Mei Chang
Eastern Pharmacist
A young female alchemist from Xing who specializes in alkahestry. She has a background in Eastern customs and culture, and possesses an energetic and lively personality.
Quotes
- “I'll do my best!”
- “Don't underestimate the power of Xing!”
- “Medicine is just a tool. The heart is what matters.”
- “Xiao-Mei, we'll be together from now on too!”
- “There's still more to come!”
Trivia
- Mei Chang hails from Xing, modeled after Chinese culture.
- Her pet Xiao-Mei is actually an important character with another identity.
- Excels in alkahestry, depicted as a branch of alchemy.
- First appears in the mid-to-late original manga.
- One of the few characters who speaks the Xingese language.
Alternate names
May Chang
Chan Mei
Chang
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Petite with East Asian facial features. Long black hair, and often wears traditional clothing from Xing.
- Height
- About 140cm
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Petite
- Long black hair
- Traditional Xing clothing
- Iconic items
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- Small black panther plush (Xiao-Mei)
- Alkahestry herb pouch
- Traditional hair ornaments
- Xingese accessories
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Energetic
- Detailed personality
- Bright and cheerful with an approachable personality. Possesses strong will and a competitive spirit, bravely facing difficulties. Values culture and customs, and has a considerate and kind side toward friends.
- Keywords
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- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Stubborn
- Kind
- Curious
- Strong convictions
- Motto
- Effort and sincerity open the path
- Talents
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- Alkahestry
- Pharmacological knowledge
- Affinity with animals
- Mechanical armor operation
- Skills
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- General alchemy
- Language skills (Xingese and Amestrian)
- Mobility in combat
- Teamwork with allies
- Motivation
- To protect her homeland Xing and fulfill her family's mission. To confront the world's mysteries and evils alongside her comrades.
- Habits
- Has a unique verbal tic at the end of her sentences. Cherishes and carries the small black panther Xiao-Mei.
- Favorite foods
- Eastern medicinal cuisine, Spicy stir-fry, Chinese tea
- Hobbies
- Alkahestry research, Homeland culture research, Interacting with Xiao-Mei
- Favorite places
- Xing, Liore in Amestris
- Favorite colors
- Red, Black
- Music
- Traditional Xing music
- Disliked situations
- Friends in crisis, Injustice
- Disliked weather
- Extreme cold
- Disliked foods
- Bitter medicine
History
- Backstory
- Hails from a royal clan in Xing, where generations have mastered alkahestry and borne the family's mission. Her talent was recognized from childhood, but due to family circumstances, she was dispatched to Amestris for alchemy training and intelligence gathering. In the story, she grows through interactions with the Elric brothers and exposure to diverse values and cultures.
- Debut date
- circa 2003
- Work title
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Media type
- Manga
Visit to Amestris
- Significant event
- Visit to Amestris
- Description
- Left her homeland Xing and began rigorous alchemy training and mission participation in Amestris.
Encounter with Xiao-Mei
- Significant event
- Encounter with Xiao-Mei
- Description
- Had a fateful encounter with the small black panther Xiao-Mei and began acting together.
Participation in the Promised Day
- Significant event
- Participation in the Promised Day
- Description
- Joined the pivotal battle for Xing's survival and the world's future, fighting alongside her comrades.
Relationships
Ling Yao
Blood relative in a complex relationship vying for the Xing throne. Also exists as Ling's little sister figure.
Emperor
Emperor of Xing and head of Mei's family. A strict yet complex relationship.
Edward Elric
Ally
A strong friendship blossomed through battles in Amestris.
Alphonse Elric
Ally
Trust deepened as a comrade facing hardships alongside the brothers.
Xiao-Mei
Pet
A partner who joins adventures together and spurs each other on in battle.
Xingese Entourage
Xingese Entourage: unknown
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 game series
Game / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Megumi Takamoto
- Voice actor
- Megumi Takamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (2009)
Erika Harlacher
- Voice actor
- Erika Harlacher
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Hiromu Arakawa
- Creator name
- Hiromu Arakawa
- Role
- Original author
Hiromu Arakawa
- Creator name
- Hiromu Arakawa
- Role
- Illustrator
Related goods
Mei Chang Plush
- Item name
- Mei Chang Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Mei Chang Figure
- Item name
- Mei Chang Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited