Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
What is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a 64-episode fantasy action series that aired in spring 2009, following brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric as they pursue the Philosopher's Stone to reverse a devastating alchemical accident. The story explores the consequences of breaking alchemy's fundamental Law of Equivalent Exchange, which demands that any gain requires an equal sacrifice. Edward's determination to restore his brother's body drives him to become a state alchemist and search across the country, drawing support from military allies including Colonel Roy Mustang and others.
This completed series blends action and adventure with heavy dramatic themes about humanity, sacrifice, and the cost of ambition. As the brothers uncover a nationwide conspiracy while hunting their mythical relic, they confront both external threats and the philosophical weight of their quest. The narrative examines whether pursuing their goal will restore them as humans or fundamentally change who they are.
Brotherhood aired over its full 64-episode run starting in April 2009 and concluded that same year. The series suits viewers seeking complex character-driven fantasy narratives with substantial plot depth and thematic substance alongside its action sequences.
"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. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many episodes does Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood have?
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has 64 episodes.
- When did Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood come out?
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood premiered on April 5, 2009.
- Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood finished?
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has finished airing and every episode has been released.