Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 6: Road of Hope
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.7
44 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.7
44 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
tsundylan
The truth hidden within the truth is such a haunting line and seeing Marcoh so terrified of his own research really sets a dark tone for what the philosopher stone actually is
kappa_king
My heart melted when Al thanked Pinako and Winry because you can tell they are the only real family those boys have left and it made me so happy to see them home
otomachine_oto_497
Winry is so much more than just a mechanic and you can see how much she cares about Ed by how she stays up all night working on his arm
yobuko_yuki_69
You get such bad tone whiplash when Armstrong starts flexing during those sad moments but he is still the best part of every scene he is in and everyone loves him
itachi_illusion
The mention of a recipe for the Philosopher's Stone is so unsettling, especially when you think about why Marcoh is so terrified of his own research.
sheikah
I felt so bad for Dr Marcoh when he was shaking and just trying to live a quiet life after what he saw in the war
sailor_chibi_moon_396
Winry throwing the wrench at Ed is funny but seeing how much she actually cares about his arm and his health is sweet
igos_du_ikana
Ling pretending to be dead only to have his stomach growl like a monster in the spotlight caught the audience totally off guard
winry_rockbell_117
The slower pace this time was actually nice because you got to see the trauma and the weight of their choices in Resembool
great_fairy
That post credits scene with Lust finding Marcoh left me so worried and I really hope the doctor stays safe after helping the boys out
isekaibro
I keep thinking about the Prince Ling Express because seeing his face on a steam engine was the most bizarre thing in the world
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
Major Armstrong crying over the Elric brothers is the most relatable thing ever and he is such a big softie underneath all those muscles
soul_society_slayer_471
Watching Scar try to atone by wearing a bikini and calling himself Winry's mother was the most cursed thing ever and it was a hilariously weird way to handle his atonement
senpaixd
I actually lost it when Roy burned Lust's hair into a massive afro and then he started bleeding out just because he was laughing too hard at his own joke
shun
Watching the brothers burn their house down just so they have no way to go back was so heavy and it really shows how serious they are about this journey
yamamoto_yakuza_465
It is so funny how Riza is just screaming in terror while Roy collapses from laughing at Lust's new hair and the blood is just spraying everywhere
tatsumaki_tornado
That dancing cow animation at the end is so catchy and it really wraps up the weird energy of the different segments perfectly
gladion_352
I honestly didn't expect this much slapstick after the heavy stuff earlier, but seeing Scar in that bikini top while Al just punches him for being a weirdo was a pretty great way to handle that whole scene with her parents.
suika_sphere
The Prince Ling Express fantasy was so random and it was a nice break after the stressful meeting with Dr Marcoh earlier
blue
You can really tell the brothers are good people because they refused to take the incomplete stone from Marcoh even though they are desperate to get their bodies back
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the harrowing encounter with Scar in Episode 5, this episode serves as a critical recovery and transition point, redirecting the Elric brothers' quest toward new information about the Philosopher's Stone. It's still very early in Brotherhood's 64-episode run, and this chapter lays essential groundwork — both emotionally and narratively — for the escalating revelations and darker turns that define the episodes ahead.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
tsundylan
The truth hidden within the truth is such a haunting line and seeing Marcoh so terrified of his own research really sets a dark tone for what the philosopher stone actually is
kappa_king
My heart melted when Al thanked Pinako and Winry because you can tell they are the only real family those boys have left and it made me so happy to see them home
otomachine_oto_497
Winry is so much more than just a mechanic and you can see how much she cares about Ed by how she stays up all night working on his arm
yobuko_yuki_69
You get such bad tone whiplash when Armstrong starts flexing during those sad moments but he is still the best part of every scene he is in and everyone loves him
itachi_illusion
The mention of a recipe for the Philosopher's Stone is so unsettling, especially when you think about why Marcoh is so terrified of his own research.
sheikah
I felt so bad for Dr Marcoh when he was shaking and just trying to live a quiet life after what he saw in the war
sailor_chibi_moon_396
Winry throwing the wrench at Ed is funny but seeing how much she actually cares about his arm and his health is sweet
igos_du_ikana
Ling pretending to be dead only to have his stomach growl like a monster in the spotlight caught the audience totally off guard
winry_rockbell_117
The slower pace this time was actually nice because you got to see the trauma and the weight of their choices in Resembool
great_fairy
That post credits scene with Lust finding Marcoh left me so worried and I really hope the doctor stays safe after helping the boys out
isekaibro
I keep thinking about the Prince Ling Express because seeing his face on a steam engine was the most bizarre thing in the world
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
Major Armstrong crying over the Elric brothers is the most relatable thing ever and he is such a big softie underneath all those muscles
soul_society_slayer_471
Watching Scar try to atone by wearing a bikini and calling himself Winry's mother was the most cursed thing ever and it was a hilariously weird way to handle his atonement
senpaixd
I actually lost it when Roy burned Lust's hair into a massive afro and then he started bleeding out just because he was laughing too hard at his own joke
shun
Watching the brothers burn their house down just so they have no way to go back was so heavy and it really shows how serious they are about this journey
yamamoto_yakuza_465
It is so funny how Riza is just screaming in terror while Roy collapses from laughing at Lust's new hair and the blood is just spraying everywhere
tatsumaki_tornado
That dancing cow animation at the end is so catchy and it really wraps up the weird energy of the different segments perfectly
gladion_352
I honestly didn't expect this much slapstick after the heavy stuff earlier, but seeing Scar in that bikini top while Al just punches him for being a weirdo was a pretty great way to handle that whole scene with her parents.
suika_sphere
The Prince Ling Express fantasy was so random and it was a nice break after the stressful meeting with Dr Marcoh earlier
blue
You can really tell the brothers are good people because they refused to take the incomplete stone from Marcoh even though they are desperate to get their bodies back
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