Edward Elric is the main protagonist and title character of Hiromu Arakawa's manga and anime series Fullmetal Alchemist. He is best known for his performances in r/anime's major contests, where he appeared in the Elite Eight on all editions of Best Guy and Best Character since its inception. However, Edward is also notorious for falling just short of the title (pun intended). This curse was finally broken when he won Best Character 5 in 2021.
Outside of r/anime, the alchemist is a noted regular in the ISML contest, reaching the playoffs three times (2015, 2016, and 2017). In the review aggregator website MyAnimeList, Edward ranks among the top 10 characters by member favorites, behind Lelouch, Levi, L, Luffy. Light, and Okabe.
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- DM123 Animefans Saigar 2012
- r/anime's Best Character 5 ☆
- r/anime's best Sibling 2020 [1]
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To put it bluntly, Edward Elric can be too cocky for his own good. But he is also skilled enough in battle to make quick work of anyone underestimating his abilities. He is clever enough to trick those who believe they have the upper hand and use his surroundings to his advantage. Edward prefers psychological warfare and fighting at long distances over close combat, not because he is not strong enough to take down his opponents, but to avoid damaging his two prosthetic limbs. This is not so much a matter of tactics as it is his desperation to avoid the rage of his mechanic after the battle. Behind the bright smile lies a boy eager to create the Philosopher's Stone, a mysterious object said to call forth powers beyond human comprehension. If the stories about this stone are true, and if one day Edward is successful in obtaining it, the first thing he would do is undo a horrible mistake from his past, one that cost him his two limbs and almost killed his brother. Until that day comes, though, Edward will remain a protective brother, an irresponsible childhood friend, and a pain to his enemies. He will make sure that all those who make fun of his diminutive stature will never forget the name of the fullmetal alchemist. | |||||||||||||||||||
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