Anime Series That Fans Called Out for Ableist Villain Tropes

As a huge fan of ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’, I’ve always been struck by how the villains are portrayed. It’s not just that they’re ‘bad guys,’ but their bodies – how artificial and different they are – really seems to drive their lack of empathy. The show constantly brings up lost limbs and physical pain, and it feels connected to the characters’ arrogance and downfall. It’s like the series is saying that becoming ‘whole’ physically is also about becoming a better person. It creates this strong contrast where being physically flawed is tied to being morally broken, which is a really powerful idea.








