The Captivating Cosplay of Olivier Mira Armstrong: A Tribute to Fullmetal Alchemist's Ice Queen

The Iconic Cosplay

A fan's cosplay proves that Oliver Mira Armstrong is one of the coolest characters in Fullmetal Alchemist. A recent Reddit post by u/ValendraVenus shows the Northern general in one of her most iconic poses. This tribute to the beloved character will surely excite fans of the acclaimed series.

A woman with blond hair covering one eye and a military uniform looks solemn as she holds up a sword.

ValendraVenus's cosplay brings the Ice Queen to life in Amestris' military uniform. Just like the character, the Reddit user dons a black coat and white gloves, complementing the look with falling snow reminiscent of her northern post. In true Olivier fashion, they are also shown holding the tip of their sword to the ground. This gives off a commanding presence that is befitting of one of the strongest characters in the series. Overall, ValendraVenus manages to successfully recreate the general's intimidating appearance.

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The Enigmatic Ice Queen

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is based on the original manga by Hiromu Arakawa. A member of the aristocratic Armstrong family, Olivier Mira Armstrong is the eldest of five siblings and a Major General stationed at Ametris' northern border. Despite her relation to Major Alex Louis Armstrong, her serious demeanor is drastically different from his comical persona. While she plays a crucial role in Hiromu Arakawa's original manga, her character is omitted from the 2003 adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist. In this version of the anime, Alex is the eldest in his family and has only one younger sibling. However, Olivier appears in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood as a major supporting character, and an ally to the Elrics.

ValendraVenus' expression perfectly captures Olivier's ruthless persona and reminds fans why they love the Ice Queen. Fullmetal Alchemist is known for multi-layered characters like the Major General, whose harsh words mask her selfless and just nature. When the Elrics arrive at Fort Briggs with a letter from her brother, Olivier tears it up, saying she prefers to judge people with her own eyes. Considering them worthy comrades, she supports the two boys during their time in the North and helps them learn about the military's true intentions. Olivier further demonstrates her caring nature when she tells her family to leave Amestris to prevent them from becoming hostages in the future.

The Legacy of Fullmetal Alchemist

Due to its popularity, Fullmetal Alchemist has received two anime adaptations. The 2003 series, while based on Arakawa's magnum opus, caught up to the manga and diverged from the source material halfway through the anime. In 2009, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was released as a more faithful adaptation that followed the creator's intended story and ending. Both versions of the anime are well-received, but the latter remains acclaimed as one of the highest-rated anime series. Despite the story having concluded years ago, ValendraVenus's cosplay proves that Fullmetal Alchemist will continue to live on in the hearts of fans.