原作Gensaku

Fullmetal Alchemist

51 episodes 19 canon 3 filler 15 mixed 14 anime canon

★ 8.2 TMDB · 1,099 votes AniList 79 · 113,897 scored Canon episodes average ★ 7.7

3 filler episodes — about 1 hours you never have to watch.

Classifications verified 2026-10-17 · 3 episode(s) under review

Watched 0 / 51 episodes

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.

First aired 2003 · Status: finished · Japanese title: 鋼の錬金術師

Fullmetal Alchemist: the quick answer

Skip 3 filler episode(s) (4, 10, 37) — about 1 hours saved. Mixed episodes (8, 11–12, 16, 21–22, 29–32, 35–36) blend canon and filler; watch them for the canon scenes. Episodes 38–51 are anime canon — an original ending, not in the manga; watch them to finish the anime.

Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-17 · 3 episode(s) under review. How we classify

Episodes 1–50

50 eps · 19 canon · 3 filler · 15 mixed · 13 anime canon
  1. #1Those Who Challenge the SunCanon Oct 4, 2003★ 7.4Fullmetal Alchemist episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #2Body of the SanctionedCanon Oct 11, 2003★ 7.9Fullmetal Alchemist episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #3MotherCanon Oct 18, 2003★ 8.0Fullmetal Alchemist episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #4A Forger's LoveFiller Oct 25, 2003★ 7.2Fullmetal Alchemist episode 4 is filler — safe to skip.
  5. #5The Man with the Mechanical ArmMixedNov 1, 2003★ 7.6Under reviewFullmetal Alchemist episode 5 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  6. #6The Alchemy ExamCanon Nov 8, 2003★ 7.6Fullmetal Alchemist episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #7Night of the Chimera's CryCanon Nov 15, 2003★ 8.2Fullmetal Alchemist episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8The Philosopher's StoneMixed Nov 22, 2003★ 7.9Fullmetal Alchemist episode 8 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  9. #9Be Thou for the PeopleCanon Nov 29, 2003★ 7.8Fullmetal Alchemist episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10The Phantom ThiefFiller Dec 6, 2003★ 7.2Fullmetal Alchemist episode 10 is filler — safe to skip.
  11. #11The Other Brothers Elric (1)Mixed Dec 13, 2003★ 7.5Fullmetal Alchemist episode 11 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  12. #12The Other Brothers Elric (2)Mixed Dec 20, 2003★ 7.5Fullmetal Alchemist episode 12 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  13. #13Fullmetal vs. FlameCanon Dec 27, 2003★ 7.5Fullmetal Alchemist episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #14Destruction's Right HandCanon Jan 10, 2004★ 7.5Fullmetal Alchemist episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #15The Ishbal MassacreCanon Jan 17, 2004★ 8.1Fullmetal Alchemist episode 15 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #16That Which Is LostMixed Jan 24, 2004★ 7.8Fullmetal Alchemist episode 16 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  17. #17House of the Waiting FamilyCanon Jan 31, 2004★ 7.8Fullmetal Alchemist episode 17 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #18Marcoh's NotesCanon Feb 7, 2004★ 7.3Fullmetal Alchemist episode 18 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #19The Truth Behind TruthsCanon Feb 14, 2004★ 7.5Fullmetal Alchemist episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #20Soul of the GuardianCanon Feb 21, 2004★ 7.9Fullmetal Alchemist episode 20 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #21The Red GlowMixed Feb 28, 2004★ 7.8Fullmetal Alchemist episode 21 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  22. #22Created HumanMixed Mar 6, 2004★ 7.8Fullmetal Alchemist episode 22 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  23. #23Heart of SteelCanon Mar 13, 2004★ 7.4Fullmetal Alchemist episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #24Bonding MemoriesMixedMar 20, 2004★ 7.3Under reviewFullmetal Alchemist episode 24 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  25. #25Words of FarewellCanon Mar 27, 2004★ 7.9Fullmetal Alchemist episode 25 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #26Her ReasonCanon Apr 3, 2004★ 7.4Fullmetal Alchemist episode 26 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  27. #27TeacherCanon Apr 10, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 27 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  28. #28All is One, One is AllCanon Apr 17, 2004★ 7.2Fullmetal Alchemist episode 28 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  29. #29The Untainted ChildMixed Apr 24, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 29 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  30. #30Assault on South HeadquartersMixed May 1, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 30 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  31. #31SinMixed May 8, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 31 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  32. #32Dante of the Deep ForestMixed May 15, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 32 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  33. #33Al, CapturedMixedMay 29, 2004Under reviewFullmetal Alchemist episode 33 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  34. #34Theory of AvariceCanon Jun 5, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 34 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  35. #35Reunion of the FallenMixed Jun 12, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 35 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  36. #36The Sinner WithinMixed Jun 19, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 36 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  37. #37The Flame Alchemist, The Bachelor Lieutenant & The Mystery of Warehouse 13Filler Jun 26, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 37 is filler — safe to skip.
  38. #38With the River's FlowAnime Canon Jul 3, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 38 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  39. #39Secret of IshbalAnime Canon Jul 10, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 39 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  40. #40The ScarAnime Canon Jul 17, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 40 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  41. #41Holy MotherAnime Canon Jul 24, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 41 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  42. #42His Name Is UnknownAnime Canon Jul 24, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 42 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  43. #43The Stray DogAnime Canon Jul 31, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 43 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  44. #44Hohenheim of LightAnime Canon Aug 7, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 44 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  45. #45A Rotted HeartAnime Canon Aug 21, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 45 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  46. #46Human TransmutationAnime Canon Aug 28, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 46 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  47. #47Sealing the HomunculusAnime Canon Sep 4, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 47 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  48. #48GoodbyeAnime Canon Sep 11, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 48 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  49. #49The Other Side of the GateAnime Canon Sep 18, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 49 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.
  50. #50DeathAnime Canon Sep 25, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 50 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.

Episodes 51–51

1 eps · 0 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed · 1 anime canon
  1. #51Laws and PromisesAnime Canon Oct 2, 2004Fullmetal Alchemist episode 51 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime; the manga tells the story differently.

Under review

3 episode(s) have conflicting sources. We show them as mixed rather than guessing — never auto-labeled filler.

Common questions

Which Fullmetal Alchemist episodes are filler?

3 of the 51 Fullmetal Alchemist episodes are verified filler: episode 4, 10, 37.

Can I skip the filler episodes in Fullmetal Alchemist?

Yes — you can skip 3 verified filler episode(s) of Fullmetal Alchemist: episode 4, 10, 37. Skipping them saves about 1 hours. Mixed episodes (part canon, part filler) are worth watching for their canon scenes: episode 8, 11–12, 16, 21–22, 29–32, 35–36.

How many filler episodes does Fullmetal Alchemist have?

Fullmetal Alchemist has 3 verified filler episodes out of 51 total (6%). 19 episodes are canon and 15 are mixed (part canon, part filler). 14 are anime canon (an original ending).

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