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Edward Elric
エドワード・エルリック(Edowādo Erurikku)
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"Wealthy Guardian"
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Edward Elric's name is written entirely in katakana (エドワード・エルリック) as it's a Western name. The series is set in a European-inspired world.
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Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist has one of the most iconic names in anime. In Japanese, it's written as エドワード・エルリック (Edowādo Erurikku), which means "Wealthy Guardian".
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