Can Alphonse sleep in FMA/FMA:B?


In both Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
(2009), there are instances of Alphonse Elric saying what he can't wait to do
once he gets his body back. He usually states things that only humans/living
creatures can do that he cannot, such as eating and smelling.

Since sleeping is something that only humans/living creatures (i.e. - not a
suit of armor) can do, does this mean that Alphonse cannot sleep? Does he just
sit there all night on Ed's floor? Is this talked about/approached differently
in the two shows?




To simply answer your question. **_No he cannot sleep._** I found the below
referenced in the fma wikia [here](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alphonse_Elric).

> Additionally, his armor body has several combat advantages including -
> strengthened offense and defense, imperviability to bullets, inexhaustible
> stamina, invulnerability against extreme temperatures and an exemption from
> needing to breathe, eat or **_sleep_**.

Although, it only states that there is no need for him to sleep. I am 100%
sure that in the anime, Alphonse explains Elric about the horror of not able
to sleep and the pain he suffers in solitude. It is a very sad situation that
almost makes you want to die.

EDIT:

Found the below content
[here](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alphonse_Elric/History)

> During the night, after Edward's emergency surgery was completed
> successfully, Alphonse discovered the true tragedy of his new body.
> **_Incapable of physical sensation and sleep_** , he began to feel detached
> from others and lamented the long solitude of restless night.

This clearly states his disability to sleep.




To simply answer your question. **_No he cannot sleep._** I found the below
referenced in the fma wikia [here](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alphonse_Elric).

> Additionally, his armor body has several combat advantages including -
> strengthened offense and defense, imperviability to bullets, inexhaustible
> stamina, invulnerability against extreme temperatures and an exemption from
> needing to breathe, eat or **_sleep_**.

Although, it only states that there is no need for him to sleep. I am 100%
sure that in the anime, Alphonse explains Elric about the horror of not able
to sleep and the pain he suffers in solitude. It is a very sad situation that
almost makes you want to die.

EDIT:

Found the below content
[here](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alphonse_Elric/History)

> During the night, after Edward's emergency surgery was completed
> successfully, Alphonse discovered the true tragedy of his new body.
> **_Incapable of physical sensation and sleep_** , he began to feel detached
> from others and lamented the long solitude of restless night.

This clearly states his disability to sleep.

