 7/10. The best part of the episode was Hohenheim vs Father.

There wasn't a single scene with the elric brothers in this entire episode!

GDB · 2010-05-09, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Reckoner

I don't know what it is exactly, but the greed vs Wrath fight was just boring. Wrath's abilities bordered on unbelievable considering I don't think a sword can hack, slash, and stab through tanks like that...

It was the Fuhrer's sword, though. One would assume they would make it out of the absolutely best material known to man or "Father", especially when that's his primary and preferred form of attack.

Besides, it didn't attack the tank directly, just the shells. Otherwise he merely dropped a grenade inside or stabbed through openings.

GaimeGuy · 2010-05-09, 23:47

yeah, bradley's sword is probably the sharpest thing around (or close to it)

kujoe · 2010-05-10, 00:17

Well, Bradley's sword has the 'power of plot' imbued in it, but it can be easily explained by claiming that it's made of the hardest substance in the world.

We all know he's physically capable of, so the fighting skills he displays in this episode are pretty much in par with what we already know. It still boggles the mind that Ling is the only pure human who is able to (at least) last in a sword fight with him, which undoubtedly is no small feat. With regard to the sword, Olivier is no match for those two, though I do wonder where this places Izumi—despite the difference of their fighting methods. Thanks to Greed, the chances of Ling winning against Wrath has gone up considerably, but the jury is still out it seems.

Anyway, what a cool run this series has going so far. Sometimes, I think to myself that I should maybe take a break and wait until it's all over so I can just marathon the last episodes. These cliffhangers are beginning to kill me!

ChronoReverse · 2010-05-10, 01:27

It's not like he cut through the tank or anything. He severed the chains holding the treads together though but being able to cut iron chain isn't at the level of impossible.

quigonkenny · 2010-05-10, 01:36

Hey guys... Last I checked, Ed could turn concrete into a spear with a slap of his palms together (one of which is apparently powered by metal, wires, and sheer will), his little brother was walking around possessing a suit of armor, and their dad was made up of the souls of half a million dead people. Then you've got the guy who can control fire with a snap of his fingers, the guy who can turn your brain to a fine mist because of a tattoo, and the guy who punches rocks into artillery shells. Cutting through the tracks on a moving tank is kinda minor when you think about it...

You gotta suspend your disbelief a bit here, people. If not for me, do it for the catgirls...

kujoe · 2010-05-10, 02:22

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Originally Posted by quigonkenny

You gotta suspend your disbelief a bit here, people. If not for me, do it for the catgirls...

Agreed.

But you know, if I had to... I wouldn't be suspending my disbelief for the catgirls.

Not my type.

klare · 2010-05-10, 04:20

i like the phrase of "Return of the King"

he is truely an excellent warrior

all our usual heros of Ed, Al, Mustang, the Armstrongs are all missing and yet the eps is still so good

Ziziphus · 2010-05-10, 06:29

Another "Ed-less" episode? And I thought Bones had a quota to fill.

Haven't got to watch the episode properly yet, but still it looks awesome.

Fu was given such a flashy entrance, no less than Ran Fan's some episodes ago, I think. But poor Bucky...

Yosei · 2010-05-10, 06:44

Wonderful episode. After watching this (and confirming my love for the Xing and Briggs characters), I'm convinced that a human-homunculus union is far more dangerous than any single Homunculus being. The Greed power couldn't stand up to Wrath (demonstrated by Greed 1.0 and Greed 2's attempt to kill Bradley alone), but only after Ling cooperated with it

Envy, Gluttony, Lust, and Sloth really don't have many high showings. I don't think the pure homunculi (except for Pride, 'course) would stand a chance against Wrath or Greedling (by the time Ling and Greed can switch personalities freely). .

Just for fun, discounting plot elements (and the most recent manga chapters) I would say the tier list (of surviving fighters) goes something like:

1. Xerxes level: Homunculus/Father and Hohenheim

1.5. Pride

2. Human/Homunculus unity level: Pride, Bradley, Greedling

3. Master Alchemist/Deconstruction level: Roy, Sensei, Scar

3.5. Our two heroes + Yao clan? Edward, Al, Fu, Ran Fan

4. Armstrong Family/Briggs: Alex, Olivia, Buccaneer

5. Sniper: Hawkeye

6. May Chang (still a very high level!)

Thoughts on this? I know 5 and 6 sound really low, but considering the power levels of these characters, 5 basically means godlike with a gun. It's just that in FMA, being godlike with a gun like Riza doesn't get you far with the homunculi (or most other major players).

