With Alphonse Elric in a precarious position, and Edward Elric struggling to make sense of the new reality, the remaining allies—including Izumi Curtis, Armstrong, Mustang, and the Briggs soldiers—continue to fight against insurmountable odds.
The English dub of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood , produced by FUNimation (now Crunchyroll), is widely regarded as one of the greatest dubs in anime history. Episode 60 is a prime example of why. The cast had been building toward this moment for nearly 60 episodes, and their performances in this episode are uniformly exceptional.
," marks the catastrophic climax of the "Promised Day" arc. As the solar eclipse reaches its peak, the series shifts from a desperate resistance into a full-scale cosmic horror. The Grand Transmutation Father finally activates the Nationwide Transmutation Circle
As a 2009 anime, the series is widely accessible. The "new" dub (often referring to the standard, highly regarded English dub) is available on major streaming platforms. fullmetal alchemist brotherhood dub episode 60 new
Episode 60 is a masterclass in pacing, balancing cosmic horror with deeply personal stakes.
Father declares his intent to drag God down to Earth and merge it with himself, creating a new world. The visual representation of the Gate of Heaven reaching down to the Gate of Earth is one of the most iconic images in the series.
The landscape for watching Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has also recently changed. As mentioned, in early 2025, Netflix added the series to its catalog in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia, making it more accessible than ever. This, combined with continued access on Crunchyroll and Hulu, means that episode 60 and its English dub are now at your fingertips wherever you prefer to stream. With Alphonse Elric in a precarious position, and
: Delivers a heartbreaking, desperate performance as Mustang is driven to the brink of madness trying to save Hawkeye.
(forced through the gate by Pride and Gold-Toothed Doctor) Van Hohenheim
Scar’s voice actor delivers emotional gravity to his ultimate transformation from a vengeful murderer to an agent of necessary change. The cast had been building toward this moment
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By Episode 60, Father has swallowed God (the Truth), becoming a temporary deity. He has unleashed a transmutation circle that encompasses the entire nation of Amestris, turning every citizen into a Philosopher’s Stone. Colonel Roy Mustang is blind. Alphonse Elric has sacrificed his soul to give his brother’s arm back. And Edward? Edward stands before the gateway, missing one leg, one arm, and now his only brother.
However, the true gut-punch of the episode comes in its final minutes. Despite the heroes' best efforts—including a last-ditch betrayal by Greed—Father’s plan is unstoppable. Using the five sacrifices and the energy of the eclipse, he activates the nationwide transmutation circle. The result is a horrifying spectacle that many fans still vividly recall. In an instant, the souls of nearly every person in the country of Amestris are ripped from their bodies, transforming into the raw power Father needs to absorb "God" itself from within the Gate. The episode ends on a devastating image: the lifeless bodies of beloved characters—from Winry Rockbell to Riza Hawkeye to the entire Hughes family—strewn across the streets of Central.
The episode ends on one of the greatest cliffhangers in anime history. Father successfully opens the Gate of Heaven, absorbing the entity known as "God" or "Truth." He emerges in a new, youthful vessel resembling an idealized version of Van Hohenheim. The visual effects, combined with Akira Senju’s haunting choral soundtrack, leave the audience feeling utter hopelessness.