Hiromu Arakawa's manga, "Fullmetal Alchemist," has been captivating fans for over two decades. Its intricate world-building and deeply woven character narratives are just some of the reasons why the series remains incredibly popular.
Recently, popular overseas VTuber "chibidoki" started watching "Fullmetal Alchemist" after recommendations from her viewers. She unexpectedly gushed over the adorable bond between Nina Tucker and her pet dog, calling them "cute." Little did she know, a bottomless abyss awaited her. After discovering what happens next in the story, she had a complete meltdown on X, sparking heated discussions among fans and even becoming a trending topic in Japan.
English-speaking VTuber "chibidoki" primarily streams on Twitch. With over 710,000 subscribers since her debut, she's beloved by fans for her goofy personality and often unfiltered comments. Her meme-worthy reactions and entertaining gameplay streams consistently bring the laughs.
She mentioned that viewers recently recommended "Fullmetal Alchemist." Having only seen a bit of the old anime adaptation a long time ago, she decided to start fresh. Since she couldn't remember the plot, she also asked for her audience's input.
Upon seeing protagonists Ed and Al at State Alchemist Shou Tucker's home, where they meet his daughter Nina Tucker and their family dog, she posted, exclaiming how incredibly cute the two were and how much she was loving the anime so far.
However, it wasn't long before she posted a frantic "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" on X. Naturally, it was clear she had stumbled upon *that* classic "Big Brother" scene...
Her fans, of course, were eagerly anticipating her reaction. True to form, after her predicted meltdown, they flooded her with various memes to join in the fun.
As her reaction spread online, even Japanese netizens took notice, with one user posting, "Another overseas person has opened the Gate of Truth..." The post quickly went viral.
While it's a familiar sight to see a newcomer fall victim to the scene, many Japanese netizens expressed how heartbreaking and powerless that part of the story still feels.
For most viewers, the "Fullmetal Alchemist" segment is iconic, even reaching meme status. But chibidoki's genuine reaction, given her already massive popularity, just added another hilarious (and heartbreaking) moment to her repertoire. It just goes to show... the "Big Brother" scene will forever crush souls, no matter how much time passes!