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Hiromu Arakawa has always been an honest storyteller. She remains true to what she sees in the world and through that vision,Fullmetal Alchemistbecame this unique whirlwind of masterpiece storytelling. She is known for showcasing the world through imagery that would make even the most casual fans dive deep into the fandom. The story of two brothers is so much more than just wanting to revive their mother.
It is a story of struggles, of war, and of horrors. It is to see development when there is no hope and to understand that no everyone is a villain. There is a saying, one that speaks volumes; villains aren’t born, they are made. She takes that very ideology and pushes it into the stories. In that very process, Scar was born.
Hiromu Arakawa Scarred Scar
During an interview (viaDoAnimation),Fullmetal AlchemistauthorHiromu Arakawagot candid about how the complex character of Scar came into being. A man on a mission, Scar isn’t the kind of antagonist who is driven to commit unthinkable crimes simply because he can. Instead, he is a character who seeks revenge.
My ancestors were farmers and homesteaders who displaced Ainu and stole their land from them. But ironically enough, some of my own relatives have Ainu blood in them. That seems complicated, but it’s just an everyday fact of life to have neighbors of differing ethnicity.
He has seen the world fail him and because of that, it is through constant killing that he takes things into his own hands. Arakawa noted how she added elements of her own conflicted past. Postcolonialism’s most interesting feature showcases a lack of identity amongst the colonized people. For someone like Arakawa, her ancestors were amongst those who colonized the Ainu people of Hokkaido.
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At the same time, the blood of the colonized runs in the veins of her own family. In a similar manner, Scar is a person who has no one left and while to the State Alchemist people, he is a villain, they in turn, are monsters to him.
Complexity in Human Nature
Hiromu Arakawa was exceptionally brave for putting someone so similar to her past in the position of an antagonist. The clear mirror of what the world could be and is too, is difficult to portray for many people. Seeing oneself in a dark light can be the most difficult task any man can do. Arakawa took that step forward and showcased exactly that.
I think the truly serious problems in this world are when people don’t make any effort to learn about these everyday situations, when they turn away from them or view them from only a single perspective.
Attack on Titanis another series that showcases the good guys and bad guys in a grey zone. Perspective changes everything. The joy of poetry is that it can mean differently for different people depending on how they view it. So a simple question that arises is, why cannot history be done the same?
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History was and is still written by those who rule in power. To learn the other side of things, there exist texts that aren’t as popular. However, they might change the way people view things. A villain is only a villain for those who aren’t on their side.
Fullmetal Alchemistis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Adya Godboley
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
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