[Fullmetal Alchemist] Best Quotes and Scenes from FMA

In this article I will introduce memorable quotes and scenes from the timeless masterpiece Fullmetal Alchemist!

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Contents

1. What is Fullmetal Alchemist?
2. Edward Elric’s best quotes/scenes
3. Alphonse Elric’s best quotes/scenes
4. Shou Tucker’s best quotes/scenes
5. Roy Mustang’s best quotes/scenes
6. Izumi Curtis’s best quotes/scenes
7. Ling Yao/Greed’s best quotes/scenes
8. King Bradley’s best quotes/scenes
9. Van Hohenheim’s best quotes/scenes
10. Winry Rockbell’s best quotes/scenes

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What is Fullmetal Alchemist?

Fullmetal Alchemist is a manga series by Hiromu Arakawa that was serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly Shōnen Gangan from 2001 to 2010. The story follows two brothers skilled in alchemy who perform the forbidden act of human transmutation to resurrect their deceased mother. After their attempt fails disastrously, they embark on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone to restore their bodies. The series is beloved for its deep themes, such as the sanctity of life, ethics, brotherly love, and the strengths and weaknesses of humanity, along with its intricate plot and captivating characters.

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Edward Elric’s best quotes and scenes

First, the scene where he is given his title as a State Alchemist:

Next, his heart-wrenching cry when he committed the forbidden act:

Ed “Oh no… he’s gone!”

The scene where he sacrifices himself to save his brother:

Ed “You can even have my heart. Just… give him back! He’s the only family I have!!”

His signature phrase in a battle scene:

Ed “Come down here and face me, you third-rate fraud. I’ll show you there’s no comparison between us!”

The scene where he talks about the importance of moving forward on your own rather than relying on someone else:

Ed “Stand up and walk. Keep going forward. At least you have strong legs to take you there.”

A Unique Proposal Scene:

Ed “An equivalent exchange. I’ll give you half of my life… so you give me half of yours!”

An unforgettable unique proposal [7]

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Alphonse Elric’s best quotes and scenes

Al’s signiture phrase:

Al “Edward!”

A famous quote that dismisses the enemy’s pity:

Al “Being hindered isn’t the same as being cursed!”

A scene where siblings reflect on what life is like:

Al “But we’re alive.”
Ed “Yeah.”
Al “We’re alive.”

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Shou Tucker’s best quote/scene

The scene where the sewing life alchemist shows his hidden side:

Tucker “I hate perceptive brats like you…”

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Roy Mustang’s best quotes and scenes

A scene that explains the importance of speaking about your ideals even in difficult situations:

Mustang “When people stop speaking about their dreams, they cease to evolve as human beings.”

Crying at a friend’s funeral:

Mustang “… it’s starting to rain.”
Hawkeye “But… it’s not raining…”
Mustang “Yes it is. This is rain.”

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Izumi Curtis’s best quotes and scenes

The Elric brothers’ master responds when the enemy asks her who she is:

Izumi “I’m a housewife!!!!!”

A scene in which kindness surrounds disciples:

Izumi “You don’t have to hold back.”

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Ling Yao’s best quotes/scenes

The 12th crown prince of Xing vs. homunculus:

Ling “Never underestimate humans… homunculus!!”

A scene where the pose of transmutation is likened to a sacred act:

Ling “It almost looks like he’s playing…”

Scene where he explains to the president how to be a king:

Ling “A king exists for his people. Without his people, there can be no king.”

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Greed’s best quotes and scenes

A scene that proves the unrealistic reality:

Greed “Nothing is impossible.”

A scene where an homunculus controlling greed arrives at the truth:

Greed “Fine, you’re right. What I’ve wanted all this time…was friends like these.”

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King Bradley’s best quotes/scenes

Scene of returning to the conquered central headquarters:

Bradley “Why should I enter my own palace from the back entrance?”

A scene where you can get a glimpse of the human side:

Bradley “But I did choose my wife on my own.”

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Van Hohenheim’s best quotes and scenes

A Scene where you can feel the weight of amazing acts in numbers:

Hohenheim “There are 536,329 souls within me… and I’ve conversed in depth with all of them!

A scene where a father speaks his true feelings to his son:

Hohenheim “Because I’m your father. It’s not a matter of logic. You boys mean more anything in this world. I want you two to be happy.”

A scene where the bond between parent and child makes me cry:

Hohenheim “Ha ha. You finally called me dad.”

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Winry Rockbell’s best quotes and scenes

Words from his childhood friend that touch the soul:

Winry “All you guys have is each other.”

A scene where she smiles cheerfully at the worried brothers:

Winry “I’m all right. I won’t cry. After all, you made me promise if I ever cried again it would be out of happiness.”

And the best scene packed with everything:

Winry “Welcome home.”

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These are the best quotes and scenes from Fullmetal Alchemist. Be sure to check out this masterpiece that is interesting no matter how many times you read it!

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Reference Images:
[1] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 1, Yen Press World, 2014, cover
[2] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 6, Yen Press World, 2014, p.144
[3] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 6, Yen Press World, 2014, p.93
[4] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 6, Yen Press World, 2014, p.97
[5] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 1, Yen Press World, 2014, p.58-59
[6] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 1, Yen Press World, 2014, p.94
[7] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 27, Yen Press World, 2014, p.186-187
[8] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 2, Yen Press World, 2014, p.102
[9] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 12, Yen Press World, 2014, p.81
[10] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 2, Yen Press World, 2014, p.131
[11] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 2, Yen Press World, 2014, p.33
[12] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 15, Yen Press World, 2014, p.161
[13] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 4, Yen Press World, 2014, p.151
[14] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 7, Yen Press World, 2014, p.92
[15] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 6, Yen Press World, 2014, p.152
[16] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 13, Yen Press World, 2014, p.22
[17] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 13, Yen Press World, 2014, p.168
[18] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 12, Yen Press World, 2014, p.26
[19] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 7, Yen Press World, 2014, p.93
[20] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 27, Yen Press World, 2014, p.75
[21] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 27, Yen Press World, 2014, p.76
[22] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 24, Yen Press World, 2014, p.81
[23] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 20, Yen Press World, 2014, p.65
[24] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 24, Yen Press World, 2014, p.60
[25] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 27, Yen Press World, 2014, p.118
[26] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 27, Yen Press World, 2014, p.120
[27] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 4, Yen Press World, 2014, p.101
[28] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 18, Yen Press World, 2014, p.130
[29] Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 27, Yen Press World, 2014, p.166-167