Edward Elric
エドワード・エルリック
Edward Elric is the youngest State Alchemist in history in Fullmetal Alchemist. After a failed attempt to resurrect his mother cost him an arm and leg (and his brother's body), Ed searches for the Philosopher's Stone to restore what was lost.
Overview
Edward Elric is the protagonist of Hiromu Arakawa's Fullmetal Alchemist and its faithful adaptation Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Bones, 2009). After a failed attempt to resurrect their mother, Ed loses his left leg and his brother Alphonse loses his entire body, and Ed sacrifices his right arm to bind Al's soul to a suit of armour.
At twelve Ed becomes the youngest State Alchemist in Amestris, earning the title Fullmetal. He can transmute without a circle after having seen the Truth, and uses automail limbs built by his childhood friend Winry Rockbell.
The brothers' search for the Philosopher's Stone exposes a conspiracy involving the Homunculi and Father. Ed is voiced by Romi Park in Japanese and Vic Mignogna in English.
Personality & Traits
Edward Elric is a protagonist character in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, also known as Fullmetal Alchemist, Ed, Short Stack. Fans most often describe Edward as intelligent, short tempered, determined.
Also Known As
Voice Actors
| Voice actor | Language |
|---|---|
 Romi Park | Japanese |
 Vic Mignogna | English |
 Marcelo Campos | Portuguese |
 Renato Novara | Italian |
 David Turba | German |
 Patrizia Scianca | Italian |
Appearances
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos
Quotes
Read the most memorable lines from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood on our Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood quotes page.
Manga Appearances
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Edward Elric?
Edward Elric is the youngest State Alchemist in history in Fullmetal Alchemist. After a failed attempt to resurrect his mother cost him an arm and leg (and his brother's body), Ed searches for the Philosopher's Stone to restore what was lost.
What anime is Edward Elric from?
Edward Elric appears in Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, Yomi no Tsugai, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Shamballa wo Yuku Mono, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Milos no Seinaru Hoshi, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Mihousou Episode, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: PREMIUM COLLECTION, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST - Arakawa Hiromu Kaki Oroshi 4-koma Gekijou, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Reflections, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Milos no Seinaru Hoshi Tokubetsu Eizou. You can watch these anime on OZZO.TV.
Who voices Edward Elric?
Edward Elric is voiced by Romi Park (Japanese) and Vic Mignogna (English) and Marcelo Campos (Portuguese) and Renato Novara (Italian) and David Turba (German) and Patrizia Scianca (Italian).
What makes Edward Elric popular?
Edward Elric has 20,192 favorites on MyAnimeList, making them one of the most beloved anime characters.