These episodes expand on character backstories and side plots not seen in the main series.
The comprise four Original Video Animations (OVAs) and a series of comedy shorts known as the 4-Koma Theater . The English dub for these specials features the original series cast, including Vic Mignogna as Edward Elric and Maxey Whitehead as Alphonse Elric. The Four OVA Specials Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Specials (Dub)
: Ed and Al visit Jude, an alchemist who reportedly succeeded in human transmutation. They discover the grim truth behind his "success" and the high price he paid. These episodes expand on character backstories and side
(also known as Tales of the Master ): Details Izumi Curtis 's brutal survival training on Mt. Briggs at age 18, where she first grasped the concept of "One is All, All is One". The Four OVA Specials : Ed and Al
: A lighter episode explaining how Winry Rockbell decided to get her many ear piercings and why Riza Hawkeye grew her hair long.
: Focuses on the military training days of Roy Mustang and Maes Hughes at age 18, showing the early evolution of their friendship during the Ishval Civil War. 4-Koma Theater (Comedy Shorts)
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