Minor characters of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime
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The following characters all play minor supporting roles in the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series. For the most part, these characters only appear in one or two episodes. Due to irregularities in translations some names might have multiple spellings. For manga-only minor characters, please see Minor characters of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga; for minor characters common to both the anime and manga, please see Minor characters of Fullmetal Alchemist.
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[edit] Majhal
| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Takaya Hashi | Kent Williams |
Majhal was an alchemist that guest starred in episode four of the anime. Living in a small unnamed town, Majhal was the only alchemist in the area and was a candidate for creating the Philosopher's Stone for the Homunculi, but Lust thought he was just an amateur. Majhal uses an alchemy wristband which has a transmutation circle on it.
Edward and Alphonse visited Majhal in question about their missing father after they burnt their home down. During their visit they heard there was a strange zombie resembling the dead villager Karin wandering around the town at night, kidnapping and killing girls.
It soon was revealed this Karin was Majhal's lost lover and he tried to resurrect her using girls of the village, alchemically transferring their souls into mannequin versions of Karin so she could be reborn. Unfortunately, none worked out and some even wandered freely until Majhal destroyed them afterwards. Majhal tried his scheme one more time, trying to force Ed and Al to help. However, he was told by Ed that an elderly woman who helped him in his plots was actually Karin, aged. It is later revealed that Karin had not died, but lost her memory after hitting her head when her wagon crashed. Majhal couldn't see his lover in the woman's face and attempted to kill Ed, Al and Karin using a transmuted sword. However, Ed transformed a rose into a whip and sent Majhal's sword flying into the air. Majhal could only watch helplessly as the sword flew down and stabbed him through the stomach, pinning him to the floor. He died, still believing Karin was in heaven.
[edit] Lujon
| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Takehito Koyasu | Johnny Yong Bosch |
A character appearing only in the 35th episode of the anime. An alchemist Lust encountered years ago, Envy saw potential in him to advance their plans to make a Philosopher's Stone. After the Homunculi deliberately spread the Fossil Disease in his village, Lust gave him a Red Stone ring to use against the Fossil Disease. However, Lujon fell in love with Lust, and Lust began to feel the first stirrings of her humanity, as Lujon reminded her of her creator, Scar's brother. When they met again, Lust killed him to "fix" the mistake of getting him involved in the Homunculi's plans. Upon his death, everyone in the village fell to the disease and none were left alive.
Despite Gluttony's pleading her, Lust did not allow Gluttony to eat Lujon's body after his death.
In the English Dub he also mentions the Ishballan God, Ishballa, and when using Alchemy frequently prays to him.
He resembles Scar's brother from the manga.
[edit] The Exile
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A character in the anime, the Exile was the one who originally instructed Scar’s brother in the ways of the Grand Arcanum, the Ishbalan version of alchemy. At the time of his introduction in the anime the Exile was living alone in the southern refugee camp after he had been banished from Ishbal by the Ishbalans for using alchemy. When Scar accidentally wandered into his hut he learned of his brother's training under the Exile, and sought to learn how to complete the Philosopher’s Stone from him. After Mustang and his men arrived looking for Scar, the Ishbalan refugees were rounded up with the intention of being transferred to state-run camps set up to house Ishbalan refugees; however, the military had to separate the Exile from his own people after they attacked him. As a result, he was set to be moved independently from the main group for his protection.
When Ed and Al arrived in the camp and spoke with him he revealed that the Ishbalan people were once alchemists, practicing the Grand Arcanum to reshape the things that Ishbala had given them. It is implied that this was once a highly respected position in Ishbalan society; however, times changed and the practice of the Grand Arcanum gradually became a taboo, as it was felt to go against the teachings of Ishbala by reshaping the things that Ishabala had given the Ishbalans. During this conversation the Exile revealed that the only difference between the regular method of producing the Philosopher’s Stone and the Ishbalan method for producing the stone was the number of people who had to be transmuted into the stone. He was last seen at the end of the anime returning to Ishbal with the Ishbalans to help rebuild their country and culture.
