Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,007 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2003-10-04
Seasons: 1 · 51 episodes
Overview
Two young brothers are raised as alchemists, but when they are severely injured trying to perform a forbidden act, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them; the fabled philosopher's stone.
Fullmetal Alchemist parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Fullmetal Alchemist is a TV-PG anime about brothers seeking a way to undo a forbidden alchemical mistake.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Involves military conflict, alchemy-related injury, and fantasy violence typical of a shounen anime.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Romi Park as Edward Elric (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Alphonse Elric (voice)
- Megumi Toyoguchi as Winry Rockbell (voice)
- Toru Okawa as Roy Mustang (voice)
- Ryotaro Okiayu as Scar (voice)
- Naomi Wakabayashi as Sheska (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Wrath (voice)
- Miyoko Aso as Pinako Rockbell (voice)
- Michiko Neya as Riza Hawkeye (voice)
- Mayumi Yamaguchi as Envy (voice)
Fullmetal Alchemist FAQ
Is Fullmetal Alchemist good?
Fullmetal Alchemist has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,007 audience ratings.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist OK for kids?
Fullmetal Alchemist is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Fullmetal Alchemist is a TV-PG anime about brothers seeking a way to undo a forbidden alchemical mistake.
What shows are like Fullmetal Alchemist?
If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist, try Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, InuYasha, Hunter x Hunter and Naruto.