Visual craft
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009–2010) is disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor.
At a Glance
Full titleFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
Original networkMBS
GenreAnimation · Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama
Final episodeJul 2010
Why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is essential anime
The definitive alchemical saga of two brothers and the price of ambition
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009–2010) is disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor.
Enemies and allies – the corrupt military, the Homunculi, and foreign alchemists – will alter the Elric brothers course, but their purpose will remain unchanged and their bond unbreakable.
Whether you are new to anime or a longtime fan, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the series invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
The definitive alchemical saga of two brothers and the price of ambition
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World and premise
Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone.
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Characters and stakes
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to animation and action & adventure storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
1 season, 64 episodes — premiered Apr 2009.
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How many seasons of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are there?
1 season with 64 episodes (2009–2010).
What is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood about?
Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone.
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