Watch Episodes Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist (2009), FMA, FMAB Japanese: 鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST English: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood French: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood More titles InformationType: TV Episodes: 64 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Apr 5, 2009 to Jul 4, 2010 Premiered: Spring 2009 Broadcast: Sundays at 17:00 (JST) Producers: Aniplex, Square Enix, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Techno Sound Licensors: Funimation, Aniplex of America Studios: Bones Source: Manga Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Theme: Military Demographic: Shounen Duration: 24 min. per ep. Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity) StatisticsScore: 9.101 (scored by 2,174,301 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #32 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #3 Members: 3,445,012 Favorites: 229,921 Available AtResourcesStreaming Platforms |
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Jan 25, 2010 tazillo Recommended First of all, I have seen the original FMA and although it was very popular and original, the pacing and conclusion did not sit too well with me. Brotherhood is meant to be a remake of the original, this time sticking to the manga all the way through, but there were people who thought it would spoil the franchise. That myth should be dispelled, as there's only one word to describe this series - EPIC. I admit that as I've seen the original and read the manga, the pacing of Brotherhood seems to start off being VERY fast (I finally got used to the pacing after ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 7, 2015 ChrissyKay Mixed Feelings Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood gets an immense amount of praise in the MAL community. Now this is just the opinion of one guy. I'm certainly not the law of the land or anything. However, I personally feel as though calling FMA:B a masterpiece and the champion of all shows is a bit of a stretch. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy it or that it isn't a very solid addition to the ranks of notable shows; I really would like to preface this review by saying that I believe that FMA:B is a very good show and I wouldn't be nearly as harsh ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 15, 2010 Archaeon Recommended Adaptations have long been a thorn in the side of anime viewers, but not because they are inherently bad. No, the main problem has been that many studios have regarded the original work almost as an afterthought, and there are a number of shows that could have been wonderful if the writers had simply stuck to the original story. One of the issues at hand seems to be ownership as producers, writers and directors all seem to want the work to be reflective of their style and perception, and in order to stamp their mark on a show they will makes numerous unnecessary changes or additions. ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 29, 2015 M0nkeyD_Luffy Mixed Feelings Since I couldn't find any legitimate objective analysis in any of these fanboy reviews, I decided put my own review: Here's why FMA:B and it's Manga counterpart don't work: It's just a disjointed piece of art. The initial premise of the narrative: two young siblings that horrifically lose their mother and parts of themselves is incredibly dark and powerfully poignant. Their journey to find the philosophers stone is one that's objectively adventurous but the endpoint is still inherently adult and sophisticatedly gritty; especially as it delves into the implications of bringing a dead person back to life early on in the series. So why is it disjointed? ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 4, 2010 BiddingGortonio Not Recommended *Spoiler Warning Aside from the usual everyday anime Art and Sound standard(of which most animes pass anyways), there are essentially three main factors that I see as important in Anime: 1. Complexity(detail) (which adds Depth) 2. Progress (which adds Depth) Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 13, 2009 bakababe Recommended I can't even watch the original FMA anime now that I'm currently watching Brotherhood! This is a NO FILLER anime it gets straight to the point with it's beautiful animation and amazing portrayal of the manga, everything is so different! Emotions are strong and there's more of a connection between characters then in the original anime, you immediately get dragged into this show within the first 5 minuets, this is honestly one of the most spectacular anime's i've ever laid my eyes on, it's definitely one of the best new shows of the last couple years. Its a definite watch, don't miss out! Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 2, 2010 ryuu_zer0 Recommended Now, this is a prime example of how to adapt an manga into an anime the RIGHT way. The original Fullmetal Alchemist, though well made and very popular, went into a downward spiral as soon as it diverted from the manga storyline and never seemed to recover. This however, shows that instead of trying to add their own story elements when adapting manga/visual novels etc., sometimes anime producers should just sit back and retell the great story that has already been written in the original. This anime starts off at a breakneck pace. It shoots entire volumes of the manga in a couple ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 27, 2014 Reimei-Chan Recommended "We're not gods, we're only human. We can't even save a little girl, so what good are we?"-Edward Elric Now let's talk about the best rated show on this website. Ever since its release, fans and critics alike have a mixed reaction to the show. Some of them say that the original show is better while others say this is better. I can't see why we can't like both. They each have things that really work about them. I think they are both masterpieces on a entertainment and artistic level. Some moments in the show will make you laugh, then the next question life, and then ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 9, 2009 Rurouni_Tidus Recommended Preliminary (26/64 eps) This review is only meant for those who haven't seen the original anime version of Fullmetal Alchemist. Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 12, 2015 Malighos Recommended If one wishes to obtain something, something of equal value must be given, that is the law of equivalent exchange, the basis of all alchemy, the law that governs the world of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Brotherhood follows the adventures of brothers Edward and Alphonse elric , who have commited taboo and tried to transmutate their mother back from the dead. As a result alphonse is left without his body and stuck to a metal armor and ed with a metal arm and a leg thus the nickname fullmetal. Thus the two brothers embark on a quest to find the famous philosopher's Stone that is said ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 16, 2015 BaconKingpin Not Recommended Full metal alchemist brotherhood the anime that has been called a masterpiece for so many years well to day I'm here to tell you my thoughts on that.Many people feel this way because it strictly follows the manga but just because an anime follows the manga doesn't necessarily mean its good. Full metal alchemist brotherhood is about 2 brothers Edward and alphanse Eric. After attempting to bring their mother back from the dead using human transmutation Edward lost his arm and leg while al lost his entire body and had his soul sealed inside a suit of armor the two brothers set out to find ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 17, 2015 bananapotato Recommended One of my favorite anime of all time! I was one of those people who thought that FMA: Brotherhood is the second season of Fullmetal Alchemist (2003). FMA Brotherhood has been popping up in Best Anime Lists on Youtube so it piqued my interest. It follows, or rather it is more parallel with the story in the manga. The art and animation is magnificent, it stayed true to the characters' design but there was a more polished look. The fluidity of the movements during fight scenes are also a feast for the eyes. I could not find a single flaw in this series (except I that I wanted ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 20, 2009 Aceofplaces Recommended Preliminary (2/64 eps) I'll start this by saying that despite being an adamant fan of Fullmetal Alchemist for a couple of years now, I've never managed to finish the first anime series. I've remained caught up with the manga as much as possible, however, and I'm very excited at where this series is going to go. Fullmetal Alchemist, as I'm sure you know, is the story of the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse. Their story begins a number of years before the actual start of the series, with the tragic death of the boys' mother. Edward and Alphonse, child prodigy alchemists at the time, form a pact to resurrect ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 24, 2014 Sahlin Recommended I have followed both the anime and manga of FMA for years, simultaneously. The first anime adaptation was satisfactory, but left a bad aftertaste. Enter FMA: Brotherhood. Now this is a spectacular adaptation worthy of the manga; this is the epitome of a masterpiece anime. The series is just the right length; the storyline never drags, or falters. Although FMA:BH is strung together with an incredible strong plot, the characters are the real highlights of the series; the majority of the cast is thoroughly fully fleshed out with dilemmas worthy of our attention. And while author places nearly all major characters in perilous decisions, and they ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 10, 2014 Fanboy-kun Recommended Ah, Fullmetal Alchemist, what an amazing ride through the world of alchemy, I'm not surprised at all it is #1 on MAL, since it also is, and probably will be, at least for a long time, #1 on my list. Let us start with the best: The story - 10/10 Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 12, 2011 ggultra2764 Mixed Feelings I was dreading having to make my way through Brotherhood at some point considering my high regard for the first series and not really liking the manga adaptation's more conventional plot developments. But considering enough people were praising the daylights out of Brotherhood and some even boasting that the first series was no longer relevant, I decided to check things out for myself and see what got people giddy over this adaptation of the series. And after venturing my way through Brotherhood, I would have to say that those calling the first series irrelevant are ridiculous considering both titles have completely different takes on their ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 2, 2014 jacobjr1 Recommended I'm going to be completely honest here... this is my favorite anime I have ever seen. Why you ask? Simple: (besides a few irritations) there is nothing wrong with this show. The story follows two brothers who live in a corrupted country in a world where alchemy is possible. After their mother dies, they try to perform the ultimate taboo of alchemy: human transmutation. The transmutation backfires and the younger brother (Al) loses his entire body and the older brother (Ed) loses his left leg. In order to bring Al back, Ed sacrifices his right arm to bond Al's spirit to a suit of armor. Now, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 26, 2014 myrah Recommended There isn't much more I could say with all the praise it already has, but I truly believe that Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood deserves every bit of it. The pacing is phenomenal; filler is minimal to nonexistent and every episode serves as another step forward. I know a few people who thought that the first few episodes were not explanatory enough, but one of the great things about it is its lack of unnecessarily long narratives; it gives you just enough background information without petulantly walking you through it. FMAB is also one of the only anime that I prefer the dubbed version over the subbed. The voice ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 4, 2015 River_Cloud Recommended This anime is going in the All Time Favourites List along with the other classics, you know like one piece, naruto, bleach, dbz and all that stuff. First, the story is very well wtitten and everything is properly planned out and coincides with each other bringing out every element in the right manner at the right time. The concept is really good with the ... Read more Open Gift Report
May 28, 2015 Natesune Recommended Story: Well this story is nothing short of amazing. It is so entertaining, and just interesting to watch. The comedy, and action are outstanding. It all blends in perfectly. Some moments are more breath taking than others, and I mean that in two ways. 1. The comedy often had me in tears, and breathless because of how hard I was laughing, and 2. Heart filled moments just hit you like a damn bus. 10 Art: Oh my god the art is great. I am sure there were some flaws, because there are flaws in everything, but honestly if there were flaws I never caught them. The ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
