Several plot elements expand on these themes, such as Pinako Rockbell caring for the Elric brothers after the death of their mother, and the brothers helping people all over the country to gain an understanding of the meaning of family.
Brojni elementi priče FMA zahvaćeni su tim temama, kao npr. starica Pinako Rockbell koja se skrbila za braću Elric nakon smrti njihove majke ili to što su braća pomagala ljudima diljem zemlje i zajedno shvatila značenje obitelji.