

Episode 9: “Be Thou for the People ("The Dog of the Military's Silver Watch")”
- 9 of 51
- November 29, 2003
- 24 min
- Aired
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| Series | Fullmetal Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Episode | 9 of 51 |
| Japanese | 軍の狗の銀時計 |
| Original air date | November 29, 2003 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Bones |
| Previous episode | Episode 8: “The Philosopher's Stone” |
| Next episode | Episode 10: “The Phantom Thief” |
| Streaming | Netflix, Hulu |
“Be Thou for the People ("The Dog of the Military's Silver Watch")” is episode 9 of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist. It first aired on November 29, 2003.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Colonel Mustang sends Edward on an assignment to inspect a mining colony. However, upon arrival, Edward and Alphonse are mistaken for tourists and Edward is attacked. They soon discover that the town is being exploited by a corrupt lieutenant and his alchemist.
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Music in this episode
- 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”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Fullmetal Alchemist”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Fullmetal Alchemist”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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