Fullmetal Alchemist is easily one of my favorite series of all time. What makes it special is its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and emotional depth. The Fullmetal Alchemist franchise follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy to bring their deceased mother back to life.
However, the experiment goes awry, and Edward loses his left leg while Alphonse loses his entire body. In a desperate attempt to save his brother, Edward sacrifices his right arm to bind Alphonse’s soul to a suit of armor. The two brothers then embark on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone, which they believe will help them restore their bodies to their original state.
The Fullmetal Alchemist and Brotherhood are adaptations of a manga series by Hiromu Arakawa. The manga was first published in 2001 and the anime series was released in 2003. In this article, we will explore how to watch Fullmetal Alchemist in order and where to watch them let’s dive in.
Watch Fullmetal Alchemist Series in the Correct Order
Fullmetal Alchemist is divided into Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Here’s how to watch both series in order:
- Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
- Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2003): Final movie for Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) storyline.
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Special: The Blind Alchemist (2009)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Special: Simple People (2009)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Special: The Tale of Teacher (2010)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Special: Yet Another Man’s Battlefield (2010)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2011)
What’s the difference between Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood?
The main difference between Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is a more faithful adaptation of the manga, following its storyline and conclusion closely mainly because Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood was produced after the manga was completed.
Other notable differences are:
- Release Dates:
- The original Fullmetal Alchemist series was released in 2003.
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was released in 2009.
- Animation and Style:
- There are slight differences in animation style and quality, with Brotherhood having more updated animation techniques due to the advancements in technology between the two series.
- Length:
- The 2003 series has 51 episodes and a concluding film, “Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa.”
- Brotherhood is longer, with 64 episodes, and does not require a film to conclude its story.
Where can I watch Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood in order?
You can watch some of the Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood movies on Netflix as shown below.