[edit] Leo
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| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Jun Fukushima | Mike Sinterniklaas |
A young Ishbalan who looks after his younger brother Rick. For a time he held a deep resentment against his mother for abandoning them during a military raid, but changed his opinion after learning that his mother suffered from an illness leading to blindness. After Scar decided to fulfill his brother's goal and create the Philosopher's Stone, Leo hated Scar for becoming an 'exile'; however, Edward's word convinced him not to judge people for their choices. Toward the end of the anime series Edward receives permission from the military to have Leo and his brother Rick released and transferred to Resembool; however both Rick and Leo turn down the offer.
Leo doesn't appear in the manga.
[edit] Lyra
| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Yumi Kakazu | Monica Rial |
Lyra, in the anime, begins as an alchemist under the command of Lieutenant Yoki in Youswell with aspirations of becoming a State Alchemist. Lyra is Yoki’s best enforcer, due to her powerful alchemic attacks which condense the moisture in the air and force it at high velocity toward her adversary. Her necklace bears a small transmutation circle. After Edward's arrival in Youswell, and the subsequent incident at the local inn, Lyra uses her alchemy to destroy the building. When Edward exposes Yoki for the corrupt military official he is, Lyra made one last desperate attempt to stop Ed but was unable to beat him in battle.
Lyra later resurfaced as a student of Dante, and died when Dante used what was left of her Philosopher's Stone to swap their souls, channeling herself into Lyra's young and healthy body while Lyra entered the aged and dying body of her master (which was then torn in half). Lyra's original body, once possessed by Dante, began to decay as a result of the transfer. In the end of the anime, the vessel became Dante's final body, either because of the rampaging Gluttony or the decay brought about from Dante's own rotting soul.
Lyra's name can also be pronounced and spelled as Lyla.
Lyra does not exist in the manga, as her character is a plot device involving Dante, who also does not exist in the manga.
In the Conqueror of Shamballa, Lyra's counterpart appears on Fritz Lang's movie set. Edward looks at her in shock but she turns up her nose in a rather snobbish manner and walks away.
[edit] Psiren
| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Miho Shiraishi | Luci Christian |
Psiren, whose real name is Clara, is a cat burglar who publicizes her crimes so that her sinking city Aquroya (pronounced "Ah-croy-ya"), an analogue of Venice, will be full of life before it eventually disappears beneath a lake. Her alchemy utilizes cards and water and her transmutation circle is on her chest. She uses this to her advantage when battling men by slowly unzipping her shirt and then using alchemy against them. Known as a great beauty, she was Ed's first female opponent, which is pretty obvious when he tackled her on a roof as he accidentally grabbed her left breast with his automail hand. Psiren/Clara also took advantage of Al's gullibility by claiming she was stealing to save a hospital, a convent, and a school all while disguised as a nurse, nun, and schoolteacher respectively. She shows an affinity towards Edward, possibly romantic, even as he finally captures her, going so far as to offer to steal anything he wanted. When they part ways, she tells him to go to Xenotime for more information on the Philosopher's Stone. After she is arrested, she easily escapes an hour later.
Neither Psiren nor Clara make an appearance in the manga. despite fans' protests. She does make a minor Cameo appearance in the Conquer of Shamballa as she's seen in the fair watching the first test of the rockets.
[edit] Detective
An Aquroyan detective working the Psiren case. He and his men have tried repeatedly to capture Psiren, an alchemist thief, but his attempts always end in embarrassing failure. When Edward Elric passes through Aquroya en route to the Eastern Command Center, the detective brings him to the police station for questioning, apparently on the assumption that, as an alchemist, he is somehow related to Psiren's crime spree. After a three-hour-long interrogation he releases Edward to follow up on his claim that he is the Fullmetal Alchemist, and when this turns out to be true he enlists Edward's help in capturing Psiren. The detective’s appearance, behavior, and style are all homages to Inspector Zenigata, a fictional character in the anime and manga series Lupin III - both men wear similar trench coats and hats, are obsessed with capturing a notorious thief, chase after their target while holding handcuffs over their heads, have an awkward creep when excited, sometimes have a squad of uniformed police officers with them who all get humiliated as a group when eluded by their perpetrator, and always come up embarrassingly short in their attempts. He can also be compared to Inspector Gadget, whom he also resembles in regards to his hairstyle and annoying tendency to apprehend the wrong person, He could also be compared to Kei Hiwatari (DN angel) who always attempt to capture Dark but fails every time.
