Solf J. Kimblee

Ruthless State Alchemist proficient in demolition

A State Alchemist known for his ruthless personality and tactics utilizing explosions. He is also a collaborator with the Homunculi and commits numerous atrocities.

Quotes

  • Explosions are the truth of this world!
  • Demolition is the greatest art.
  • Let me show you a beautiful explosion.
  • Battles are beautiful; pain is meaningless.
  • My alchemy exists for destruction.

Trivia

  • Full name is Solf J. Kimblee, but its origin is unclear in the work.
  • Unique character who enjoys explosions as pleasure and is highly popular.
  • His ruthlessness and hedonistic personality left a strong impression on many fans.
  • Multiple voice actors in anime adaptations, with different ones for the two main series.
  • A young actor was cast in the live-action film version.

Alternate names

Solf J. Kimblee Gold-Toothed Alchemist Kimblee

Tags

Ruthless Explosives State Alchemist Homunculus Collaborator Fullmetal Alchemist Anime Character Manga Character Alchemist

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Medium build and height, wears glasses, and has distinctive gold teeth around the mouth. Appears gentle but exudes a cruel aura.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Gold teeth
  • Glasses
  • Gentle-looking expression
Iconic items
  • Ring with transmutation circle
  • Glasses
  • Gold teeth

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ruthless
Detailed personality
Cunning and cruel personality. Finds pleasure in explosions and mercilessly demolishes battlefields and civilians. Spares no means for his goals and possesses an abnormality in enjoying others' pain and fear. On the other hand, highly intelligent and a schemer.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Cruel
  • Scheming
  • Egotistic
  • Explosion enthusiast
Motto
On the battlefield, destruction is the truth
Talents
  • Alchemy explosion control
  • Strategic planning
  • Calm judgment
Skills
  • Explosive transmutation
  • Combat command
  • Psychological manipulation
Motivation
As a powerful alchemist, pursues self-satisfaction and pleasure in battle while cooperating with Amestris' military and the Homunculi to carry out their plans.
Habits
Has a habit of laughing while enjoying explosions during combat.

History

Backstory
State Alchemist affiliated with the military. Experienced the Ishval Civil War and demonstrated his brutality there. After the war, became a Homunculus collaborator and carried out ruthless missions for the military. In the end, meets an ignoble end due to his own alchemy and schemes.
Debut date
circa 2001
Work title
Fullmetal Alchemist
Media type
Manga

Ishval Civil War

Significant event
Ishval Civil War
Description
Participated in the Ishval Civil War, causing numerous casualties with brutal strategies.

Collaboration with Homunculi

Significant event
Collaboration with Homunculi
Description
Joined the Homunculi plan and engaged in combat using chimera forces.

"Promise Day" Incident

Significant event
"Promise Day" Incident
Description
Faced a critical moment as one of the plan's central figures but was betrayed by comrades and died.

Relationships

Homunculi

Ally

Played an important role in executing the Homunculi plan with numerous cooperative relationships, but was betrayed in the final phase.

Amestrian Military

Amestrian Military: strategist

Homunculus Collaborator

Homunculus Collaborator: agent

Media appearances

Fullmetal Alchemist

Manga / Supporting

2001–2010

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Anime / Supporting

2009 TV series

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

Movie / Supporting

2011

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Final Transmutation

Movie / Supporting

2022

Fullmetal Alchemist series

Game / Supporting

Multiple works

Voice cast and creators

Shinichiro Miki

Voice actor
Shinichiro Miki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2003 Anime
Notes
Initial

Takehito Koyasu

Voice actor
Takehito Koyasu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2009 Anime
Notes
Later/Main

Mackenyu

Voice actor
Mackenyu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action Movie

Hiromu Arakawa

Creator name
Hiromu Arakawa
Role
Original author

Square Enix

Creator name
Square Enix
Role
Publisher

Bones

Creator name
Bones
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Solf J. Kimblee Figure

Item name
Solf J. Kimblee Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Solf J. Kimblee Famous Quote Acrylic Stand

Item name
Solf J. Kimblee Famous Quote Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited