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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection

Score

7.7 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

4

Studio

bones

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection

Also known as 鋼の錬金術師 | Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Mihousou Episode

SpecialSummer 2009Source MangaPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
AdventureDramaFantasyAction

7.7/10

Community score

#734

Rank

169.6K

Members

213

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Synopsis

Amazing secrets and startling facts are exposed for the first time in the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection, a new assortment of stories set in never-before-seen corners of the FMA universe. Join Ed and Al as they chase rumors of successful human transmutation into a web of shocking family drama and lies. Sneak a glance at hidden sides of Winry and Hawkeye's personalities. Survive the frigid north with a young Izumi Curtis as she fights to gain a deeper understanding of alchemy. Explore the legendary friendship shared by Mustang and Hughes and watch them grow from military school rivals into hardened brothers transformed by the horrors of the Ishvalan War. You thought you knew the whole story. You thought all the tales were told. The Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection offers proof: You were wrong.

(Source: FUNimation)

1. The Blind Alchemist (盲目の錬金術師, Moumoku no Renkinjutsushi)
Based on a side story of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga published in the Fullmetal Alchemist Perfect Guidebook (2003). It's about a blind alchemist named Jude, who serves the Humbergang family. He once violated the taboo of Alchemy.

2. Simple People (シンプルな人々, Simple na Hitobito)
A story about Riza (why she let her hair grow longer) and Winry (why she had her ears pierced and how she got her earrings).

3. The Tale of Teacher (師匠物語, Sensei Monogatari)
Based on a side story of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga, the third OVA is about Edward and Alphonse's teacher, Izumi Curtis. The story is compiled of two parts. The first part shows how Izumi survived in Mt. Briggs to become an apprentice of a renowned alchemist. The second part shows how Izumi and Sig met and their love at first sight.

4. Yet Another Man's Battlefield (それもまた彼の戦場, Sore mo mata Kare no Senjou)
The story centres around Roy, aged 18, in a military boot camp, how he met an Ishbalan recruit named Heathcliffe Arbor, how he became a friendly rival to Hughes.

Production Notes

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Specials was released on Blu-ray in North America as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection by Aniplex of America on November 20, 2018.

Cast Highlights

Curtis, Izumi

Curtis, Izumi

Main

Voice: Auten, Christine (English)

Elric, Alphonse

Elric, Alphonse

Main

Voice: Kugimiya, Rie (Japanese)

Elric, Edward

Elric, Edward

Main

Voice: Mignogna, Vic (English)

Mustang, Roy

Mustang, Roy

Main

Voice: Miki, Shinichiro (Japanese)

Catalina, Rebecca

Catalina, Rebecca

Supporting

Voice: Shindou, Naomi (Japanese)

Charlie

Charlie

Supporting

Voice: Wald, David (English)

Curtis, Sig

Curtis, Sig

Supporting

Voice: Carter, Bob (English)

Damiano

Damiano

Supporting

Voice: Grelle, Jessie James (English)

Quick Facts

FormatSpecial
Episodes4
Duration15 min per ep
SourceManga
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonSummer 2009
AiredAug 26, 2009 to Aug 25, 2010
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#1629
Scored by79.5K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection

Romaji title

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Mihousou Episode

Japanese title

鋼の錬金術師

Synonyms

Moumoku no Renkinjutsushi, The Blind Alchemist, Shinpuru na Hitobito, Simple People, The Tale of Teacher, Tales of the Master

Production Team

Main studio

bones

Producers

Aniplex, Square Enix

Licensors

Funimation, Aniplex of America

Japanese title

鋼の錬金術師

Themes And Audience

MilitaryShounen