Episode 39: Daydream (2009 series)

The ruse of Winry's abduction by Scar is revealed, but a plan of rescue must still be hatched. A brutal storm is coming – one which only Alphonse Elric can brave.

Episode Notes

 * This episode is adapted from content in Chapter 72: A Chain of Negativity, A Pebble of Goodness and Chapter 73: A Daydream.
 * This is the first episode of the fourth season.
 * This episode marks the first appearance of the fourth Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood opening theme, "Period" by CHEMISTRY.
 * This episode marks the first appearance of the fourth Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood ending theme, "Shunkan SENTIMENTAL" by SCANDAL.
 * The Transmutation Array that appears in the background of this episode's title card is the Blood Rune on Alphonse's armor.
 * Ed's remark that his skills of deception would be enough to fool Kimblee in regards to Winry's whereabouts is not in the corresponding manga chapter.
 * The totems hold no importance as their only role is to remind Father the Human Sacrifices.
 * Al's totem is surrounded by wire with a horn on its forehead and appears happy. The emotion might represent the happiness of being young as Alphonse is the youngest Human Sacrifice.
 * Ed's totem has two horns one on each side and the totem's side is filled with three spikes and looks angry. The emotion might represent the stress and anger he has felt since he used alchemy.
 * Hohenheim's totem looks calm and might represent his age and emotions.
 * Izumi's totem is surrounded by what looks like a snake and has a little head on its head. It might represent her unique knowledge of alchemy, since she taught herself alchemy, and her anger is her stress of her life.