Series synopsis
Fullmetal Alchemist, also known as 鋼の錬金術師 is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TBS on October 4, 2003. It ended on October 2, 2004. It stars Romi Park, Rie Kugimiya, Megumi Toyoguchi and Toru Okawa.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Romi Park as Edward Elric (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Alphonse Elric (voice)
- Megumi Toyoguchi as Winry Rockbell (voice)
- Toru Okawa as Roy Mustang (voice)
- Ryotaro Okiayu as Scar (voice)
- Naomi Wakabayashi as Sheska (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Wrath (voice)
- Miyoko Aso as Pinako Rockbell (voice)
Supporting cast
- Michiko Neya as Riza Hawkeye (voice)
- Mayumi Yamaguchi as Envy (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima as Rose Thomas (voice)
- Masashi Ebara as Van Hoenheim (voice)
- Kenji Utsumi as Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as Maes Hughes (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe as Greed (voice)
- Hidekatsu Shibata as King Bradley (voice)
- Yuuko Satou as Lust (voice)
- Yoshino Takamori as Juliet Douglas/Sloth (voice)
- Yumi Kakazu as Lyra (voice)
- Showko Tsuda as Izumi Curtis (voice)
Guest cast
- Miho Shiraishi as Psiren/Clara (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 58 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | March 19, 2005 | March 29, 2006 |
| Season 1 | 51 | October 4, 2003 | October 2, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reflections A recap of the series, with sections narrated by the Elric brothers, Roy Mustang, Maes Hughes, Greed and Envy. |
March 19, 2005 |
| 2 |
Interactive Experience - Preshow In this interactive short, the viewer is introduced as a new member of the military, welcomed by Fuhrer Bradley who assigns the viewer to Mustang's group. |
March 29, 2006 |
| 3 |
Interactive Experience - Zone 1-4 In this interactive short, the viewer is lectured by Jean Havoc about Alchemy, State Alchemists, Automail, Mustang's unit, Homunculi, before introducing the next short. |
March 29, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Those Who Challenge the Sun When Edward and Alphonse meet a so-called religious leader who can invoke miracles, they believe he's carrying the philosopher's stone. |
October 4, 2003 |
| 2 |
Body of the Sanctioned Edward and Alphonse struggle over whether they should reveal the truth behind Cornello's miracles -- and possibly ruin the townspeople's lives. |
October 11, 2003 |
| 3 |
Mother A young Ed and Al are determined to bring back their dead mother, who was their pillar of strength during dreary times of war. |
October 18, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2003 |
| Last aired | October 2, 2004 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |