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Fullmetal Alchemist Quick Filler Guide
I can bet that otakus, especially the manga maniacs, don’t enjoy watching anime with fillers. So, worry not! We’re here to provide you a trouble-free filler guide. So, you can manage your favorite anime without any hitches and glitches. Are you guys ready? Let’s go then!
Below, you’ll find a quick filler guide and all the required details about the anime and its fillers.
Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 has 51 episodes, out of which 12 episodes are partial fillers, and 4 are main fillers. However, the rest of the episodes show the new plot that can be technically called fillers as well!
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Quick Filler Guide
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood has 64 episodes, out of which 4 are partial canon, and 2 are main fillers.
FMA Manga Canon Episodes
2-3, 5-8, 10-12, 15-26, 28-64
Mixed/Canon Episodes
Filler Episodes (You Can Skip)
27
FMA & FMAB Filler List (EASY)!
Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
Episodes: 51
Release: 2003
Total no. of Main fillers: 3
Total no. of Partial fillers: 16
| EPISODE | TITLE | DATE | TYPE |
| 1 | Those Who Challenge the Sun | 2003-10-04 | Manga Canon |
| 2 | Body of the Sanctioned | 2003-10-11 | Manga Canon |
| 3 | Mother | 2003-10-18 | Manga Canon |
| 4 | A Forger's Love | 2003-10-25 | FILLER |
| 5 | The Man with the Mechanical Arm | 2003-11-01 | Anime Canon |
| 6 | The Alchemy Exam | 2003-11-08 | Manga Canon |
| 7 | Night of the Chimera's Cry | 2003-11-15 | Manga Canon |
| 8 | The Philosopher's Stone | 2003-11-22 | Anime Canon |
| 9 | Be Thou for the People | 2003-11-29 | Manga Canon |
| 10 | The Phantom Thief | 2003-12-06 | FILLER |
| 11 | The Other Brothers Elric: Part 1 | 2003-12-13 | Anime Canon |
| 12 | The Other Brothers Elric: Part 2 | 2003-12-20 | Anime Canon |
| 13 | Fullmetal VS Flame | 2003-12-27 | Manga Canon |
| 14 | Destruction's Right Hand | 2004-01-10 | Manga Canon |
| 15 | The Ishbal Massacre | 2004-01-17 | Manga Canon |
| 16 | That Which Is Lost | 2004-01-24 | Anime Canon |
| 17 | House of the Waiting Family | 2004-01-31 | Manga Canon |
| 18 | Marcoh's Notes | 2004-02-07 | Manga Canon |
| 19 | The Truth Behind Truths | 2004-02-14 | Manga Canon |
| 20 | Soul of the Guardian | 2004-02-21 | Manga Canon |
| 21 | The Red Glow | 2004-02-28 | Anime Canon |
| 22 | Created Human | 2004-03-06 | Anime Canon |
| 23 | Fullmetal Heart | 2004-03-13 | Manga Canon |
| 24 | Bonding Memories | 2004-03-20 | Manga Canon |
| 25 | Words of Farewell | 2004-03-27 | Manga Canon |
| 26 | Her Reason | 2004-04-03 | Manga Canon |
| 27 | Teacher | 2004-04-10 | Manga Canon |
| 28 | All is One, One is All | 2004-04-17 | Manga Canon |
| 29 | The Untainted Child | 2004-04-24 | Anime Canon |
| 30 | Assault on South Headquarters | 2004-05-01 | Anime Canon |
| 31 | Sin | 2004-05-08 | Anime Canon |
| 32 | Dante of the Deep Forest | 2004-05-15 | Anime Canon |
| 33 | Al, Captured | 2004-05-29 | Anime Canon |
| 34 | Theory of Avarice | 2004-06-05 | Manga Canon |
| 35 | Reunion of the Fallen | 2004-06-12 | Anime Canon |
| 36 | The Sinner Within | 2004-06-19 | Anime Canon |
| 37 | The Flame Alchemist, The Bachelor Lieutenant & The Mystery of Warehouse 13 | 2004-06-26 | FILLER |
| 38 | With the River's Flow | 2004-07-03 | Anime Canon |
| 39 | Secret of Ishbal | 2004-07-10 | Anime Canon |
| 40 | The Scar | 2004-07-17 | Anime Canon |
| 41 | Holy Mother | 2004-07-24 | Anime Canon |
| 42 | His Name is Unknown | 2004-07-24 | Anime Canon |
| 43 | The Stray Dog | 2004-07-31 | Anime Canon |
| 44 | Hohenheim of Light | 2004-08-07 | Anime Canon |
| 45 | A Rotted Heart | 2004-08-21 | Anime Canon |
| 46 | Human Transmutation | 2004-08-28 | Anime Canon |
| 47 | Sealing the Homunculus | 2004-09-04 | Anime Canon |
| 48 | Goodbye | 2004-09-11 | Anime Canon |
