Alternative TitlesEnglish: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Synonyms: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi (2009), Fullmetal Alchemist (2009), FMA Japanese: 鋼の錬金術師
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Type: TV
Episodes: 64
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 5, 2009 to Jul 4, 2010
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24 min. per episode Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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A well-thought-out story battle shounen which has not so much of battles but instead, more of tactics. Both are remakes with practically no fillers.
Both series have an innovative and entertaining argument. The characters are so real; they are not the typical kick ass character. For that reason, the strategies are the most important at the moment of fight.
Both are remakes of two of the greatest shounen anime out there. What makes these two shows stand out from the majority of the shounen genre is that they have well developed characters along with a consistent plot. Also, there are absolutely no fillers in either of them.
Both FMA: Brotherhood and Hunter x Hunter (2011) are series that have great story plots involving many characters. The characters themselves are well developed as each episode progresses. Additionally, there are themes of vengeance, friendship, honor, and pride that are explored many times throughout both series.
The main male protagonist from both series has a cheery attitude but is always willing to help others in need by putting themselves in danger to protect in what they believe in.
There is also a fictional dangerous group in both series who serves as primary antagonists. Among those antagonists are characters who have diverse personalities.
These two series are considered shounens but are presented in a different way that is appealing and holds strong sense of value through its plot development. There is also great humor, catchy scenes/dialogues, and emotional moments that are memorable.
Both are shounen with darker, more mature themes. In both stories, the main characters are on a journey to find something and meet many different (interesting) kinds of people along the way.
Both are about friendships and brotherhood (duh), are actually are very, very good shonens (some of the best anime overall), and don't have many typical/cliche moments.
Oh and one more things: Characters actually die!
Remakes to shounens with an actual story, a good plot. The animation Bones and MH offered is the definition of "Top notch", the characters are unique and interesting. stories and arc are well-written. Logical fights. No Nakama power-ups crap. Development of the story and characters are in the right path.
Both are remakes that don't have fillers or meaningless fighting and rely more on strategy and wits.
Great story with no cliche stuff. Both similar as they talk about friendship/brotherhood.
Equivalent exchange is an important aspect of the story.
Being both not-just-regular shounen, they're pretty much similar in the way they use the element of suspense, which is marvelous in both of them. Also alike is the use of comedy. They also resemble each other in the way they treat of matters such as values and life itself, and each of their corresponding main characters have a particular personal goal. Oh, and they've both had a previous animation work before they had even ended (Fullmetal Alchemist) or gone far ahead of the script (Hunter x Hunter).
Personally, this are my two favorite shounen.
A well-thought-out story battle shounen which has not so much of battles but instead, more of tactics. Both are remakes with practically no fillers.
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Surely both series do share a big part together which is the alchemy.
Alchemy and all its related things: immortal beings, legends, immortality elisir/philosophical stone and so on.
Both stories evolve around the same epoch (first years of 1900) and share amazing main characters.
Even if, the style to tell the stories is very different, they both still share a very good music theme as well.
If you enjoyed one I'm sure you'll like the other too! I can definitely affirm that both of them are masterpieces.
Both deal with immortality, an all-cure elixir, and alchemy. Both are great anime with unique and wonderful characters, great animation, very well done fights, and violence & blood scenes. The first thing that comes to my mind when I watch Baccano! is FMA brotherhood. ;)
Both involve people using alchemy in order to perpetuate their existence, as well as having some crazy stuff thrown in.
Baccano is more similar to FMAB then any other anime, whenever I watch it I think of FMAB, D. Gray man might have one or two aspects but baccano has dozens of aspects that are similar to FMAB, if you like FMAB you will like baccano, it is stupid that people say you will like Blue Exorcist if you liked FMAB just cause both the main characters have brothers. That doesn't mean it is similar! just one little thing that won't affect your liking of a series! Baccano is a must watch if you if you like FMAB.
I found them similar because both of them have things about alchemy, but Baccano is a bit more mature and has some gore in it.
If you liked the whole mystery and conspiracy feeling in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, than you will like Baccano!
Also, both anime have beautiful fight scenes with lots of blood, and extremely badass characters which add a massive amount of excitement to the show.
