Superhero Ethics

How Does War Change a Nation? Exploring Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's Complex ThemesIn this episode of Superhero Ethics, Matthew and Riki dive deep into Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, examining how this influential anime tackles challenging questions about war, revenge, and national guilt. The hosts explore how the series portrays a nation grappling with its dark history of genocide and military expansion while following characters who must decide whether to pursue revenge or seek a path toward healing.Can science and faith coexist in a world of alchemy? The discussion explores how the series handles the relationship between scientific understanding and mystical elements, particularly through its unique magic system of alchemy and the mysterious Gate of Truth. The hosts examine how the show avoids simple answers about the limits of human knowledge and understanding.What role does disability representation play in storytelling? The conversation analyzes the series' groundbreaking portrayal of prostheti