| 49 | The Other Side of the Gate | 2004-09-18 | Anime Canon |
| 50 | Death | 2004-09-25 | Anime Canon |
| 51 | Laws and Promises | 2004-10-02 | Anime Canon |
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (2009)
Episodes: 64
Release: 2009
Total no. of Main fillers: 2
Total no. of Partial fillers: 4
| EPISODE | TITLE | DATE | TYPE |
| 1 | Fullmetal Alchemist | 2009-04-05 | Anime Canon |
| 2 | The First Day | 2009-04-12 | Manga Canon |
| 3 | City of Heresy | 2009-04-19 | Manga Canon |
| 4 | An Alchemist's Anguish | 2009-04-26 | Mixed |
| 5 | Rain of Sorrows | 2009-05-03 | Manga Canon |
| 6 | Road of Hope | 2009-05-10 | Manga Canon |
| 7 | Hidden Truths | 2009-05-17 | Manga Canon |
| 8 | The Fifth Laboratory | 2009-05-24 | Manga Canon |
| 9 | Created Feelings | 2009-05-31 | Mixed |
| 10 | Separate Destinations | 2009-06-07 | Manga Canon |
| 11 | Miracle at Rush Valley | 2009-06-14 | Manga Canon |
| 12 | One is All, All is One | 2009-06-21 | Manga Canon |
| 13 | Beasts of Dublith | 2009-06-28 | Mixed |
| 14 | Those Who Lurk Underground | 2009-07-05 | Mixed |
| 15 | Envoy From the East | 2009-07-12 | Manga Canon |
| 16 | Footsteps of a Comrade-in-Arms | 2009-07-19 | Manga Canon |
| 17 | Cold Flame | 2009-07-26 | Manga Canon |
| 18 | The Arrogant Palm of a Small Human | 2009-08-02 | Manga Canon |
| 19 | Death of the Undying | 2009-08-09 | Manga Canon |
| 20 | Father Before the Grave | 2009-08-16 | Manga Canon |
| 21 | Advance of the Fool | 2009-08-30 | Manga Canon |
| 22 | Backs in the Distance | 2009-09-06 | Manga Canon |
| 23 | Girl on the Battlefield | 2009-09-13 | Manga Canon |
| 24 | Inside the Belly | 2009-09-20 | Manga Canon |
| 25 | Doorway of Darkness | 2009-09-27 | Manga Canon |
| 26 | Reunion | 2009-10-04 | Manga Canon |
| 27 | Interlude Party | 2009-10-11 | FILLER |
| 28 | Father | 2009-10-18 | Manga Canon |
| 29 | Struggle of the Fool | 2009-10-25 | Manga Canon |
| 30 | The Ishvalan War of Extermination | 2009-11-01 | Manga Canon |
| 31 | The 520 Cens Promise | 2009-11-08 | Manga Canon |
| 32 | The Fuhrer's Son | 2009-11-15 | Manga Canon |
| 33 | The Northern Wall of Briggs | 2009-11-22 | Manga Canon |
| 34 | Ice Queen | 2009-11-29 | Manga Canon |
| 35 | The Shape of This Country | 2009-12-06 | Manga Canon |
| 36 | Family Portrait | 2009-12-13 | Manga Canon |
| 37 | The First Homunculus | 2009-12-20 | Manga Canon |
| 38 | Conflict at Baschool | 2009-12-27 | Manga Canon |
| 39 | Daydream | 2010-01-10 | Manga Canon |
| 40 | Homunculus (The Dwarf in the Flask) | 2010-01-17 | Manga Canon |
| 41 | The Abyss | 2010-01-24 | Manga Canon |
| 42 | Signs of a Counteroffensive | 2010-01-31 | Manga Canon |
| 43 | Bite of the Ant | 2010-02-07 | Manga Canon |
| 44 | Revving at Full Throttle | 2010-02-14 | Manga Canon |
| 45 | The Promised Day | 2010-02-21 | Manga Canon |
| 46 | Looming Shadows | 2010-02-28 | Manga Canon |
| 47 | Emissary of Darkness | 2010-03-07 | Manga Canon |
| 48 | The Oath in the Tunnel | 2010-03-14 | Manga Canon |
| 49 | Filial Affection | 2010-03-21 | Manga Canon |
| 50 | Upheaval in Central | 2010-03-28 | Manga Canon |
| 51 | The Immortal Legion | 2010-04-04 | Manga Canon |
| 52 | Combined Strength | 2010-04-11 | Manga Canon |
| 53 | Flame of Vengeance | 2010-04-18 | Manga Canon |
| 54 | Beyond the Inferno | 2010-04-25 | Manga Canon |
| 55 | The Adults' Way of Life | 2010-05-02 | Manga Canon |
| 56 | The Return of the Fuhrer | 2010-05-09 | Manga Canon |
| 57 | Eternal Leave | 2010-05-16 | Manga Canon |
| 58 | Sacrifices | 2010-05-23 | Manga Canon |
| 59 | Lost Light | 2010-05-30 | Manga Canon |
| 60 | Eye of Heaven, Gateway of Earth | 2010-06-06 | Manga Canon |
| 61 | He Who Would Swallow God | 2010-06-13 | Manga Canon |
| 62 | A Fierce Counterattack | 2010-06-20 | Manga Canon |
| 63 | The Other Side of the Gateway | 2010-06-27 | Manga Canon |
| 64 | Journey's End | 2010-07-04 | Manga Canon |
