What to watch next
Anime like Fullmetal Alchemist.
Finished Fullmetal Alchemist and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adventure, drama. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 3 short picks
20 anime like Fullmetal Alchemist
1. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Shares Action, Drama, Military with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: What Are the Nine Titans in Attack on Titan? Every Power Explained
2. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: Who Are the Phantom Troupe in Hunter x Hunter? Members and Origins Explained
3. D.Gray-man
TV · 2006 · 103 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
4. Naruto Shippuden
TV · 2007 · 500 eps · ★ 8.29
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: What Is the Rinnegan in Naruto? Six Paths Powers and Users Explained
5. Fullmetal Alchemist
TV · 2003 · 51 eps · ★ 8.12
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Same studio as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Bones)
On AnimeSparks: What Is the Philosopher's Stone in Fullmetal Alchemist? Explained
6. The Seven Deadly Sins
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 7.59
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
7. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · 2019 · 26 eps · ★ 8.39
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: Demon Slayer Hashira Explained: All Nine Pillars and Their Breathing Styles
8. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Shares Drama, Military with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: What Is Geass in Code Geass? Lelouch's Power and Rules Explained
9. Akame ga Kill!
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 7.48
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
10. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: Why Did Griffith Sacrifice the Band of the Hawk? Berserk's Eclipse Explained
11. The Heroic Legend of Arslan
TV · 2015 · 25 eps · ★ 7.65
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
12. The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance
TV · 2016 · 8 eps · ★ 7.50
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
13. Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.49
- Shares Action, Drama, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
14. Record of Grancrest War
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 7.23
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
15. Xam'd: Lost Memories
ONA · 2008 · 26 eps · ★ 7.62
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Same studio as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Bones)
16. Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · ★ 8.34
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
17. Blue Exorcist
TV · 2011 · 25 eps · ★ 7.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
18. Wolf's Rain
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 7.79
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Same studio as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Bones)
19. One Piece
TV · 1999 · 1180 eps · ★ 8.72
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: One Piece Poneglyphs Explained: Road Poneglyphs and Laugh Tale
20. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
TV · 2023 · 28 eps · ★ 9.24
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Fantasy with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
On AnimeSparks: Frieren vs Fern: Who Is Stronger? Canon Feats Compared
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Fullmetal Alchemist; for those, see the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood watch order.
How the top picks compare with Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist is 64 episodes from 2009, tagged action, adventure, drama and fantasy. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Fullmetal Alchemist does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes, much shorter than Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 2013, 4 years newer | Action, Drama, Military | Award Winning, Suspense, Gore |
| Hunter x Hunter | 148 episodes, much longer than Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 2011 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | — |
| D.Gray-man | 103 episodes | 2006 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Urban Fantasy |
| Naruto Shippuden | 500 episodes, much longer than Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 2007 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Martial Arts |
| Fullmetal Alchemist | 51 episodes | 2003, 6 years older | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy | Award Winning |
| The Seven Deadly Sins | 24 episodes, much shorter than Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 2014, 5 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | — |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 26 episodes, much shorter than Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 2019, 10 years newer | Action | Award Winning, Supernatural, Historical |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | 25 episodes, much shorter than Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 2006 | Drama, Military | Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Mecha |
Pick by what you loved about Fullmetal Alchemist
- If you liked the military side: Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Berserk.
- If you liked the action side: Attack on Titan, Hunter x Hunter, D.Gray-man and Naruto Shippuden.
- If you liked the adventure side: Hunter x Hunter, D.Gray-man, Naruto Shippuden and Fullmetal Alchemist.
Make your own list
Want to mix Fullmetal Alchemist with other favourites, or filter by length, year or mood? The Recommendation Finder combines up to three shows and hides anything already on your watchlist.
More anime recommendations
How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Fullmetal Alchemist: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Fullmetal Alchemist fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Fullmetal Alchemist are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Fullmetal Alchemist?
Attack on Titan. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Hunter x Hunter and D.Gray-man come next.
Is there a short anime like Fullmetal Alchemist?
Yes: The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance (8 episodes), Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign (12 episodes) and Baccano! (13 episodes).
What do Fullmetal Alchemist fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Fullmetal Alchemist most often recommend Attack on Titan, Hunter x Hunter, D.Gray-man, Naruto Shippuden and The Seven Deadly Sins.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Fullmetal Alchemist fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Fullmetal Alchemist itself are left out.
More tools for your next step
More on Fullmetal Alchemist
Genres, scores and user recommendations: MyAnimeList, provided by the Tenrai API and refreshed daily. AnimeSparks is not affiliated with MyAnimeList or Tenrai.