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3rd October might feel like a normal Thursday for any human being, but forFullmetal Alchemistfans, this day holds a special significance. This date carries a lot of meaning behind it, especially for Edward and Alphonse, who are known in the anime world as the Elric brothers and play the role of protagonists in theFullmetal Alchemistnarrative.
Fullmetal Alchemisttells the story of a world where both Edward and Alphonse lost their mother due to sickness and decided to bring her back using alchemy. However, things take a wrong turn, and Alphonse loses his body, and Edward loses parts of it in the process. Later on, the two decide to find the Philosopher’s Stone and bring back their old selves.
Fullmetal Alchemistis considered one of the greatest narratives of all time, and it even got adapted into two different anime series. While the first one had its own interpretation of the story,Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodis more faithful to the manga and gives a better explanation of the enigmatic date that changed the lives of the Elric Brothers.
What Happened on 3rd October 1911?
The concept ofFullmetal AlchemistbyHiromu Arakawacomprises almost every kind of emotion that fans can experience in a single series. However, the one theme that is explored the most is the dejection that comes after losing someone and the experiences that characters go through. Edward and Alphonse decided to cope with the death of their mother by trying to bring her back.
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Since birth, Edward was proficient in alchemy, and thus, when he lost his mother, he decided to use alchemy’s taboo practice, human transmutation, to bring her back. He was determined that he would succeed, but things went sideways, and both brothers lost parts of them. Edward lost his leg, but Alphonse lost his entire body. Later, Edward used transmutation once again to bringEdward back and restore him into a body armorand, in the process, lost his hand.
As the story moved forward, the two realized their mistake and the consequences of using taboo Alchemy techniques. Still, they were determined to bring their body and parts back and thus decided to join the military, learn more about Alchemy, and find the Philosopher’s Stone. As they moved forward with their lives, they decided to burn their old home and, along with it, their dreaded memories. The date when they burned their home was 3rd October 1911.
The Significance of The Date inFullmetal Alchemist
When Edward and Alphonse decided to burn their house down and move forward with their lives, Edward scratched the date on his silver State Alchemist pocket watch. He wanted a constant reminder of what they had lost and their goal of restoring their bodies. This date scratched on his pocket watch was that reminder.
Burning their house down where they had the most beautiful life with their mother was not easy for the two brothers. However, the sad events that took place after her death turned their home into the exact opposite of what it used to be. Not only did they fail to bring their mother back, but they also lost parts of their bodies.
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Fullmetal Alchemistfocuses on their journeyafter the Elric brothers decide to at least get their bodies restored. The date reminds them to constantly move forward and achieve their goals. However, in the end, the only way they were able to make everything right was not by running away from their past but by embracing it fully.
Fullmetal Alchemistis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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