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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was made by the studio Bones, directed by Yasuhiro Irie with scripts by Hiroshi Ōnogi. It aired on MBS and TBS from April 2009 to July 2010 as a single run of 64 episodes and follows Hiromu Arakawa's manga closely, all the way to its end. It is the second anime of the series. The first, Fullmetal Alchemist from 2003, also by Bones but directed by Seiji Mizushima, had 51 episodes and moved into its own original story because the manga was still running, ending with the film Conqueror of Shamballa in 2005. Brotherhood also has four OVAs and the film The Sacred Star of Milos (2011).
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | April 5, 2009 | July 4, 2010 | 64 | Bones |
| Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos | July 2, 2011 |
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Brotherhood tells the whole story in one long season. It begins with the Elric brothers already working as alchemists and moves quickly through their early adventures, then widens into a large conspiracy that involves the military, Ishval and Xing. It aired from 5 April 2009 to 4 July 2010, with 64 episodes produced by Bones and directed by Yasuhiro Irie.
Next season Anime finished
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is finished. It ended in July 2010 after 64 episodes that adapted the whole manga, and no new anime season, sequel or remake has been announced as of October 2026. The franchise did continue in other forms: for the 20th anniversary of the manga in 2021, Square Enix announced a new smartphone game and a new manga series by Hiromu Arakawa. The 2011 film The Sacred Star of Milos is a side story, not a continuation.
FAQ
What is the difference between Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) and Brotherhood?
The 2003 series started while the manga was still running, so after its early episodes it created its own original story and ending. Brotherhood (2009) follows the manga faithfully from start to finish. Both were made by Bones, with different directors and staff.
Should I watch the 2003 series or Brotherhood first?
Either works, since they are separate adaptations. Brotherhood is the full manga story in 64 episodes, so many people start there. The 2003 series has 51 episodes and its own film, Conqueror of Shamballa, and is worth watching as a different take.
How many episodes does Brotherhood have?
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has 64 episodes, aired from April 2009 to July 2010, plus four OVAs released on home video. The film The Sacred Star of Milos came out in 2011.
Is there a Brotherhood season 2?
No. Brotherhood adapted the complete manga in a single 64-episode run, so there is no story left for a second season. As of October 2026 no new anime has been announced.
Where does The Sacred Star of Milos fit?
It is a standalone side story with an original plot and new characters, released in Japanese cinemas in July 2011. It can be watched at any point after the first part of Brotherhood without missing anything important.
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Sources
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Wikipedia)
- Fullmetal Alchemist (2003 TV series) (Wikipedia)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Anime News Network encyclopedia)
- Bangumi: 钢之炼金术师 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST characters
- 钢之炼金术师角色列表 (Chinese Wikipedia)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Wikipedia em português)
- Fullmetal Alchemist 20th anniversary announcements (gamebiz, 2021)