Ep 45. The Promised Day

The Promised Day is the 45th episode of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's first season. It's the final installment of events leading up to the long-awaited day, which will mark either the downfall or the victory of the forces pitted against one another in Amestris. The episode begins with the rebels trying to get as many troops as possible on their side before the battle. Meanwhile, the homunculus Sloth arrives in Central to help Father bring about the Promised Day.

As the Central forces prepare to face the rebellion head-on, Mustang and his team are focused on infiltrating Central command and taking down Father and his minions from within. They prepare to spring their trap the moment the Promised Day is initiated, but their plan may have a wrench thrown into it when a surprise player enters the fray. The episode also delves more into the backstories of some of the show's main characters, giving us further insight into their motivations and past actions.

The Promised Day finally arrives, and it's a full-blown battle with the lives of nearly all the major characters at stake. The energy thrown into action scenes is tense, and the audience won't be able to take their eyes off the screen. The stakes are high, as armies on both sides are pitted against each other, but as the day progresses, it becomes more and more clear that the fate of the country lies in the hands of a select few.

Throughout the episode, the story takes twists and turns, revealing new information both about character's pasts and about the current state of affairs in Amestris. There are a lot of moving parts, but the show manages to keep everything together in a way that is both organic and gripping. Each character has their own arc, and elements from earlier episodes all come together to form a finale that somehow manages to exceed all of the high expectations that have been set up by the series up to this point.

The episode can be appreciated both for its action and for its subtlety, with important dialogue interactions playing a significant role in the overall story development. We see powerful moments of old friends reunited, with allies setting aside old grudges to fight for a common cause. But there is still plenty of tension as the day wears on, and audiences will be left on the edge of their seats, wondering who will make it to the end and what the ultimate outcome of the conflict will be.

Overall, The Promised Day is an excellent peak of the first season of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. From the battle scenes to the emotional hits of its well-crafted story it's a truly engrossing finale. Fans of the series won't want to miss it, nor will those who are just looking to see what all the buzz is about when it comes to one of the most popular anime series of all time. The episode is a triumph in many ways, and it is sure to satisfy fans while also leaving them wanting more.