Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – 4-koma Gekijou

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 4-koma Theater / 荒川弘描き下ろし4コマ劇場 / Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Hagaren 4-koma Gekijou / Hiromu Arakawa 4-koma Theater / FMA: 4-koma Theater

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Parody
Themes: Parody
Studios: Bones
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.44 / 10
Rank: #2273
Popularity: #3050
Users Listed: 62,167
Users Scored: 28,192
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/17/2024
Aired: August 26, 2009 – November 24, 2010 (Summer)
Type: special
Source: 4 Koma Manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 16

Synopsis:

A collection of vignettes exploring the lives of individuals navigating moments of quiet contemplation and subtle change. The specials present a slice-of-life perspective, focusing on everyday interactions and internal struggles within a modern urban environment. Each story emphasizes understated emotional depth over dramatic plotlines, often highlighting the beauty found in routine and fleeting connections. Characters grapple with personal aspirations and disappointments, finding solace in shared experiences or quiet moments of self-reflection. The animation style is characterized by careful attention to detail and evocative use of color, contributing to a gentle and introspective atmosphere. Viewers can anticipate a contemplative viewing experience that prioritizes nuanced character development and thematic resonance over high-octane action or fantastical elements.

Episodes:

Episode 1: 4-koma Theater 1 (Aired: 08/26/2009)
Episode 2: 4-koma Theater 2 (Aired: 09/30/2009)
Episode 3: 4-koma Theater 3 (Aired: 10/28/2009)
Episode 4: 4-koma Theater 4 (Aired: 11/25/2009)
Episode 5: 4-koma Theater 5 (Aired: 12/23/2009)
... and 11 more episodes

Characters:

Elric, Alphonse (Main) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie, Whitehead, Maxey
Elric, Edward (Main) - Voice Actors: Mignogna, Vic, Park, Romi
Armstrong, Olivier Mira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Young, Stephanie, Soumi, Youko
Armstrong, Alex Louis (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Utsumi, Kenji, Sabat, Christopher
Barry the Chopper (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Jewell, Jerry, Umezu, Hideyuki
Black Hayate (Supporting)
Bradley, King (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shibata, Hidekatsu, Blaylock, Ed
Bradley, Selim (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sanpei, Yuuko, Karbowski, Brittney
Bradley, Mrs. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Schultes, Dana, Satou, Ai
Breda, Heymans (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inman, Jeremy, Sato, Biichi
Buccaneer (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Parsons, Phil
Catalina, Rebecca (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Marchi, Jamie
Chang, Mei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Rial, Monica, Gotou, Mai
Charlie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wald, David
Curtis, Sig (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Carter, Bob, Sasaki, Seiji
Curtis, Izumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Auten, Christine, Tsuda, Shouko
Darius (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Manley, George, Amada, Masuo
Dolcetto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Burgmeier, John, Katsu, Anri
Dr. Knox (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arimoto, Kinryuu, Elliott, R. Bruce
Envy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Powell, Wendy, Takayama, Minami
Fu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Green, Kenny
Garfiel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Robinson, Antimere, Miyake, Kenta
Gluttony (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiratori, Tetsu, Cason, Chris
Greed (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Baker, Troy, Nakamura, Yuuichi
Havoc, Jean (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Yuuji, McFarland, Mike
Hawkeye, Riza (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Fumiko, Clinkenbeard, Colleen
Heinkel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Campbell, Bradley, Tsuji, Shinpachi
Hohenheim, Van (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Swasey, John, Ishizuka, Unshou
Homunculus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Williams, Kent, Kayumi, Iemasa
Hughes, Maes (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Keiji, Strait, Sonny
Jerso (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Love, Andrew, Shimura, Tomoyuki
Kimblee, Solf J. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshino, Hiroyuki, Vale, Eric
Lan Fan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuki, Nana, Nishimura, Trina
LeCoulte, Dominic (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iizuka, Shouzou, Dulcie, Greg
Lust (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bailey, Laura, Inoue, Kikuko
Marcoh, Tim (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Russell, Jerry
May, Shao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie, Ballard, Tia
McDougal, Isaac (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi, Massey, Bryan
Miles (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Douglas, Jason, Nakai, Kazuya
Mustang, Roy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro, Willingham, Travis
Paninya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamura, Akemi, Cranz, Cynthia
Rockbell, Den (Supporting)
Rockbell, Pinako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asou, Miyoko, Erickson, Juli
Rockbell, Winry (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takamoto, Megumi, Glass, Caitlin
Ross, Maria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nazuka, Kaori, McCoy, Meredith
Scar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta, Tatum, J. Michael
Sheska (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lau, Gwendolyn, Fujimura, Chika
Slicer Brothers (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Jenkins, Bill
Sloth (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seitz, Patrick, Tachiki, Fumihiko
Tucker, Nina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Palencia, Brina
Tucker, Shou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Huber, Chuck, Nagai, Makoto
Yao, Ling (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyano, Mamoru, Haberkorn, Todd, Dawn-Claude, René
Yoki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yao, Kazuki, Yandell, Barry
Zampano (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Rager, Chris

Staff:

Morii, Kenshirou (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Character Design, Key Animation)
Arakawa, Hiromu (Original Creator)
Fukunaga, Gen (Executive Producer)
Kurahashi, Shizuo (Sound Effects)
McFarland, Mike (ADR Director)
Senju, Akira (Music)

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