DragoZERO · 2010-05-10, 08:08

Great episode. I expected more fighting from how the manga readers were reacting from last episode, but it was still awesome. I'd say I can't wait for next week, but that preview leaves little to be desired.

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Originally Posted by GaimeGuy

yeah, bradley's sword is probably the sharpest thing around (or close to it)

What's that thing made of anyway!? I kept thinking that as he slashed through anything and everything.

~~lonewolf777~~ · 2010-05-10, 09:03

I wonder if the manga'll be released fast enough for the anime to keep up with... it's getting awfully close.

Shiroth · 2010-05-10, 09:16

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Originally Posted by lonewolf777

I wonder if the manga'll be released fast enough for the anime to keep up with... it's getting awfully close.

It's already been officially announced that the anime will finish the manga story, and that both will end in the same both which is June.

Kirarakim · 2010-05-10, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Ziziphus

Another "Ed-less" episode? And I thought Bones had a quota to fill.

LOL, well anime watchers only have to wait a week or so without Ed. With the manga schedule it could be a couple months. Even though I love Ed I never minded the lack of him because I like how FMA gives all characters the chance to shine (and I knew it's not like we would never see him again). Of course I was sick of hearing people complain about this every month.

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2010-05-09, 21:11	Link #22
Guido Snobby Gentleman Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 43	Episode LVI: The Return of the Führer President Only seven episodes left for the grand finale, and, unfortunately, Central began the counterattack once King Bradley himself entered the battlefield, thus turning the tide of the battle. Spoiler for Hohenheim vs Father: The wrinkle, old bastard's true form turned out to be an amorphous, black mesh of conscious sentience, and it was to be expected, since Pride was modeled after that "thing's" image. Hohenheim's right about Father, or should I say Homünculus, that the thing only kept the souls within itself as energy source and even thought never at once that thouse souls could adapt to retain their own sense of self and consciousness. Hohenheim treated his fallen comrades within himself with utmost care and compassion by talking to each one of them. That way he was able to alleviate to all of those souls the anger, the pain, the fear, and sorrow. And those souls banded along with Hohenheim to take Father down from within in order to break it apart. However, what I dislike pretty much about bastards like Homuncülus is that they always have everything precalculated from the start to develop counters and turning again to its black, amorphous mass spelled dead trouble to Hohenheim. Spoiler for Return of the King: Yep, Bradley, a.k.a. Wrath, is an god-awestruck bastard. He flattened out the entire Briggs battalion at the front gate with little to no effort, and he did not even use at once his 'Ultimate Eye' but reserved it for Greed/Lin. In spite not being in his youth and out of shape, Bradley proves his competitive advantage at showing off why he's the Homuncülus that embodies wrath. Everyone falls by his agility, deadly-speed, reflexes, and mighty slash; he can adapt to different weapon styles not limited only by use of swords. Buccaneer fell in an overwhelming, one-sided bouts. Now Greed-Lin's combined efforts remain short in comparison to Bradley. What I keep praise for are to the animators and writers for setting up another, wonderful cliffhanger which makes me crave far more what's going to happen next week.

2010-05-09, 23:07	Link #26
DeX-kun Alto x Ranka :) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City	This is simply an amazing run for this series thus far and there are still 7 episodes to go. I must say, I'm glad I picked up Brotherhood because this is going to be quite a classic once everything is said and done. I'm waiting for Wrath to lose his composure because I can see that coming, it's bound to happen. All in all, another wonderful episode with even more build-up to what has already been accumulated. __________________ "Aishiteru ~ I Love You"

2010-05-10, 01:36	Link #32
quigonkenny Sav'aaq! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hyrule Age: 51	Hey guys... Last I checked, Ed could turn concrete into a spear with a slap of his palms together (one of which is apparently powered by metal, wires, and sheer will), his little brother was walking around possessing a suit of armor, and their dad was made up of the souls of half a million dead people. Then you've got the guy who can control fire with a snap of his fingers, the guy who can turn your brain to a fine mist because of a tattoo, and the guy who punches rocks into artillery shells. Cutting through the tracks on a moving tank is kinda minor when you think about it... You gotta suspend your disbelief a bit here, people. If not for me, do it for the catgirls... __________________ FGO Info: (JP) 055835281 \| クワイガンケニー ==== (EN) 952525630 \| quigonkenny

