Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood / Arc Guide

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: The Ishval War Arc

The Ishval War Arc is mapped as part of the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood guide. Start with the spoiler-safe arc summary, then open the episode rows when you want individual summaries.

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    Episode range

    The Ishval War Arc covers episodes 26-35 in the current AnimeAnchor spine.

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    Watch Order

    Open each episode when you want spoiler-safe or full-plot context for this arc.

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    Series Guide

    Use the main Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood guide for movies, characters, official links, and the full series map.

Spoiler-Safe Summary

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The Ishval War Arc covers episodes 26-35, following Reunion through The Shape of This Country. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

Full Plot Summary

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The Ishval War Arc covers episodes 26-35, following Reunion through The Shape of This Country. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

The Ishval War Arc episodes

10 episodes
26 Reunion Canon 27 Interlude Party Canon 28 Father Canon 29 Struggle of the Fool Canon 30 The Ishvalan War of Extermination Canon 31 The 520 Cens Promise Canon 32 The Fuhrer's Son Canon 33 The Northern Wall of Briggs Canon 34 Ice Queen Canon 35 The Shape of This Country Canon

FAQ

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Where does The Ishval War Arc fit in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

The Ishval War Arc covers episodes 26-35 in the current AnimeAnchor episode spine.

What is the best Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood watch order?

Start with the TV episode spine for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, use arcs as story checkpoints, and check movies separately so theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.