Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 English Cast |best| Page

The 2003 anime expands heavily on the military subplot, making the supporting cast feel like main characters. The English dub rose to the occasion by casting veterans with theatrical backgrounds.

Disclaimer: Voice actor Vic Mignogna has faced serious allegations of misconduct. While his performance as Edward Elric is discussed here for historical and artistic context, we acknowledge the controversy surrounding the individual. fullmetal alchemist 2003 english cast

Yes, the 2003 anime has a final boss named Dante (voiced with perfect aristocratic disdain by Josh Phillips). Unlike Brotherhood ’s Father, Dante is a cunning, ancient alchemist in a decaying female body. Phillips (a male actor) plays her with a silky, androgynous cruelty. He sounds like a velvet knife, making Dante one of the most underrated villain performances in English anime history. The 2003 anime expands heavily on the military

While Scar appears in Brotherhood , his arc in 2003 is drastically different and arguably more tragic. Dameon Clarke (Cell from DBZ) utilized a low, guttural growl that sounded like gravel and grief mixed together. He made Scar terrifying—a serial killer of State Alchemists—but also heartbreakingly pious. The 2003 dub keeps Scar’s Ishbalan accent subtle, but Clarke’s cadence makes you feel the weight of a dead culture on his shoulders. While his performance as Edward Elric is discussed