Roy Mustang

Roy Mustang (Japanese: ロイ・マスタング, Hepburn: Roi Masutangu) is a fictional character from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa. In the series, Mustang is a State Alchemist of Amestris' State Military, as well as the superior of the series' protagonist, Edward Elric. Mustang holds the title of "Flame Alchemist" (焔の錬金術師, Honō no Renkinjutsushi) for his ability to create fire with alchemy, and he ambitiously strives to become the next leader of Amestris. Despite his ambition, as the series continues, Mustang decides to overthrow the State Military after his best friend, Maes Hughes, is killed by the homunculi, who are controlling the Military. Besides his appearances in the manga and the anime, Mustang has also been featured in other media for the series, such as Makoto Inoue's light novels, the original video animations and the Fullmetal Alchemist video games. Arakawa created Mustang as an apparent useless fighters whose importance in the series would surprise the reader, showing a major contrast with antagonist King Bradley in regards to who is a better leader. He has been voiced by Tōru Ōkawa and Shin-ichiro Miki in Japanese while Travis Willingham was in charge of the English dubs. Dean Fujioka portrayed him in the live-action films. Since his introduction in the manga series, Mustang has been well received by readers, appearing second in each popularity poll for the series. His character has also received praise in various outside media, with many of them focusing on his ambitious characterization for higher power changes embodies revenge towards the ones who control the military as well as seek to protect society.