[edit] Russell Tringum
| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Kosuke Okano | Justin Cook |
The young son of alchemist Nash Tringum, who is said to have discovered the red water and did extensive research on it in Central City before he saw the nightmarish side effects. Hearing that his father was last heard of in Xenotime, he and his younger brother Fletcher went there and posed as the Elric Brothers so that Russell would be able to continue researching Red Water, to fulfill their father's dream. After learning the truth, Russell helped stop Mugwar and decided to stay in Xenotime and use his alchemy to help the Xenotime residents. Sony's Aniplex anime DVDs spell his family name as Tringum, although Sony's Aniplex website spells his name as Tlingum. FUNimation's anime DVDs spell his family name as Tringham.
Much to Edward's dismay, Russell is a year younger than him, and already much taller than him.
In "Goodbye" and "The Other Side Of the Gate", Russell brought Fletcher to Central, once again impersonating Ed (in order to get some books without having to pay). They had discovered the existence of the Underground City in their father's notes, and had tried to get the information to the Elrics, when they were arrested by MPs and, on Pride's order, were scheduled to be executed. They escaped however, with the aid of Lt. Ross and Sgt. Brosche, and got the notes to Ed and Izumi, before the meeting was interrupted by Archer. Russell and Fletcher lead Edward to the entrance to the Underground City using their father's notes. As Edward descends the hidden staircase, Russell utters one of the most poignant lines of the series: "Just come back... Just come back alive!"
He and his younger brother seem to favor alchemy which affects plants, mostly making trees grow to do various things. In the final episode of the anime, Russell and Fletcher are seen briefly, still experimenting with alchemy.
The name Nash Tringum is most likely an alteration of the names Vash and Trigun, in tribute to the series Trigun and its main character.
None of the characters from Xenotime appear in the manga. (However, some are present in the first novel, The Land of Sand, including the Tringum brothers. His character designs are included in The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Manga, too.)
[edit] Fletcher Tringum
| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Minako Arakawa | Avery Williams |
Russell's younger brother. He was uncomfortable with fraudulently posing as the Elric Brothers, and was disturbed by the side effects of the Red Water. While the other brothers Russell and Edward fought, Fletcher and Al became friendly, and Fletcher eventually helps convince Russell to not fight the Elric Brothers. The Tringum Brothers specialized in alchemy dealing with plant life. Sony's Aniplex anime DVDs spell his family name as Tringum, although Sony's Aniplex website spells his name as Tlingum. FUNimation's anime DVDs spell his family name as Tringham.
Fletcher and his brother had a small, albeit crucial role in "Goodbye" and "The Other Side Of the Gate," where they were almost executed for being the Elrics, before informing Ed of the existence of the Underground City.
[edit] Mugwar
| Japanese Cast | English Cast |
|---|---|
| Takayuki Godai | Bill Flynn |
He was the richest man in the city of Xenotime, owning most of the land. When Xenotime's gold supply diminished, Mugwar had Nash Tringum crystallize red water to make imitation Philosopher's Stones, called Red Stones. He used the crystals to transmute rock into gold so that people would come to the city and he would gain money. He murdered Nash when he refused to help at the cost of the deaths caused by the red water. He took advantage of the Tringum brothers by pretending to fall for their deception and had them continue their father's work. He was one of the men Lust took advantage of for her own ambitions. He was killed, crushed by a cave-in caused by the pressure from the red water as he tried to move the rocks blocking the source of the red water. Sony's Aniplex anime DVDs spell his name as Mugwar, although Sony's Aniplex website and the first novel, The Land of Sand spell his name as Mugear. A common unofficial translation has his name as Magwar. The Japanese pronunciation is "Maguwaaru," while FUNimation's English-dubbed pronouncation is "Mu-gee-ahr".
