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Fullmetal Alchemist

Original title: Hagane no renkinjutsushi
  • TV Series
  • 2003–20042003–2004
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
69K
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POPULARITY
1,989
79
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Hagane no renkinjutsushi (2003)
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When a failed alchemical ritual leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric with severely damaged bodies, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them; the fabled philosopher's st... Read allWhen a failed alchemical ritual leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric with severely damaged bodies, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them; the fabled philosopher's stone.When a failed alchemical ritual leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric with severely damaged bodies, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them; the fabled philosopher's stone.

IMDb RATING
8.5/10
69K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,989
79
  • Stars
    • Vic Mignogna
    • Aaron Dismuke
    • Romi Park
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Vic Mignogna
    • Aaron Dismuke
    • Romi Park
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 120User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #195
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

    Episodes51

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    1 Season

    Videos13

    Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Second Season
    Trailer 1:31
    Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Second Season
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 9: Pain and Lust
    Trailer 0:46
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 9: Pain and Lust
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 11: Becoming the Stone
    Trailer 0:31
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 11: Becoming the Stone
    Fullmetal Alchemist: The Fall of Ishbal
    Trailer 0:43
    Fullmetal Alchemist: The Fall of Ishbal
    Fullmetal Alchemist: Scarred Man of the East
    Trailer 0:31
    Fullmetal Alchemist: Scarred Man of the East
    Fullmetal Alchemist: Season One
    Trailer 0:32
    Fullmetal Alchemist: Season One
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 8: The Altar of Stone
    Trailer 0:44
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 8: The Altar of Stone
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6: Captured Souls
    Trailer 0:39
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6: Captured Souls
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 10: Journey to Ishbal
    Trailer 0:31
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 10: Journey to Ishbal
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 5: The Cost of Living
    Trailer 0:38
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 5: The Cost of Living
    Fullmetal Alchemist: Equivalent Exchange
    Trailer 0:32
    Fullmetal Alchemist: Equivalent Exchange
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 7: Reunion on Yock Island
    Trailer 0:44
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 7: Reunion on Yock Island

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    Vic Mignogna
    Vic Mignogna
    • Edward Elricas Edward Elric
    51 episodes51 eps • 2003–2004
    Aaron Dismuke
    Aaron Dismuke
    • Alphonse Elricas Alphonse Elric
    51 episodes51 eps • 2003–2004
    Romi Park
    Romi Park
    • Edward Elricas Edward Elric…
    51 episodes51 eps • 2003–2004
    Rie Kugimiya
    Rie Kugimiya
    • Alphonse Elricas Alphonse Elric…
    51 episodes51 eps • 2003–2004
    Maria Tamar
    • Pinako Rockwellas Pinako Rockwell
    51 episodes51 eps • 2003–2004
    Travis Willingham
    Travis Willingham
    • Roy Mustangas Roy Mustang
    33 episodes33 eps • 2003–2004
    Tôru Ohkawa
    • Roy Mustangas Roy Mustang…
    33 episodes33 eps • 2003–2004
    Colleen Clinkenbeard
    Colleen Clinkenbeard
    • Riza Hawkeyeas Riza Hawkeye…
    29 episodes29 eps • 2003–2004
    Caitlin Glass
    Caitlin Glass
    • Winry Rockbellas Winry Rockbell…
    28 episodes28 eps • 2003–2004
    Christopher Sabat
    Christopher Sabat
    • Alex Louis Armstrongas Alex Louis Armstrong…
    28 episodes28 eps • 2004
    Kenji Utsumi
    Kenji Utsumi
    • Alex Louis Armstrongas Alex Louis Armstrong…
    28 episodes28 eps • 2004
    Megumi Toyoguchi
    • Winry Rockbellas Winry Rockbell
    27 episodes27 eps • 2003–2004
    Michiko Neya
    • Riza Hawkeyeas Riza Hawkeye
    25 episodes25 eps • 2003–2004
    Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey
    • Lustas Lust…
    24 episodes24 eps • 2003–2004
    Yûko Satô
    • Lustas Lust
    24 episodes24 eps • 2003–2004
    Mike McFarland
    Mike McFarland
    • Jean Havocas Jean Havoc…
    23 episodes23 eps • 2003–2004
    Ed Blaylock
    Ed Blaylock
    • King Bradleyas King Bradley…
    23 episodes23 eps • 2003–2004
    Yasunori Matsumoto
    Yasunori Matsumoto
    • Jean Havocas Jean Havoc…
    22 episodes22 eps • 2003–2004
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    Storyline

