: This episode introduces the second opening, "Hologram" by NICO Touches the Walls.
: Following the events at Laboratory 5, Alphonse Elric discovers he can now perform alchemy without a transmutation circle , just like Edward. Arrival of the Xingese : Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 15
: Viewers learn that Xingese "alchemy" is medicinal and focuses on the flow of energy through the earth, contrasting with the Amestrian focus on scientific transmutation. : This episode introduces the second opening, "Hologram"
: Ling's highly skilled bodyguards who use ninja-like combat styles. Technical and Thematic Shifts : Ling's highly skilled bodyguards who use ninja-like
See reactions and summaries of the new characters and major plot twists in this episode:
: While the Elric brothers and Winry head back to Central with their new "guests," they remain blissfully unaware of Maes Hughes' death, creating a sense of heavy dramatic irony.
: A prince seeking the secret to immortality to secure his claim to the throne.