Fullmetal Alchemist watch order
Every series, film, and special in the correct viewing order.
9 entries·~64 hrs total runtime·2003–2022
The 2003 series and Brotherhood are separate adaptations, not consecutive seasons; each has its own film.
2003 Anime Continuity
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1
Fullmetal Alchemist
TV Series51 episodes · 2003–2004
The first television adaptation begins with the manga's premise before developing an anime-original storyline and ending.
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Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
Movie105 min · 2005
A direct continuation and conclusion to the 2003 television series.
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3
Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium OVA Collection
Special3 OVA episodes · 2006
A collection of short productions connected to or parodying the 2003 anime continuity.
Brotherhood Continuity
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4
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV Series64 episodes · 2009–2010
A separate adaptation restarting the story and following the completed manga through its conclusion.
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5
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection
Special4 OVA episodes · 2009–2010
Four side stories connected to the Brotherhood continuity.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos
Movie110 min · 2011
A side story associated with the Brotherhood continuity and set during the Elric brothers' journey.
Live-Action Film Continuity
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7
Fullmetal Alchemist
Movie135 min · 2017
Begins a separate Japanese live-action adaptation of the manga.
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8
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar
Movie125 min · 2022
Continues the live-action storyline from the 2017 film.
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9
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Final Alchemy
Movie142 min · 2022
Concludes the Japanese live-action film trilogy.
How many Fullmetal Alchemist episodes and movies are there?
The two anime adaptations contain 115 television episodes in total. The wider screen franchise includes two animated feature films, several OVA side stories and three live-action films.
Do I need to watch Fullmetal Alchemist before Brotherhood?
Brotherhood restarts the story from the beginning and follows a separate continuity, so the 2003 series is not an earlier season of Brotherhood.
What order should a first-timer watch Fullmetal Alchemist in?
A first-time viewer using release order should watch the 2003 series and Conqueror of Shamballa before beginning Brotherhood as a separate adaptation.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist finished or still ongoing?
The 2003 anime, Brotherhood and the Japanese live-action trilogy each tell completed screen storylines, with no further animated series released as of September 2026.
See also: Frieren watch order, Made in Abyss watch order.
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