Alphonse Elric (アルフォンス・エルリック)

• Alphonse’s birthday is not officially revealed.
• He is younger than Edward by about one year.
• He is one of the few alchemists who can perform transmutations without a circle.
• His favorite animals are cats, and he often hides kittens inside his armor because they like the warmth and safety it provides.
• Although he appears enormous in armor, his original human body is slim and relatively short for his age due to the years it spent trapped beyond the Gate of Truth.
• Despite being one of the strongest fighters in the series, Alphonse consistently chooses mercy over revenge, making him one of the most compassionate characters in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

One of the defining aspects of Alphonse’s story is that his soul is not inside a human body.

Instead, it is attached to the armor through a blood seal drawn with Edward’s blood.

As long as that seal remains intact:

• Alphonse remains alive.
• He can move and speak normally.
• He does not need food, water, or sleep.
• He cannot feel pain, temperature, hunger, taste, or physical touch.

If the blood seal is destroyed, his soul would separate from the armor.

Likes

Officially, Alphonse enjoys:

• Cats (he absolutely loves them).
• Cooking.
• Reading.
• Helping others.
• Learning new forms of alchemy.

He often stops to pet stray cats whenever he gets the chance.

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Dislikes

Official material indicates Al dislikes:

• Violence.
• Needless cruelty.
• Seeing innocent people suffer.
• Being unable to feel physical sensations like warmth, hunger, or touch because of his armor.

Relationship with Edward Elric

Edward is Alphonse’s older brother and the person he trusts most.

The brothers share an exceptionally close bond and are willing to risk everything for each other.

Although Edward often acts impulsively, Alphonse helps balance him with patience and empathy.

Their journey is driven by their shared determination to correct the mistake they made as children.

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Relationship with Winry Rockbell

Winry grew up alongside the Elric brothers in Resembool.

She treats Alphonse like family and worries deeply about his condition.

Al appreciates her kindness and unwavering support throughout their journey.

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Relationship with Izumi Curtis

Izumi is the Elric brothers’ alchemy teacher.

She trained them in:

• Survival.
• Martial arts.
• Philosophy.
• Discipline.

Although strict, Izumi loves both brothers as if they were her own children.

Alphonse was born in Resembool, where he lived with:

• His older brother, Edward.
• His mother, Trisha Elric.
• His father, Van Hohenheim (before he left).

After Trisha died from illness, Edward and Alphonse attempted the forbidden act of Human Transmutation to bring her back.

The attempt failed catastrophically.

Edward lost his left leg.

Alphonse lost his entire body.

To save him, Edward sacrificed his right arm to bind Alphonse’s soul to a nearby suit of armor using a blood seal.

From that moment onward, the brothers dedicated their lives to finding a way to restore their original bodies.

Despite being peaceful, Alphonse is a formidable fighter.

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Hand-to-Hand Combat

Al learned martial arts from Izumi Curtis, one of the strongest martial artists in Amestris.

His fighting style emphasizes:

• Defense.
• Counters.
• Throws.
• Efficient movements.

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Strength

Because his soul inhabits a suit of armor:

• He feels no physical pain.
• He never becomes tired.
• He possesses immense physical strength.
• He can punch through walls.
• He can lift objects far heavier than a normal human.

However, the armor is not indestructible and can be damaged in battle.

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Alchemy

Like Edward, Alphonse can perform alchemy without a transmutation circle after seeing the Truth beyond the Gate.

His alchemy is versatile and includes:

• Stone walls.
• Spears.
• Defensive barriers.
• Reshaping terrain.
• Repairing structures.
• Traps.

His style is generally more defensive than Edward’s.

Alphonse is one of the kindest characters in the series.

He is:

• Gentle.
• Compassionate.
• Patient.
• Honest.
• Optimistic.
• Emotionally mature.

Unlike Edward, Al rarely loses his temper.

He always tries to understand others before judging them.

Despite everything he has suffered, he refuses to become cruel or bitter.

He deeply values every human life.

Even toward enemies, he often searches for peaceful solutions first.

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Intelligence

Although Edward is often recognized as the genius of the family, Alphonse is extremely intelligent.

He possesses:

• Excellent knowledge of alchemy.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• A remarkable memory.
• Emotional intelligence.

He often notices details Edward overlooks.

Many characters comment that Al is the more mature brother.

Original Human Appearance

Before the Human Transmutation accident, Alphonse had:

• Shoulder-length blond hair.
• Golden eyes.
• Fair skin.
• A youthful face.
• A slim build.

He resembles Edward, although his face is softer and rounder.

Armor Form

For most of the series, Alphonse’s soul is bound to a massive suit of medieval armor.

The armor has:

• A large steel body.
• Broad shoulders.
• Large gauntlets.
• Heavy armored boots.
• Curved helmet with a single horn.
• Narrow glowing eye slits.
• A cloth apron tied around his waist.
• A blood seal drawn inside the helmet, which binds his soul to the armor.

Although intimidating in appearance, his gentle personality contrasts completely with his size.

Full Name: Alphonse Elric (アルフォンス・エルリック)

• Nickname: Al
• Age: 18
• Nationality: Amestrian
• Occupation: Alchemist (not a State Alchemist)
• Residence: Resembool, Amestris
• Current Status: Traveling with Edward Elric in search of the Philosopher’s Stone
• Height:
  • Human Body: Approximately 165 cm (5’5”) (estimated)
  • Armor: Approximately 220 cm (7’3”) (estimated)
• Weight:
  • Human Body: Approximately 52 kg (115 lbs) (estimated)
  • Armor: Estimated 300+ kg (660+ lbs)