Not to mention both have alchemists, immortals, homunculi, and are based around the same time era of the 1930s.
So if you liked one of these anime, I highly recommend trying the other.
Large cast of likable characters plus alchemy. Plus both have hilarious comic relief seamlessly woven in-between the serious scenes.
There's something very similar about the plot, animation, and characters. FMA is worth checking out even if you don't like Bacanno. Both are pretty epic.
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If you're looking for a series about brotherhood, then both series would have to be the best recommendation as both tell a tale of the bonds 2 brothers have and the trials they go through. Whilst both series may be of different plots, what they both share is the highly-packed action and spectacular graphics.
Even though it's a bit too early to tell, the relationship between Rin and his brother Yukio seems to be a major theme of "Ao no Exorcist," as is the importance of Ed and Al's bond in "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood."
The mood and tone of the anime are similar. I loved them both because they have serious plots (though totally different) and they have comedic elements in them also. There is a show of Brotherhood in both of them also~ but basically they both have the same feel to it all~
Both shows are about two brothers and their relationship as they struggle to accomplish their goal.
Although their storylines are quite different, Ao No Exorcist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood have similar themes of brotherhood and semi-scientific special abilities. I found that the governmental structure and the moral intricacies were explored in similar ways, encouraging the viewer to question their understanding of these elements.
-Similar art
-Story about two brothers
-Their mother is dead
-Their father isn't human
-Both are really enjoyable and worth watching
The main protagonists in my opinion are very similar. They both are centered around brothers. They are both action-packed, and the drawings are similar.
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Similar 19th-early 20th century setting. Both worlds have some form of special ability (alchemy in FMA and Innocence in DGM) used by the main characters. Both main protagonists are 15-year-olds who have a strange arm. Both also have a group of villains with secret motives.
They both have characters on a quest, and are both action/adventure. They both have monsters, and have a lengthy, interesting plot.
Both main characters have a master. They also joined an organization that hunt demons or homunculi.
Both take place in the same time period (end of 19th century/beginning of 20th century), have main characters that have lost their arm and have it replaced with a weapon who have had tragical situations in their childhoods. Allen (DGM) and Edward (FMA) are called "short". There are organizations in both anime (Excorcist for DGM, state alchemist for FMA). Both have a special enemy group (Noah for DGM, homonculi for FMA).
Both action-packed shows have dark plots with a fair amount of comic relief and easily appeal to a wide audience. The main characters (Edward Elric and Allen Walker) have several similarities as well, a few being: their unusual arms are both gained through traumatic experiences and provide them with means to fight, they are both part of special organizations, and they are both orphaned with painfully troublesome childhoods, as well as other minor aspects of their personalities. Both shows have a wide variety of characters, each with their own unique sides and backgrounds.
Very similar character wise.
In my opinion very close resemblance .
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The main characters both gain powers and sacraficed parts of themselves to gain something. Both have a lot of daddy issues.
Superpowers, ancient evil conspiracies, awesome fight scenes, and a fast-paced story with tons of jokes thrown in.
Suspense, great power, great characters, militar strategies and war. Code Geass has less of a plot and undeveloped secondary characters comparing to FMA Brotherhood but its story manages to keep you on your seat nevertheless.
Code Geass and FMA: Brotherhood both combine great action sequences with superb plotlines that explore subjects such as immortality, government oppression, and genocide.
Both series are based around a group fighting against an much bigger portion of society. Both involve high amounts of military action, political affairs, violence against citizens, and unnatural powers. Some of characters traits can be retaliated when comparing these shows and both have something to do with the destruction of a once powerful country.
Both have the main character go on a very perilous journey which will effect the world.
Both end up having to get help from other people along the way.
Both deal with aspects of loyalty, friendship, hardship, trust, etc
Both have great story lines, that have great character development.
Both have great fight scenes.
Code Geass revolves more around mechas. I was not a huge mecha fan however I loved Code Geass.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (FMAB) revolves more around magic. I did not have any preconceived notions of what to expect from FMAB and I loved the anime.
If you are on the fence watch the first 5-10 episodes. If you liked one of these anime I can almost guarantee that you will be hooked. I love both of these anime and if you like one, you will almost with out a doubt like the other.
