Full MANGA Alchemists
Veteran comics podcaster Tim and monster theorist Patrick now enter season two, a chapter-by-chapter look at Hitoshi Iwaaki's PARASYTE! Scroll back for season one, our chapter-by-chapter discussion of Hiromu Arakawa's FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST!
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
"The Beasts of Dublith"
Chapter 27 of Fullmetal Alchemist may be the funniest yet! It's a master class in character-based humor that isn't forced, and works in combination with more serious points made, as Izu…
"To Meet the Master"
Ed leaves to get his overdue annual assessment by the military; while he's gone, Al gets kidnapped by some mysterious beings. It's another humorous and action-packed chapter of Fullmeta…
"Master and Apprentice"
Ed and Al’s explanation of their “origin story” is over and we’re back in Fullmetal Alchemist’s present. How does their teacher, Izumi, respond to their tale of trying to resurrect thei…
"Fullmetal Alchemist"
Ed and Al's origin story flashback concludes as we see how Ed became a state alchemist. Tim and Patrick recount the story, while also touching on such topics as: Are manga tough to get …
"Knocking on Heaven's Door"
Ed and Al's flashback continues with the story of their attempt to bring their mother back from the dead. This is the crux of their origin story; why is it in chapter 23 instead of chap…
"The Masked Man"
Young Ed and Al are forced to spend a month on a "deserted" island, to prove they're worthy of Izumi's training. Can they solve her riddle before she comes back to pick them up? Can the…
"The Brothers' Secret"
After being cornered by Izumi Curtis on the issue of their current armor-and-automail look, Ed and Al start to tell their story with this issue, finally revealing their "origin story" t…
"The Terror of the Teacher"
As Ed and Al reunite with their teacher Fullmetal Alchemist chapter 20 alternates between comedy and gut-punches. The subject of Ed and Al's father has finally arisen; we're getting clo…
"I'll Do It for You Guys" w/Dr. Ryan Kelly
This time Tim and Patrick discuss "Fullmetal Alchemist" chapter 19 with psychologist Dr. Ryan Kelly, who's been involved in using anime for "geek therapy" and is part of the organizatio…
"The Value of Sincerity"
Chapter 18 provides a reminder of what Ed and Al have lost, and frustration: what good is power if it doesn’t help you when you need it? There’s also a sign of a new life on the way. Ti…
"The Boomtown of the Broken Down"
Ed, Al, and Winry are in Rush City, the "auto-mail engineer's mecca." It's quite a comedic, slap-sticky chapter of "Fullmetal Alchemist." It seems like a diversion from the story, but A…
"Separate Paths"
A chapter of Fullmetal Alchemist can often include multiple moods in it, and chapter 16 “Separate Paths” is certainly no exception. From cheerful to sad to determined, this reflective c…
"Fullmetal Heart"
Ed and Al work out the issues that have arisen between them, with Winry's help. We see Arakawa's hand in putting Winry in the right place at the right time - and also, some questions ab…
"An Only Child's Feelings"
Winry's back! She comes to Central to repair Ed's arm, and also gets a sense of what it's like to have a baby sister. Will Al finally talk to Ed about the doubts instilled in him by Bar…
"Fullmetal Body"
A bloody scene without a drop of blood, a certain facial expression of Ed's, the reasonableness (or lack thereof) of Al's fear that Ed may have fabricated his personality and memories, …
“The Definition of Human”
Ed and Al fight for their lives against two former prisoners who have been turned into disembodied souls bound to armor - just like Al. Tim and Patrick discuss Fullmetal Alchemist chapt…
"The Two Guardians"
What is "the truth within the truth" of Marcoh's shocking notes on creating a philosopher's stone? What are the up sides to the current bodies of the Elric brothers that they don't like…
"The Philosopher's Stone"
Chapter 10 of Fullmetal Alchemist sees the brothers on their way to the library to retrieve Dr. Marcoh's notes. But the notes have been destroyed... except for a very convenient plot tw…
"A Home with a Family Waiting" w/Alice Jaggers
Chapter Nine of Fullmetal Alchemist isn't action-packed, but it gives us a lot to chew on regarding injuries and healing -- physically, mentally, emotionally. So it's a great time to br…
"The Road of Hope"
The eighth chapter of "Fullmetal Alchemist" introduces Dr. Markoh, as small details of the overall plot begin to appear. Can Ed and Al get ahold of his alchemical data? Tim and Patrick …