Episode 27: Interlude Party (2009 series)

Visions of the past play out by a warming fire as Hohenheim reflects on the unavoidable follies of man: the pain that comes with a loving family; the hidden truths of alchemy; and the roots and results of war.

Episode Notes

 * This episode is a recap of the events of the first 26 episodes and also provides valuable insight into Hohenheim's character.


 * The Transmutation Circle which appears in the background of this episode's title card is the Human Transmutation Circle used by the Elric brothers.
 * This episode features the young Pinako Rockbell and Trisha Elric both as a child and an adult.
 * This episode also features many shots of the in-joke brand of booze "Stray Dog", named after a previous series of Arakawa's, which has also appeared several times in the manga.
 * This episode is the first episode of the third season.