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Revenge, Suffering, Agony and Redemption...
Shingeki no Kyojin has a feeling of FMA Brotherhood in which a kid who lived a peaceful life gets thrown into a dark grim life full of tragedy and agony due to losing someone important to them. However, both main characters refused to move on and dedicated their lives for revenge and redemption.
If you enjoy a full packed action dramatic plot you'll love both of these series.
The loss of mothers plays a significant roll in shaping the charictaristics of the protagonists of these two shows. The main characters are enrolled in some kind of military because of personal reasons and are fighting against supernatural enemies. The setting is an alternative steampunk-ish world with the similar use of tools and weapons. Both are considered shounen anime but tend to look like a seinen because they feature above-avarege violent situations and epic fights but also deep conversations and some philoshophy about the human mentality. The animation is not really that similar but the coloring is, using earthy and dusty color almost always. Finally, they are both two great additions to the shounen genre, unlike any other childish and cliche anime out there.
Now plot-wise these two share little similarities other than the fact that each anime's main protagonist is a younger male who loses his mother in the beginning of the story. The reason for my recommendation is the incredible quality these two (mature) anime share. Both have incredible stories, with numerous plot twists. Both are very action-heavy and don't hold back any punches with gore and mature themes. If you enjoy one of these, then I'm certain you will enjoy the other.
Both set in the past but with some form of futuristic technology. Both protagonists start off as young children and the story is about them maturing and becoming strong. Both have dark themes and good action sequences.
- Humanity's struggle against a superior force
- Corrupt government in favor of humanity's extinction
- Three protagonists similar
- Suspense surrounding main protagonist's father
In my opinion, what really ties these two series together is the main characters. Both Ed and Eren face the sudden, insurmountable loss of everything they hold dear, but instead of giving into fate, fight desperately and claw their way towards a brighter future. Additionally, the concepts of loss, revenge, hope, and redemption are handled masterfully in Shingeki no Kyojin in a way I haven't seen since FMA: Brotherhood.
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Both about brotherhood and friendship, they live in another world, they are people like us, but they have a power.
Fullmetal Alchemist is very similar to Naruto. There main guys in FMA want to find out a way to regenerate their bodies and parts. In Naruto, the main guy wants to find a way be the best ninja ever and wants to became hokage which is the leading ninja of Konohana village. There are supernatural powers in both anime and the worlds of these anime are fantastic. Both are must-watch anime.
Both illustrates similar themes. The main setting of both anime are in an unusual time period. The plots are based off of supernatural characters. Both are the sequels to a previous, juvenile version of it, hence more mature character developments happen.
After enjoying most of Naruto (couldn't be bothered to watch every single episode; too many) I was told that FMA was a good series to watch.
It's very similar and holds the same style of action and story building, I would definitely vote Brotherhood over the regular FMA series, I find that FMA is more similar to Naruto and that FMA:Brotherhood is a more mature/refined take on the series much like Naruto Shippuuden is.
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Both are nonsense and epicness to a certain extent, though TTGL is a bit more extreme.
These are both over-the-top anime series that keep you on the edge of your seat. They both contain non-stop action that just keeps getting crazier and crazier. Both of these anime revolve around limitless resilience, hope, and friendship.
Both very awesome "action-packed" anime. Great storyline, very original, balanced characters, and good animation. (I recommend watching the first FMA.)
Both anime have lovable characters, epic fight scenes, teach a valuable moral lesson and overall just kick ass.
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Both series feature two prominent characters who are close to one another and always looking after one another's well being. The both of them go on a form of journey to fulfill their goals while the same time helping others. It brings them for a journey and gives them new hope for the world that they live in and the ideas they embrace. Throughout their journey to achieve their goals, they learn new things while making both friends/enemies/and other people of interest.
Both series have many funny dialogues but at the same time have emotions, drama, and bits of violence. The battles that the two main protagonists stars in are also portrayed as being shounen, with the supernatural bits added to it.
Both series feature different settings but have a similar feeling to them. Additionally, there is also a prominent female character that aids the protagonists in various circumstances along the way, as well as other prominent supporting characters.
Both series also deal with other issues that includes politics, power, dominance, and events from the past.
