Fullmetal Alchemist
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
THE COMPLETE ALCHEMICAL SAGA
HIROMU ARAKAWA
Square Enix · 2001–2010
🔴 27 VOLUMES · 108 CHAPTERS · COMPLETE
Fullmetal Edition: 18 Hardcovers · 5,002 pages
Writer & Artist: Hiromu Arakawa
English Publisher: VIZ Media
Genres: Dark Fantasy · Adventure · Steampunk · Military Fantasy · Philosophical Drama
Publication Status: COMPLETE
⚗️ ABOUT THE SERIES
Fullmetal Alchemist follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, whose forbidden attempt to resurrect their mother through alchemy results in devastating physical consequences.
Determined to restore their bodies, the brothers join a search for the legendary Philosopher's Stone, uncovering a vast conspiracy involving the military government of Amestris, mysterious beings known as Homunculi, and the terrible secrets of alchemy.
Through an intricate combination of fantasy, political intrigue, tragedy, and philosophical reflection, Hiromu Arakawa explores sacrifice, morality, human ambition, the consequences of war, and the principle of equivalent exchange.
📚 THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
⚗️ THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE
Chapters 001–019
The Elric brothers begin their search, encounter Scar, uncover the secrets of the Fifth Laboratory, and travel to Rush Valley.
⚔️ DUBLITH AND CENTRAL
Chapters 020–056
New allies and enemies emerge as the brothers confront the Homunculi and discover the extent of the conspiracy within Amestris.
❄️ ISHVAL AND BRIGGS
Chapters 057–083
The history of the Ishvalan War and the mysteries of Fort Briggs reveal the sinister origins of the conflict threatening the nation.
🔥 THE PROMISED DAY
Chapters 084–108
The central conspiracy reaches its climax as the brothers and their allies confront the ultimate consequences of human transmutation.
✅ COMPLETE STORY
📦 RECOMMENDED EDITION
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST — FULLMETAL EDITION
2018–2022 · 18 Hardcovers · 5,002 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media
Volume 01 ISBN: 9781421599779
Volume 18 ISBN: 9781974700066
Collects the complete 108-chapter story in oversized hardcover editions with remastered artwork, revised translation, color pages, and additional illustrations.
Some bonus comics from the original paperbacks are not included.
RECOMMENDED COMPLETE MAIN-STORY EDITION
Alternative: 3-in-1 Omnibus Edition — 9 books collecting the original 27 volumes.
🔗 RELATED WORKS
Six Light Novels (2003–2007) — Original supplementary adventures by Makoto Inoue.
The Complete Four-Panel Comics (2019) — 128 pages of humorous bonus manga.
20th Anniversary Book (2023) — 240 pages of companion manga, artwork, and commentary.
Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) · Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009).
Direct Manga Sequels: None.
✅ COLLECTION SUMMARY
Original Publication: 2001–2010
Original Volumes: 27
Main Chapters: 108
Fullmetal Editions: 18
Fullmetal Edition Pages: 5,002
Story Status: COMPLETE
Recommended Collection: Fullmetal Edition 01–18
Required Files: 18
Optional Companion Books: 8
Required Sequels: None