15 - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode

: Ling's highly skilled bodyguards who use ninja-like combat styles. Technical and Thematic Shifts

: This episode introduces the second opening, "Hologram" by NICO Touches the Walls.

: A prince seeking the secret to immortality to secure his claim to the throne.

See reactions and summaries of the new characters and major plot twists in this episode:

: A young girl from Xing who uses "Alkahestry" (based on the Dragon's Pulse) to heal Scar.

: While the Elric brothers and Winry head back to Central with their new "guests," they remain blissfully unaware of Maes Hughes' death, creating a sense of heavy dramatic irony.

Episode 15 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood , titled marks a major turning point by introducing the Kingdom of Xing and the concept of Alkahestry . Key Plot Developments

: Following the events at Laboratory 5, Alphonse Elric discovers he can now perform alchemy without a transmutation circle , just like Edward. Arrival of the Xingese :