2010-05-10, 06:29	Link #35
Ziziphus Whatever Join Date: May 2009 Location: SEA Age: 36	Another "Ed-less" episode? And I thought Bones had a quota to fill. Haven't got to watch the episode properly yet, but still it looks awesome. Fu was given such a flashy entrance, no less than Ran Fan's some episodes ago, I think. But poor Bucky... __________________

2010-05-09, 20:55	Link #21
GaimeGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	you mean Greedling

2010-05-09, 22:01	Link #24
GaimeGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	exactly. And yes, he had lan fan on his shoulders, but this is a guy who could lift the dead weight of gluttony.

2010-05-09, 22:42	Link #25
Eisdrache Part-time misanthrope Join Date: Mar 2007	He took down a goddamn tank ALONE, that's /so/ GAR. Anyway I'm so happy the old man is back, now I only need more Lan Fan and I'm happy <3

2010-05-09, 23:47	Link #29
GaimeGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	yeah, bradley's sword is probably the sharpest thing around (or close to it)

2010-05-10, 00:17	Link #30
kujoe from head to heel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 42	Well, Bradley's sword has the 'power of plot' imbued in it, but it can be easily explained by claiming that it's made of the hardest substance in the world. We all know he's physically capable of, so the fighting skills he displays in this episode are pretty much in par with what we already know. It still boggles the mind that Ling is the only pure human who is able to (at least) last in a sword fight with him, which undoubtedly is no small feat. With regard to the sword, Olivier is no match for those two, though I do wonder where this places Izumi—despite the difference of their fighting methods. Thanks to Greed, the chances of Ling winning against Wrath has gone up considerably, but the jury is still out it seems. Anyway, what a cool run this series has going so far. Sometimes, I think to myself that I should maybe take a break and wait until it's all over so I can just marathon the last episodes. These cliffhangers are beginning to kill me!

2010-05-10, 01:27	Link #31
ChronoReverse Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	It's not like he cut through the tank or anything. He severed the chains holding the treads together though but being able to cut iron chain isn't at the level of impossible.

2010-05-10, 04:20	Link #34
klare Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	i like the phrase of "Return of the King" he is truely an excellent warrior all our usual heros of Ed, Al, Mustang, the Armstrongs are all missing and yet the eps is still so good

2010-05-10, 06:44	Link #36
Yosei Death by writing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hong Kong/Brisbane	Wonderful episode. After watching this (and confirming my love for the Xing and Briggs characters), I'm convinced that a human-homunculus union is far more dangerous than any single Homunculus being. The Greed power couldn't stand up to Wrath (demonstrated by Greed 1.0 and Greed 2's attempt to kill Bradley alone), but only after Ling cooperated with it Envy, Gluttony, Lust, and Sloth really don't have many high showings. I don't think the pure homunculi (except for Pride, 'course) would stand a chance against Wrath or Greedling (by the time Ling and Greed can switch personalities freely). . Just for fun, discounting plot elements (and the most recent manga chapters) I would say the tier list (of surviving fighters) goes something like: 1. Xerxes level: Homunculus/Father and Hohenheim 1.5. Pride 2. Human/Homunculus unity level: Pride, Bradley, Greedling 3. Master Alchemist/Deconstruction level: Roy, Sensei, Scar 3.5. Our two heroes + Yao clan? Edward, Al, Fu, Ran Fan 4. Armstrong Family/Briggs: Alex, Olivia, Buccaneer 5. Sniper: Hawkeye 6. May Chang (still a very high level!) Thoughts on this? I know 5 and 6 sound really low, but considering the power levels of these characters, 5 basically means godlike with a gun. It's just that in FMA, being godlike with a gun like Riza doesn't get you far with the homunculi (or most other major players). __________________ Some of my writing: Buddhism and spirituality: Buddhist Door Fanfiction: Transformers 00 Galaxy Fantasy

2010-05-10, 09:03	Link #38
~~lonewolf777~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of tha Heartless Age: 35	I wonder if the manga'll be released fast enough for the anime to keep up with... it's getting awfully close.