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- Fullmetal Alchemist(TV · 51 eps)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood(TV · 64 eps)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa(Movie · 1 eps)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos(Movie · 1 eps)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Reflections(Special · 1 eps)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection(Special · 4 eps)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 4-koma Theater(Special · 16 eps)
- ...and 1 more below
Total: ~141 episodes / 56h watch time
Fullmetal Alchemist Watch Order(2026)
With 8 entries across the franchise, Fullmetal Alchemist can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
8 entries ~56h total2 series2 movies4 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Fullmetal Alchemist?
Release order. Start with Fullmetal Alchemist and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Fullmetal Alchemist?
About 56 hours total across 141 episodes and 8 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 41 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.