Edward Elric
Fullmetal Alchemist
A young State Alchemist traveling in search of the Philosopher's Stone, who refers to himself as 'Ore'. His right arm and left leg are supplemented with automail.
Quotes
- Stand up, you third-rate!
- I'll show you what class difference means!!!
- I have seen beyond the Gate of Truth
- I'll protect everyone without losing another soul
- Equivalent exchange, that's the principle of alchemy
- Don't call me shorty!
Trivia
- The moniker 'Steel' comes from his automail prosthetic limbs.
- Name derived from the protagonist of the movie 'Edward Scissorhands'.
- Trait of raging when teased about height was suggested by his editor.
- Author got the idea for prosthetic-limbed protagonist from someone at her part-time rehab center job.
- Using alchemy by clapping without drawing transmutation circles is a key feature.
- Gained strong popularity from being voiced by popular VA Romi Park.
Alternate names
Ed
Fullmetal Alchemist
Steel
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- Born in winter
- Birth year
- 1899 (continental calendar in the story world)
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A small-statured boy with long blonde hair tied in a braid. Characterized by a cheeky expression, wears black-based clothing with a red coat.
- Height
- Approximately 165cm (including boots and bangs)
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Automail on right arm and left leg
- Flamel's cross mark on the red coat
- Petite build
- Iconic items
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- Red coat
- Flamel's cross mark
- Automail prosthetic arm and leg
- Transmutation circle
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- A genius in alchemy, yet arrogant with a hair-trigger temper. Strongly self-conscious about his short stature and flies into a rage when called 'shorty'. Emphasizes the principle of equivalent exchange, fearlessly challenging failures. Mentally age-appropriate with childish tendencies, but grows throughout the story, learning to trust and rely on others.
- Keywords
-
- Brave
- Curious
- Competitive
- Proud
- Hot-blooded
- Quick to anger
- Loyal
- Motto
- Equivalent Exchange
- Talents
-
- Alchemical genius
- Analytical ability
- High intelligence
- Combat sense
- Intuitive alchemy
- Automail handling
- Skills
-
- Clapping transmutation (no circle needed)
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Applied alchemy
- Martial arts
- Incident analysis
- Motivation
- To restore brother Al's body and his own lost limbs, regaining body and family through the pursuit of the Philosopher's Stone.
- Habits
- Easily flies into a rage when teased about his height. Verbal tics include first-person 'Ore'.
- Favorite foods
- Not specified
- Hobbies
- Alchemy research, Combat training, Automail maintenance
- Favorite places
- Resembool, Various places during travels
- Person
- Brother Alphonse Elric, Winry Rockbell, Master Izumi
- Disliked situations
- Hurting comrades, Himself or brother being weak, Being mocked for short stature
History
- Backstory
- Born in Resembool in eastern Amestris, son of an alchemist. Lost his mother to illness or accident in childhood, attempted taboo human transmutation with brother Al but failed. Lost right arm and left leg, brother's soul bound only to armor. Became State Alchemist at age 12, sets out on journey seeking Philosopher's Stone to restore original bodies. During travels, gets involved in national conspiracies and Homunculi schemes, undergoing growth.
- Debut date
- July 12, 2001
- Work title
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Human Transmutation Failure
- Significant event
- Human Transmutation Failure
- Description
- Attempted to resurrect mother via human transmutation, failed and lost parts of body.
State Alchemist Certification
- Significant event
- State Alchemist Certification
- Description
- To restore brother's body, obtained State Alchemist certification at age 12.
Philosopher's Stone Journey
- Significant event
- Philosopher's Stone Journey
- Description
- Continued journey seeking Philosopher's Stone with brother, involved in numerous incidents and conspiracies.
Confrontation with 'Father'
- Significant event
- Confrontation with 'Father'
- Description
- Challenged final battle with Homunculus leader 'Father', decides to open the Gate of Truth.
Abandoning Alchemy
- Significant event
- Abandoning Alchemy
- Description
- At the end of the battle, loses alchemy ability but resolves to start new life as an ordinary human.
Relationships
Van Hohenheim
Father
Father living apart. Complicated relationship, but come to understand each other in the end.
Trisha Elric
Mother
Mother lost in childhood. Attempted resurrection via human transmutation.
Alphonse Elric
Sibling
Younger brother. Soul bound to armor due to body loss. Deeply bonded.
Winry Rockbell
Best friend
Childhood friend who makes Ed's automail prosthetics, becomes vital support on travels.
Roy Mustang
Mentor
Recommended Ed for State Alchemist, often provides advice and support.
Izumi Curtis
Mentor
Master of alchemy and martial arts. Trained Ed and Al.
Riza Hawkeye
Ally
Subordinate of Colonel Mustang and reliable comrade.
State Alchemists
State Alchemists: protagonist
Media appearances
Fullmetal Alchemist
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started 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
Theatrical release in 2005
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos
Movie / Protagonist
Theatrical release in 2011
Fullmetal Alchemist series
Game / Protagonist
Various game titles
Fullmetal Alchemist live-action movie
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2017
Voice cast and creators
Romi Park
- Voice actor
- Romi Park
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version, movies
Vic Mignogna
- Voice actor
- Vic Mignogna
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub version
- Notes
- Won American Anime Award for Best Actor
Junko Minagawa
- Voice actor
- Junko Minagawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Drama CD original
Hiromu Arakawa
- Creator name
- Hiromu Arakawa
- Role
- Original author
Hiromu Arakawa
- Creator name
- Hiromu Arakawa
- Role
- Character designer
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Publisher
Bones
- Creator name
- Bones
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Edward Elric Figure
- Item name
- Edward Elric Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Automail Model Set
- Item name
- Automail Model Set
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Fullmetal Alchemist Anime Blu-ray Box
- Item name
- Fullmetal Alchemist Anime Blu-ray Box
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular