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Fullmetal Alchemist
Fumihiko Sori · Film · 2017
You were drawn to Fullmetal Alchemist by the bond between siblings striving to rectify the devastating consequences of their past.
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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
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
Rick Riordan · Book · 2010
Much like the protagonists of Fullmetal Alchemist, Carter and Sadie Kane navigate a world of ancient magic and mythological stakes while grappling with the heavy absence of their parents.
Shannara
Terry Brooks · Book · 1977
The central brotherhood in this epic quest mirrors the dynamic of Fullmetal Alchemist, where a shared journey becomes the only way to combat an overwhelming and encroaching darkness.
The Land of Stories
Colfer Chris Dorman Brandon · Book · 2014
These siblings face a perilous adventure to rescue their mother, echoing the desperate lengths the brothers in Fullmetal Alchemist go to in order to restore their fractured family unit.
The Ironwood Tree
Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black · Book · 2004
The intense loyalty between siblings searching for their missing family member in a dangerous hidden world captures the same emotional urgency found throughout the journey of Fullmetal Alchemist.
Series on the same thread
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series · 2019
Tanjiro’s relentless quest to save his cursed sister mirrors the core motivation of Fullmetal Alchemist, focusing on the lengths one will go to fix a tragic, life-altering mistake.
Black Clover
Series · 2017
The drive to overcome physical limitations and societal expectations through sheer determination creates a thematic bridge to the persistent spirit of the alchemists featured in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Hunter x Hunter
Series · 2011
The rigorous pursuit of a missing father and the personal growth required to succeed echoes the formative, high-stakes journey undertaken by the brothers in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Supernatural
Eric Kripke · Series · 2005
The Winchester brothers embody the same protective, lifelong bond seen in Fullmetal Alchemist, navigating a world of moral ambiguity and supernatural threats while honoring their family legacy.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
If the scientific curiosity and the messy consequences of human ambition in Fullmetal Alchemist fascinated you, this exploration of historical medical errors offers a similarly compelling, grounded look at hubris.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
The deep character study and unraveling of long-standing secrets in a troubled environment reflect the darker, more introspective moments of discovery experienced by the leads in Fullmetal Alchemist.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Fullmetal Alchemist adaptations in?
You can begin with the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist television series, followed by the 2005 movie Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa. Alternatively, you can watch the 2009 series Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or the 2017 live-action Fullmetal Alchemist movie as standalone viewing experiences.
Is the 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist movie a remake of the 2009 series?
The 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist movie is a live-action adaptation of the same source material that inspired the television series. It depicts the story of two alchemist brothers searching for the Philosopher's Stone after a failed attempt to revive their mother, rather than being a direct remake of the 2009 series.
Does the 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist movie cover the entire story?
The 2017 Fullmetal Alchemist movie focuses on the brothers' quest for the Philosopher's Stone following their failed human transmutation. While it follows the core premise of the franchise, it does not cover the complete narrative arc found in the 2003 or 2009 television series adaptations.
How does the 2005 Fullmetal Alchemist movie relate to the 2003 series?
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa serves as the direct narrative conclusion to the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist television series. It continues the story of the alchemist brothers after the events of the series finale, resolving the plot threads established in that specific television adaptation.