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FMAB Endings: Ranked

**spoilers for FMAB!**

A while back I made a ranking of all the FMAB openings, but now I’ve decided to do a ranking of the ending songs too. This one was just as difficult because Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has some really great music. If you need a refresher on what the endings are like, I included a link for each of them. Let’s go!

I don’t dislike this ending by any means, but one of them has to be last. I do like the focus on Winry and her time in Rush Valley, but the song doesn’t stand out too much to me and I don’t find it very memorable. The best part though is when they show Winry talking on the phone and you can tell just by her facial expressions that she’s talking to Ed :)

This ending signals the start of things getting more serious in FMAB, hence the more emotional song and the stoic expressions of the characters. This ending, like ending 3, starts off focused on Winry, but includes shots of some of the other female characters as well. Overall it’s a perfectly good ending but doesn’t stick out too much to me, I think the reason why this one won over ending 3 is because I prefer the song.

This one probably is my favorite song out of the EDs (maybe excluding my top pick). As much as I enjoy it, the animation for this one is kind of unusual because it really seems more like an opening than an ending.  Like, it’s a more upbeat song, there’s a lot of flashing scenes and buildup, etc. Despite this, it does feel like the penultimate ending animation, like things are gearing up to be more intense as they approach the final arc.

#2: Ending 1: “Uso” by Sid

This one has such a nostalgic energy to it, the little animation is so adorable, and it’s a great start to the series. This is probably the ED most people think of when they think of FMAB. It’s very simple and pleasant, which is a reflection of how the show isn’t as violent or upsetting at this point in the story. This one in particular brings back strong memories of the first time I watched the show, so that may be why I like it so much.

I have to admit I am a little biased since I am a Hohenheim stan, but this one is undeniably my favorite. I have teared up while watching it on more than one occasion, especially in the final episodes after we learn everything about Hohenheim and extra especially after his death scene. Those sad moments are such a contrast to his peaceful smile in this ending. I think it’s only fitting that the final ending of the series focuses on Hohenheim, since he is basically the hidden protagonist of the show.

I hope you enjoyed my ranking list as well as looking back fondly on all the great FMAB endings! Feel free to share your thoughts/your own ranking below, I have a feeling some people would disagree so I’m curious as to which your favorites are.

Thanks for reading,

-threecheersforinking

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Best Anime EDs

A list of some of my favorite Anime EDs, or ending songs!

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood ED 1

This ED is pretty iconic, as its adorable cartoonish style is a harsh contrast to the sometimes dark and grim storyline in FMAB. The song is really great too.

Toradora ED 1

I’m a bit biased because Toradora is one of my favorite shows, but this ending song is just so cute and I love the umbrellas so much.

Erased ED

This ED has really excellent animation, utilizing a cool saturated lineless look. If you’ve read the Erased manga, there are also some easter eggs hidden within.

Rascal Does not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ED

I love this ED so much because it changes 5 times throughout the show, representing each arc with each different girl (if you know the show, you’ll know what I mean). I linked the first ED that focuses on the character Mai, but each ED has a different voice singing each one. I’m not 100% sure, but it appears to be sung by each character’s respective voice actress.

The Promised Neverland Season 1 ED

This song perfectly captures the creepy, unsettling nature of the show!

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