The rules of alchemy state that to gain something, one must lose something of equal value. Alchemy is the process of taking apart and reconstructing an object into a different entity, with the rules of alchemy to govern this procedure. However, there exists an object that can bring any alchemist above these rules, the object known as the Philosopher's Stone. The young Edward Elric is a particularly talented alchemist who through an accident years back lost his younger brother Alphonse and one of his legs. Sacrificing one of his arms as well, he used alchemy to bind his brother's soul to a suit of armor. This lead to the beginning of their journey to restore their bodies, in search for the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
Note: Episodes 11, 12 and 37 were adapted from the light novel "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Land of Sand."
Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
Magic88%
Prominently features magical elements or the use of magic.
Male Protagonist85%
Main character is male.
Military85%
Statistics
Watch Status
CURRENT
5.5%
PLANNING
21.0%
COMPLETED
66.5%
DROPPED
3.4%
PAUSED
3.6%
Centered around the life and activities of military personnel.
Coming of Age77%
Centers around a character's transition from childhood to adulthood.
Shounen76%
Target demographic is teenage and young adult males.
Travel76%
Centers around character(s) moving between places a significant distance apart.
Body Horror68%
Features characters who undergo horrific transformations or disfigurement, often to their own detriment.
Steampunk65%
Prominently features technology and designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.
Disability65%
A work that features one or more characters with a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits the person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions.
Slapstick46%
Prominently features comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions or embarrassing events.
Anti-Hero44%
Features a protagonist who lacks conventional heroic attributes and may be considered a borderline villain.
Chibi44%
Features "super deformed" character designs with smaller, rounder proportions and a cute look.