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    The Elric brothers' mother is dead and their father has long since abandoned them. Deciding to perform a forbidden human transmutation to bring their mother back, they end up losing their bodies. Now Edward must join the military in order to gain certain alchemical privileges, with his one goal being to restore his brother to his original state. But with war on the horizon it's only a matter of time before they are both forced to question their morals and ultimately decide the value of human life. —Anonymous
    • military
    • artificial human
    • supernatural power
    • steampunk
    • genocide
    • 79 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The Philosophers' Stone: those who possess it, no longer bound by the laws of Equivalent Exchange in Alchemy, may gain without sacrifice, create without equal exchange. We searched for it, and we found it.
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nearly every member of the military (Mustang, Hawkeye, Fury, Havoc, Hughes, and even Riza's dog, Black Hayate) is named after some type of mid-20th century military aircraft. Most of them are WWII-era airplanes. The exception to the aircraft rule is Bradley, who seems to be named after a modern APC, which was named after WW2 General Omar Bradley.
    • Quotes

      Roy Mustang: [about his first day if he were the Fuhrer] On that day, all female officers will be required to wear... tiny miniskirts!

      [Strikes pose]

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits of the first episodes, you see a close-up of Ed who "turns to the camera" and casts a faint smile. In the 7th episode though - a tragic one, Ed's smile breaks into a big grin while his eyes are shining like he's about to cry.
    • Connections
      Edited into Fullmetal Alchemist: Premium Collection (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Merissa
      (Melissa)

      First opening theme (episodes #2-13)

      Performed by PornoGraffitti

      Music by ak.homma

      Lyrics by Haruichi Shindô

      Arrangement by ak.homma & PornoGraffitti

    User reviews120

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Dear, Dear, anime fans who obsess over Naruto and Bleach-YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ANYTHING YET
    If I were to pick one word to describe FullMetal Alchemist, Hagane no renkinjutsushi, it would amazing, or ohmygod, or simply just a drop of the jaw and "wow." But that wouldn't do something this great justice. For those of you have heard this series can't compare with Naruto and Bleach, no, it can't, it's 100x better. This series will make you laugh, feel a very deep compassion for the characters, want to make you scream in rage, make you want to scream with happiness, and yes, even cry. Yeah. I cried a couple times. And the plot, oh yes, the plot. It's one of the best I've ever seen. Some might say it's too dark, I disagree, it's just honest. It explains that what's gone is gone, and we can't bring it back, people die for a reason, people die for no reason, life isn't fair, you only get what you give, all good things come to an end and we can only make the best of what we're given. Now the Characters, from Edward to Envy, Winry to Hughes, Scar to Rose, Riza to Roy, all characters have something special about them, and it will make you feel a deep compassion for them, weather it's Edward or Roy. Each character is developed and deep to it's full extent. The music is great, the Japanese voice actors are amazing, and the English Dub is one of the best I've seen. In short: If your an anime fan, or just dipping your toes, FullMetal Alchemist is a showcase of wonderful characters and plot, action, drama, tears and laughs.
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    • vanillasquirelll
    • Jul 7, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • adult swim
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Cang Giả Kim Thuật Sư
    • Production companies
      • Aniplex
      • Bones
      • Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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