Characters of the "Steel Alchemist": list, description and description

Perhaps one of the most significant and powerful works of Arakawa Hirom was the "Steel Alchemist." Over the manga, the author worked 9 years - from 2001 to 2010. Sometimes I can not believe that such a hard, sometimes terrifying story was invented by a charming girl.

Revived heroes

Screened for the first time in 2003, this series caused a storm of emotions, tears, joy, deep empathy for the characters. Two years later, the Bones studio shot a feature film, where the characters of the "Steel Alchemist" went to our world, which experienced the years of the Second World War. Incredibly rich in nontrivial events, the plot does not weaken attention for a second.

In 2009, a new series called "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" was released. Characters here are depicted as more adults, and the plot is more closely approximated to the original. The second full-length film describing this universe - "The Sacred Star of Milos", released in the middle of 2011, finished the story.

The main story

The main characters of the "Steel Alchemist" are the brothers Edward and Alphonse Elrica. After studying the basics of alchemy, they set out to bring back to life the mother who died from a serious illness, however, this turned out to be a serious catastrophe for them. According to the law of equivalent exchange, the alchemist must give in return the desired something that is equally meaningful to him. So, with an unsuccessful attempt at a forbidden resurrection, Edward lost his arms and legs, and Alphonse - the whole body. Soul younger Alrica brother had time to seal in knightly armor. His own lost limbs were replaced with auto-prostheses. To correct mistakes and, first of all, to return Alfonso's body, the brothers went in search of a mysterious philosophical stone.

Features of film adaptation

The list of characters of the anime and manga "The Steel Alchemist" is somewhat different. So, in the 2003 series, Arakawa Hiromu allowed the scriptwriters of the studio to change some plot twists, looking at how things could be changed in a different way. All definitely were satisfied.

Thus, the main characters of the anime "The Steel Alchemist" are divided into friends close to Elricam, State Alchemists, homunculi, foreigners and other episodic heroes. In this case, due to the difference in the plot twists, there may be some confusion. For example, in the 2003 version, there are a number of characters independent of the original and the series in 2009. Let's get acquainted with some of them.

Characters of the "Steel Alchemist"

First of all, they are the brothers of Elrica - Alphonse and Edward, and their powerful father Wang Hohenheim. An important role in the manga is played by the girlfriend of young alchemists - the cheerful Winry Rockbell, as well as the teacher Elricov - Izumi Curtis. Among others, the State Alchemists and homunculi, created artificially, take part in the series. Consider the characters of the manga more.

A family

Edward Elric is a young alchemist. A guy of medium height, with fair hair, braided in a braid, and yellow eyes. Very talented and clever. He does not like his father for leaving his family. Having lost his right arm and left leg while trying to resurrect his mother, he had to learn autoprosthesis. He loves his little brother immensely and is ready to do anything to restore his lost body. Extremely vigorous reaction to joking remarks about his growth. With difficulty restrains emotions, because often enters into ill-considered skirmishes. Betrayed by close people, appreciates life. He became the youngest State Alchemist.

Alphonse Elric is Edward's younger brother. Blonde and light-eyed youth, but above his closest relative. Because of this, Ala was often perceived as the eldest. Being attached to the huge knight's armor, the soul of the guy became even more closed. The soft character of Alphonse is manifested in the love of his brother, friends, animals. Especially to cats. He also masterfully owns alchemy, and develops his skills in the course of events. Gorgeous in hand-to-hand combat. Elric are inseparable in all the adventures.

Van Hohenheim is the oldest alchemist and father of Ed and Al. From his blood, the first homunculus, called the Father, was created (the character is present in the manga and anime produced in 2009). The latter taught Hohenheim literacy and alchemy. Their bodies are filled with the souls of the inhabitants of the ancient state of Xerxes, sacrificed for the sake of creating a philosopher's stone.

Close

Winry Rockbell is the same age as Edward. High, cheerful blonde. Since childhood - a close friend of the brothers who lived next door. Both were in love with her, however, she sympathizes with the eldest. The girl is the hereditary creator of auto armor - mechanical prostheses, which for several generations were made by her family. Winry is strong enough physically. Has a sympathetic heart and willingly helps the needy. He is very sensitive to his metal brainchildren and does not tolerate their damage. Perfectly understands the anatomy and often helps the heroes.

