What episode is "Looming Shadows" in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
"Looming Shadows" is episode 46 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
As tensions rise before the Promised Day, key characters experience captures, strategic moves, and confrontations within the military and elsewhere, setting the stage for crucial upcoming events.
Briggs Fortress soldiers escort Winry back home, where she is surprised to find Edward and his group. Though Edward warns her to escape to another country, she refuses and says that Edward should just make sure he protects everyone. Meanwhile, Scar has recruited several Ishvalans to help in his cause, and Mustang informs about Selim's true identity to Olivier. Alphonse, who had been suffering from more frequent blackouts, is ambushed and captured by Gluttony and Pride. On the day before the Promised Day, Wrath is tricked into taking a train back to Central and is caught in an explosion on the bridge. Meanwhile, Hawkeye, Breda, and Fuery prepare for the upcoming day. Within the military, as the chosen generals are panicking over the Führer's possible death, Olivier sees her chance to try to take control. However, before she can do anything, she is halted by the sudden appearance of Father and Sloth.
"Looming Shadows" is episode 46 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
"Looming Shadows" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Looming Shadows" is part of the The Briggs Expedition Arc.
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Alphonse Elric main
Edward Elric main
Roy Mustang main
Izumi Curtis supporting
Ling Yao supporting
Maes Hughes supporting
May Chang supporting
Pinako Rockbell supporting
Riza Hawkeye supporting
Winry Rockbell supporting
Envy antagonist
Father antagonist
Gluttony antagonist
Greed antagonist
King Bradley antagonist
Lust antagonist
Scar antagonist