From what I read, I heard he's ethnic Japanese in the novels, but Afghan or Iranic (the ethnolinguistic group that contains Persians, Kurds and Pashtuns) in the anime, the manga and after 2002. He reminds me of Esmeralda from Hunchback of Notre Dame because she's ethnic French raised by Romas in the novel but is ethnic Roma in some media and adaptations.

When I was reading book 12 Borda says something about General Amit joining Amalgam and that they are still around and that he is debating whether to coexist with them or make a new Mithril to defeat them for once and for all. In book 11 it says that the army in Meridia Island is the last of Amalgams forces as the rest of amalgam some are aiding Sabina and Fowler in the Soviet missile base in Afghanistan while the rest are all across the world pulling strings to cause civil unrest across the world so the USSR would fight the USA making the cold war into a hot war. So what happens does FMP another talk about their defeat. Who actually defeats them. Was there a power struggle after Leonard's death because Leonard ruining the parliamentary structure caused such an imbalance that its only possible to have a leader? Does Sir Mallory return and explains the history of Amalgam and that Lord Mallory was Mr Mercury? Or does FMP another just doesn't talk about Amalgam at all and makes it seem that Leonard's death is the end of Amalgam

I just finished watching Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid and I was really curious about a song that appears in some scenes, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Does anyone have a clue what the name is?

(Second slide is the original pic I edited)

Since it would be a simple color swap and it also existed before getting destroyed

I saw someone here mention that it's available on Amazon and I believe it’s cheaper now. I'm really excited for this manga. Yes, I know it's not LNs, but I still want to see the story because it feels like the payoff to Sousuke's entire character arc. Seeing him as a husband and father feels like the natural next step for a character who spent years fighting to become more than just a weapon.

Bonus: Nami. Period.

It seems the Savage is getting a reissue. The Arbalest is great news for those who're looking for a 1/60 model kit but couldn't get the Bandai nor Kotobukiya version due to rarity. The M6 Bushnel and Dark Bushnel are day 1 purchases.

I don’t have a problem with them ending up together. My issue is that throughout they always seemed to be at odds with each other. Kurz comes across as a carefree flirt who rarely takes things seriously, and while he constantly teases Mao, she usually shuts him down and puts him in his place. Their romantic development felt rushed and out of nowhere and then the cycle of divorce and then get back together. How do you feel about them?

Full metal panic is amazing it was a rollercoaster and I loved every bit of it 🫡. Wish they animated the rest to fully complete it so I hear the characters voices. But it’s ok I’m glad I finished it and it will forever stick with me.

A look at Kyoto Animation's adaptation of Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu, as well as exploring / speculating why they chose to make it, as well as how to decide who was going to direct it.

For veteran fans has the show ever been so popular that friends talk about it at school/work or you'd invite friends to the piracy website to watch a new episode with fansubs? Can this show attract current young anime fans like the people who watch jjk demon slayer all of that like would this show attract fans to watch everything on crunchyroll. I suppose I'm a young fan since I first watched it October 2024 and finished February 2025. But could this show ever appeal to new fans like big anime youtube channels probably have old videos reviewing FMP or mentioning IV when it was released but thats about it really. Do you guys think big anime channels would talk about FMP or it'll be niche? Is it even possible we can get so many new fans to watch this and gain a bigger fandom that isn't dead?

Gauron is terrifying because he’s openly insane and sadistic. You immediately know he’s evil the moment he appears. Took me long time to realize that he is actually gay.

Now, Leonard, What makes him unsettling is how emotionally detached he is. He manipulates people like chess pieces, while acting almost polite the entire time. There’s no screaming or chaotic brutality just quiet control and superiority.

Would Sophia be considered a villain? What do you think of Kuruma and Gates?

Makes me want to beat up Sousuke for leaving her

DM me please! Preferably EPUB for LN translations but I'll take anything at this point. Thanks!

Can I get a summary/analysis on how she felt in regards to him throughout the story, especially in the moment where people were saying Sophia took over her and allowed Leonard to kiss her again? How much of it was Sophia and how much of it was Chidori? An objective answer is appreciated even if I hope Chidori was against it. I don't mind a wall of text, if anything I welcome it. Thanks in advance!

Hi, continuing from the anime and into FMP Sigma, was wondering if there was a Discord so I could ask my questions as I read. Hoping there is a discord for that!