What order should I watch Fullmetal Alchemist in?

Watch in release order: Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa.

Where do I start Fullmetal Alchemist?

Start with Fullmetal Alchemist (TV series · 2003 · 51 ep.).

How many episodes is Fullmetal Alchemist?

The main story has 51 episodes across 1 series plus 1 film, not counting specials and recaps.

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How to watch Fullmetal Alchemist in order

Start with Fullmetal Alchemist. The main story is 1 series and 1 film: 51 episodes in total. Below is the release order, then the optional extras.

Main story (release order)

1
Fullmetal AlchemistTV series · 2003 · 51 ep.
2
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of ShamballaMovie · 2005

Specials, films & side stories (optional)

These aren't needed to follow the main plot. Watch them after the series they come from (by date).

Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium OVA CollectionOVA · 2006 · 3 ep. · Side story
Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodTV series · 2009 · 64 ep. · Alternative version
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: 4-Koma TheaterSpecial · 2009 · 16 ep.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood SpecialsSpecial · 2009 · 4 ep.
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos SpecialsWeb series · 2011 · 4 ep.
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of MilosMovie · 2011

Recaps (skippable)

Fullmetal Alchemist: ReflectionsSpecial · 2005 · 1 ep. · Recap

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Order and relationships from Kitsu's media-relationship data (sequel / prequel / side story), dates and episode counts as listed there; checked 2026-11-15. Release order is the safest first-watch order.

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