

Episode 12: “The Other Brothers Elric: Part 2”
- 12 of 51
- December 20, 2003
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Fullmetal Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 51 |
| Japanese | 砂礫の大地・後編 |
| Original air date | December 20, 2003 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Bones |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “The Other Brothers Elric: Part 1” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Fullmetal vs Flame” |
| Streaming | Netflix, Hulu |
“The Other Brothers Elric: Part 2” is episode 12 of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist. It first aired on December 20, 2003.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric discover the source of the disease affecting Xenotime and learn about the history of the brothers’ father and his connection to the red water. The revelation threatens the work commissioned to create the Philosopher’s Stone. Determined to protect his project, the person behind it uses the red water against the Elric brothers.
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- OP 1“Melissa” — Porno GraffittiAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Kesenai Tsumi”AnimeThemes
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About the series

This fantasy adventure series follows two brothers on a journey to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy. The story explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond human control. The brothers' quest for the…
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- “Fullmetal Alchemist”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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