Why is Fullmetal Alchemist Popular?
Fullmetal Alchemist, as the name suggests, has the themes of metal and alchemy. It has gained popularity because of the engaging adventures of the two brothers. I hope we know who these legends are; yes, they are the famous Edward and Alphonse.
The science of alchemy ignited their adventures, which lit up the fire of excitement in the otakus! Just so you know, during the airing period of Fullmetal Alchemist, the number of students applying for Chemistry and Philosophy increased incredibly, leaving the world stunned.
Just kidding! Everyone thought it was cool to be like the Elric brothers until they realized they had to offer a body part to be as cool as them. This anime indeed left a huge impression on otakus.
It showed the bond of two brothers and their life. How they came close, how they handled themselves after the loss of their precious one. It is one touching anime, huff! It makes me sad. But oh well, apart from being painful, this anime makes you smile and understand others on a different level.
The manga was first adapted for animation in 2003. But the Fullmetal Alchemist adaptation that aired in 2003, did not stick to the original plot of the manga and, after a few episodes, it completely deviated. Thus for most people, those episodes with the new plot were considered as fillers.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood aired in 2009 and strictly followed the manga plot, and relatively has a small number of fillers.
Plot
So, the galvanic journey of the two brothers started when both of them lost their body parts due to alchemy. Well, Alphonse lost his body completely, and to bring his soul back, Edward’s success came at the cost of his right arm!
Alchemy comes with a cost, and it’s forbidden for human mutation. But our legends have applied it to bring back their late mother! Ah, it’s emotional! Now, the electrifying adventure begins!
Edward and Alphonse begin their search for the Philosopher’s stone to get back all that they lost. Yes, especially their mother! However, my friends, the journey wasn’t so easy and that’s what made it worth watching!
That awkward moment when you think how much is a human worth? And the Alchemist says, just one of your arms, please! LOL!
Wondering which fillers can be skipped?
In Fullmetal Alchemist, since many episodes are based on the new plot, thus they are considered as fillers. So you should not take a chance and miss them all. Therefore for your ease, I have labeled them as New Plot.
As for Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, the anime follows the manga seriously. There are hardly any fillers to skip. But you are going to find all the details below, so rest assured.
Difference between Fullmetal Alchemist & Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Okay, guys, you might be wondering that they both are connected to each other in one way or another. But that’s not the case; it’s not a sequel! The Fullmetal alchemist was not as popular as Brotherhood.
Well, it’s best to say that the anime became famous because of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood! Moreover, as mentioned earlier, Fullmetal Alchemist deviates from the manga plot whereas Brotherhood follows the manga thoroughly!
I hope we have now got a clear-cut idea about both!
| Fullmetal Alchemist | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood |
| Year: 2003 | Year: 2009 |
| Total no. of episodes: 51 | Total no. of episodes: 64 |
| Total no. of main fillers: 3 | Total no. of main fillers: 2 |
| Total no. of Partial fillers : 16 | Total no. of Partial fillers : 4 |
A Little about Each Filler
So guys, to make your task easier, we’re going to provide you with the details about each main filler. Be it in Fullmetal Alchemist or Brotherhood. This will surely help you analyze whether you want to skip the fillers or not.
