Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist
2009 –2010 Bones MBS / TBS 64 episodes Completed
Action Adventure Drama Fantasy
Details & Synopsis
The 2003 series is the more interesting character study. Brotherhood is the better show. That tension is worth sitting with before you hit play, because Brotherhood earns its reputation the hard way — not by being darker or more surprising than its predecessor, but by being relentlessly, almost brutally well-constructed. The Elric brothers' original sin is established fast and the series never lets them — or you — forget it, even as the scale inflates from a single chimera in a country house to a conspiracy spanning an entire continent. What keeps it from collapsing under that weight is the same thing that saves all great shonen when it's working correctly: every political revelation lands hardest because of what it costs someone specific. No filler. Bone-dry pacing. Hiromu Arakawa's blueprint executed with a confidence that makes most other long-form adaptations look like they were guessing.
Alt Title Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist
Studio Bones
Network MBS / TBS
Aired 2009 – 2010
Episodes 64
Genre Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Status Completed
Episode List
Introduction Arc (10) Dublith Arc (4) Northern Campaign Arc (12) Briggs Arc (11) Promised Day Arc (27)
001 Fullmetal Alchemist Apr 5, 2009 canon ►
Canon. A high-budget statement of intent. It introduces the Elrics and the military state of Amestris with a scale the 2003 series couldn’t touch. It’s the hook that built the modern legend.
002 The First Day Apr 12, 2009 canon ►
Canon. The origin story. Human transmutation, the loss of limbs, and the binding of a soul to armor. It’s the "original sin" of the series handled with a grim, efficient confidence.
003 City of Heresy Apr 19, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Father Cornello and the "miracles" of Liore. It establishes the series’ skepticism toward blind faith and its grounding in the brutal logic of Equivalent Exchange.
004 An Alchemist's Anguish Apr 26, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Nina and Alexander. Even if you know it’s coming, it hurts. This is the moment the show proves it isn’t just an adventure—it’s a horror story about the limits of ambition.
005 Rain of Sorrows May 3, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Scar is introduced. A victim of a state-sponsored genocide hunting the "State Alchemists" who carried it out. The moral gray area of Amestris starts to bleed through.
006 Road of Hope May 10, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Dr. Marcoh and the research on the Philosopher’s Stone. The Elrics learn that the thing they want is built on a foundation of human suffering.
007 Hidden Truths May 17, 2009 canon ►
Canon. The realization that the military is hiding more than just state secrets. The mystery of the Fifth Laboratory begins to take shape.
008 The Fifth Laboratory May 24, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Ed infiltrates the lab. He meets Barry the Chopper and Slicer. The first real look at the "Homunculi" and the factory-line production of human misery.
009 Created Feelings May 31, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Al begins to doubt his own memories. If he’s just a soul in a suit, how does he know his feelings aren’t artificial? A necessary, haunting character beat.
010 Separate Destinations Jun 7, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Maes Hughes. If you weren’t already fully invested, this is the episode that locks you in. The archival cost of the truth is paid in blood.
011 Miracle at Rush Valley Jun 14, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Winry’s turn in the spotlight. Rush Valley is the heart of automail culture—a place where people aren’t broken by their losses, they’re rebuilt by them.
012 One Is All, All Is One Jun 21, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Izumi Curtis is introduced. The Elrics’ teacher is more terrifying than any Homunculus. The training flashback explains the philosophy behind their alchemy.
013 Beasts of Dublith Jun 28, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Greed and his chimeras. Greed is the first Homunculus with a personality that doesn’t just fit a villain template—he’s the wildcard the story needs.
014 Those Who Lurk Underground Jul 5, 2009 canon ►
Canon. King Bradley’s true nature is revealed in a basement. The speed and brutality of the reveal are a perfect example of Brotherhood’s superior pacing.
015 Envoy from the East Jul 12, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Xing enters the chat. Lin Yao and May Chang bring a different style of alchemy (Alkahestry) and a new set of political stakes to the table.
