Rich Couple
CharacterThe Rich Couple are a wealthy, frequently traveling pair used for comic relief in the Fullmetal Alchemist manga. First appearing in Rush Valley, they turn up repeatedly across Amestris, almost always to have their car borrowed or seized at gunpoint by whoever needs a quick getaway.
Appearance
The pair are presented as affluent travelers, and little else about their look is fixed. Their single turn in the 2003 anime reworks the woman's design considerably from her manga version, reducing both figures to fleeting background parts with only one line apiece.
Personality
Affectionate and lighthearted, the couple exist mainly to lighten the mood. A running visual gag marks their manga dialogue with little hearts floating in the speech bubbles whenever they talk to one another, underscoring how devoted the two remain even as misfortune repeatedly befalls their vehicle.
History
They make their first appearance in Chapter 17, standing outside a jewelry shop in Rush Valley, and resurface several times afterward as a recurring joke whose punchline is nearly always the loss of their car to someone in a hurry. Their fondness for travel means they crop up in many corners of the country. Aside from that one brief showing in the 2003 anime, their role stays confined to these small comic beats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Rich Couple in Fullmetal Alchemist?
The Rich Couple are a wealthy, frequently traveling pair used for comic relief in the Fullmetal Alchemist manga, first appearing outside a jewelry shop in Rush Valley.
What is the running joke involving the Rich Couple?
The Rich Couple's running joke is losing their car, which is repeatedly borrowed or seized at gunpoint by whoever needs a quick getaway across Amestris.
Do the Rich Couple appear in the anime?
The Rich Couple appear briefly once in the 2003 anime, reduced to a background role with only one line each, compared to their recurring presence in the manga.
Where do the Rich Couple first appear?
The Rich Couple first appear in Chapter 17 of the manga, standing outside a jewelry shop in Rush Valley.
What visual gag is associated with the Rich Couple?
A running visual gag in the manga marks the Rich Couple's dialogue with little hearts floating in their speech bubbles whenever they talk to one another, underscoring their devotion.
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