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Apr 22, 2023 10:29 AM
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Apr 2023
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IDC the I have to go in
Apr 30, 2023 12:22 AM
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Apr 2023
2
Awesome anime classic
May 1, 2023 8:58 PM
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May 2023
6
The worst anime all the time
May 3, 2023 6:12 AM
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May 2023
1
not really interesting as it says
May 5, 2023 10:00 PM
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Jul 2016
1
not as good as expected
May 9, 2023 2:23 PM
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May 2023
2
kinda mid anime, def overrated
Jul 26, 2023 8:24 AM
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Sep 2018
13
damn, this episode was rushed.
Dec 20, 2023 7:28 PM
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Nov 2023
2
Entah kenapa di gue kayak nggak cocok ya?
Dec 21, 2023 3:06 PM
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Nov 2023
3
Terlalu jelek untuk sekelas anime legend
Jan 13, 2024 11:36 AM
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Jan 2024
2
Muy hermoso el anime full metal archemist
Jan 13, 2024 12:13 PM
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Jan 2024
25
overall, this was a good episode but, there is flaw in it. That flaw is the lame comedy. about the story well I have theory. if in alchemy equality matters and it is kind of a trade, I wonder what the material of philosophy stone is. Is it human considering the law of equality? or is it something else? and I have questions too. If the stone was fake how the hell that Cornello dude could have done those miracles? and who the hell is father? Is he that guy who opened his eyes in episode 1 when the Ice dude tried to bury Bradly?
Mar 24, 2024 4:26 PM
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Feb 2022
10
IDIOT FANS! SPAM VOTE 1
Mar 27, 2024 7:05 AM

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Jan 2021
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I really enjoyed this episode, just didn't expect the case to be solved in one episode. The lady who always appears at the end seems to be one of the main villains, right? Aside from the "father" she mentioned. Speaking of father, I wonder where Ed and Al's father is? Ed said his father didn't even come to their mother's funeral. Hmm...

Anyway, I find it funny to see so many people intent on creating new accounts just to write bad comments on the forum and rate badly as well. What an admirable determination~

Aug 23, 2024 5:10 PM
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Jul 2018
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Episode 3 of *Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood* continues to build on the momentum of the series, diving into a new mystery that challenges the Elric brothers both physically and morally. The episode is set in the town of Lior, where the brothers investigate a religious leader who seems to be performing miracles. The story raises interesting questions about faith, science, and the lengths people will go to for what they believe in.

The episode is packed with action and clever twists, showcasing the brothers' skills and resourcefulness. However, it also touches on deeper emotional themes, particularly through the character of Rose, whose journey in this episode is both tragic and thought-provoking. The pacing is solid, and there are some genuinely tense moments, especially when the brothers confront the town's mysterious figurehead.

While the episode adds some intriguing layers to the overarching plot, it also introduces characters who seem to be hiding much darker secrets, hinting at bigger conflicts to come. Overall, it's an engaging episode that balances action with emotional depth, though some might find certain aspects of the protagonist's personality a bit challenging to connect with.

This episode is definitely worth watching if you're invested in the Elric brothers' journey, and it sets the stage for more intense developments in the story.
Sep 13, 2024 1:11 PM

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Jun 2015
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Rose aiming the gun at Al and everyone getting shocked that the shrimp's the FMA was hilarious. The escape was not funny tho. I didn't like how comedic that fight was the first time. 3/5 episode.
Jan 11, 2025 5:59 PM
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Nov 2024
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We found this episode extremely thought provoking, as Edward and Alphonse battled theology with science. The parallels of Rose and Edward's life experiences of losing a loved one are highlighted to represent the different ways to cope with grief. We really like the motivation and depth of each character.
Jan 11, 2025 7:02 PM
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Jun 2022
7
hell yeah senator armstrong vs raiden type battle i couldnt ask for more
Jan 15, 2025 9:48 PM

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Aug 2018
1925
Too hardcore battle shounen. Maybe some other time. Out
Mar 18, 2025 12:44 PM
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Nov 2014
151
The townspeople looked shocked and a little terrified after realizing which one of the two brothers was the Fullmetal Alchemist. They will remember who saved their town and the shopkeeper will remember who repaired his radio. I liked this episode.
Mar 28, 2025 6:18 AM

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Dec 2012
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Considering I watched the 2003 version of this less than a week ago, I can appreciate the crash course recap. That said, I'm so glad I got to watch 03's interpretation first because it went above & beyond on first impressions with this arc.
Apr 1, 2025 12:29 PM
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Mar 2025
4
all right, it's normal but not my style
Apr 8, 2025 2:33 PM
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Dec 2019
275
I don't think I've seen an episode with so many 1 star ratings before.
What do people not like about it?
May 26, 2025 5:33 PM
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May 2025
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Jun 5, 2025 5:58 AM
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Apr 2025
31
Great show. Incredibly amusing visuals
Jun 24, 2025 2:13 AM
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Jun 2025
9
A a good anime but I like the original better
Oct 3, 2025 11:02 PM

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Mar 2020
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Reply to 0ssi
I don't think I've seen an episode with so many 1 star ratings before.
What do people not like about it?
@0ssi
0ssi said:
O que as pessoas não gostam nisso?

I can think of at least five reasons:
1. FMA03 and the manga present this story in a superior way, leaving this episode weak in light of those two approaches;
2. This episode is redundant and rehashes episode 1, whether in the jokes or in the impact of the brothers' introduction. In this case, the problem was that the production team made episode 1 that way, parading off of episode 3, but this episode is the one that "pays the price" for this mistake.
3. It is thematically loaded and touches on themes that may displease certain audiences. Personally, I see this as a positive point, but those who can't grasp the themes and poetics of the episode may find it somewhat inconsistent or gratuitous.
4. This is one of the episodes with the worst direction and storyboarding. It's quite different from the others, and some even speculate that it was made at a different stage of production than the other episodes (hence the reason it's different). It's a technical aspect that displeases many people.
5. He changed the order of the original events (and cut others) that occur in the manga; this seriously undermines the interpretation of the narrative, especially regarding Edward's character and his motivations. In my view, this is one of the main flaws, and it's clear from the public discourse surrounding this episode that these flaws had an impact on people, almost always for the worse.

These 1 ratings reflect outrage over some or all of the points I mentioned (there must be other reasons besides these), not so much the story itself.
Jan 6, 6:37 AM
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This priest literally fooling several people while Edward just wanting the Stone lol, i did not actually through they would get it easily in the third episode tho but anyways that girl should move on and stop thinking her fellow can be revived.
Jan 8, 10:56 AM
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May 2023
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The philosopher's stone was a fake, felt bad for Rose and the boys.

The church looked amazing, and Cornello got exposed and killed by some girl and Gluttony.
Jan 9, 12:48 PM

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Mar 2023
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the dog's shocked face during the the mic announcement that exposed cornello killed me BAHA
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Jan 11, 12:04 AM
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It is different from Ep.02 but it more than ep1
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