At the end of the series, Edward is shown to have grown noticeably taller, being several inches taller than Winry and finally being at least equal in height to Alphonse. As the series progresses, some of Edward's facial features (his nose and chin) begin to take on characteristics similar to his father's. As of Chapter 76, however, the scar appears to have healed over completely. It is revealed in one of the Fullmetal Alchemist art books that the reason why Edward wears all black is to hide any oil stains that he may obtain from his automail.Įarly on in the manga, Ed receives a thin, horizontal battle scar just above his right eye, which remains because his subsequent battles cause the sensitive skin to tear open repeatedly. Ed's eyes, too, are gold, signifying his Xerxesian ancestry.

In Chapter 56, it is revealed that he does this intentionally, presumably to add to his height. He parts his bangs in the middle so that they frame his face on either side as they fall and, in the center of the parting, he leaves a single strand of hair sticking up like an antenna. He wears his golden-blond hair long - usually tied in a braid that hangs down to his shoulders, but sometimes forgoing the braid for a simpler ponytail. Edward is small for his age, standing at only 149 cm (4'11') at the beginning of the series, despite his attempts to appear taller, (due to the notation that he cannot stand regular milk).

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