Slicer / Barry the Chopper

Guardian of the Fifth Laboratory and former death row inmate, warriors with souls bound to armor

Former death row inmate whose soul was bound to an armored body by a Homunculus, becoming a guard of the Fifth Laboratory. Performs eerie battles with his brother, but later becomes a collaborator of Mustang.

Quotes

  • I kill, therefore I am
  • She was too good a woman for a guy like me
  • Big sis, you're the best
  • Even without a body, I have a soul
  • No reason is needed to kill

Trivia

  • Author Hiromu Arakawa's favorite character; originally scheduled to die in the Fifth Laboratory battle, but was kept alive and became an important character involved in the story.
  • A pair of brothers as characters, with the older brother's soul bound to the armor's head and the younger to the torso.
  • The name of Barry's armor is 'Skullhead'.
  • After being defeated by protagonist Edward Elric, fell in love with Hawkeye and softened his personality.
  • Barry's philosophy is a play on Descartes' 'I think, therefore I am'.

Alternate names

Number 48 Number 66 Sliser Barry the Chopper

Tags

Fullmetal Alchemist Fifth Laboratory Death row inmate Armor guardian Homunculus Alchemist Adventurer

Profile

Species
Humanoid armor (soul-bound entity)
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A figure with a huge mechanical armored body bound with a soul. Slicer uses a katana-like sword, while Barry uses a meat cleaver as a weapon. The physique has a sense of weight, characterized by the heavy appearance of the armor.
Distinguishing features
  • Armored body
  • Weapon: Katana-type sword (Slicer)
  • Weapon: Meat cleaver (Barry)
Iconic items
  • Katana-type sword
  • Meat cleaver
  • Armor

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ruthless
Detailed personality
Originally a criminal who committed theft and murder, even after becoming an armored body, does not lose murderous impulses and possesses the tendencies of a pleasure killer. However, falls in love with Hawkeye, softens his personality, and shows a human side by trying not to kill opponents.
Keywords
  • Murderer
  • Ruthless
  • Loyalty
  • Pleasure killing
  • Change
  • Cunning
Motto
I kill, therefore I am
Talents
  • Swordsmanship
  • Combat ability
  • High mobility
Skills
  • High combat proficiency with wielded weapons
  • Coordinated attacks exploiting enemy openings
  • Surprise attacks from shadows
Motivation
To freely repeat murders and obtain pleasure, while also acting for her out of admiration for Hawkeye.
Weapon
Katana-type sword, Meat cleaver

History

Backstory
Originally brothers who committed crimes as a pair and received death sentences. Their souls were fixed into armor by a Homunculus, revived, and became guards of the Fifth Laboratory. After clashing with Edward and others, self-awareness emerges, they defect from their fellow Homunculi, and operate as Mustang's collaborators.
Debut date
circa 2003
Work title
Fullmetal Alchemist
Media type
Manga

Becoming the alchemically created armor guardians

Significant event
Becoming the alchemically created armor guardians
Description
Both brothers were death row inmates, had their souls bound to armor by a Homunculus, and became the original guards of the Fifth Laboratory.

Confrontation with Edward

Significant event
Confrontation with Edward
Description
Engaged in battle with Edward who infiltrated the Fifth Laboratory and was defeated by a surprise attack.

Escape after laboratory collapse

Significant event
Escape after laboratory collapse
Description
After the collapse of the Fifth Laboratory, they leave the Homunculi group, escape, fall for Hawkeye, and become collaborators.

Final battle with Lust and demise

Significant event
Final battle with Lust and demise
Description
Destroyed by Homunculus Lust, the blood crest of their body is destroyed as they wished for liberation, meeting their end.

Relationships

Slicer

Sibling

Brothers who both became armored bodies together, former death row inmates who became guards of the Fifth Laboratory. They possess a combat style as a pair.

Roy Mustang

Mentor

As Mustang's collaborator, opposes the Homunculi together with Hawkeye.

Riza Hawkeye

Best friend

Softens his murderer tendencies and pledges loyalty to her. Admires Hawkeye and calls her 'big sis'.

Fifth Laboratory guardians

Fifth Laboratory guardians: guardian

Media appearances

Fullmetal Alchemist

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 2001

Fullmetal Alchemist FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST (2009 version)

Anime / Supporting

2009 TV series

Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation

Movie / Supporting

2022 film

Fullmetal Alchemist series

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

大滝進矢 (older brother Slicer)

Voice actor
大滝進矢 (older brother Slicer)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2003 anime version

坂口候一 (younger brother Slicer)

Voice actor
坂口候一 (younger brother Slicer)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2003 anime version

松本大 (older brother Slicer)

Voice actor
松本大 (older brother Slicer)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2009 anime version

野島健児 (younger brother Slicer)

Voice actor
野島健児 (younger brother Slicer)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2009 anime version

伊藤健太郎 (Barry the Chopper)

Voice actor
伊藤健太郎 (Barry the Chopper)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2009 anime version
Notes
Voice in drag attire: 石津彩

梅津秀行 (pre-death Barry)

Voice actor
梅津秀行 (pre-death Barry)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2009 anime version

Hiromu Arakawa

Creator name
Hiromu Arakawa
Role
Original author

Related goods

Barry the Chopper Figure

Item name
Barry the Chopper Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Slicer Figure

Item name
Slicer Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited