Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

The Northern Wall of Briggs

Episode 33 Canon The Ishval War Arc 23 min

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In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Scar continues his northern journey amidst confrontations, while Edward and Alphonse face opposition near Briggs Fortress. Concurrently, allies strive to decipher important research related to Scar's past.

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After some investigation, Kimblee deduces that Scar is headed toward the North. He manages to catch up to the train Scar is hitching a ride on, only to find his hooded companion is actually Yoki and not Marcoh. Scar and Kimblee recognize each other from when they crossed paths in Ishval, and a fight ensues. Scar manages to impale Kimblee, but Kimblee manages to separate the train carriages and escape. Meanwhile, May continues toward the North with Marcoh, while Edward and Alphonse arrive upon the mountain path leading to Briggs Fortress. They soon find themselves attacked by one of the soldiers, Captain Buccaneer, before being surrounded by the guards. They are then confronted by Olivier. May and Marcoh manage to find research notes written by Scar's brother and begin to decipher them.

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What episode is "The Northern Wall of Briggs" in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

"The Northern Wall of Briggs" is episode 33 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

Is "The Northern Wall of Briggs" canon or filler?

"The Northern Wall of Briggs" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Northern Wall of Briggs" part of?

"The Northern Wall of Briggs" is part of the The Ishval War Arc.

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