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FinishedTV·Spring 2009

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist

9.4/ 10
64 episodes
24 min/ep
Bones
184,920 favorites
ActionAdventureDramaFantasyMilitary

Synopsis

Edward and Alphonse Elric are two brothers gifted with the rare power of alchemy. When they use this power to try to resurrect their dead mother, they lose a part of themselves and are forced to seek the Philosopher's Stone to restore what was taken. Their journey leads them to uncover a vast conspiracy threatening the entire nation of Amestris, with a secret organization known as the Homunculi pulling strings from the shadows. Brotherhood follows the original manga storyline more faithfully than the 2003 adaptation, featuring a complete and satisfying conclusion to the Elric brothers' journey. The series is renowned for its exceptional pacing, complex characters, and themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the consequences of hubris.

Score Distribution

Genre Popularity Among Watchers

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Alchemy2,847
Military2,341
Sibling Relationship2,190
Tragedy1,987
Conspiracy1,823
Redemption1,654
Philosophical1,502
Coming of Age1,348

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