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Fullmetal Alchemist
Fumihiko Sori · Film · 2017
What hooked you in Fullmetal Alchemist was the way the pursuit of forbidden power demands a heavy personal sacrifice.
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The source
Fullmetal Alchemist
Series · 2003
Adaptation
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
Seiji Mizushima · Film · 2005
Adaptation
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Series · 2009
Books on the same thread
Alchemised
SenLinYu · Book · 2025
Shares 3 threads with Fullmetal Alchemist: Moral Ambiguity, Steampunk Fantasy, Alchemy Fiction.
Like Fullmetal Alchemist, this story explores the consequences of alchemical mastery and the moral ambiguity that arises when a promising life is shattered by the weight of past actions.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Orphanhood, Friendship.
Much like the journey of the brothers in Fullmetal Alchemist, this tale captures the struggle of young people navigating a world where their origins define their difficult path forward.
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho · Book · 1988
Explores: Personal Legend, Fate and Free Will, Following Your Dreams.
If the philosophical search for truth in Fullmetal Alchemist resonated with you, this narrative offers a similar exploration of personal destiny and the spiritual cost of pursuing one's desires.
Series on the same thread
Alchemy of Souls
Hong Jeong-eun · Series · 2022
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Master-Disciple Relationship, Forbidden Love.
This series mirrors the master-disciple dynamics and body-altering stakes found in Fullmetal Alchemist, focusing on how individuals manipulate mystical laws to rewrite their own fated paths and personal histories.
Arcane
Christian Linke · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Fullmetal Alchemist: Moral Ambiguity.
Sharing the gritty steampunk aesthetic of Fullmetal Alchemist, this animation depicts how technological advancement and clashing ideologies force siblings to make impossible choices on opposing sides of a violent conflict.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
While lighter in tone than Fullmetal Alchemist, the emphasis on group dynamics and high-stakes adventure captures the spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie that defines the quest for the stone.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Fullmetal Alchemist: moral ambiguity.
This anthology series echoes the moral ambiguity present in Fullmetal Alchemist, utilizing short-form storytelling to examine how individual choices often lead to profound, life-altering consequences for the characters involved.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Fullmetal Alchemist adaptations?
The 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist television series is the first adaptation, followed by the 2005 film Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, released in 2009, is a separate series, and the 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist movie serves as a standalone live-action adaptation.
Is the 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist movie a sequel to the television series?
No, the 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist movie is not a sequel to the television series. It is a standalone live-action adaptation that follows two alchemist brothers on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone after a failed attempt to revive their dead mother.
How does Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood relate to the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series?
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a separate television adaptation released in 2009 that follows the same premise of two brothers seeking the Philosopher's Stone after their mother's death. It is distinct from the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series and its subsequent film, Conqueror of Shamballa.
Should I watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood before the 2017 live-action film?
You do not need to watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood before the 2017 film. The 2017 movie is a distinct adaptation of the story involving two brothers searching for the Philosopher's Stone, while Brotherhood is a separate television series that tells its own version of the narrative.