016 Footsteps of a Comrade-in-Arms Jul 19, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Mustang begins his own investigation into the corruption at the heart of Central. The shadow war is starting to heat up.
017 Cold Flame Jul 26, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Mustang vs. Lust. This is the moment Mustang stops being a "useless" rain-day alchemist and becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
018 The Arrogant Palm of a Small Human Aug 2, 2009 canon ►
Canon. The history of Hohenheim begins to unravel. He isn’t just a bad father; he’s an ancient witness to the world’s original mistake.
019 Death of the Undying Aug 9, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Lust is permanently removed from the board. It proves the Homunculi are not gods—they are just very, very difficult to kill.
020 Father Before the Grave Aug 16, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Ed visits his mother’s grave and meets Hohenheim. The emotional distance between them is a chasm that only the truth can bridge.
021 Advance of the Fool Aug 23, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Ed realizes Al’s body is still alive on "the other side." The goal shifts from recovery to rescue. The mission becomes tangible again.
022 Backs in the Distance Aug 30, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Winry learns the truth about Scar and her parents. It’s a masterclass in tension—a young woman with a wrench against the man who killed her life.
023 Girl on the Battlefield Sep 6, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Lan Fan’s sacrifice. The Xingese characters prove they have just as much skin in this game as the Elrics do.
024 Inside the Belly Sep 13, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Gluttony swallows Ed, Ling, and Envy. They find themselves in a literal pocket dimension of human souls. It’s as weird and dark as it sounds.
025 Doorway of Darkness Sep 20, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Envy’s true form is revealed—a mountain of screaming corpses. Ed finds the "Truth" again and sees Al’s body waiting for him.
026 Reunion Sep 27, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Ed escapes Gluttony’s stomach and makes a promise to Al’s body. "I’m coming back for you!" It’s the mid-series emotional peak.
027 Interlude Party Oct 4, 2009 canon ►
Canon. A brief pause to reorganize the factions. The "Father" at the center of the conspiracy is finally revealed to the Elrics.
028 Father Oct 11, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Meeting the man who looks like Hohenheim but feels like a void. The Elrics are completely outmatched in the heart of their own government.
029 Struggle of the Fool Oct 18, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Mustang loses his leverage. The military has eyes everywhere. The heroes are officially on the run while still being in uniform.
030 The Ishvalan War of Extermination Oct 25, 2009 canon ►
Canon. A flashback episode that shouldn’t be skipped. It explains the trauma of every adult character in the show. The tragedy of Ishval is the root of everything.
031 The 520 Cenz Promise Nov 1, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Envy and Ed. The rivalry gets personal. The Elrics start making alliances with people they used to hunt.
032 The Führer's Son Nov 8, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Selim Bradley. If you thought the King was scary, his son is a whole different level of wrong. Shadow-based horror at its best.
033 The Northern Wall of Briggs Nov 15, 2009 canon ►
Canon. General Olivier Mira Armstrong. She is the "Ice Queen" and the most competent military leader in Amestris. The setting shifts to the freezing North.
034 Ice Queen Nov 22, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Sloth is revealed digging a massive transmutation circle under the country. The scale of the "Promised Day" is finally understood.
035 The Shape of This Country Nov 29, 2009 canon ►
Canon. The map of Amestris is literally a blood-soaked circle. Ed realizes that every war in the history of the country was manufactured for this moment.
036 Family Portrait Dec 6, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Hohenheim’s backstory continues. We see the Fall of Cselkcess. A civilization destroyed for the sake of one man’s immortality.
037 The First Homunculus Dec 13, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Pride reveals himself to Riza Hawkeye. The paranoia in Central reaches its peak. You can’t even trust a child.
038 Conflict at Baschool Dec 20, 2009 canon ►
Canon. Kimblee vs. Scar. The Crimson Alchemist is a psychopath with a philosophy, making him the most dangerous tool in the military’s belt.
039 Daydream Dec 27, 2009 canon ►
Canon. The pieces for the final battle are being moved. All factions—Mustang, the Elrics, the Xingese, and the Briggs soldiers—prepare for the eclipse.
