🧭 Watch order guide
Fullmetal Alchemist watch order
How to watch
The 2003 series follows the manga for its first half, then tells an original story that concludes in the film Conqueror of Shamballa, so watch series then film. If you only have time for one version, Brotherhood is the complete story.
2
core entries
0
movies to include
2
recaps / alt versions to skip
22h 9m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 22h 9m in total · longest: Fullmetal Alchemist
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Fullmetal Alchemist | 20h 24m |
| The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa | 1h 45m |
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalFullmetal Alchemist: Premium OVA CollectionOVA · 2006 · 3 ep · 21m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
MainFullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of ShamballaMovie · 2005 · 1 ep · 1h 45m
Core story – watch in this order.
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
Fullmetal Alchemist watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Fullmetal Alchemist in?
The 2003 series follows the manga for its first half, then tells an original story that concludes in the film Conqueror of Shamballa, so watch series then film. If you only have time for one version, Brotherhood is the complete story.
How long does it take to watch all of Fullmetal Alchemist?
The core story and movies run about 22h 9m. At two hours a day that is roughly 12 days.
Can I skip the recaps?
Yes. Fullmetal Alchemist: Reflections, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where does this order come from?
It is built automatically from the sequel, prequel, side-story and spin-off links in the Kitsu database and refreshed daily, so new seasons appear without manual edits.