Alphonse Elric

Boy whose soul is bound to armor

Edward's younger brother, a boy whose soul is bound to armor. He continues his journey with his brother to reclaim their lost bodies.

Quotes

  • “This idiot brother”
  • “Seeking possibilities is also necessary for human progress, right?”
  • “I can only rely on you for something like this”
  • “Fight for those we must protect”

Trivia

  • Soul is bound to the armor via the blood seal from his brother's right arm.
  • Possesses a large 220cm armored body.
  • User of 'clapping transmutation,' alchemy without a circle.
  • Decides that only women and cats can enter inside the armor.
  • In the live-action film, Ayumu Mizuishi handles voice and motion.
  • Personality slightly differs between manga and 2003 anime, with less emphasis on romance.

Alternate names

Al Alphonse Alphonse Elric

Tags

Fullmetal Alchemist Alchemist Armor Brothers Soul Adventure Growth Kindness Martial Arts Human Transmutation

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Profile

Species
Armor housing a human soul
Gender
Male
Birthday
unknown
Birth year
Ammestrian Calendar 1900

Appearance

Overall appearance
Full-body black plate armor appearance. Height is about 220cm, extremely large, the body itself made of steel. Eyes emit a sharp red glow.
Height
About 220cm
Eye color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Entire body is armor
  • Eyes emitting red light
  • Blood seal pattern on right arm
Iconic items
  • Blood seal pattern
  • Armor named Ogre Head
  • Combat armor fists

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Basically gentle and honest, kind-hearted, deeply understands and cares for his older brother Edward. Mentally mature, dutiful, and serious. Mercilessly retorts to his brother's rudeness and jokes, and also has an emotionally expressive side. Has a strong interest in the opposite sex and age-appropriate traits. Well-liked by those around him, a lovable character who gets along with anyone.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Gentle
  • Serious
  • Growth
  • Steel Armor
  • Martial Arts
  • Alchemist
  • Pure
  • Brotherly Love
  • Natural Charmer
Motto
Seeking possibilities is also necessary for human progress
Talents
  • Aptitude for alchemy
  • High combat ability
  • Durability of steel body
  • Mental strength
  • Clapping transmutation (transmutation without circle)
Skills
  • Alchemy (with circle, later without)
  • Martial arts
  • Fast drawing of transmutation circles
  • Mental concentration
  • Tactical judgment
Motivation
To regain his original body and live peacefully with his brother
Habits
Tries to keep cats inside the armor, retorts to brother
Favorite foods
Apple pie, Sweets
Hobbies
Martial arts training, Alchemy research, Cats

History

Backstory
From Resembool in the East. At age 10, together with his brother Ed, attempted human transmutation to revive their late mother and failed, losing their original bodies. Soul bound to armor using his brother's right arm as the toll via blood seal to survive. Since then, continues the journey with his brother to regain their original bodies.
Debut date
2001
Work title
Fullmetal Alchemist
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Failure of Human Transmutation

Significant event
Failure of Human Transmutation
Description
Attempted to revive mother but failed, lost physical body. Soul bound to armor for life support.

Mastery of Clapping Transmutation

Significant event
Mastery of Clapping Transmutation
Description
Acquired the ability to perform alchemy without a transmutation circle.

Reunion with body in final battle

Significant event
Reunion with body in final battle
Description
Armor heavily damaged, soul fused with true body using brother's right arm as toll.

Departure after finale

Significant event
Departure after finale
Description
Regained original body, sets out on journey for alchemy and academic training.

Relationships

Van Hohenheim

Father

Alchemist and father. Complex family relationship, but respects him.

Trisha Elric

Mother

Deceased mother. The reason for the human transmutation.

Edward Elric

Sibling

Older brother and travel companion. Deep trust and complex brotherly love.

Winry Rockbell

Close friend

Prosthetics technician who has supported the brothers since childhood. Mutual affection.

May Chang

Friend

Harbors feelings for him, provided assistance in transmutation.

Izumi Curtis

Mentor

Master of martial arts and alchemy.

Greed

Ally

Fought together and learned much from him.

Elric Brothers

Elric Brothers: teammate

Media appearances

Fullmetal Alchemist

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2001

Fullmetal Alchemist (2003 version)

Anime / Protagonist

2003 TV series

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009 version)

Anime / Protagonist

2009 TV series

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa

Movie / Protagonist

2005

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos

Movie / Protagonist

2011

Fullmetal Alchemist series

Game / Protagonist

Multiple titles

Live-action Fullmetal Alchemist

Movie / Protagonist

2017

Voice cast and creators

Rie Kugimiya

Voice actor
Rie Kugimiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2003 anime, 2009 anime, movies
Notes
Main voice actress

Ayumu Mizuishi

Voice actor
Ayumu Mizuishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action film
Notes
Voice actor and motion capture

Hiromu Arakawa

Creator name
Hiromu Arakawa
Role
Original author

Bones

Creator name
Bones
Role
Animation studio

Square Enix

Creator name
Square Enix
Role
Publisher

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Availability
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Availability
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