Izumi Curtis is a very talented alchemist and an incredibly beautiful woman - strong and formidable. She was a strict teacher of the Elric brothers and taught them a lot. Once I tried to resurrect my dead child, but I lost many internal organs. Experiencing deep mental and physical pain, but trying not to show it.

State Alchemists

Roy Mustang is a fiery alchemist. In the army of the state of Amestris, where the main events unfold, has the rank of colonel. He is a handsome dark-haired young man with a gaze. Extremely restrained, trying not to show emotions. At the same time, the events during the war in the Ishwar state, in particular, own crimes against humanity, are deeply experienced. Only his closest friend and secret lover Riza Hawkai knows about his true feelings. Edward Elric serves under his command.

Riza Hawkeye is the assistant and personal bodyguard of Roy Mustang. A young woman with blonde hair and dark eyes, athletic and very collected. Perfectly treats any kind of firearm. Worries because of the horrors of the civil war in Ishwara. However, he does not leave the army to prevent the recurrence of such a nightmare. To the depth of his soul, he is sympathetic to Colonel Mustang, who is also in secretly in love.

King Bradley is the Führer of Amestris. One of the oldest homunculi (Pride in the 2003 series, Anger in the 2009 version), created on the basis of a human being. A handsome dark-haired man, wears a mustache and a bandage covering his left eye. The body lends itself to aging. The hidden eye has the gift of absolute vision. Skillfully possesses sabers. He dreams to give real life to all homunculi. He has a wife and a foster son. Sufficiently humane, with a sense of humor.

Alex Luis Armstrong is a major of the army of alchemists, possessing incredible physical strength. At the same time, the giant is extremely sentimental and kind-hearted, likes to grab cute people in steel arms and bare his torso, demonstrating the power of muscles. The Armstrong family is very ancient, and a strong alchemist is proud of him. Very attached to the brothers Elric.

"The Fullmetal Alchemist": the names of the homunculus characters

• Envy - created by Wang Hohenheim while trying to resurrect his joint with Dante's son (2003). Looks like a pretty dark-haired boy with an evil grin. He hates people, in particular, his creator who left him, and the Elric brothers. He dreams of becoming a man one day.
• Lust is an essence with a very beautiful and seductive female appearance. Brunette with a deep neckline. Was created by the brother of Shram in an unsuccessful attempt to resurrect the beloved. Very agile, cold and ruthless. Turns into deadly blades of fingers. He wants to become a man.
• Overeating is an immense and eternally hungry homunculus. Is able to eat anything. Mental development resembles a young child, driven only by instincts. The only weakness is Lust, to which is attached, as to the mother.
• Laziness is a homunculus in the form of a beautiful woman - the Secretary of the Fuhrer (2003). Created by the Elric brothers in an attempt to resurrect the mother. Turns his hands into water lashes. According to the manga and anime of 2009, this is a huge black-haired homunculus digging a tunnel under Amestris. Extremely fast.
• Anger - see King Bradley (2009). In the first screen version - the essence that appeared after the resurrection of the child Izumi.
• Pride - see King Bradley (2003). In the manga and anime - the son of King Bradley - Salim.
• Greed is a dark-haired homunculus-rebel, turning the body into Absolute armor. In the two screen versions, these are different characters of the "Steel Alchemist."

Other characters

Scar is the brother of an alchemist who survived in the Ishvari war, who gave him his hand with a tattoo of an alchemical circle. He avenges the military for the death of his people. On the face has a cross-shaped scar. The hero changes a lot as the plot develops.

Dante is a character present only in the version of 2003. An elderly woman who taught Izumi alchemy. More than 400 years ago was the lover of Wang Hohenheim. Created a number of homunculi, so that they would get for her philosophical stones for prolonging life. Aging, it moves to other bodies.

Of course, this is not a complete list of characters. "The Fullmetal Alchemist" is full of bright, original heroes, unexpected turns of events, new people unfolding and other essences of the described world. It's interesting to read about the ideas laid by the mangaka in the storylines, as well as to watch the alternative adventures that came out from the pen of other writers.

No doubt, in the anime "The Steel Alchemist" and "The Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" the list of characters is so multifaceted that every spectator will find a hero to his liking!