Episode 5: Rain of Sorrows (2009 series)

Edward and Alphonse are attacked by Scar, a mysterious killer wanted for a string of gruesome murders. His powers are incredible – and his obsession with slaying State Alchemists might be justified.

Synopsis
The mysterious scarred-man attacks the Elric Brothers and the Military, only for them discover who this man really is, the murderer of the State Alchemists in Central.

Episode Notes

 * This episode is adapted from content in Chapter 6: The Right Hand of Destruction and Chapter 7: After the Rain.
 * The Transmutation Circles that appear in the background of this episode's title card are the array on Alex Louis Armstrong's gauntlets and Roy Mustang's Flame Alchemy circle.
 * Edward's short reference to the aching in his leg due to the rain outside is omitted from this episode.
 * In the manga, just before Scar attacks the Elrics, he kills a military policeman who has been sent to escort them to safety. But in this episode, the MP does not appear.
 * In the corresponding manga chapter, Lt. Hawkeye fires on Scar once, but in this episode, she shoots three times.