[edit] Wilson
Only appearing in one episode (though he made a brief appearance during Edward's State Alchemy Exam), Wilson and his group of mercenaries were hired by Sloth to attack the Ishbalans under the guise of State Military soldiers. He is an alchemist, and carries no gun. He wears a machine on his back that launches small dagger-like objects that charge with electricity. A transmutation circle then appears, along with a huge sphere of electricity, and the attack is launched at the opponent. This is similar to Xingese alchemy, since even the daggers look similar.
He kidnapped Rick to try to get Scar and the other Ishbalans to come out of hiding so he could kill them as ordered. He is defeated by Scar, and learns that Ed is a State Alchemist. He was under the impression that he was working for the military, and went to ask Sloth why other military personnel were working against him. He was killed by Sloth after threatening to tell King Bradley.
[edit] Mercenaries Joey and Noey
Appearing toward the mid-end of episode 5, they are easily taken care by Al or more realistically themselves. It should be noted however in episodes 11 and 12 Mugwar has two henchmen outside of his lab that look identical and are possibly Joey and Noey later as Noey is more muscular and has a mustache, while Joey looks slightly older. They also make an appearance in the manga but have the same results when attempting to take out Alphonse.
[edit] Huskisson
A uranium miner and scientist, Huskisson appears only at the start of Conqueror of Shamballa. He invites the Fullmetal Alchemist, who he believes to be Alphonse, to his castle in the middle of the ocean. He explains he has created uranium and asks Alphonse to present it to Central Command as a new weapon. Alphonse refuses, prompting Huskisson to trap him and try to kill him by drilling through his armour. Huskisson is shocked when Alphonse is revealed to be empty and Edward arrives to criticize Huskisson's work. Huskisson flees to another chamber where he reveals his second plan: To create an army of mechanical men using the bodies of dead uranium miners. Edward warns him not to do it, as human transmutation will destroy him. Huskisson brushes off Edward's warnings, claiming since he is a man of science, the rules do not limit him. Huskisson activates the transmutation but appears at the Gate where he is pulled in and killed. His uranium bomb manages to end up in Germany, where the Nazis decide to pretend they created it. Edward and Alphonse begin a search for the bomb during the ending of the film, they later found the bomb and dismantled it but they failed to stop the duplication due to the later bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World War II, but it's unknown what they did during WWII
[edit] Mabuse (Fritz Lang)
From the movie, a Jewish filmmaker who bears a resemblance to King Bradley. When Edward meets him for the first time, he thinks that the man actually is Bradley (who somehow managed to cross the gate), and confronts him. After clearing up this misunderstanding, Mabuse asks Ed to help him in his search for a dragon, without yet knowing that this dragon was actually Envy. Later in the movie, Edward discovers that he is none other than Fritz Lang himself, and the name Mabuse comes from Doctor Mabuse, one of his movies' characters. Always in search of new ideas for his movies, Mabuse finds a study about parallel worlds and becomes interested in Ed's story. Fearing the Nazis could overthrow the German government with the help of the Thule Society, he helps Ed infiltrate their castle. There is perhaps an intended humor in him being Bradley's counterpart. Whereas King Bradley is a tyrant who holds the facade of a charismatic ruler, Fritz Lang was historically reputed to have been a very tyrannical director.
[edit] Rudolf Hess
| Japanese Cast[1] | English Cast[2] |
|---|---|
| Rikiya Koyama | Jason Douglas |
A member of the notorious Thule Society, he was the one who convinced Noah to join their cause and obtain Edward's knowledge of alchemy using her powers. Apparently he was also one of the people that brought Alfons Heiderich to work for them, and he was the one who killed him when he helped Ed without his approval.
He is based on the real-life Rudolf Hess, a member of the Nazi Party who wrote down Hitler's dictations for Mein Kampf and eventually became his deputy in the Third Reich, before being captured after a plane crash during a naive attempt to negotiate peace with the Allies by himself, and would eventually die in prison as a war criminal.
