Thank you very much to Andy for commissioning this episode!
These chapters are the ones in which we get a little further into the conflict with the Abidan, and I express some frustration with that whole plotline in the series and also some frustration with myself for having such trouble following what's going in within it. I would love to hear all your thoughts about that and how you all deal with it.
Meanwhile, our people are in the labyrinth and beginning to sort of fight against its wishes as it essentially throws in with Reigan Shen, which is not a situation we want. And to top it off, Dross has been affected somehow and now he's a tiny tyrant with a black crown and I'm VERY concerned.
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Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode!
In this installment of The Elric Brothers Reflect On Their Mysterious Past, we find out only a TINY bit more about what the deal is with their father, and I don't mind telling you all that I hate the man already. He seems like a real piece of shit and I'm not looking forward to finding out all the ways he's let his kids down in addition to abandoning them, because he clearly is up to no good.
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Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode!
This episode is when our friends arrive at Rush Valley, the center of all things Automail, and there's a pickpocket there who is saving money up to pay back a man who has always refused to accept any money from her in the past. Which is a bulletproof plan that makes total sense.
Also, a lady goes into labor and Winry's can-do attitude gets her a spot as an apprentice!
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Thank you to Heather for commissioning this episode!
In these chapters, we've got a major confrontation with Aftermath and Lillly going head-to-head in the streets, and and this is followed by a confrontation between Aftermath and Ethan going head-to-head on a Zoom call. It seems like maybe Ethan has been a lot shadier than he's let on, and perhaps Aftermath has some more valid points than I thought.
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Thank you to Florian for commissioning this episode!
In these two, we get a rematch between Luffy and Crocodile, in which Luffy loses AGAIN. I cannot believe this! Meanwhile, the rest of the crew searches for a cannon, and we learn more about Miss All-Sunday AKA Nico Robin.
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Thank you to Gabriela for commissioning this episode!
These episodes are the ones in which Zorro goes up against Mr. 1, and while I wasn't sure what to expect, I really enjoyed this fight a lot. That said, I'm not sure I totally understand what Zorro did to win.
Meanwhile, Crocodile is out here reading Vivi like a book and I can't say I really disagree with any of his points.
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Thank you so much to Andy for commissioning this episode!
In these chapters, the crew delves further into the labyrinth, and comes up against MULTIPLE hydras, moving floors and walls, and a variety of unpleasant scenarios involving being separated from one another. Then, to top it off, Reigan Shen turns up. DISLIKE.
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Max, this is the second time that I'm going to be cursing you instead of thanking you for commissioning this damn show. Why would you do this to me.
Poor Hughes.

Thank you so much to Florian for commissioning this episode and joining me in the conversation!
These episodes are another series without ANY Luffy appearances, so we're completely in it with our sidekicks (sorry guys, but that's what you are) and mostly get to watch Nami learn to use the weird-ass weapon that Usopp made for her. Parts of this work for me and parts of it don't, but overall it's a lot of fun.
Except for the CRUCIFIXION. Fuck.

Thank you to Max for commissioning this episode!
This is the episode where Al deals with his suspicions about being a created, artificial being that Ed invented and filled with fictional memories. I was sad that the bad guy managed to get under Al's skin so much, but I'm glad that it's been dealt with so quickly, although I wouldn't have been mad about it if they stretched it out a little longer.
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