I really can't say much, this anime just started, it's just it gives me the same feeling has Full Metal, the drama, the comedy, action, fighting scenes. Both the stories are so well structured(even tough Magi may start to defer from the manga) no loose ends, it's just like Full Metal but with a different story but with the same ambiance, the fact that it isn't uncensored is one of the good similarities.
I know some of you might not share the same opinion, but the fact that I made this recommendation just demonstrates that for me at least they might be masterpieces worth watching.
Magi and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follow young men in pursuit of a seemingly impossible goal. While Edward and Al are on a journey to find the Philosopher stone to gain back what they lost, Aladdin fights to protect the flow of fate and the balance of the world. Both are blessed with unimaginable talent and potential. Although they start out powerless, they grow through each battle and each new encounter; gaining new friends and enemies along the way.
Both anime have similar themes and feel to them. The coming of age is a major theme in both as well as the importance of friendship. Though they give the initial impression of being light and whimsical in tone, they can also be quite dark and gritty; exploring various mature issues including slavery, politics, and even death.
Although these are both considered shounen, they target a more mature audience. The childlike innocence of both protagonists coupled with the humour will at times contrast with the dark, corrupt reality they were thrust upon. Yet for the most part, both series still retain their lightheartedness and find a fine balance between them.
They both break the norm of a typical shounen and can be best summed up with one word - epic.
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Similar dark premise as far as story lines are concerned, main characters are different but seem to both fit in their perspective storylines well. Common misconceptions from the main charcters, help thicken both plots. Great action scenes of the use of superhuman abilities, as well as the idea of an alternate reality. Overall DTB was an awesome anime, what else would you expect from a BONES production, but greatness.
Both DTB and FMAB have scifi involved with their action as well as sacrifices. The law of equivalent exchange for alchemists in FMAB is similar to the payment that contracts must pay which is giving up something for their powers in DTB. Both also have a myth about somehow breaking off that law or rule: in FMAB alchemist search for a way to ignore the rule of equivalent exchange and in DTB contractors and the concept of delaying their payment. FMAB has the philosopher's stone and DTB has the meteor shard which work as amplifiers for their powers. They are both also in organizations who use them.
Both are action shounen anime. While FMA deals with brotherly love and working for the government, Darker than Black is an anime where people with special powers are employed by private organizations. They are feared. Hei, the main character, is bitter after the loss of his sister. Darker than Black is short. The true arc doesn't start until about 7 episodes in, so please give this a good chance.
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FMA:B Also deals with the idea of "human weapons" and competing factions who are not always as they appear. Both have humour on the side as well.
They both have very epic battle sequences yet plenty of humor as well. Even some of the voice actors are the same in English.
Comedic timing is similar. Characters are likable and unique. Plot is different, keeps you on edge and wondering what will happen next. Similar to Brotherhood in that the series' concepts aren't something you come accross very often.
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These shows share a similar plot development, many charismatics characters though FMA achieves a better quality on these topics.
Both series feature characters adventuring in a foreign, imaginary world which contains new natural laws of physics, new disciplines, species, new sciences, sports, political structures, and religions:
Trapars=Alchemy
Limit of Questions=Equivalent Exchange
LFOs/Building=Automail/Alchemy
Lifting=Alchemy
Vodarac=Ishval
Homonculi=Coralians
Basically, the worlds feel similarly fresh and fleshed out. The character casts are equally large, with two strong male leads and one or two strong female leads. Both protagonists are on a quest to save the world. The character development and pacing is exactly the same in both. Both series are the same length. Both leave similar feels when in your mind when finished. The cultural/ethnic differences in people has similar detail. Extremely similar animation. Both developed by BONES. If you liked one, you will like the other. Trust me.
Both shows follow a similar format, which makes sense as they are both shounen with similar length. FMAB and E7 both contain similar themes and similar tension as the show progresses. While the shows may be in completely different worlds, you get the same feeling from the characters and from the story. I do not recommend this if you are looking for strictly mecha shows or strictly fantasy world/alchemy, as you will be disappointed. Both are among the greatest shounens and both are developed by Bones.
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Both plots focus on the "brotherhood". There are dark settings and suitable music for every part of the story. Both highly recommended if you like mature anime!
