Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood / Watch Order
Use this Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood watch order as the clean TV spine first. AnimeAnchor keeps movies separate, maps arcs, and preserves canon/filler labels so you can decide how deep you want to go.
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The Fifth Laboratory Arc covers episodes 1-14, following Fullmetal Alchemist through Those Who Lurk Underground. 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 Journey West Arc covers episodes 15-25, following Envoy From the East through Doorway of Darkness. 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 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 Briggs Expedition Arc covers episodes 36-46, following Family Portrait through Looming Shadows. 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 Central City Assault Arc covers episodes 47-53, following Emissary of Darkness through Flame of Vengeance. 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 Final Battle Arc covers episodes 54-61, following Beyond the Inferno through He Who Would Swallow God. 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 Epilogue Arc covers episodes 62-64, following A Fierce Counterattack through Journey's End. 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.
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.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood filler labels are shown separately so you can skip anime-original entries or keep them when you want the full broadcast experience.