Edward Elric
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Estimated watch time
26h 40m
⚡ 13 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Alchemy97%Military92%War90%Shounen88%Politics84%Male Protagonist83%Philosophy82%Ensemble Cast79%Coming of Age78%Super Power74%
TVFINISHED2009 SPRING9.0 / 10 AniList score
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST• Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
Synopsis & Story
"In order for something to be obtained, something of equal value must be lost." Alchemy is bound by this Law of Equivalent Exchange—something the young brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric only realize after attempting human transmutation: the one forbidden act of alchemy. They pay a terrible price for their transgression—Edward loses his left leg, Alphonse his physical body. It is only by the desperate sacrifice of Edward's right arm that he is able to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. Devastated and alone, it is the hope that they would both eventually return to their original bodies that gives Edward the inspiration to obtain metal limbs called "automail" and become a state alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist. Three years of searching later, the brothers seek the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical relic that allows an alchemist to overcome the Law of Equivalent Exchange. Even with military allies Colonel Roy Mustang, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, and Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes on their side, the brothers find themselves caught up in a nationwide conspiracy that leads them not only to the true nature of the elusive Philosopher's Stone, but their country's murky history as well. In between finding a serial killer and racing against time, Edward and Alphonse must ask themselves if what they are doing will make them human again... or take away their humanity. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: should you watch it?
At a glance
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 90/100 — 92% of 352,976 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of all time, and #11 most popular anime of all time, and #1 highest-rated anime of 2009 on AniList.
Of the 580.5K AniList users who started it, 2.2% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 484.9K have finished it.
At roughly 26 h 40 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially alchemy, military, war, shounen.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: 4-Koma Theater
Episodes
64 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Hiromu Arakawa
- Director
- Yasuhiro Irie
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Oonogi
- Character design
- Hiroki Kanno
- Music
- Akira Senju
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“again” by Yui · eps 1-14
- OP2“Hologram” by NICO Touches the Walls · eps 15-26
- OP3“Golden Time Lover” by Sukima Switch · eps 27-38
- OP4“Period” by CHEMISTRY · eps 39-50
- OP5“Rain” by SID · eps 51-62
Endings
- ED1“Uso” by SID · eps 1-14
- ED2“LET IT OUT” by Miho Fukuhara · eps 15-26
- ED3“Tsunaida Te” by Lil`B · eps 27-38
- ED4“Shunkan Sentimental” by SCANDAL · eps 39-50
- ED5“RAY OF LIGHT” by Shouko Nakagawa · eps 51-62
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood FAQ
- How many episodes does Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood have?
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has 64 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 26 h 40 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
- About 26 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 32 days; at one hour a day, about 27 days.
- Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood finished?
- Yes. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has finished airing — the final episode aired July 4, 2010.
- Is there a season 2 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
- No sequel is listed for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood based on a manga?
- Yes. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood adapts the manga by Hiromu Arakawa.
- Who animated Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was animated by bones and directed by Yasuhiro Irie.
- Who sings the opening of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
- The opening, "again", is performed by Yui.
- Where can I watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.