Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
Kernel Score: 89% · 2,368 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
First aired: 2009-04-05
Seasons: 1 · 64 episodes
Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood worth watching?
Must-watch. Two brothers pay a heavy price for breaking alchemy's rules and set out to put things right. It combines a strong story, big emotions and a satisfying ending, and is widely seen as one of anime's best.
Watch it if you
- want a complete story with a real ending
- like fantasy with moral weight
- are new to anime and want a safe starting point
Skip it if you
- dislike long series, it runs many episodes
- want a light comedy
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Stream: Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Free with ads: Amasian TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone. Enemies and allies – the corrupt military, the Homunculi, and foreign alchemists – will alter the Elric brothers course, but their purpose will remain unchanged and their bond unbreakable.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a TV-14 anime with war, military conspiracy, and supernatural violence involving two brothers seeking redemption.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent fantasy violence including battles with military forces and monstrous homunculi.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) — 88%: The earlier adaptation of the same story, with a different path.
- Attack on Titan (2013) — 91%: Dark, high-stakes fantasy with a big overarching mystery.
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) — 90%: Epic quest with heart, humour and a strong ending.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) — 91%: Brothers' emotional quest with striking action.
- Gurren Lagann (2007) — 88%: Big-hearted, high-energy adventure that builds to an epic finale.
- Tokyo Ghoul (2014) — 87%: Dark fantasy with a strong emotional hook.
Cast
- Romi Park as Edward Elric (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Alphonse Elric (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Roy Mustang (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Riza Hawkeye (voice)
- Megumi Takamoto as Winry Rockbell (voice)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood FAQ
Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood worth watching?
Must-watch. Two brothers pay a heavy price for breaking alchemy's rules and set out to put things right. It combines a strong story, big emotions and a satisfying ending, and is widely seen as one of anime's best.
Where can I watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
In the US you can stream Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll and watch it free with ads on Amasian TV.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OK for kids?
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a TV-14 anime with war, military conspiracy, and supernatural violence involving two brothers seeking redemption.
What shows are like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, try Fullmetal Alchemist, Attack on Titan, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.