040 Homunculus (The Dwarf in the Flask) Jan 10, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The origin of Father and Hohenheim. It’s a story about curiosity leading to catastrophe. The "Dwarf" is the ultimate cautionary tale.
041 The Abyss Jan 17, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Ed is separated from the group and has to survive in the North. He realizes that even his enemies are victims of the system Father built.
042 Signs of a Counteroffensive Jan 24, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The various rebel groups begin to sync up. The "Promised Day" is only a few days away. The tension is palpable.
043 Bite of the Ant Jan 31, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The chimeras join Ed’s side. The "monsters" are becoming the most human characters in the show.
044 Revving at Full Throttle Feb 7, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Al is captured by Pride. The horror of being trapped in the dark with a being that controls the shadows.
045 The Promised Day Feb 14, 2010 canon ►
Canon. It’s here. The eclipse begins. The coup d'état in Central is launched. It’s all-out war from here to the end.
046 Looming Shadows Feb 21, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The battle for Central Command. The Armstrong siblings vs. Sloth. It’s a brutal, physical fight that shows the cost of being a soldier.
047 Emissary of Darkness Feb 28, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Pride and Gluttony vs. Al and Hohenheim. The "family reunion" no one wanted. Al uses his tactical mind to fight a god.
048 The Oath in the Tunnel Mar 7, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Mustang enters Central. He is on a path of pure vengeance. Hawkeye is the only thing keeping him from becoming a monster.
049 Filial Affection Mar 14, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Ed and his group break into the underground labs. The Immortal Legion is unleashed—hundreds of mindless dolls powered by souls.
050 Upheaval in Central Mar 21, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The Briggs soldiers take the upper levels. The military is eating itself. Father waits in the basement for his sacrifices.
051 The Immortal Legion Mar 28, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The horror of the legion. Souls used as batteries. Ed and his team have to destroy the very thing they were trying to save.
052 Combined Strength Apr 4, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Alphonse uses the Philosopher’s Stone. He rejects the power but uses the necessity to save his friends. A turning point for his character.
053 Flame of Vengeance Apr 11, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Mustang finds Envy. This is the darkest Mustang has ever been. It’s a terrifying display of power that almost destroys his soul.
054 Beyond the Inferno Apr 18, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Envy’s end. Not through fire, but through the realization that he was just jealous of humans. A surprisingly emotional end for a villain.
055 The Adults' Way of Life Apr 25, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Olivier and Alex finish off Sloth. The "Ice Queen" proves why she’s the leader the country actually needs.
056 The Return of the Führer May 2, 2010 canon ►
Canon. King Bradley is back, and he’s not happy. He single-handedly takes back the palace gates. He is the ultimate obstacle.
057 Eternal Leave May 9, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Fu and Greed vs. Bradley. The cost of stopping the King is paid in the lives of the people who loved Ling Yao.
058 Sacrifices May 16, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The five sacrifices are gathered: Ed, Al, Izumi, Hohenheim, and a forcibly converted Mustang. The circle is complete.
059 Lost Light May 23, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Mustang is forced through the Portal and loses his sight. Father activates the circle. The world goes white.
060 Eye of Heaven, Gateway of Earth May 30, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Father "swallows" God. He becomes a being of pure power. The eclipse is total. It looks like game over.
061 He Who Would Swallow God Jun 6, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Hohenheim’s counter-circle activates. The souls are returned, and Father is forced into a mortal shell. The final boss fight begins.
062 A Fierce Counterattack Jun 13, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Everyone vs. Father. The whole cast throws everything they have at him. Al makes the ultimate sacrifice to give Ed his arm back.
063 The Other Side of the Gateway Jun 20, 2010 canon ►
Canon. Ed vs. Father. Ed wins not through alchemy, but through a human punch. He goes back to the Truth and makes a final trade: his alchemy for Al’s body.
064 Journey's End Jul 4, 2010 canon ►
Canon. The resolution. Ed and Al are home. Mustang is healing. The world is different. A perfect, earned ending for the greatest shonen ever made.
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