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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is based on the manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" — 116 chapters, 27 volumes. The manga is complete. By Arakawa, Hiromu.
The Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood anime adapts "Fullmetal Alchemist", but like most adaptations, there's content the show didn't get to. Here's everything you need to keep reading.
By Arakawa, Hiromu
Alchemists are knowledgeable and naturally talented individuals who can manipulate and modify matter due to their art. Yet despite the wide range of possibilities, alchemy is not as all-powerful as most would believe. Human transmutation is strictly forbidden, and whoever attempts it risks severe consequences. Even so, siblings Edward and Alphonse...
Yes — the manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" runs 116 chapters and is complete.
The exact chapter depends on which season you've finished. Most anime seasons cover 30-50 chapters of source material. Check the manga page for "Fullmetal Alchemist" on AnimePulse for specifics.
Both approaches work. Starting from chapter 1 gives you the complete experience with all the details the anime might have skipped. Jumping to where the anime left off saves time if you just want to continue the story.
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Short answer: yes, but it's not mandatory. The manga usually tells the same story with extra details and the author's original pacing. If the anime was a faithful adaptation, jumping ahead is fine. If it took liberties (skipped arcs, changed endings), starting from the top is the smarter move.
