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Season 1 – Fullmetal Alchemist

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In the fictitious country of Amestris, two young brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, are bestowed with the gift of alchemy - the supernatural ability to transform matter. This becomes a burden after their mother dies from an illness before they figure out how to use their alchemic skills. Edward loses his left leg and Alphonse's entire body is unusable. The boys replace their deformities with prosthetic limbs and become Full Metal Alchemists as they seek out the legendary Philosopher's Stone to heal themselves.

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Charles Solomon NPR 01/09/2020
Director Mizushima Seiji blends action, comedy, and genuine emotions into a satisfying fantasy adventure. Go to Full Review Maya Phillips Black Nerd Problems 02/21/2019
The characters are interesting and flawed, and the Elric brothers are unmatched as dual protagonists in their passionate quest to push past the limits of what humans can do. Go to Full Review Dan Casey Nerdist 02/21/2019
This is perfect for anyone who loved the epic scope of a show like Avatar: The Last Airbender, but wanted a lot more violence, personifications of the seven deadly sins, and secret Hitlers. Go to Full Review Scout Davidson Common Sense Media 02/19/2019
3/5
Fullmetal Alchemist is an extremely complicated series that will probably sail over the heads of most kids. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zaad T @RT36058727 02/25/2025 The show is ok, but the problem is several plots that lead nowhere. The characters get power out of nowhere unlike the other version, but it's still fun, some characters are cool. See more Natan L @RT28918779 02/24/2025 This Fullmetal is much better than the remake. The characters are more believable, the magic is more interesting and the plot is not so predictable. The Sloth Homunculu is much better developed here. besides Nina's scene being much more impactful. I would give it 5 stars if there weren't so many fillers or plots that don't lead anywhere, but unfortunately this was a huge waste of time, if you're going to watch it I recommend you skip a few episodes. See more Fargle B @RT31414434 04/20/2023 A fun story with an interesting magic system. More serious and emotional than most shonen anime are. I actually prefer this to Brotherhood, it takes a lot more time with the characters and the background, Brotherhood has a more rushed pace to it and a lot more unnecessary characters, while this has notably better pacing. See more jed i @RT01296269 11/20/2021 6.3/10 — "Okay"/"Watchable" See more 01/23/2021 It's a disappointing fact that this show doesn't follow the source material. But besides from that, this show is emotionally rich, engaging, and action-packed. It isn't a stupid shounen show that includes dumb humor at the worst moments- no, it is a smart and imaginative show. See more 04/20/2020 Personally, I prefer this show to Brotherhood. Situations feel a lot more natural and I find characters and events more interesting. Every time I watch the first episode, I get chills. That tells you this show is doing something right. The animation is very nice, the music is great, and the story is engaging See more Read all reviews
Fullmetal Alchemist — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Romi Park

Edward Elric

Rie Kugimiya

Alphonse Elric

Miyoko Aso

Pinako Rockbell

Megumi Toyoguchi

Winry Rockbell

Okiayu Ryôtarô

Scar

Tôru Ohkawa

Roy Mustang

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2003 To Challenge the Sun While trying to resurrect their dead mother, brothers' bodies are maimed. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 18, 2003 Mother An old book reminds Ed and Al of their painful past. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 11, 2003 Body of the Sanctioned Ed and Al battle a false prophet who passes alchemy off as acts of God. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2003 A Forger's Love On their way to Central City, Ed and Al visit another alchemist. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 1, 2003 The Man With the Mechanical Arm Ed and Al are held hostage on a train. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 8, 2003 The Alchemy Exam Ed and Al prepare for their Alchemy exam. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2003 Night of the Chimera's Cry Shou Tucker must impress the state with his alchemy for his annual assessment. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 2003 The Philosopher's Stone Ed resigns as State Alchemist; Winry arrives. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2003 Be Thou for the People Ed is assigned to inspect the progress in a small mining town. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2003 The Phantom Thief Ed and Al stumble into an unpopular manhunt for a crowd-pleasing thief. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 13, 2003 The Other Brothers Elric Imposters parade as Ed and Al. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 20, 2003 The Other Brothers Elric Ed and Al discover the source of the strange malady. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 27, 2003 Flame vs. Fullmetal Ed challenges Mustang to a fight. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 10, 2004 Destruction's Right Hand Ed and Al search for a deserter alchemist. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 17, 2004 The Ishbal Massacre While on the run, Doctor Marcoh confess to the Elrics. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 24, 2004 That Which Is Lost Ed and Al return to their hometown for repairs. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 31, 2004 House of the Waiting Family The Elrics return to their childhood village; Ed visits his monther's grave. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 7, 2004 Marcoh's Notes Ed and Al scour the library for Dr. Marcoh's records; Scar battles Lust and Gluttony. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 14, 2004 The Truth Behind Truths Ed and Al learn the secret ingredient for the Philosopher's Stone. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 21, 2004 Soul of the Guardian Two guardians of Lab 5 unleash an assault on Ed and Al. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 28, 2004 The Red Glow Ed discovers more about the experiments in the fifth laboratory. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 6, 2004 Created Human Ed is nearly tricked by a face from his past. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 13, 2004 Fullmetal Heart Winry needs to make repairs; Al questions his existence. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 20, 2004 Bonding Memories Al joins Scar on a renegade mission against the state. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 27, 2004 Words of Farewell Ed and Al give up their search for the Philosopher's Stone. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 3, 2004 Her Reason Winry drags Ed and Al to Rush Valley. Details

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Fullmetal Alchemist — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Seiji Mizushima
Screenwriter
Hiromu Arakawa
Network
MBSTVJP
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Oct 4, 2003