| Edward Elric | |
|---|---|
| Fullmetal Alchemist character | |
 Art by Hiromu Arakawa | |
| First appearance | Fullmetal Alchemist manga chapter 1 |
| Created by | Hiromu Arakawa |
| Portrayed by | Ryosuke Yamada (original) Rai Takahashi (young) |
| Voiced by | Japanese: Romi Park[1] English: Vic Mignogna[2] |
| In-universe information | |
| Title | Fullmetal Alchemist |
| Occupation | State Alchemist |
| Family |
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| Spouse | Winry Rockbell |
| Children | Unnamed son Unnamed daughter |
Edward Elric (Japanese: エドワード・エルリック, Hepburn: Edowādo Erurikku) is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series created by Hiromu Arakawa. Edward, titled the Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, lit. Alchemist of Steel), is the youngest State Alchemist in the history of the fictional country of Amestris. His left leg was divinely severed in a failed attempt to resurrect his dead mother, and then his right arm was taken in exchange for his brother's soul. His missing limbs have been replaced with sophisticated prosthetics called automail (機械鎧, ōtomeiru). He and his younger brother, Alphonse, who lost his entire body and is spiritually bound to a suit of armor, scour the world in search of the Philosopher's Stone in the hopes of restoring their bodies. Edward has appeared in other media from the series, including video games, original video animations (OVAs) and light novels.
Numerous publications in various media have been written on the subject of Edward's character. Reviewers praised Edward as a balance between the typical clever kid and the stubborn kid persona. Additionally, his comedic moments have been celebrated as some of the best moments in the series. His Japanese and English voice actors, Romi Park and Vic Mignogna, have both been praised for their performances as Edward and have won several awards for their work. Numerous pieces of merchandise have been released bearing Edward's likeness, including key chains and action figures.