Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 11: Miracle at Rush Valley
Canon/LOW
OSHIMETER
9.7
43 Fans
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 11: Miracle at Rush Valley
Canon/LOW
OSHIMETER
9.7
43 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
alder_326
I cannot stop laughing at Roy using his top secret coded notes as toilet paper because he was stuck in the stall and that look on his face when it flushed showed he was totally defeated
waterblight_ganon_299
The introduction of Paninya and her crazy leg cannons was pretty cool, but honestly the highlight was getting a break from the depression after what happened to Hughes in the last episode
saitama_smasher
the narrator mentioned hughes dying right at the start and it felt so cold even if it was just a recap for the comedic shorts
esmeraude_380
Winry delivering a baby while the Elric brothers just stood there looking useless was such a great way to show how limited alchemy actually is compared to real life miracles
jiraiya_jester_50
I really needed this breather after the funeral because that last episode was too much to handle. Seeing Mustang slump on the floor in defeat because he had to flush his secret notes down the toilet was exactly the laugh I needed. It was definitely a big shift from the main plot but it worked for me.
poppy_365
I think people calling this a filler episode are totally missing the point because that pocket watch scene with the date October 3rd hit me so hard. Seeing Winry finally get some shine outside of just being the mechanic was great, and the whole childbirth scene really puts into perspective what the brothers are actually trying to achieve with their quest
sasha_savor_109
Darius punching Heinkel in the face just because he didn't have paw pads like a real lion is the kind of stupid humor that helps forget the trauma from previous episodes
muichiro_misty
Roy using a top secret military code as toilet paper because he was stuck in a stall with no other options is the most relatable and hilarious thing he has ever done
kosenjo_no_obake
I still cant believe Ed carved the date they burned their house into that watch and the way Winry found it while fixing him up was a gut punch
maki_maverick_137
Winry going from a mechanic to literally bringing a new life into the world was such a strong moment for her character and it really proved she is the heart of the group
mikau_281
paninya having hidden weapons inside her automail legs was such a cool reveal and her design looked so distinct
master_kohga
alphonse crying while those guys turned his armor into a spider monstrosity made the whole thing way funnier than it should have been
giratina
A whole city obsessed with automail just like Winry made the world feel so much bigger and more alive to me
aobozu_blade_46
Those chimeras turning Alphonse into a tank and then a spider while he was just a head on the floor screaming for help was honestly so funny and weird
sterngrand_sword_488
having a total breather episode in rush valley after the tragedy of central was a good way to slow things down
rayquaza_306
darius punching heinkel just because he didn't have paw pads shows how weird these chimeras actually are when they aren't fighting
ulquiorra_uber
i was not expecting winry to turn into a literal demon holding scar by his hair and her wrench looked terrifying
romani_274
The scene where Winry delivered that baby in the middle of a rainstorm was actually so moving. It was a huge moment for her character and showed that even with all their alchemy the brothers still can't create life like that.
the_infant
seeing winry deliver a baby while the brothers were useless and panicking made me realize how capable she actually is
noodle_munch
roy mustang being forced to use a top secret coded message as toilet paper was the funniest thing in the whole series so far
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the somber fallout of 'Separate Destinations,' where the Elrics faced painful losses and difficult separations, this episode serves as a deliberate cooldown that recenters the story on its characters' personal lives and motivations. It introduces new faces and gives Winry meaningful development outside of her support role. The episode bridges directly into 'One is All, All is One,' where the brothers confront their past training and push deeper into their alchemical journey — making this a necessary emotional reset before the next escalation.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
alder_326
I cannot stop laughing at Roy using his top secret coded notes as toilet paper because he was stuck in the stall and that look on his face when it flushed showed he was totally defeated
waterblight_ganon_299
The introduction of Paninya and her crazy leg cannons was pretty cool, but honestly the highlight was getting a break from the depression after what happened to Hughes in the last episode
saitama_smasher
the narrator mentioned hughes dying right at the start and it felt so cold even if it was just a recap for the comedic shorts
esmeraude_380
Winry delivering a baby while the Elric brothers just stood there looking useless was such a great way to show how limited alchemy actually is compared to real life miracles
jiraiya_jester_50
I really needed this breather after the funeral because that last episode was too much to handle. Seeing Mustang slump on the floor in defeat because he had to flush his secret notes down the toilet was exactly the laugh I needed. It was definitely a big shift from the main plot but it worked for me.
poppy_365
I think people calling this a filler episode are totally missing the point because that pocket watch scene with the date October 3rd hit me so hard. Seeing Winry finally get some shine outside of just being the mechanic was great, and the whole childbirth scene really puts into perspective what the brothers are actually trying to achieve with their quest
sasha_savor_109
Darius punching Heinkel in the face just because he didn't have paw pads like a real lion is the kind of stupid humor that helps forget the trauma from previous episodes
muichiro_misty
Roy using a top secret military code as toilet paper because he was stuck in a stall with no other options is the most relatable and hilarious thing he has ever done
kosenjo_no_obake
I still cant believe Ed carved the date they burned their house into that watch and the way Winry found it while fixing him up was a gut punch
maki_maverick_137
Winry going from a mechanic to literally bringing a new life into the world was such a strong moment for her character and it really proved she is the heart of the group
mikau_281
paninya having hidden weapons inside her automail legs was such a cool reveal and her design looked so distinct
master_kohga
alphonse crying while those guys turned his armor into a spider monstrosity made the whole thing way funnier than it should have been
giratina
A whole city obsessed with automail just like Winry made the world feel so much bigger and more alive to me
aobozu_blade_46
Those chimeras turning Alphonse into a tank and then a spider while he was just a head on the floor screaming for help was honestly so funny and weird
sterngrand_sword_488
having a total breather episode in rush valley after the tragedy of central was a good way to slow things down
rayquaza_306
darius punching heinkel just because he didn't have paw pads shows how weird these chimeras actually are when they aren't fighting
ulquiorra_uber
i was not expecting winry to turn into a literal demon holding scar by his hair and her wrench looked terrifying
romani_274
The scene where Winry delivered that baby in the middle of a rainstorm was actually so moving. It was a huge moment for her character and showed that even with all their alchemy the brothers still can't create life like that.
the_infant
seeing winry deliver a baby while the brothers were useless and panicking made me realize how capable she actually is
noodle_munch
roy mustang being forced to use a top secret coded message as toilet paper was the funniest thing in the whole series so far
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