Episode 53: Flame of Vengeance (2009 series)

After a startling radio broadcast grants Mustang’s forces the advantage over Central’s troops, the Flame Alchemist unleashes the brutal power of burning hatred in the battle against the killer of Maes Hughes.

Episode Notes

 * This episode is adapted from content in Chapter 93: Archenemy and Chapter 94: The Flames of Vengeance.
 * The Transmutation Circle that appears in the background of this episode's title card is the Flame Alchemy circle.
 * The animation of Envy's transformation is recycled from Episode 43: Bite of the Ant (2009 series).
 * The tanks used by Briggs soldiers seems to be a mix of numerous World War II tanks. The wheels and tracks were taken from the Soviet T-34, the hull from the German PzKpfw VI Tiger, and the turret is based on those of PzKpfw IV.
 * In the corresponding manga chapter, Riza only hesitates a moment before following Roy through the doorway, but in this episode, she remains behind until the sounds of battle alarm her into motion.
 * At several points in this episode, the shadows of rage beneath Roy's eyes bear a striking resemblance to the scar upon Scar's face.