61 : He | Who Would Swallow God

The episode begins in a terrifying silence as Father consumes the population of Amestris, transforming into a youthful, god-like version of Van Hohenheim.

: Reviewers from 3P Reviews note the irony that Wrath dies while finally being "free" to do as he pleases, fighting as a warrior rather than a pawn. Perspectives on the Episode 61 : He Who Would Swallow God

: The despair is short-lived as Hohenheim reveals his centuries-long plan: he had placed fragments of his own Philosopher's Stone around the country to activate a counter-transmutation circle during the eclipse, forcing the souls back into their original bodies. A Clash of Faiths: Scar vs. Wrath The episode begins in a terrifying silence as

: In a poetic twist, Bradley—who has spent his life mocking the existence of God—is momentarily blinded by a ray of sunlight at the end of the eclipse, allowing Scar to land the finishing blow. A Clash of Faiths: Scar vs

: The episode leans heavily on the idea that the sun and moon overlapping creates a "perfect being," a concept the Elric brothers read about years prior.

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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Episode 61 Discussion : r/anime