Episode 31: The 520 Cens Promise (2009 series)

Even as his subordinates are scattered, Mustang finds he still has allies - unfortunately, so do his enemies. The Homunculi unleash one of the Ishvalan War's most notorious killers to deal with Scar and Marcoh.

Episode Notes

 * The Transmutation Circle which appears in the background of this episode's title card is the moon array tattooed on Solf Kimblee's left hand.


 * While Mustang's comparison of his scattered subordinates claims Breda as the rook and Falman as the bishop, one wonders if their positions oughtn't have been switched, as rooks move only in straight lines - in keeping with Falman's orderly, straight-laced persona - and bishops move diagonally - in keeping with Breda's more liberal style. In the corresponding manga chapter, Arakawa did not specify exactly who was assigned to which piece.
 * When Mustang is placing the chess peices on the board, he places the queen on the wrong square during set-up.


 * The 2009 series shortens the conversation between Fu and the Elrics at Dr. Knox's house including not referencing Winry or Pinako directly and also removes the scene of Fu changing into the clothes he received from Dr. Knox before he leaves the house.