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Fullmetal Alchemist Watch Order
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Also known as Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, FMA
The Fullmetal Alchemist watch order gathers both anime continuities — the 51-episode 2003 series and the 64-episode Brotherhood retelling — along with two films and nine OVAs. Start with Episodes 1-51 of the original series, follow it with The Conqueror of Shamballa movie, then its run of shorts: the Chibi Party, Kids, Live Action, Alchemists vs. Homunculi and Reflections OVAs. Brotherhood then begins with Episodes 1-20, with The Blind Alchemist OVA before Episodes 21-37, Simple People before Episodes 38-53, and Tales of the Master before Episodes 54-64. The Yet Another Man's Battlefield OVA and The Sacred Star of Milos movie close things out. Many viewers watch only Brotherhood, which follows the manga in full, but this is the complete order including all movies and OVAs, showing where each short fits and where to start in either continuity.
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Full Metal Alchemist
#1–7 · 7 entries
- 1Episodes 1-51
2003 series, 51 episodes. A separate version of the story with an original ending; start here for the 2003 version.
3 people are here, including Yona Rezaei, Mohit and Alphonse0/51 - 2Full Metal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa Movie
Conqueror of Shamballa film (July 2005). The ending to the 2003 series; watch it after the series.
Movie - 3Chibi Party OVAOptional
Chibi Party, a short OVA in the 2006 Premium Collection. Optional extra.
2 people are here, including GingerNinja and XccEpisode 2 - 4Kids OVAOptional
Kids, a short OVA in the 2006 Premium Collection. Optional extra.
Episode 3 - 5Live Action OVAOptional
Live Action OVA, a bonus parody. Optional extra; no AniList match was found for this one.
OVA - 6Alchemists vs. Homunculi OVAOptional
Alchemists vs. Homunculi, a short OVA in the 2006 Premium Collection. Optional extra.
Episode 1 - 7Reflections OVAOptional
Reflections (March 2005), a special for the 2003 series that comes before the movie. Optional extra.
OVA
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood
#8–16 · 9 entries
- 8Episodes 1-20
Brotherhood episodes 1-20 (April 2009). Start here for the faithful manga adaptation.
0/20 - 9The Blind Alchemist OVAOptional
The Blind Alchemist OVA, one of four Brotherhood OVAs (2009). Optional extra.
Episode 1 - 10Episodes 21-37
Brotherhood episodes 21-37. Continues directly from episode 20.
0/17 - 11Simple People OVAOptional
Simple People OVA, a Brotherhood bonus episode (2009). Optional extra.
Episode 2 - 12Episodes 38-53
Brotherhood episodes 38-53. Continues directly from episode 37.
0/16 - 13Tales of the Master OVAOptional
Tales of the Master OVA, a Brotherhood bonus episode. Optional extra.
Episode 3 - 14Episodes 54-64
Brotherhood episodes 54-64, the finale of the manga's story.
0/11 - 15Yet Another Man’s Battlefield OVAOptional
Yet Another Man's Battlefield OVA, a Brotherhood bonus episode. Optional extra.
Episode 4 - 16Full Metal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos MovieOptional
The Sacred Star of Milos film (July 2011), a side story in Brotherhood's storyline. Optional.
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More on where to start
Checked October 2026
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (64 episodes, 2009) follows the manga from start to finish and is the usual place to start.
The 2003 series (51 episodes) follows the manga for a while and then goes its own way, finishing with the film Conqueror of Shamballa.
The OVAs and specials are optional, and the Milos film is a side story set in Brotherhood's storyline.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-51 (Full Metal Alchemist).
- What to skip
- 10 entries are optional: Chibi Party OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Kids OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Live Action OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Alchemists vs. Homunculi OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Reflections OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), The Blind Alchemist OVA (Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood), and 4 more. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Alchemists vs. Homunculi OVA (Full Metal Alchemist). Alchemists vs.
- Full Metal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Movie (Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood). The Sacred Star of Milos film (July 2011), a side story in Brotherhood's storyline.
- Live Action OVA (Full Metal Alchemist). Live Action OVA, a bonus parody.
The correct order to watch Fullmetal Alchemist, as one listShowHide
Watch Fullmetal Alchemist in this order. 16 entries, chronological.
- Full Metal Alchemist: Episodes 1-51
- Full Metal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa Movie (movie)
- Full Metal Alchemist: Chibi Party OVA — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Kids OVA — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Live Action OVA (OVA) — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Alchemists vs. Homunculi OVA — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Reflections OVA (OVA) — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Episodes 1-20
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: The Blind Alchemist OVA — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Episodes 21-37
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Simple People OVA — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Episodes 38-53
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Tales of the Master OVA — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Episodes 54-64
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Yet Another Man’s Battlefield OVA — optional
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Full Metal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Movie (movie) — optional
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AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Fullmetal Alchemist watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Fullmetal Alchemist in?
This page lists two separate versions of the story. Pick one. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (64 episodes, 2009) follows the manga from start to finish and is the usual place to start. The 2003 series (51 episodes) follows the manga for a while and then goes its own way, finishing with the film Conqueror of Shamballa. The OVAs and specials are optional, and the Milos film is a side story set in Brotherhood's storyline.
Should I watch the 2003 series or Brotherhood?
Brotherhood is the faithful adaptation of the whole manga, so most people start there. The 2003 series (51 episodes) has an original storyline after the early part of the manga and an original ending, so treat it as a separate version of the story.
Do I need to watch both FMA anime?
No. Each tells a complete story on its own. Watch the 2003 series with its film Conqueror of Shamballa, or Brotherhood, or both if you want to compare them.
Where does the Sacred Star of Milos film fit?
It is a 2011 film set within Brotherhood's storyline. It is optional, and best watched after you have watched Brotherhood.
What is the chronological order of Fullmetal Alchemist?
Start with Episodes 1-51 (Full Metal Alchemist), then continue with Full Metal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa Movie, Chibi Party OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Kids OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Live Action OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), and Alchemists vs. Homunculi OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), followed by 10 more entries. The full Fullmetal Alchemist watch order on this page has 16 entries across 2 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
How many episodes is Fullmetal Alchemist?
Fullmetal Alchemist has 115 TV episodes in this order, plus 7 OVA episodes, 2 movies, and 2 OVAs.
Where do the Fullmetal Alchemist movies fit in the watch order?
Full Metal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa Movie comes right after Episodes 1-51 (Full Metal Alchemist) and Full Metal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Movie comes right after Yet Another Man’s Battlefield OVA (Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood).
Can I skip anything in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Yes. 10 entries are marked optional: Chibi Party OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Kids OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Live Action OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Alchemists vs. Homunculi OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), Reflections OVA (Full Metal Alchemist), and The Blind Alchemist OVA (Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood), and 4 more. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist finished?
Yes. Fullmetal Alchemist has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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