“One thing I appreciate about FMA is that Scar's growth feels genuine... he is coming to terms with his own hatred.” WordPress.com · 15 years ago Key Takeaways for Fans

: The episode leans heavily on the idea that the sun and moon overlapping creates a "perfect being," a concept the Elric brothers read about years prior.

: Reviewers from 3P Reviews note the irony that Wrath dies while finally being "free" to do as he pleases, fighting as a warrior rather than a pawn. Perspectives on the Episode

: In a poetic twist, Bradley—who has spent his life mocking the existence of God—is momentarily blinded by a ray of sunlight at the end of the eclipse, allowing Scar to land the finishing blow.

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Episode 61 Discussion : r/anime

“I love the opening bits of this episode. For just a moment the bad guy actually freaking won... The whole situation feels genuinely hopeless.” Reddit · r/anime · 2 years ago

: While Father is the main threat, Edward Elric manages to dismantle Pride from the inside, reducing the terrifying homunculus to a tiny, harmless infant.