Complete Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Filler List Guide – Skip Episodes Like a Pro

Are you ready to delve into the world of alchemy again, but this time with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood? Hold on tight because I’ve got you covered with a quick and easy watch order guide to navigate the action, comedy, and epic adventure without being bogged down by fillers and anime-exclusive episodes.

This anime is a masterpiece that stays true to the manga from start to finish, offering a complete and faithful adaptation of the beloved story by Hiromu Arakawa. Unlike its predecessor, the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime, Brotherhood avoids pacing issues and filler episodes, ensuring an enthralling and focused viewing experience.

The Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood produced 64 episodes with only 1 filler episode, 1 anime-exclusive episode, and 4 partial filler episodes. With approximately 7-9% filler percentage, the 2009 anime religiously followed the storyline from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga.

Quick List

Type	Episodes
Manga Canon	2-3, 5-8, 10-12, 15-26, 28-64
Filler Episodes	27
Mixed Fillers	4, 9, 13-14
Anime Exclusive Episodes	1

Episode List: Fullmetal Alchemist

#	Title	Type	Watch?	Air Date
1	Fullmetal Alchemist	Anime Ex	Skip	04/05/2009
2	The First Day	Canon		04/12/2009
3	City of Heresy	Canon		04/19/2009
4	An Alchemist’s Anguish	Mixed		04/26/2009
5	Rain of Sorrows	Canon		05/03/2009
6	Road of Hope	Canon		05/10/2009
7	Hidden Truths	Canon		05/17/2009
8	The Fifth Laboratory	Canon		05/24/2009
9	Created Feelings	Mixed		05/31/2009
10	Separate Destinations	Canon		06/07/2009
11	Miracle at Rush Valley	Canon		06/14/2009
12	One is All, All is One	Canon		06/21/2009
13	Beasts of Dublith	Mixed		06/28/2009
14	Those Who Lurk Underground	Mixed		07/05/2009
15	Envoy From the East	Canon		07/12/2009
16	Footsteps of a Comrade-in-Arms	Canon		07/19/2009
17	Cold Flame	Canon		07/26/2009
18	The Arrogant Palm of a Small Human	Canon		08/02/2009
19	Death of the Undying	Canon		08/09/2009
20	Father Before the Grave	Canon		08/16/2009
21	Advance of the Fool	Canon		08/30/2009
22	Backs in the Distance	Canon		09/06/2009
23	Girl on the Battlefield	Canon		09/13/2009
24	Inside the Belly	Canon		09/20/2009
25	Doorway of Darkness	Canon		09/27/2009
26	Reunion	Canon		10/04/2009
27	Interlude Party	Filler	Skip	10/11/2009
28	Father	Canon		10/18/2009
29	Struggle of the Fool	Canon		10/25/2009
30	The Ishvalan War of Extermination	Canon		11/01/2009
31	The 520 Cens Promise	Canon		11/08/2009
32	The Fuhrer’s Son	Canon		11/15/2009
33	The Northern Wall of Briggs	Canon		11/22/2009
34	Ice Queen	Canon		11/29/2009
35	The Shape of This Country	Canon		12/06/2009
36	Family Portrait	Canon		12/13/2009
37	The First Homunculus	Canon		12/20/2009
38	Conflict at Baschool	Canon		12/27/2009
39	Daydream	Canon		01/10/2010
40	Homunculus (The Dwarf in the Flask)	Canon		01/17/2010
41	The Abyss	Canon		01/24/2010
42	Signs of a Counteroffensive	Canon		01/31/2010
43	Bite of the Ant	Canon		02/07/2010
44	Revving at Full Throttle	Canon		02/14/2010
45	The Promised Day	Canon		02/21/2010
46	Looming Shadows	Canon		02/28/2010
47	Emissary of Darkness	Canon		03/07/2010
48	The Oath in the Tunnel	Canon		03/14/2010
49	Filial Affection	Canon		03/21/2010
50	Upheaval in Central	Canon		03/28/2010
51	The Immortal Legion	Canon		04/04/2010
52	Combined Strength	Canon		04/11/2010
53	Flame of Vengeance	Canon		04/18/2010
54	Beyond the Inferno	Canon		04/25/2010
55	The Adults’ Way of Life	Canon		05/02/2010
56	The Return of the Fuhrer	Canon		05/09/2010
57	Eternal Leave	Canon		05/16/2010
58	Sacrifices	Canon		05/23/2010
59	Lost Light	Canon		05/30/2010
60	Eye of Heaven, Gateway of Earth	Canon		06/06/2010
61	He Who Would Swallow God	Canon		06/13/2010
62	A Fierce Counterattack	Canon		06/20/2010
63	The Other Side of the Gateway	Canon		06/27/2010
64	Journey’s End	Canon		07/04/2010

How much of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood can you skip?

Filler episodes are mostly a nuisance in anime that doesn’t make sense. Nevertheless, they sometimes reveal crucial plot points regarding the main storyline, and it is only later that we realize we made a mistake by not watching the episode.

However, the situation is very different regarding this particular anime.

In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), you can skip episode 1 (anime exclusive) and episode 27 (filler). Alternatively, you can skip episode 27 (Interlude party) as it’s unimportant and just a recap of the first 26 episodes. It also provides some insight into Hohenheim’s character. 

Conclusion

Ultimately, it’s your choice; you can decide how much you want. But I strongly recommend you watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood entirely without skipping anything. It’s so much fun and my favorite anime of all time!

About Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist is a manga-based anime written by Hiromu Arakawa. It was first published in Monthly Shonen Gangan. The story is about two brothers, Edward and Alphonse.

Both of them gifted with the powers of alchemy. While trying to bring their mother back to life, they fail and are left with severely damaged bodies. They then begin their quest for the philosopher’s stone, which is the only thing that would save them.