Ep 22. Created Human

Edward and Alphonse are still on their quest to find the Philosopher’s Stone, a powerful alchemical substance that has the ability to circumvent the laws of equivalent exchange. While on their journey, they come across a small town that has been recently destroyed by a monster. The villagers explain that the monster was created by a powerful alchemist who used his skills to create a lifeform that was beyond his control.

Edward, being an alchemist himself, can’t help but feel intrigued by the idea of creating a human being. However, he and Alphonse are aware of the dangers of creating something that is beyond their control. They decide to investigate the situation further, hoping to learn more about the alchemist who created the monster.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the alchemist responsible is none other than Shou Tucker, a well-known alchemist who had previously created a chimera that could talk. His chimera had made him quite famous in the alchemical community, but it was later discovered that he had created it using his wife and dog as materials.

The brothers confront Tucker, who reveals that he has successfully created a human being using alchemy. He introduces his daughter, Nina, who appears to be a sweet and innocent little girl. However, something seems off about her, and the brothers can’t help but feel uneasy in her presence.

As they spend more time with Tucker and Nina, they begin to uncover some disturbing truths about the creation of the human body using alchemy. They realize that Tucker has used a powerful substance called the Red Stone in order to create Nina, a substance that is said to be more powerful than the Philosopher’s Stone itself.

Edward and Alphonse are torn between their desire to learn more about alchemical creation and their disgust at the idea of using a human being as a material. As they struggle with their own emotions, they come to realize that there is more going on than they initially suspected.

Meanwhile, Nina begins to act strangely. She seems to have developed an attachment to the brothers, and her behavior becomes more and more erratic as time goes on. Edward and Alphonse become increasingly worried about her, and they begin to suspect that there is more to her creation than Tucker has let on.

As the episode comes to a close, the brothers are left with a moral dilemma. Should they continue to indulge in their alchemical pursuits, even if it means exploiting human beings? Or should they abandon their dreams of creating something new and focus on the importance of human life?

Fullmetal Alchemist season 1 episode 22, “Created Human”, is a poignant and thought-provoking episode that explores the ethics of alchemical creation. The show’s characters are complex and multidimensional, and they are forced to confront their own beliefs in the face of a difficult and emotional situation. The episode is a must-watch for fans of the show, and it continues to be one of the most memorable episodes of the series.