They both have a lot of characters, fighting scenes, and an in-depth storyline.
Both series have self reliance in common. FMA shows you the darker side of life and 2 brothers overcoming it. Then there is this series. Be warned it not for the light hearted. I was forced to drop this series after episode 2 because I could not take my heart strings being abused like that.
Deep emotions will be felt. You must be ready for them.
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-Both Actions & Comedy
-Both with horrible tragic past
-Both mother died and father abandoned their child believing father hates them
-Both devoted their lives with a goal.
Pandora hearts is just as great as FMA Brotherhood, though Pandora Hearts has an open end (something that really dissapointed me). I totally recommend it! Pandora hearts has a good plot, hot and mysterious characters, and more! (if you don't believe me, check it on google!) P.S.: If you watch Pandora Hearts, then you should read the manga!
Pandora Hearts has plenty of memorable characters who are neither good nor bad. The bonds they share with each other are very deep and important to the story, and are not over dramatic. Their back-stories and current goals have a similar dark and serious feel as FMA: Brotherhood, though there is some tasteful comedy. The plot is very unique and fast moving, with a balanced amount of fight scenes and trying to make new discoveries. Though the plots for the two series are very different, I believe fans of FMA: Brotherhood will enjoy Pandora Hearts.
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The Battles are strong, and in both series, the story arcs go across many episodes.
The characters are all well-developed, bad guys included. The protagonists end up going through some very dark times in both, and there is a hint of romance in both.
If you liked the protagonist dealing with his father (like in the final arc of YYH), then that works well for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood too.
Although Yu Yu Hakusho is a much older show, it still has the same feel of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It focuses on the CHARACTERS(not gore or hentai etc), a major element of Fullmetal. In addition, there is strong characterization and twists/turns that will always keep you intrigued. In addition, if you are into longer anime Yu Yu Hakusho is for you. Although they deal with different worlds, both have a supernatural elements that sadly are not like our world, so there is a definite fantasy quality to both. Lastly, both of the main characters are constantly trying to make the world better or trying to prove themselves. They are loud, funny, and overall endearing. I highly recommend watching this show if you loved Fullmetal.
Both shows revolve around strong main characters who have changed their lives: Ed losing his limbs and Yusuke...dying. FMA revolves mostly around Ed and Al as the main characters while YYH focuses on Yusuke and his friends. Both shows have extremely strong plot lines with little-to-no filler. Both have action, comedy, sadness, seriousness, and even a hint of romance. In both shows you get to see the characters develop and grow as a person where you can see the difference from beginning to end.
Truly, these two shows have the best story lines I've ever seen. No part of either show is boring, and you will want to re-watch them again and again. The biggest difference between them is their age. FMA:B came out in 2009, while YYH is about 20 years old, so the animation is a bit dated—but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a chance! :D
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They are both fantasy action shounen featuring a protagonist who has exceptional skills in magic (or alchemy), an intriguing plot, and some comedy.
Serious and often bloody political intrigue in the background with slap stick MacGuffin chasing in the foreground. They both eventually intertwine as the series go on.
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both anime includes,
-characters serving like dogs under the military
-only serves to gain own goals completed.
-military isn't like the way they are suppose to be like
As Edward, they have obey orders from a governament in order to protect the people but try to discover the truth.
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They both share the action, comedy, adventure, and fantasy genres. Both protagonists (Edward & Natsu) share the same personality as they both can use magic, are very funny, the two of them give great priority to their friends. Both Fairy Tail and FMA are very good and enjoyable anime about the value of friendship and devotion with a lot of well-done fights and action scenes.
Both anime:
-Are in fantasy world,
-Are about some kind of special people with uncommon abilities fighting for sake of their faction (Alchemists for military, mages for guilds).
-Have the similar fights scenes.
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The series are actually very different. In comparison to FMA, in Busou Renkin you can actually bring dead to life.
However, both series use Alchemy as a fighting power and their enemies are homonculus. So if you simply want to see different version of Alchemy, feel free to check any of those shows.
Both deal with alchemy and fighting humunculi. Decent story lines as well with memorable characters.
