King Bradley
Führer of the Amestrian Military
The Führer of the Amestrian military and the public persona of the Homunculus "Wrath". The highest authority of the nation, boasting extremely powerful combat capabilities.
Quotes
- “The strong have the obligation to rule this world”
- “As long as I reign as Führer, Amestris is invincible”
- “The world is supported by order”
- “Do you think a petty young upstart like you has the caliber to run a country?”
- “I hold the future of this nation”
Trivia
- The only Homunculus Führer candidate who retained his ego.
- Possesses a special eye called the "Ultimate Eye" beneath his eyepatch.
- Military personnel names are derived from real-life military figures or weapons.
- Outwardly a mild-mannered and dignified leader, but a terrifying killer behind the scenes.
- The length of his tenure as Führer is unknown, but he wields immense influence throughout the series.
Alternate names
King
Führer Bradley
Father
Wrath
Profile
- Species
- Homunculus (Artificial Human)
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A dignified middle-aged man characterized by silver hair streaked with white and thick facial hair. He usually wears a military uniform as the Führer and an eyepatch. Beneath the eyepatch lies a special eye within his body, housing the "Ultimate Eye (Eye of Wrath)".
- Height
- Approximately 175cm
- Weight
- Unknown
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
-
- Silver hair mixed with white
- Thick mustache
- Eyepatch (to conceal the Ultimate Eye)
- Iconic items
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- Military uniform
- Eyepatch
- Führer's cane (varies by depiction)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Possessing calmness and overwhelming charisma, he appears on the surface as a solemn and dignified leader, but in reality is cunning and calculating. He is also exceptionally skilled as a tactician and commands respect from everyone, friend or foe. He usually speaks in a gentle tone, but conceals ruthless thoughts and murderous impulses beneath.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Cunning
- Dignity
- Strength
- Strategist
- Charisma
- Two-faced
- Ruler
- Motto
- The strong are the ones who should rule this world
- Talents
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- Combat ability
- Swordsmanship master
- Talent for schemes
- Political acumen
- Immortality
- Skills
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- Advanced swordsmanship techniques
- Command and leadership ability
- Disguise techniques
- Negotiation skills
- Military strategy
- Motivation
- Maintaining power as Amestris's supreme leader and fulfilling his mission as a Homunculus
- Habits
- Pierces through people's true nature with sharp insight and employs disguise or acting as necessary
History
- Backstory
- Formerly as the Homunculus "Wrath", he alone succeeded in preserving his sense of self among multiple candidates and became Amestris's Führer. From the shadows, he carries out numerous conspiracies and schemes, holding a position that sways the fate of the nation.
- Debut date
- circa 2001
- Work title
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Media type
- Manga
Appointment as Führer of Amestris
- Significant event
- Appointment as Führer of Amestris
- Description
- Reigns as the highest authority of the Amestrian nation, wielding influence both domestically and internationally.
Central figure in the "Promised Day" plan
- Significant event
- Central figure in the "Promised Day" plan
- Description
- Involved in the Homunculi's national transmutation circle, leading the final phase of the "Promised Day".
Sustains fatal injury in the final battle
- Significant event
- Sustains fatal injury in the final battle
- Description
- Suffers near-fatal injuries in a fierce battle with Major Mustang; his subsequent fate remains undisclosed.
Relationships
Mrs. Bradley
Spouse
His public wife, who deeply loves her husband Bradley but is unaware of his true identity as a Homunculus. Bradley also deeply loves her.
Selim Bradley (Pride)
Child
Adopted son and the Homunculus Pride. He interacts with him outwardly as a son, but his true identity is a member of the Homunculi. Selim also deeply adores Mrs. Bradley.
The Homunculi
Comrades who carry out the "Promised Day" plan together
Military high officials
Amestris Military Führer's Office
Amestris Military Führer's Office: leader
Media appearances
Fullmetal Alchemist
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began in 2001
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
Anime / Protagonist
2009 TV series
Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa
Movie / Protagonist
2005 theatrical release
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos
Movie / Protagonist
2011 theatrical release
Fullmetal Alchemist various game titles
Game / Protagonist
Fullmetal Alchemist stage play
Stage play / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Tesshō Genda
- Voice actor
- Tesshō Genda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2009 anime version
- Notes
- Main voice actor
Tōru Ōkawa
- Voice actor
- Tōru Ōkawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2003 anime version
- Notes
- Main voice actor (original)
Takashi Fujii
- Voice actor
- Takashi Fujii
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action movie version
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
King Bradley Figure
- Item name
- King Bradley Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
King Bradley Cosplay Costume
- Item name
- King Bradley Cosplay Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular