Japanese FMA 42 Title: "Without Knowing His Name"
American FMA 42 Title: "His Name is Unknown"
Japanese Airdate: July 24, 2004
American Airdate: January 14, 2006
Important Characters: Ed, Al, Scar, Kimbley, Lust, Lyra, Rose, Wrath and Sloth
Important Locations: Liore
Synopsis: Scar has begun his plans to create the Philosopher's Stone without accepting failure. He intends to sacrifice the lives of the soldiers in Liore to create what was thought to be a legend. Chimera forces that lead Kimbley by receiving Lt. Colonel Archer's special command invade Liore. However, Scar defends the town to prevent it from becoming another Ishbal massacre.
Side Note
This begins the first airing of the final opening, Rewrite, by Asian Kung-Fu Generation. This will play now until the remaining episodes of the series. This also begins the airing of the final opening, I Will, by Sowelu. Also, it seems that FUNimation chose not to go with the odd little effect in Al's voice when he was slowly changing into a bomb. It sounded abit like a small speaker echoing along with his voice.
Video Edit
Before commercial break, the Fullmetal Alchemist logo appears on the opposite side of the screen opposed to the Japanese version.
Side Note
No Next Episode preview was aired in the US version, most likely being like the previous episode. The only thing about the original TV broadcast one simply involved Al appologizing to Colonel Mustang and stating that they were going home.
Thoughts
Perfectly dubbed episode. Everything was right on the mark. Just seeing Rewrite instead of RSG made me smile.
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