Fullmetal Alchemist
FMA
鋼の錬金術師
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Award Winning
- Drama
- Fantasy
Tags
all 16- FantasyAlchemy94
- FantasyMagic90
- OtherPhilosophy89
- Main CastMale Protagonist86
- OrganisationsMilitary85
- DemographicShounen76
- DramaComing of Age76
- OtherTravel73
- TraitsDisability71
- FantasySteampunk66
- OtherBody Horror65
- ComedySlapstick60
- OtherChibi44
- Main CastAnti-Hero37
- ActionGuns30
- VehicleTrains20
Genres: Action, Adventure, Award Winning, Drama, Fantasy. Tags: Alchemy, Magic, Philosophy, Male Protagonist, Military, Shounen, Coming of Age, Travel, Disability, Steampunk, Body Horror, Slapstick.
#545
Ranked
#88
Popularity
26.8K
Favorites
243.8K
Members
#1
This Season
Popular TV
#4
This Season
Rated TV
#161
All Time
Popular TV
#381
All Time
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete51 / 51 episodes aired
All 51 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Hulu, iQ, Netflix, WeTV
- Premiered
- Fall 2003
- Aired
- Oct 4, 2003 – Oct 2, 2004
- Broadcast
- Saturday · 18:00:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 20h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Bones
Alternative Titles
ja鋼の錬金術師
enHagane no Renkinjutsushi
enFMA
enFull Metal Alchemist
enאלכימאי המתכת
enStalowy alchemik
thแขนกล คนแปรธาตุ
ko강철의 연금술사
ruЖелезният Алхимик
ruСталевий алхімік
ruСтальной Алхимик
zh鋼之鍊金術師
zh钢之炼金术师
Synopsis
Edward Elric, a young, brilliant alchemist, has lost much in his twelve-year life: when he and his brother Alphonse try to resurrect their dead mother through the forbidden act of human transmutation, Edward loses his brother as well as two of his limbs. With his supreme alchemy skills, Edward binds Alphonse's soul to a large suit of armor. A year later, Edward, now promoted to the fullmetal alchemist of the state, embarks on a journey with his younger brother to obtain the Philosopher's Stone. The fabled mythical object is rumored to be capable of amplifying an alchemist's abilities by leaps and bounds, thus allowing them to override the fundamental law of alchemy: to gain something, an alchemist must sacrifice something of equal value. Edward hopes to draw into the military's resources to find the fabled stone and restore his and Alphonse's bodies to normal. However, the Elric brothers soon discover that there is more to the legendary stone than meets the eye, as they are led to the epicenter of a far darker battle than they could have ever imagined. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Fullmetal Alchemist won the TV Feature Award in the 9th Animation Kobe Awards and was one of the Jury Recommended Works in the 2004 Japan Media Arts Festival in the anime division. As the manga was still on-going at the time, the anime midway through diverged from the manga. This led to it having an anime-only ending, unlike Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood which would air years later. On July 31,
Fullmetal Alchemist won the TV Feature Award in the 9th Animation Kobe Awards and was one of the Jury Recommended Works in the 2004 Japan Media Arts Festival in the anime division. As the manga was still on-going at the time, the anime midway through diverged from the manga. This led to it having an anime-only ending, unlike Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood which would air years later. On July 31, 2016, FUNimation Entertainment's license to the series expired.
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Fullmetal Alchemist won the TV Feature Award in the 9th Animation Kobe Awards and was one of the Jury Recommended Works in the 2004 Japan Media Arts Festival in the anime division. As the manga was still on-going at the time, the anime midway through diverged from the manga. This led to it having an anime-only ending, unlike Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood which would air years later. On July 31,
Fullmetal Alchemist won the TV Feature Award in the 9th Animation Kobe Awards and was one of the Jury Recommended Works in the 2004 Japan Media Arts Festival in the anime division. As the manga was still on-going at the time, the anime midway through diverged from the manga. This led to it having an anime-only ending, unlike Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood which would air years later. On July 31, 2016, FUNimation Entertainment's license to the series expired.
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Franchise Timeline
Fullmetal Alchemist is entry 1 of 2 in the Fullmetal Alchemist watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Fullmetal Alchemist
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1Fullmetal AlchemistSeason 12003
- 2Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of ShamballaMain Story #2 (MOVIE)2005
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- 1
- 2Fullmetal Alchemist: ReflectionsOptional SPECIAL2005
- 3Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium OVA CollectionOptional OVA2006
- 4
Platform Scores
MAL
8.12
AniList
79 / 100
Kitsu
82 / 100
AniList Trend
243
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 51 / 51
Main Story
51 / 51
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 51
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
27 filler eps
Safe to skip· ~10h 48m saved by skipping
Theme Songs
Openings
Status Breakdown
Tags
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Relations
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa
Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium OVA Collection
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Reflections
Recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Fullmetal Alchemist consists of 51 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist finished?
Yes, Fullmetal Alchemist is a finished series that originally aired in the fall of 2003. It serves as the first entry in the franchise.
What is the premise of Fullmetal Alchemist?
Fullmetal Alchemist follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who attempt to resurrect their mother through forbidden alchemy. After the ritual goes wrong, Edward loses his limbs and binds his brother's soul to a suit of armor, leading them on a quest to find the legendary Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist based on a manga?
Yes, the series is based on the work of Arakawa, Hiromu. The production was handled by the studio Bones with direction from Mizushima, Seiji.
What is the difference between Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an alternative version of the original 2003 series. While both are part of the same franchise, they offer different interpretations of the source material.
What should I watch if I like Fullmetal Alchemist?
If you enjoyed the action and adventure in this series, fans often recommend titles such as Hunter x Hunter, Trigun, D.Gray-man, Attack on Titan, and Soul Eater.
Who are the main characters in Fullmetal Alchemist?
The story centers on the journey of brothers Elric, Edward and Elric, Alphonse. Edward is a brilliant state alchemist who travels alongside his brother, whose soul is bound to a suit of armor.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Fall 2003
- Aired
- Oct 4, 2003 – Oct 2, 2004
- Broadcast
- Saturday · 18:00:00
- Episodes
- 51 / 51
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 20h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Bones
Alternative Titles
ja鋼の錬金術師
enHagane no Renkinjutsushi
enFMA
enFull Metal Alchemist
enאלכימאי המתכת
enStalowy alchemik
thแขนกล คนแปรธาตุ
ko강철의 연금술사
ruЖелезният Алхимик
ruСталевий алхімік
ruСтальной Алхимик
zh鋼之鍊金術師
zh钢之炼金术师
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