Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 45: The Promised Day
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OSHIMETER
9.9
44 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
luka_lyrical
Watching Ed swallow his pride to work under Greed shows how much he has matured since losing his arm and that new group is going to cause total chaos
sora
Bradley showing up in his own library while Greed tries to fight him was terrifying and those memory flashes for Ling actually made him seem way more human than before
talon_266
Olivier wrecking her own family home just to get her parents out of harm's way was such a move, and it made me respect her so much more
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
May Chang crying because the people in Youswell were so nice to her actually hit me hard and then Envy had to go and ruin it with his lies
may
The way Havoc helped Riza pass that secret note to Mustang while he is still stuck in that hospital bed shows his loyalty is still on another level
neoxplode
Bradley having that creepy talk with his family right after trying to kill Greed was so unsettling and you can see Selim is hiding something with those shadows
the_infant
I really felt for May Chang when she was crying in Youswell because those people were so nice to her, but then Envy had to go and ruin the mood by whispering in her ear and it is actually crazy how much that little monster can still manipulate things even when he is just a tiny green parasite hiding in a jar
kitsune_knight
The Armstrong parents were way too calm about their kids destroying the house, but seeing Olivier protect them by sending them away was actually really sweet
lelouch_lamperouge
Seeing Envy trick May Chang back to Central was such a gut punch because those poor townspeople were being so kind to her
thegingerweeb420
The way the different groups are finally starting to connect across the whole country feels like a massive puzzle being put together at the last second
charmy_chef
It actually made me respect Edward more when he threw away his pride to join Greed because he knows they need every bit of help against Father
ikkaku_iron
The scene where Mustang finally gets the message from Hawkeye through Havoc in the hospital was so smooth and it feels like the pieces are finally moving into place for the big fight
iris
Olivier is such a powerhouse for kicking her own family out and beating Alex just to keep them safe and she really is the only one fit to lead that mansion
jadeite_377
I still cant believe Ed actually agreed to be Greeds henchman just to get an advantage and it was so funny seeing the chimeras get mad about being part of the Greedling crew too
dawn
I absolutely lost it when Izumi showed up at Briggs calling herself a humble housewife while those soldiers were terrified of her
waifuhunter
Olivier kicking Alex through a wall was the highlight and she is definitely the only one who could handle their father with such a cold stare
illnes
Watching the resistance pass notes through cigarette packs and dog collars makes the whole situation feel so desperate and quiet before the storm hits
rei_ayanami
Ling coming back for a second to warn Ed about the portal was such a huge moment and you can tell how much he is struggling to stay himself while Greed takes over
zoro_zenith
I felt so bad for Ling when those memories of the Devil's Nest crew started coming back because you could see the pain in his eyes
jeremiah_gottwald_175
My heart ached when Ed was looking at the earrings under the moon because it shows how much he is actually giving up for this mission
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 45 of 64, this is the definitive transition into Brotherhood's endgame, following the escalating tensions of 'Revving at Full Throttle' where alliances were strained and battle lines drawn. 'The Promised Day' locks every major player into position for the climactic confrontation, directly feeding into 'Looming Shadows' where the consequences of these preparations begin cascading. This is the last strategic breath before the series commits fully to its final, extended conflict.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
luka_lyrical
Watching Ed swallow his pride to work under Greed shows how much he has matured since losing his arm and that new group is going to cause total chaos
sora
Bradley showing up in his own library while Greed tries to fight him was terrifying and those memory flashes for Ling actually made him seem way more human than before
talon_266
Olivier wrecking her own family home just to get her parents out of harm's way was such a move, and it made me respect her so much more
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
May Chang crying because the people in Youswell were so nice to her actually hit me hard and then Envy had to go and ruin it with his lies
may
The way Havoc helped Riza pass that secret note to Mustang while he is still stuck in that hospital bed shows his loyalty is still on another level
neoxplode
Bradley having that creepy talk with his family right after trying to kill Greed was so unsettling and you can see Selim is hiding something with those shadows
the_infant
I really felt for May Chang when she was crying in Youswell because those people were so nice to her, but then Envy had to go and ruin the mood by whispering in her ear and it is actually crazy how much that little monster can still manipulate things even when he is just a tiny green parasite hiding in a jar
kitsune_knight
The Armstrong parents were way too calm about their kids destroying the house, but seeing Olivier protect them by sending them away was actually really sweet
lelouch_lamperouge
Seeing Envy trick May Chang back to Central was such a gut punch because those poor townspeople were being so kind to her
thegingerweeb420
The way the different groups are finally starting to connect across the whole country feels like a massive puzzle being put together at the last second
charmy_chef
It actually made me respect Edward more when he threw away his pride to join Greed because he knows they need every bit of help against Father
ikkaku_iron
The scene where Mustang finally gets the message from Hawkeye through Havoc in the hospital was so smooth and it feels like the pieces are finally moving into place for the big fight
iris
Olivier is such a powerhouse for kicking her own family out and beating Alex just to keep them safe and she really is the only one fit to lead that mansion
jadeite_377
I still cant believe Ed actually agreed to be Greeds henchman just to get an advantage and it was so funny seeing the chimeras get mad about being part of the Greedling crew too
dawn
I absolutely lost it when Izumi showed up at Briggs calling herself a humble housewife while those soldiers were terrified of her
waifuhunter
Olivier kicking Alex through a wall was the highlight and she is definitely the only one who could handle their father with such a cold stare
illnes
Watching the resistance pass notes through cigarette packs and dog collars makes the whole situation feel so desperate and quiet before the storm hits
rei_ayanami
Ling coming back for a second to warn Ed about the portal was such a huge moment and you can tell how much he is struggling to stay himself while Greed takes over
zoro_zenith
I felt so bad for Ling when those memories of the Devil's Nest crew started coming back because you could see the pain in his eyes
jeremiah_gottwald_175
My heart ached when Ed was looking at the earrings under the moon because it shows how much he is actually giving up for this mission
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