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Fastening Days vs Fullmetal Alchemist
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.
The short version
- Fullmetal Alchemist is rated higher by the community: 8.21 vs 6.48.
- Fullmetal Alchemist is more widely watched, with 144× the members.
- Fastening Days is the quicker watch, 20h 9m shorter.
- Fans favorite Fullmetal Alchemist more often (1.5% vs 0.2% of members).
- They share Magic.
| Fastening Days | Fullmetal Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 6.48 | 8.21higher |
| Rank by score | #9,471 | #259better |
| Members | 1,024 | 147,692more |
| Favorited by | 0.2% | 1.5%more |
| Time to watch | 15mshorter | 20h 24m |
| Episodes | 1 | 51 |
| Format | ONA | TV Series |
| Aired | 2014 | 2003–2004 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Studio Colorido, Studio Colorido | Bones |
| Age rating | G | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 8% vs 52%
- Fastening Days
- Fullmetal Alchemist
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| Fastening Days | Fullmetal Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 2% |
| 2★ | 2% | 0% |
| 3★ | 2% | 0% |
| 4★ | 7% | 4% |
| 5★ | 13% | 1% |
| 6★ | 32% | 4% |
| 7★ | 26% | 19% |
| 8★ | 10% | 16% |
| 9★ | 3% | 13% |
| 10★ | 4% | 39% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Fastening Days | 15m |
| Fullmetal Alchemist | 20h 24m |
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Fastening Days vs Fullmetal Alchemist FAQ
Is Fastening Days better than Fullmetal Alchemist?
By community score, Fullmetal Alchemist is ahead (8.21 vs 6.48). Both are magic, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Fastening Days or Fullmetal Alchemist?
Fullmetal Alchemist is longer: 20h 24m against 15m.
Which is more popular?
Fullmetal Alchemist has more members on Kitsu (147,692 vs 1,024).
If I liked Fastening Days, will I like Fullmetal Alchemist?
Probably, if it was the magic side you enjoyed.