Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

"For what could equal the value of a human soul?"

8.7
Yr 2009
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
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Overview

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. 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.

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  • Crunchyroll adding 3 new dubs starting July 27 — reported July 27, 2026 (cbr.com) July 27, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 98 /100

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is widely regarded as an animation masterpiece, praised for its exceptional balance of heartfelt emotion, top-tier action, and complex character development. Critics frequently applaud the series for its well-paced storytelling and one of the most satisfying conclusions in the anime medium.

Beyond the narrative, the series is noted for its high-quality production, including impressive voice acting, effective music, and stunning visuals that integrate CGI seamlessly. While it contains violent themes that require maturity, it remains a highly recommended, essential watch for both longtime anime fans and newcomers.

“If you want an anime with heart, action, unforgettable characters, and one of the best endings in the medium, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood deserves every bit of its 5-star rating.”

“It's an unquestionably good-looking series, with some subtle well-integrated CGI.”

“This combination of great characterizations, as well as some solid pacing and believable plot points make Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood stand out.”

“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is one of those masterpieces, that you are bound to have an amazing feeling of satisfaction after finishing watching it.”

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Why fans love it

The 2009 remake of Fullmetal Alchemist follows two siblings navigating the brutal consequences of supernatural experimentation. While the premise centers on the hunt for the Philosopher’s Stone, the series shifts its weight toward the moral toll of military ambition and the heavy price of meddling with natural laws. Romi Park delivers a performance that anchors the transformation of a broken alchemist into a soldier fighting against systemic state corruption.

The narrative succeeds by balancing the gravity of institutional malice with the internal logic of its alchemy systems. Rather than getting lost in spectacle, the show focuses on the unbreakable loyalty between brothers caught in a conflict involving the Homunculi and restless foreign powers. It remains a definitive example of an adaptation staying true to its manga roots while grounding high-fantasy stakes in relatable human choices.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 8
Longest run 65 eps
Romi Park
Romi Park
as Edward Elric (voice)
64 episodes
Shin-ichiro Miki
Shin-ichiro Miki
as Roy Mustang (voice)
64 episodes
Fumiko Orikasa
Fumiko Orikasa
as Riza Hawkeye (voice)
64 episodes
Megumi Takamoto
Megumi Takamoto
as Winry Rockbell (voice)
64 episodes
Rie Kugimiya
Rie Kugimiya
as Alphonse Elric (voice)
65 episodes
Hidekatsu Shibata
Hidekatsu Shibata
as King Bradley (voice)
27 episodes
Keiji Fujiwara
Keiji Fujiwara
as Maes Hughes (voice)
11 episodes
Kenji Utsumi
Kenji Utsumi
as Louis Armstrong (voice)
25 episodes
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Hiroyuki Yoshino as Solf J. Kimblee (voice) 19 episodes Kikuko Inoue as Lust (voice) 11 episodes Tomoe Hanba as Gracia Hughes (voice) 7 episodes Misato Fukuen as Elicia Hughes (voice) 6 episodes Miyoko Aso as Pinako (voice) 7 episodes Yoshino Takamori as Trisha Elric (voice) 7 episodes Satsuki Yukino as Rose (voice) 4 episodes Tetsu Shiratori as Gluttony (voice) 15 episodes Makoto Nagai as Shou Tucker (voice) 3 episodes Kenta Miyake as Scar (voice) 38 episodes Kaori Nazuka as Maria Ross (voice) 17 episodes Kenji Sugimura as Man C (voice) 6 episodes Tetsuya Kakihara as Kain Fuery (voice) 15 episodes Minami Takayama as Envy (voice) 22 episodes Masayuki Omoro as Marcoh (voice) 20 episodes Hideyuki Umezu as Number 66 (voice) 8 episodes Iemasa Kayumi as Narrator (voice) 62 episodes Tadashi Miyazawa as Old Man (voice) 5 episodes Biichi Sato as Heymans Breda (voice) 24 episodes Shinsuke Nagashima as Focker (voice) 3 episodes Keisuke Kojima as Man B (voice) 3 episodes Showko Tsuda as Izumi Curtis (voice) 16 episodes Seiji Sasaki as Sig Curtis (voice) 10 episodes Yuichi Nakamura as Greed (voice) 17 episodes Rokuro Naya as Grumman (voice) 9 episodes Yuzuru Fujimoto as Master (voice) 5 episodes Ai Satou as Mrs. Bradley (voice) 11 episodes Mamoru Miyano as Ling Yao (voice) 25 episodes Jun Konno as Soldier A (voice) 5 episodes Nana Mizuki as Lan Fan (voice) 14 episodes Katsunosuke Hori as Fu (voice) 10 episodes Mai Gotou as May Chang (voice) 28 episodes Yasuyuki Kase as Henry Douglas (voice) 3 episodes Kinryu Arimoto as Knox (voice) 7 episodes Unsho Ishizuka as Van Hohenheim (voice) 17 episodes Kazuki Yao as Yoki (voice) 18 episodes Yuji Ueda as Jean Havoc (voice) 14 episodes Kenichi Hoshino as Military (voice) 4 episodes Katsuhisa Houki as Raven (voice) 4 episodes Kenji Hamada as Vato Falman (voice) 17 episodes Yuki Hayashi as Denny Brosh (voice) 36 episodes Masaki Terasoma as Gärtner (voice) 3 episodes Yoko Soumi as Olivier Mira Armstrong (voice) 20 episodes Ryuuzaburou Ootomo as Buccaneer (voice) 16 episodes Yoshinori Sonobe as Commander (voice) 3 episodes Masao Komaya as Factory Worker (voice) 3 episodes Kazuya Nakai as Miles (voice) 14 episodes Fumihiko Tachiki as Sloth (voice) 8 episodes Youhei Nishina as Newscaster (voice) 7 episodes Toru Nara as Neil (voice) 3 episodes Yuko Sanpei as Pride (voice) 16 episodes Kiyoyuki Yanada as Henschel (voice) 4 episodes Bon Ishihara as Gold Tooth (voice) 9 episodes Kiyoshi Katsunuma as Klemin (voice) 9 episodes Go Shinomiya as Casper (voice) 11 episodes Tomoyuki Shimura as Jerso (voice) 18 episodes Shinpachi Tsuji as Heinkel (voice) 14 episodes Masuo Amada as Darius (voice) 20 episodes Mitsuru Ogata as Mick (voice) 6 episodes Kiyotaka Furushima as Liam (voice) 9 episodes Hiroshi Ito as Gardner (voice) 4 episodes Yoko Matsuoka as Madame Christmas (voice) 3 episodes Takashi Hikida as Zampano (voice) 23 episodes Taketora as Eric (voice) 8 episodes Shinya Fukumatsu as Fox (voice) 5 episodes Jin Horikawa as Karley (voice) 4 episodes Takanori Hoshino as Gustav (voice) 8 episodes
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Keywords

politics supernatural remake steampunk conspiracy based on manga alchemy alchemist shounen anime fantasy revenge travel military brother brother relationship brothers philosopher's stone homunculi
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 05, 2009
Status
Ended
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
2,541