He appears to be Hakuro's earth counterpart.
[edit] Karl Haushofer
| Japanese Cast[1] | English Cast[2] |
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| Masane Tsukayama | John Swasey |
Another prominent member of the Thule Society, Karl Haushofer was a political theorist for the Nazi Party during WWII and indirectly influenced many of Hitler's ideas. He appears in the final episode of the Anime in conversation with Hohenheim of Light. In the film he is seen leading the Society in its attack against the monster Envy. For the rest of the film, he takes more of a side role to Dietlinde. As they begin their invasion of Amestris, he begins to express doubts that it was actually the fabled Shamballa. In response to his apprehension, Dietlinde shoots him in the arm and continues on with the invasion.
[edit] Noa
| Japanese Cast[1] | English Cast[2] |
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| Miyū Sawai | Leah Clark |
A Roma girl whom Ed befriends in the movie, Conqueror of Shamballa. Edward helps her escape after she is sold to the Thule Society by her fellow Roma. The Society is actually after her power to read a person's mind just by touching them. After living for a while with Ed and Alfons Heiderich, she is found by the Thules and convinced to work for them - she thinks that maybe in Shamballa she would finally find a place to call home. Thus she uses her gift to obtain from Edward knowledge of alchemy and his world, but it isn't enough to help them open a stable portal to Ed's world. When the Thule Society finally succeed in their objective, Dietlinde tries to dispose of Edward, despite Noah's pleas to spare him, and she realizes her mistake in trusting them. It is implied that she is our world's version of Rosé Thomas, due to the girls' similar appearances, personalities, and interest in Ed, but the slightly different style of art used on her character model makes it nearly impossible to say for certain. This is poked fun at in the Chibi Party OVA. It should be noted, however, that Rosé appears in the movie with a slightly different voice actor than Noa. Also, in Episode 36 - The Sinner Within, when the water tower breaks a girl very similar-looking to Noah comes out of the train holding an Ishbalan baby.
[edit] Dietlinde Eckart
| Japanese Cast[1] | English Cast[2] |
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| Kazuko Katou | Kelly Manison |
The villain of the film Conqueror of Shamballa, she occupies an important position as an occultist in the Thule Society. After obtaining information regarding alchemy and the other world from Hohenheim and Envy, Dietlinde, with the help of other collaborators, intends to open a Gate to that world. While she works with the Nazis, presumably to help them overthrow the government during the Beer Hall Putsch of November 9, 1923, her real motive is to reach a place where her occult powers would become real. Using Envy and Hohenheim, she first sends an army of armored warriors through a gate to Lior. The warriors are defeated by Alphonse Elric and then are summoned back through the gate by Edward's actions on the other side. The round trip through the gate kills all of the armored warriors. Her second attempt at opening the gate is assisted unintentionally by Alphonse opening a similar gate on the other side at the same time, causing her to be directed to the gate that he opened instead of a random place. This persistent gateway below Central was opened in part by the deaths of Hohenheim, Envy, Wrath and Gluttony. On this trip to Amestris, she leads an fleet of rocket-powered airships. On the trip through the Gate, she merges with the being which live within the portal, granting her the power to use alchemy without even clapping, similar to Father in the manga. Unfortunately, the power seems to have taken a toll on her sanity, as she states she wishes to destroy all of Amestris. Her army is defeated by the Elric Brothers, the State Alchemists and the army in Central. On returning through the gate, she undergoes a physical transformation probably related to contact with the creatures residing inside. Wishing to return to "Shamballa", she advances threateningly on Noah, and in an ironic twist is called a monster by the people of her world much like she called people of Ed's world monsters. She is summarily shot and killed by Earth's Hughes. Upon her death, she reverted back to her human form.
She is based on Dietrich Eckart, who was a key member of the real-life Thule Society. According to the Booklet in the Special Edition, the character was changed to a woman to add more female presence to the movie.
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