36 - Fullmetal Alchemist Episode

: We learn more about the Ishbalan connection to alchemy and the search for the Philosopher's Stone through an exiled old man in Kishua.

: Winry finally departs, but the emotional stakes rise when she learns more about the people responsible for her parents' deaths, setting the stage for future conflict with Roy Mustang. Fullmetal Alchemist Episode 36

Depending on which version of the series you are watching, offers two very different experiences. Brotherhood and the original 2003 series. : We learn more about the Ishbalan connection

: While Ed and Al wait in their cells, Kimblee’s arrival at Briggs—bringing Winry along as a hostage—sets a chilling new tone for the northern arc. Brotherhood and the original 2003 series

: The episode explores the heavy themes of prejudice and military corruption. Ed begins to directly interfere with military plans, even as a State Alchemist, as he sees the mistreatment of Ishbalan refugees.

This episode is a masterclass in character depth, finally pulling back the curtain on Van Hohenheim’s past.