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Set in a different world, where magic/alchemy is common. They are both fully packed with action, and are likely to leave you on the edge of your seat by the end of every episode. Whether you are looking for something with a similar plot, similar fights or something epic with that dark feel to it; Look up the other if you haven't watched it yet.
Both are mature action series that have a great set of characters, a good plot, and amazing art. Definitely recommended for action lovers who find Bleach/Naruto/One Piece too childish.
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The pacing the two series go in and the thought put into the majority of the two are near similar in every aspect.
Both deal with someone with a specific view of the World trying to change it. Both have fantastic elements to it (alchemy in Fullmetal and "magic"/mechas in Code Geass) that adds a certain mood to the series. Both are very dramatics stories with lots of twists, but not without their comedic moments. Both are great shows, that will make you think, laugh and perhaps even cry.
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Both stories starts with the search of something (dragon balls in DB, philosophal stone in FMA) and have lots of adventures, powers, and action.
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I know it can be weird—Clannad to FMA:B? But I think it's not so stupid. Both these anime are about life. In FMA:B life as a living armor, for example, but you must fight for happiness. In every world and circumstances, normal (as in Clannad) and fabulous (as in FMA:B).
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Both anime revolve around a young boy who is learning about himself and his powers. Although the powers are a bit different, the boys are very alike in personality. They crave to deliver justice and won't stand aside while someone is being attacked. Oh, and Jin and Edward are voiced by the same person.
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Similar "boy seeks destiny on his own punk self" storyline.
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Both protagonists believe in equality (eye for an eye), are dogs working for an organization government/military, find out the truth of everything, have special powers, and fight to bring justice.
Both shows are addicting.
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Both fight with the knowledge of chemistry and elements and use the properties of the elements to fight more effectively.
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An interesting take on an adventure series. Spice and Wolf derails from the normal action you see in a typical adventure shounen, kind of how FMA Brotherhood sets the bars for shonen.
Rather than fighting, Spice and Wolf is all about economics as he travels around a beautiful Italy-like world. Plus, the interactions between the two mains, Holo and Craft, is probably the best romance I've seen in any series.
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Monolithic expansionist empires, machine-like armies, and super-special units putting out fires in all regions of the empire are very similar motifs in both of these anime.
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In both series, there is the crossover of magic, fantasy, and technology involving military themes. Additionally, among the characters, there is that sibling love feeling.
Furthermore, both series feature the adventure type of theme where the characters try to discover the truth and learn more about the world that they live in. There's also that type of political and conflict-ridden plot crafted into a beautiful story.
Also, there is action, drama, tragedy, and some hints of romance in both series.
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Both are gorgeous, wonderfully faithful adaptations of their respective manga and are roughly the same length. Human experimentation, fugitives, a mastermind antagonist with a big plan who manipulates those around him, characters seeking revenge, monstrous characters (physically and mentally), a large cast that is continually interconnected throughout the show, deep mysteries being slowly unraveled, and the list goes on.
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Both involve a system that makes use of a power not fully understood, and involve a mysterious "gate" that can inflict serious consequences on those who misuse that power. Both involve people who have suffered such consequences and are hoping to make up for what they lost.
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Both main characters do not have a father figure in their life.
Both main characters are on a very perilous journey (wish I could say more about this but then their would be spoilers)
Both end up having to get help from other people along the way
Both have very good fight scenes
Both are very well made both in terms of story, character development, art style, music, etc.
If you are on the fence watch the first 5-10 episodes. If you liked one of these anime I can almost guarantee that you will be hooked.
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Philosophical, moral values, mind games... Not focused on action, but rather drama
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Both are epic action shows with a lot of depth, great characters, and deep philosophy.
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If you liked the slightly victorian design of FMA and enjoyed the action, then Xam'd has a very familiar feeling to FMA. Strangely Xam'd reminds me of Laputa as well, but of course that's a good thing.
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Same Bible setting (If you don't get it, try compare bible with Mass Effect, or FMA, or Guilty Crown and so on. You'll find out incredible amount of similarities.)
Complex story. Deep main character story. Main character Unique powers. Beautiful OST.
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Both of these series have got personification of sins as "the bad guys".
