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Ling Yao

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Always hungry, seemingly harmless — but he'll put his own soul on the line for the emperor's throne.

📺SeriesFullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (2009)
📍OriginXing Empire · 12th Prince of the Yao Clan
👑GoalImmortality → Throne → Protecting his people
🔱Unique TraitShares his body with Homunculus Greed
🎙️Voice (JP)Mamoru Miyano
🧬 Personality at a Glance
Energy
Extrovert
Openness
Curious
Conscientiousness
Improviser
Agreeableness
Independent
Emotional stability
Resilient
Decision basis
Intuition
Perception
Big picture
Conflict style
Strategic
Core motive
Power / Bonds
Expression
Dramatic
Crisis mode
Adapt
Growth arc
Hero
💬 Best Quotes
#01

To become emperor, I'd gladly sell my soul.

📍 Behind the lazy facade, this line reveals just how serious he is about his goal.

#02

I'm a clueless idiot of a prince. And I am a genius.

📍 His own self-definition — the gap between the act he puts on and the sharp mind underneath.

#03

Ed, buy me food. I'm dying here.

📍 Mid-life-or-death situation, first thought is food — his character in one scene.

Signature Abilities
👊
Xingese Martial Arts

Xing's native combat style that reads and uses the flow of qi. Known for sharp sensing, fluid evasion, and powerful counters.

🛡️
Greed's Ultimate Shield

Using Homunculus Greed's power within him to convert his body into hardened carbon. His defense jumps to the top tier of the series.

🧠
Political Acumen

Beyond combat — sharp political judgment that navigates the complex succession race and diplomacy across multiple factions.

📺 Key Episodes
EP 01First Meeting with Ed & Al — Central CityEarly Arc

Prince Faints Demanding Food

Ling collapses and immediately demands food from Ed. He looks like a mess — it later turns out he already had Ed factored into his plan.

EP 02Voluntarily Accepting Greed's StoneMid Arc

Pledging His Soul for the Throne

Ling voluntarily accepts Greed's Philosopher's Stone. He knows the risk — and choosing it anyway is the proof that his drive is genuine care for his people.

🎨 What His Look Actually Means
01
Eyes always closed in a grin
A deliberate shield — you can't read him if you can't see his eyes. The perpetual smile is a performance.
02
Xingese-style clothing
Marks him as an outsider from a different nation. It also signals his imperial heritage from Xing at a glance.
🤔 Did You Know?
01Ling is the 12th prince of Xing's Yao Clan, who came to Amestris seeking the secret of immortality to survive the imperial succession.
02His VA Mamoru Miyano also voiced Light Yagami in Death Note the same year — two wildly different personalities from the same voice.
03By the end of the series, he becomes Emperor of Xing — his goal evolving from immortality to ruling for his people's prosperity.
04He has an unusually high number of eating scenes — his appetite is his signature comedy trait, paired with Lan Fan and May.
💭Personality Deep Dive

A sharp strategist concealed behind a clumsy exterior. What sets him apart from a simple schemer is the genuine care for his people. His appeal lives in the gap between pledging his soul without hesitation and collapsing because he missed a meal.

Motivations
  • Becoming Emperor of Xing to protect his people from suffering
  • Building a country where loyal retainers like Lan Fan can live in peace
Fears
  • Losing the succession and failing to protect his people
  • Losing himself entirely to Greed
Hobbies
  • Eating (his appetite is unmatched)
  • Martial arts training
  • Spending time with his retainers
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📚 References
  1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — Wikipedia
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood — MyAnimeList
  3. Fullmetal Alchemist — Wikipedia
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