Anime Like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood(2026)
If Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood left you wanting more, you're in the right place. 10 fan-voted recommendations across Action, Adventure and more.
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If Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood left you wanting more, you're in the right place. 10 fan-voted recommendations across Action, Adventure and more.
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Hunters devote themselves to accomplishing hazardous tasks, all from traversing the world's uncharted territories to locating rare items and monsters. Before becoming a Hunter, one must pass the Hunter Examination—a high-risk selection process in which most applicants end up...

Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called Titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enormous concentric walls. What makes these giants truly terrifying is that their taste for human flesh is not born out of hunger but...

Losing a loved one is so painful that one may sometimes wish to be able to resurrect them—a weakness that the enigmatic Millennium Earl exploits. To make his mechanical weapons known as "Akuma," he uses the souls of the dead that are called back. Once a soul is placed in an...

Ever since the death of his father, the burden of supporting the family has fallen upon Tanjirou Kamado's shoulders. Though living impoverished on a remote mountain, the Kamado family are able to enjoy a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou decides to go down to...

During the early 1930s in Chicago, the transcontinental train, Flying Pussyfoot, is starting its legendary journey that will leave a trail of blood all over the country. At the same time in New York, the ambitious scientist Szilard and his unwilling aide Ennis are looking for...

In the year 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia is establishing itself as a dominant military nation, starting with the conquest of Japan. Renamed to Area 11 after its swift defeat, Japan has seen significant resistance against these tyrants in an attempt to regain independence. ...

Humans and demons are two sides of the same coin, as are Assiah and Gehenna, their respective worlds. The only way to travel between the realms is by the means of possession, like in ghost stories. However, Satan, the ruler of Gehenna, cannot find a suitable host to possess and...

It has been two and a half years since Naruto Uzumaki left Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, for intense training following events which fueled his desire to be stronger. Now Akatsuki, the mysterious organization of elite rogue ninja, is closing in on their grand plan which...

Night Raid is the covert assassination branch of the Revolutionary Army, an uprising assembled to overthrow Prime Minister Honest, whose avarice and greed for power has led him to take advantage of the child emperor's inexperience. Without a strong and benevolent leader, the...

A Magi is a magician whose inclination toward magic is so immense that they can be said to shape the world. With their significant influence, each Magi chooses a worthy candidate to become a king, then helps them conquer strange labyrinths called "Dungeons" and acquire the power...
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: Brotherhood 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: Brotherhood has a 9.11 on MAL from 3,680,985 ratings. That puts it in the top tier — most fans love it and recommend it without hesitation.
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