Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 English Cast -

Anime Research & Archives Date: [Current Date] Subject: Comprehensive overview of the English dub cast for the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series, produced by FUNimation Entertainment. 1. Executive Summary The English dub of Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) was produced by FUNimation Entertainment and recorded at FUNimation Studios in Dallas, Texas. Directed by Mike McFarland (who also voiced a supporting character), the dub is widely considered one of the finest English adaptations of its era. The casting choices are notable for their emotional range, character accuracy, and enduring association with the franchise—many of these actors reprised their roles in the later Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), the video games, and the live-action films. 2. Main Cast (The Elric Brothers & Core Duo) | Character | English Voice Actor | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Edward Elric | Vic Mignogna | The fiery, prodigious alchemist. Mignogna’s performance captures Ed’s temper, intelligence, and deep-seated vulnerability. This role became his career-defining performance. | | Alphonse Elric | Aaron Dismuke | The gentle soul trapped in a suit of armor. Dismuke was only 12 years old during recording, giving Al an authentic adolescent tone. He later voiced young Hohenheim in Brotherhood . | 3. Recurring Major Characters | Character | English Voice Actor | Performance Highlights | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Roy Mustang | Travis Willingham | The ambitious, charismatic Flame Alchemist. Willingham provides a smooth yet commanding presence, balancing Mustang’s cunning with his genuine care for his subordinates. | | Riza Hawkeye | Colleen Clinkenbeard | Mustang’s stoic and loyal adjutant. Clinkenbeard (also a lead ADR director at FUNimation) delivers a performance of sharp, quiet strength and dry wit. | | Winry Rockbell | Caitlin Glass | The Elrics’ childhood friend and automail mechanic. Glass expertly portrays Winry’s fiery temper, deep care for the brothers, and emotional resilience. | | Maes Hughes | Sonny Strait | The lovelorn, obsessive family man and military officer. Strait’s performance is warm, hilarious, and devastatingly tragic—making Hughes’s fate one of the most impactful in the series. | | Lust | Laura Bailey | The melancholic and deadly Homunculus. Bailey’s voice lends Lust a seductive yet sorrowful depth, especially as the 2003 series gives her a unique, expanded backstory. | | Scar | Dameon Clarke | The vengeful Ishvalan serial killer. Clarke delivers a growling, intense, and morally complex performance, balancing rage with tragic grief. | | King Bradley / Wrath | Ed Blaylock (deceased) | The Führer and secret Homunculus. Blaylock’s deep, authoritative, and deceptively calm voice creates one of anime’s most chilling and commanding antagonists. | | Shou Tucker | Jerry Jewell | The “Sewing-Life” alchemist. Jewell’s unsettlingly gentle and desperate performance makes the Nina-Chimera arc unforgettable and horrifying. | | Nina Tucker | Meredith McCoy | The innocent young girl. McCoy’s sweet, cheerful voice makes the character’s fate all the more tragic. She also voiced Lust in Brotherhood . | 4. The Homunculi (2003-Specific Cast) The 2003 series features unique origins and personalities for the Homunculi, reflected in the casting choices.