Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 23 Reaction

the way that the panda is always mirroring the movements of May is so cute. If you pay attention you will see that this happens on most of the scenes where they are together

Orr Malus explained the issue with Ling wanting immortality very well. The one thing I will add is that Ling and Mei actually do want immortality for themselves rather than for the emperor. The way Ling explained it in a previous episode (Envoy from the East I believe) is basically that all the children of the emperor are competing to be named heir to the throne right now since the emperor is dying. And if one of those kids turned up with immortality, they'd win, hands down. This means that A) they would be able to ensure their clan was taken care of because they would be emperor, and B) it ensures that a rival clan that would potentially harm their people doesn't gain power. So essentially both Ling and Mei are trying to secure the throne by obtaining immortality in order to ensure the safety and prosperity of their respective clans (the Yao clan for Ling and the Chang clan for Mei). Also, I have to say I'm absolutely loving your reactions. You both react the exact same way I did to these characters the first time I watched it, and I love getting to watch it again with you!

Have they said anything about the boys?

Hulu has subtitles. Is it available in Serbia? Maybe use a VPN? Great reactions as always!

That train scene was beautiful. 😭

Yeah Scar is an incredible character. One of my favorite anime characters ever tbh. He literally can do no wrong in my eyes(joking), he's mostly only k worded evil dudes anw. Homeboy is a real one. HIs vengeance against state alchemists of course went too far when he targeted Ed tho (he's just a lil guy!)...... his one and only mistake.

The fact that Homunkuli can't have children, at least according to the books from Hohenheim Ed and Al have read, somehow just seems to reinforce Lola's theory that Hohenheim and the Father of Sins are related. I'm curious how they react when the truth comes to light.

They only specified in the manga, but Ling wants the stone to himself, so he can be the emperor.