Fullmetal Forever!

This week Subes continues to swirl the bottom of the bowl in episode 14 "The Sickness Called Despair." Also, Ambrose knows how to break the ice, Crusch has a drink with Subes, offers him some solid advice, and we determine that form + function = hat.  

This week Ambrose and I watch episode 13 "Self-Proclaimed Knight Natsuki Subaru" and....it's bad. Subaru invokes that feeling when you want to unzip your skin, crawl away, and die alone.  It’s legitimately painful to watch.  Also, we meet the candidates for the throne, we learn about their political plans for the country, we discuss the importance of context, and Subes straight up gets a whoopin'.

Just when I think we have met the most absurd characters of the series, I got bamboozled by more ridiculous personalities and general awkwardness.  In this episode, Ambrose and I watch episode 12 "Return to the Capital." I discover that dragons (dinosaurs) are a common thing in this world, we are introduced to several new characters, many of whom are awful, Adam is still an S.O.B., and Subes needs to dial it way back or he is heading to HR.  

This week Ambrose and I get a glimpse into the past of our favorite demon maids, a sentence I never thought I'd write, with episode 11 "Rem."  We also discuss one of Ambrose's last pieces of Greed art, we throw our non-financial support behind PBS, Subes creeps, and I speak directly to Japanese companies.  

This week, Ambrose and I watch along episode 10, that's right episode 10 "Fanatical Methods Like a Demon."  We have somehow been watching this show for 10 weeks.  At this point we are discussing breathing in your own spit, more of my various beefs with real/fake people, and Rem learns the value of teamwork.  Stick around after the credits for some supplemental action.  Mmmm, I love me some supplemental.  

This week Ambrose and I watch episode 9, "The Meaning of Courage." Ambrose also shares with us her recent visit to the gym, we discuss horses, and the clear fact that children don't deserve victory.  Also, I notice something and feel creepy.  

Post-holidays, Ambrose and I catch up without guy, Subes.  Ambrose tells the tale of her messing with a scammer and a thief, I learn that by season's end I will be even more enraged, and I learn more about Ambrose's eating habits. 

This week, Ambrose and I watch episode 7, Natsuki Subaru's Restart, and let me tell you,  Sube's is starting to get deep into it.  Within minutes of each other, he realizes he cares too much and and has nothing to live for, leading to a very obvious death #7.  While this is happening Roswell continues to be a clown and Ambrose and I have a duel of names.  It's a hodgepodge of an episode.

To kickoff the holiday season, Ambrose tries something new live on recording for our enjoyment. Ambrose and I also watch RE:ZERO episode 6 The Sound of Chains.  We discuss the British perspective of Thanksgiving, Ambrose wanting to like tea, and I learn a few Japanese phrases.  Oh, and apparently curses are different from magic for some reason.  I disagree.  

Something is a miss here at FMF, because we aren't watching anime this week.  We are watching Steven Universe: The Movie.  With this being my introduction to this universe, I have questions for Ambrose, like what is this, what is happening, and huh?  We also discuss how Spinel was used and discarded by Steven and his mom, how scythes are terrible weapons, and the rampant bias in this movie.

We are keeping it rolling with the aftermath of death...5? Let's go with that. This is a very clothing-centered episode, specifically because Roswell is a predator of the worst kind. This week I get paranoid and we (Ambrose and I) discuss what would my dog would do if I died.  We also through out the idea of medication helping out our boy Subaru's anxiety and ADHD. Just a thought.

Ambrose and I continue to unravel the secrets of the nonsense that is the life and death of Subaru with Episode 4 The Happy Roswaal Mansion Family.  This week we also get to enjoy Ambrose's American accent, profound discussions on my use of the American Spirit,  who amongst our characters is a furry, and other creepy things connected to RE:ZERO.  

This week, Ambrose continues to listen to me complain about the insanity that is RE:ZERO with episode 3: Starting Life from Zero in Another World.  She introduces me to gremlin energy and a practical cosplay tip.  I also learn the name of the mysterious assassin who has killed our guy Subaru several times already.  It just makes her more gross.

Season 2 of FMF continues with death number 4 for our "hero", Subaru.  This week, Ambrose and I also contend with adds during out streaming, one involving an Amazon and an egg, Ambrose shares her feelings about voice actors screaming, and I complain just a little less than last season.

We begin Season 2, our pallet cleanser season, with episode 1 (or zero) of RE:ZERO- Starting Life in Another World.  Our format is also shifting, as we are now doing watch alongs, allowing you the listeners to hear what we hear, myself for the first time and for Ambrose a second.  Possibly more.  We also pause and discuss why Frozen is so beloved, our Scottish accents, and why licking your lips makes you evil.  We will also be keeping a death count of our hero, Subaru, who is currently up to 3 deaths.  Keep listening and keep it FULLMETAL!!!

It is time to move on folks.  As we here at FMF prepare for our palate cleanser season, we will be doing check-ins just to see how everyone is doing.  This week explains her inventory, we talk about dark humor, Coca-cola Cinnamon in the UK, and I have an old man moment.  

This is it ladies and gentlemen, our wrap up episode for Season 1 of Fullmetal Forever and our farewell to Brotherhood.  This week we discuss some of our favorite moments, themes, and characters from the show.  We are looking forward to brining you Season 2.  Please Like, Subscribe, and most importantly, keep it FULLMETAL!

This is it folks!  The grand finale of our deconstruction of Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood.  The journey has been long, weird, and full of interruptions.  To cap off our coverage we look at episodes 63: Other Side of the Gate and 64: Journey's End. Also, I decide I owe Ambrose a hug, we ask why does Selim have a face nipple, Jodie decides the weather for her family, and Ed and Al’s journey comes to an end with Al inventing baking interest.  

In the penultimate episode before the Brotherhood finale, Ambrose, Jodie, and I deconstruct episodes 61: He Who Would (and did) Swallow God and 62: A Fierce Counterattack.  We also discuss Ambrose and Jodie’s snacking habits, I explain the meat sweats, my lack of research, and one of the greatest anime duals of all time, Scar vs Wrath. 

We are nearing the crescendo this week as we discuss episodes 59: Lost Light and 60: Eye of Heaven, Gateway of Earth. Also I experience some personal character growth, we realize Wrath is the ultimate circus performer, and stay tuned after the closing for a little extra regarding our pallet cleansing series.  A little challenge for our listeners; can you tell if something is a bit off in the later portion of the show? Hit us up on Twitter if you can.