4 iconic moments · verified episode numbers · no spoiler ratings
| Episode | Moment | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 7 | Nina Tucker — The Chimera | Reveal |
| Ep 25 | Maes Hughes Is Killed | Death |
| Ep 51 | Pride Revealed — Selim Bradley's True Form | Reveal |
| Ep 63 | Edward's Sacrifice — Truth's Final Gate | Moment |
Shou Tucker, desperate to maintain his State Alchemist title, fuses his daughter Nina and her dog Alexander into a chimera. The result greets Ed cheerfully — "Ed-ward" — before Tucker reveals what he has done. The first moment that broke the fandom.
Maes Hughes, the series' heart — a man who only ever talked about his wife and daughter — is shot by Envy disguised as his wife. His death in a phone booth, reaching for his photo, is the emotional turning point of the series.
The Prime Minister's adorable young son Selim Bradley tears off his own skin to reveal Pride — the most powerful Homunculus, a being made entirely of shadow and eyes. His pleasant child persona makes the reveal more disturbing.
To restore Alphonse's soul and body, Edward offers the Gate of Truth — his alchemical ability itself. He sacrifices everything that makes him a State Alchemist to bring his brother back. Ed punches God and wins.
Episode numbers are verified against the aired broadcast order. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is the property of its respective creators and studios.