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Why Is Alphonse Elric So Popular Among Fans?

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For Alphonse Elric fans, his suit of armor and status as younger brother to Fullmetal Alchemist’s protagonist, Edward Elric, are just two surface-level attributes that fans love. But what makes Al truly lovable is his inability to be a sidekick or ‘by-stander’ and how so much of his development as a protagonist contains so much depth and so much struggle and sadness as well as hope. That gentle voice inside of his metal body contrasts greatly with his large armor suit and the seemingly brutal or harsh situations that he finds himself in, drawing in fans of all ages.

What is more is that Alphonse grows so much as a character throughout the series. The young boy that starts out being very naive and not really understanding the world that he lives in is forced to grow up very quickly. This young boy is also very compassionate and treats even the worst of enemies with a lot of respect. He even treats Kimblee and Pride with a lot of respect which is surprising. Another reason that Alphonse is so beloved is because of his relationship with his brother Edward Elric. Their relationship is very symbiotic and it is very relatable to people with siblings. The many moments of comedy, action, and drama between the two brothers is beloved by fans everywhere. There are also many moments of heartbreak and sadness throughout the series as well, especially when Alphonse starts to doubt his own humanity or loses his memories for the sake of his brother. These are very emotional scenes and leave a lasting impact on the viewer. He is just one character in a world of many with amazing powers, but Alphonse’s quiet strength and humanity is what makes him so lovable and memorable.
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