Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 53: Flame of Vengeance
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 53: Flame of Vengeance

Canon/HIGH

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9.8

43 Fans

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READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 11 scenes • 5 min read

QUICK TAKES

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donaa_jole

C A P O L A V O R O

lone8's avatar
lone8
Hawkeye pointing her gun at the back of Roy's head was so tense, especially since you know she’s doing it to save his soul from the hate
rossiu_adai's avatar
rossiu_adai
Envy thinking they could mock Roy and then immediately getting their eyes and tongue burnt out was brutal but they totally deserved it
dr_zager_349's avatar
dr_zager_349
Mustang absolutely cooking Envy was the most satisfying thing and seeing that monster get reduced to a tiny green parasite felt like justice for Hughes
dendra's avatar
dendra
I think Mustang using the radio to trick the entire city was genius and that Briggs tank crashing through the gates was so cool
yaerveth's avatar
yaerveth
That tiny green parasite form Envy has is so gross and watching Roy stand over it with that look on his face was crazy
zerotwofan's avatar
zerotwofan
Scar warning Ed about how hatred destroys a person really put Roy's actions into perspective and it makes you realize how far the Colonel has fallen today
viluy_384's avatar
viluy_384
The propaganda play with the radio was brilliant and hearing Maria Ross's voice again was a great touch and it showed how they turned the people on Central Command
chochin_obake_90's avatar
chochin_obake_90
The military guys thought they were safe behind the gates and then a literal Briggs tank just blasts through and that was such a cool way to see the tide turn against them
ozzyohm's avatar
ozzyohm
It was a long time coming for that monster because he looked so pathetic screaming and trying to run away from those flame bursts
almighty_yhwach's avatar
almighty_yhwach
Envy trying to transform into Maes Hughes to save their own skin was such a low blow and Roy just blasting right through the illusion was the coldest move
iida_ingenium's avatar
iida_ingenium
The mannequin soldiers are creepy but they got absolutely wrecked once the Briggs tank showed up and smashed through those front gates
inu_no_taisho's avatar
inu_no_taisho
I can't believe how cold Roy was when he kept snapping and burning Envy's eyes and tongue and it was so dark but Envy deserved it for what happened to Hughes
shizu_serenity's avatar
shizu_serenity
There was zero hesitation when Mustang blasted the version of Envy that looked like Maes because he knows that isn't his friend anymore
kallen_kozuki_173's avatar
kallen_kozuki_173
I actually got scared of Mustang when he started burning Envy's eyes and he looked so different than usual
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
Mustang using the radio to turn the whole city against the military was so smart and Mrs Bradley fainting made it look so real to everyone listening at home
tengen_tempo_131's avatar
tengen_tempo_131
That tiny little green parasite version of Envy looked so pathetic on the floor after he was being so arrogant about killing Hughes
bede_354's avatar
bede_354
Envy really thought he could win by transforming into Hughes' wife and then Mustang just incinerated him without blinking
mikasasimp's avatar
mikasasimp
Mustang's team using Mrs Bradley on the radio to turn the whole city against the military leaders was such a smart strategic move
chad_champion_494's avatar
chad_champion_494
I actually got chills when Envy turned into Hughes' wife to taunt Roy, and he didn't even blink before incinerating them. It's scary seeing him lose himself like that

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned deep in Brotherhood's endgame stretch at episode 53 of 64, this follows 'Combined Strength' where allied forces converged and battle lines hardened across Central. 'Flame of Vengeance' narrows the lens from ensemble warfare to an intensely personal confrontation, escalating the emotional and moral stakes before transitioning into 'Beyond the Inferno,' which will shift focus from individual vendettas toward the larger confrontations defining the series' climax.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned deep in Brotherhood's endgame stretch at episode 53 of 64, this follows 'Combined Strength' where allied forces converged and battle lines hardened across Central. 'Flame of Vengeance' narrows the lens from ensemble warfare to an intensely personal confrontation, escalating the emotional and moral stakes before transitioning into 'Beyond the Inferno,' which will shift focus from individual vendettas toward the larger confrontations defining the series' climax.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 11 scenes • 5 min read

QUICK TAKES

donaa_jole's avatar
donaa_jole

C A P O L A V O R O

lone8's avatar
lone8
Hawkeye pointing her gun at the back of Roy's head was so tense, especially since you know she’s doing it to save his soul from the hate
rossiu_adai's avatar
rossiu_adai
Envy thinking they could mock Roy and then immediately getting their eyes and tongue burnt out was brutal but they totally deserved it
dr_zager_349's avatar
dr_zager_349
Mustang absolutely cooking Envy was the most satisfying thing and seeing that monster get reduced to a tiny green parasite felt like justice for Hughes
dendra's avatar
dendra
I think Mustang using the radio to trick the entire city was genius and that Briggs tank crashing through the gates was so cool
yaerveth's avatar
yaerveth
That tiny green parasite form Envy has is so gross and watching Roy stand over it with that look on his face was crazy
zerotwofan's avatar
zerotwofan
Scar warning Ed about how hatred destroys a person really put Roy's actions into perspective and it makes you realize how far the Colonel has fallen today
viluy_384's avatar
viluy_384
The propaganda play with the radio was brilliant and hearing Maria Ross's voice again was a great touch and it showed how they turned the people on Central Command
chochin_obake_90's avatar
chochin_obake_90
The military guys thought they were safe behind the gates and then a literal Briggs tank just blasts through and that was such a cool way to see the tide turn against them
ozzyohm's avatar
ozzyohm
It was a long time coming for that monster because he looked so pathetic screaming and trying to run away from those flame bursts
almighty_yhwach's avatar
almighty_yhwach
Envy trying to transform into Maes Hughes to save their own skin was such a low blow and Roy just blasting right through the illusion was the coldest move
iida_ingenium's avatar
iida_ingenium
The mannequin soldiers are creepy but they got absolutely wrecked once the Briggs tank showed up and smashed through those front gates
inu_no_taisho's avatar
inu_no_taisho
I can't believe how cold Roy was when he kept snapping and burning Envy's eyes and tongue and it was so dark but Envy deserved it for what happened to Hughes
shizu_serenity's avatar
shizu_serenity
There was zero hesitation when Mustang blasted the version of Envy that looked like Maes because he knows that isn't his friend anymore
kallen_kozuki_173's avatar
kallen_kozuki_173
I actually got scared of Mustang when he started burning Envy's eyes and he looked so different than usual
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
Mustang using the radio to turn the whole city against the military was so smart and Mrs Bradley fainting made it look so real to everyone listening at home
tengen_tempo_131's avatar
tengen_tempo_131
That tiny little green parasite version of Envy looked so pathetic on the floor after he was being so arrogant about killing Hughes
bede_354's avatar
bede_354
Envy really thought he could win by transforming into Hughes' wife and then Mustang just incinerated him without blinking
mikasasimp's avatar
mikasasimp
Mustang's team using Mrs Bradley on the radio to turn the whole city against the military leaders was such a smart strategic move
chad_champion_494's avatar
chad_champion_494
I actually got chills when Envy turned into Hughes' wife to taunt Roy, and he didn't even blink before incinerating them. It's scary seeing him lose himself like that

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©荒川弘/鋼の錬金術師製作委員会・MBS

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com