Is It Based on a Book?
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TV series · 2003

Is Fullmetal Alchemist based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Fullmetal Alchemist is based on the manga Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa (2001).

The TV series premiered in 2003.

The manga behind Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist

Manga by Hiromu Arakawa · first published 2001 · adventure anime and manga, steampunk anime and manga, dark fantasy anime and manga

Fullmetal Alchemist: books in order

  1. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 1 (2002)
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 1 (2011)
  3. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 2 (2002)
  4. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 2 (2011)
  5. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 3 (2002)
  6. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 3 (2011)
  7. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 4 (2003)
  8. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 4 (2011)
  9. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 5 (2003)
  10. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 5 (2011)
  11. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 6 (2003)
  12. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 6 (2011)
  13. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 7 (2004)
  14. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 7 (2011)
  15. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 8 (2004)
  16. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 8 (2011)
  17. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 9 (2004)
  18. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 9 (2011)
  19. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 10 (2005)
  20. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 10 (2012)
  21. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 11 (2005)
  22. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 11 (2012)
  23. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 12 (2005)
  24. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 12 (2012)
  25. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 13 (2006)
  26. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 13 (2012)
  27. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 14 (2006)
  28. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 14 (2012)
  29. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 15 (2006)
  30. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 15 (2012)
  31. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 16 (2007)
  32. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 16 (2012)
  33. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 17 (2007)
  34. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 17 (2012)
  35. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 18 (2007)
  36. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Volume 18 (2012)
  37. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 19 (2008)
  38. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 20 (2008)
  39. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 21 (2008)
  40. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 22 (2009)
  41. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 23 (2009)
  42. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 24 (2009)
  43. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 25 (2010)
  44. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 26 (2010)
  45. Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 27 (2010)

Other adaptations of Fullmetal Alchemist

Common questions

Is Fullmetal Alchemist based on a book?

Yes. Fullmetal Alchemist is based on the manga Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa (2001).

Who wrote the book Fullmetal Alchemist is based on?

Fullmetal Alchemist was written by Hiromu Arakawa and first published in 2001.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 1, book 1 of Fullmetal Alchemist. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

More screen adaptations of Hiromu Arakawa's books

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