9 anime like Fullmetal Alchemist, ranked by the community. These aren't random picks — they're the shows people watch next when they want more action.
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Both are long adventure stories that start approachable, then gradually reveal darker rules, smarter power systems, and morally complicated arcs. Fans of Brotherhood's mix of comedy, tragedy, worldbuilding, and tactical fights usually find a lot to like in Hunter x Hunter.
The overlap is the gothic shounen setup: young fighters, cursed powers, religious imagery, tragic enemies, and a war that is bigger than the main cast understands at first. D.Gray-man is messier structurally, but it carries a similar blend of dark fantasy and team-based action.
Magi has the same sense of a colorful adventure world hiding serious political and historical conflict underneath. Fans who enjoyed Brotherhood's country-spanning journey, ancient systems of power, and idealistic leads facing corrupt empires will recognize the appeal.
Soul Eater shares the school/team structure, supernatural combat, eccentric comedy, and darker lore that slowly creeps in. It is less tightly plotted than Brotherhood, but the bond between weapon-users and partners gives it a familiar emotional core.
This gets recommended because it also follows a fantasy team with legendary powers, kingdom politics, big reveals, and a mix of goofy comedy with serious battles. It is more straightforward battle-shounen, but fans looking for a magical adventure ensemble often understand the connection.
Fans who liked Fullmetal Alchemist tend to recommend Hunter x Hunter, D.Gray-man, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic the most. Both are long adventure stories that start approachable, then gradually reveal darker rules, smarter power systems, and...
Fullmetal Alchemist has a 8.12 on MAL from 1,563,604 ratings. That puts it in the top tier — most fans love it and recommend it without hesitation.
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