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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMISTFMAFMAB

2009 · TV · 64 eps Finished

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90%
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738,528

What is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood about?

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a TV anime series of 64 episodes animated by bones, adapted from a manga. It aired from April 5, 2009 to July 4, 2010. AniList classifies it as action, adventure, drama and fantasy.

"In order for something to be obtained, something of equal value must be lost."

Alchemy is bound by this Law of Equivalent Exchange—something the young brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric only realize after attempting human transmutation: the one forbidden act of alchemy. They pay a terrible price for their transgression—Edward loses his left leg, Alphonse his physical body. It is only by the desperate sacrifice of Edward's right arm that he is able to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. Devastated and alone, it is the hope that they would both eventually return to their original bodies that gives Edward the inspiration to obtain metal limbs called "automail" and become a state alchemist, the Fullmetal Alchemist.

Three years of searching later, the brothers seek the Philosopher's Stone, a mythical relic that allows an alchemist to overcome the Law of Equivalent Exchange. Even with military allies Colonel Roy Mustang, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, and Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes on their side, the brothers find themselves caught up in a nationwide conspiracy that leads them not only to the true nature of the elusive Philosopher's Stone, but their country's murky history as well. In between finding a serial killer and racing against time, Edward and Alphonse must ask themselves if what they are doing will make them human again... or take away their humanity.

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Themes AniList users associate with it: Alchemy, Military, War, Shounen, Politics, Male Protagonist, Philosophy, Ensemble Cast, Coming of Age, Super Power.

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  • Edward Elric エドワード・エルリック

    Main character

    Edward "Fullmetal Alchemist" Elric is a young alchemical prodigy. He is the youngest State Alchemist ever to be recognized by the Amestris State Military, having received the title at the age of 12.

    Japanese voice: Romi Park

  • Alphonse Elric アルフォンス・エルリック

    Main character

    Alphonse Elric is a human child who lost his body during a forbidden alchemical transmutation to bring his deceased mother back to life, and had his soul transmuted into a suit of armor by his brother, Edward Elric. Al's blood seal lies just below the base of the neck at the back of the suit, on the inside.

    Japanese voice: Rie Kugimiya

Supporting characters

  • Winry Rockbell ウィンリィ・ロックベル

    Supporting character

    A childhood friend of the central characters, the Elric brothers, she is often seen in their company throughout the series. She is evidently Edward's love interest. Specializing in mechanical repair, specifically with automail, Winry services Edward's arm and leg whenever it is in need of repair or replacement.

    Japanese voice: Megumi Takamoto

  • Pinako Rockbell ピナコ・ロックベル

    Supporting character

    Grandmother of Winry, and old resident of Risembool. Also, a parent like figure to both Edward and Alphonse, after they lost their mother. It is shown that Pinako was Hohenheim's drinking buddy, and that she was the one to introduce Hohenheim with his future wife, Trisha.

    Japanese voice: Mami Koyama

  • Scar スカー

    Supporting character

    Scar is a disturbed loner. His right arm does not belong to him, but his brother. His brother was obsessed with finding the Philosopher's Stone and tattooed his whole body. During the Ishval civil war... Scar seeks his revenge against the state alchemists, all of whom he blames for the destruction of Ishval.

    Japanese voice: Kenta Miyake

  • Izumi Curtis イズミ・カーティス

    Supporting character

    Izumi Curtis, born Izumi Harnet, the teacher of Ed and Alphonse Elric, agreed to train the brothers to hone their alchemical abilities after their mother died. She expands their training with a regimen of philosophy, martial arts, and living off the land.

    Japanese voice: Shouko Tsuda

  • Roy Mustang ロイ・マスタング

    Supporting character

    Roy Mustang is a state alchemist and officer in the Amestrian state military. A hero of the Ishval Civil War and Edward Elric’s superior officer, Mustang is a remarkably capable commander who plans to become the next Führer of Amestris.

    Japanese voice: Shinichirou Miki

  • Maes Hughes マース･ヒューズ

    Supporting character

    Maes Hughes is an Amestrian State Military officer stationed in the Investigations Office in Central City and Colonel Roy Mustang's best friend, as well as the closest supporter of Mustang's secret bid for the position of Führer.

    Japanese voice: Keiji Fujiwara

  • Riza Hawkeye リザ・ホークアイ

    Supporting character

    Riza Hawkeye is Roy Mustang's most trusted subordinate. She carries out many of the tasks he is too lazy to do, acts as his personal assistant, and protects him from danger. She also doubles as his voice of reason, keeping cool in heated situations and scolding him when he allows his emotions to get in the way.

    Japanese voice: Fumiko Orikasa

  • Greed グリード

    Supporting character

    Greed is a greedy Homunculus, nicknamed the "Ultimate Shield". He is able to rearrange the carbon in his body to make his skin as hard as diamond, thus making himself almost impossible to injure.

    Japanese voice: Yuuichi Nakamura

  • Lust ラスト

    Supporting character

    Lust is a Homunculus, nicknamed the "Ultimate Spear", and one of the first antagonists in the Fullmetal Alchemist series. She is the first Homunculus to appear in the series and plays a significant role in the plot of both the manga and 2003 anime series.

    Japanese voice: Kikuko Inoue

  • Envy エンヴィー

    Supporting character

    Envy is a homunculus who has the ability to shapeshift. They use this power to assume the form of any person and even copy their voice. They usually serve as a spy, but their abilities are also extremely useful for assassinations.

    Japanese voice: Minami Takayama

  • Alex Louis Armstrong アレックス・ルイ・アームストロング

    Supporting character

    Major Alex Louis Armstrong, the Strong Arm Alchemist, was born into an elite family of alchemists and has mastered his family's techniques. Members of his family have, in the past, filled the highest military and political positions in the state.

    Japanese voice: Kenji Utsumi

  • Grand Basque バスク・グラン

    Supporting character

    Brigadier General Basque Grand (the Iron Blood Alchemist) is an ambitious alchemist known for going to any lengths to complete an assignment. His alchemy title refers to Grand's ability to transmute the iron in his blood to an assortment of guns and other weapons.

    Japanese voice: Shin Aomori

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