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Both are action shows with a lot of government involvement and super humans. Also, both have human experimentation in them, but Canaan is a seinen whereas FMA:B is a shounen.
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They are both methodical. They make you think and try and figure things out as you go. You never know what will happen next.
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There an essence of brotherly love expressed in both series. Each of the elder sibling goes through trails towards other goals while experiencing hardships that will test their very sanity.
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Both have over-the-top stylized characters with a tough guy attitude, GAR, eye-candy animation, non-stop action, similar comic relief, and appeal to the same sort of people.
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Both series deal with mature teenagers going through a great struggle to achieve some bigger goal, going to particular adventures, and fighting for their lives. All the hardships they go through, together with friends and comrades, are in both series almost similar. Sometimes the characters are a bit more childish in FMA:B, but both series deal with a lot of the same elements.
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1. The setting and scenery of the anime is almost the same.
2. Lau and Ran Mao were probably inspired from the characters Ran fan and Yao Ling from FMA.
3. Circles of Alchemy and Sebastian's symbol seal were probably very much interconnected.
4. The feeling of both anime are pretty much similar.
6. Experimental and such.
7. In Kuroshitsuji, there were indians but in FMA, there were ishbalans.
8. Yao Ling is the 12th prince from his country but Soma is the 27th prince from his country.
9. Agni and Scar are similar, they have queer powers in their right hand/arm and they worship their god very much.
10. Ciel Phantomhive and Edward Elric are dogs of the military, dog of the queen etc.
11. There are only two main characters in the anime.
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Both start with a protagonist that already knows how to do his stuff and both involve a fantasy/magic element. Both are also looking for answers.
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Both feature biological-mechanial mix (evas, automails) in some form. Both feature disturbing imagery. Both "feel" very close to each other and have an organization moving behind the curtain with its objectives.
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FMA Brotherhood and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, although very different in many ways, both have a wide array of characters, with both anime using this extensive list as best it can.
Both anime, instead of using one character once and then removing them from the scene, bring older characters back from previous episodes and make them an integral part of the storyline. From 5D's with characters such as Ushio and Saiga, to Brotherhood with characters like Nia, Zampano and Winry.
Brotherhood is more effective at utilizing all of its characters, however 5D's does a pretty good job respectively.
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HwOK's ending feels very FMA, sacraficing something to gain something
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To gain something, you must give equivalent exchange. For a miracle to occur, you must sacrifice equal happiness.
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Both works feature friendship or close relationship between male characters as an important component. Stories with European backgrounds, touching lines and adventures.
Fullmetal Alchemist is more imaginative and far more serious while Romeo's blue sky was a bit more realistic as it describes the tough life of chimney boys in Europe.
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They both have a similar genre, although the story-lines vary a lot.(Other wise it wouldn't be interesting, would it?) The Barsburg Military and the State alchemists are somewhat similar, and both main characters have deep pasts and people they want to protect.
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Both shows have wonderfully developed characters and each deal with subjects like equivalent exchange and what matters most to a person in very different ways.
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ATTENTION: the storylines and style are not at all similar. Texhnolyze is targeted to a more mature audience.
But if you are intrigued by the idea of artificial limbs, they will both catch your attention.
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Both take place in a similar time zone. (Somewhat before wwi)
They both portray empire/kingdom and rebellion and conspiracies.
They both have a similar feel, about military stuff.
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Both are about defiance against God and about harsh lives. Both are really sad and funny aswell.
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Although the plot and story line is completely different, the humor part is really similar. Like both Ed and Al get super "deformed" when they're scared (turning into a white blob with only a head and eyes showing). It's the same for Nagasumi.
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They are both set in an un-typical military setting with unique main characters. They don't waste time in the story telling. Well I don't know what else, I just thought they were similar.
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Both anime tell the story of a boy very talented in something (go for Hikaru, alchemy for Edward), which seems, in the anime, like the best thing one could be talented at. As well as being talented, both boys have some special ability others do not that makes them seem even more talented. People around them are frequently amazed by them.
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Similar alternate world time line involving technology, weapons, and a despotic dictator. Both feel like they are set somewhere just prior to WWII and have a bit of a "steampunk" feel. There is even a parallel with the young boy with special powers others want to use. Both are excellent.
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