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Scar, a character from Fullmetal Alchemist, shows that his actions and inner self are typical of the ISTP (Virtuoso) MBTI type. ISTPs are “calm observers” and are good at practical problem-solving, which is logical and immediately put into action. Scar’s actions, especially his precise planning and execution when targeting State Alchemists as an avenger of the Ishvalan people, are a manifestation of his analytical approach that uses Introverted Thinking (Ti) as his main function rather than Extraverted Thinking (Te), and his sharp adaptability to the environment through Extraverted Sensing (Se). He does not talk much and rarely shows his emotions, so he is often seen as a solitary and dangerous person by those around him, but this is due to the ISTP’s nature of valuing introspection and independence. In the early part of the story, he is driven by his personal mission of revenge against the state and is in a hostile relationship with the Elric brothers, but as he learns the truth, he shifts to a cooperative relationship under the common logical goal of “achieving the objective.” This shows that ISTPs prioritize the situation at hand and logical judgment over emotional ties. The transmutation circle on his right arm is a symbol of how he has sublimated his past trauma into a physical skill, and it embodies the ISTP’s “talent for handling tools” and “commitment to technology.” Scar’s charm lies in the deep conviction hidden in his taciturnity, his rare combat skills, and his human conflict in trying to break the chain of revenge in the end, and he has established a firm position as one of the most complex and fascinating anti-heroes in the world of the work.