Episode 23: Fullmetal Heart (2003 series)

Synopsis
In Central to repair the Elrics, Winry grows enraged when the brothers refuse to share the truth about their lives. Meanwhile, Al's recurring questions about the nature of his existence begin to take their toll.

Episode Notes

 * This episode is adapted from content in Chapter 13: Fullmetal Body, Chapter 14: An Only Child's Feelings and Chapter 15: Fullmetal Heart.
 * In reference to the creator of the manga, Hiromu Arakawa, when Winry and Ed fight about Ed not drinking his milk, cows with glasses on are seen in the background, which is the creator's "self-portrait" shown mostly in the manga omakes.
 * Although not yet introduced in the series, Izumi Curtis and her husband briefly appear at the train station before Winry sees Major Armstrong.
 * Series director Seiji Mizushima stated this episode, along with episode 22 were about "pushing the protagonists to the edge" in order to see their problems in a new light.