However, partial fillers include some important points as well, so they can’t be missed. I can bet you won’t like me to spoil the story here. Therefore, I have decided to provide the plot of only the main fillers that have no effect on the overall story!
So, are you ready? Here we go again!
A Forger's Love (Episode 4)
This filler didn’t have much to offer regarding the original plot. Although it did give some information about the Alchemists and gave us an idea about how Alchemy worked. This episode also depicts how Alchemists were viewed in those days.
This filler is a story of when the Elric brothers visit a village. That village is supposedly being attacked by Zombies at night, and the villagers think they are the result of Alchemy. The Elric brothers help the young girl named Claus and get to know about another Alchemist named Majhal.
So, if you guys want to see how the Elric brothers deal with the zombies, then you better not miss this one! It’s one of the most entertaining filler episodes of The Fullmetal Alchemist. That means you won’t get bored!
The Phantom Thief (Episode 10)
You know a superhero is always considered a robber, a mugger, or sometimes a con artist. And this one trait is common among all superheroes as this increases their popularity. The same thing happens with the Elric brothers in this episode.
Ed finds himself in a situation where the police think he is the culprit. Both brothers end up running and bump into a smart and kind girl, Clara. She helps them, treats their wounds, and since she speaks just like their mum, Al finds himself attached to her. They stay in that town for a short period and move on.
However, this Fullmetal filler episode isn’t that important in terms of the story, but it is pretty entertaining! So, if you don’t mind breaking your tempo, then you can consider watching this one!
The Flame Alchemist, the Bachelor Lieutenant & the Mystery of Warehouse 13 (Episode 37)
In this filler, the story focuses on the military units and their struggles. Well, the story revolves around the Mustang Unit and their efforts to investigate their leader. Mainly Lt. Havoc, along with the other three guys, investigates Mustang.
Later on, the plot might make you laugh or maybe become nostalgic because it’s about Havoc’s complexities regarding relationships. You’ll be seeing Havoc in a bad mood, or we can say in depression because he can’t keep a girlfriend.
Other than that, Havoc also has a setting with Sheshka. Well, that’s something that we call complex, LOL! In short, this filler depicts the problems faced by Havoc and how he can solve them!
So, if you’re interested or feel nostalgic about it, then it’s a great episode to spend your time on! It’s safe to say Havoc is the one who made the filler episode pretty intriguing and, of course, helping for love birds!
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Episode 1-Fullmetal Alchemist
Okay, guys, this episode is all about our talented Elric brothers. Just like you guys, King Bradley recognized their talent and gave them the task of hunting Isaac Mcdugal. He was famous as a dishonest freezing alchemist.
So, this episode will give you laughter and chills combined. That’s because Isaac tried his best to annoy our Ed. As we know, our Ed doesn’t like criticism when it comes to his height. So you better imagine the scenarios! LOL
Well, jokes apart, never call a short person short, call them a minuscule; at least the words seem big!
Episode 27-Interlude Party
So guys, in this episode, the story revolves around Hohenheim and Pinako. Both of them get flashbacks of their past. Additionally, the episode recalls the events where Ed and Al lost their body parts and how they began their research for the Philosopher’s stone.
Other than that, it also shows the flashbacks regarding the Elric brothers and their valiant journey. Well, it’s safe to say that episode twenty-seven showed the recap of the previous episodes.
Additionally, the episode focuses on Hohenheim and his thoughts about humanity.
It portrays a clear depiction of his character! The perspective and theory of Hohenheim are shown. Additionally, how and why he considers people pitiful and weak. Well, everyone has a different perspective, and so has Hohenheim!
So, if you like knowing people’s perspectives and all, then it’s a perfect one to watch! Other than that, you would realize how down to earth our Ed is! Literally, he is very down to earth, LOL!
Conclusion
Okay guys, above were the filler lists of both the adaptations. Each of them has something unique about it. If you have read the manga and it intrigues you, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is the perfect choice for you guys.
However, if you liked the concept and don’t feel like following the manga plot, then Fullmetal Alchemist is made for you! It depends upon your taste. The majority of the fans vote for Brotherhood, which is why this anime became popular!
Hey, do you know why Alphonse was more responsible? One of the reasons Alphonse felt responsible for Edward was because he was tall and short people like Ed look up to them!
We hope you enjoyed reading the Fullmetal Alchemist filler list and now have a clear-cut concept about it! Let us know in the comment section which adaptation would you prefer and why? As always, we would love to know your answers!
