Fullmetal Alchemist is based on the manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" — 116 chapters, 27 volumes. The manga is complete. By Arakawa, Hiromu.
Finished Fullmetal Alchemist and need more? The source material has you covered. The manga goes further than the anime — and often handles certain scenes differently.
By Arakawa, Hiromu
Alchemists are knowledgeable and naturally talented individuals who can manipulate and modify matter due to their art. Yet despite the wide range of possibilities, alchemy is not as all-powerful as most would believe. Human transmutation is strictly forbidden, and whoever attempts it risks severe consequences. Even so, siblings Edward and Alphonse...
By Arakawa, Hiromu, Inoue, Makoto
The mining town of Xenotime has seen better days. Once renowned for its skilled goldsmiths, it now lies forgotten in a sea of sand, its mines empty and its fields barren. The townsfolk's only hope lies with the talented state alchemist Edward Elric and his brother, Alphonse. But who is the real Edward Elric? When the Fullmetal Alchemist and his...
Honestly, starting from chapter 1 is the ideal experience. Authors structure their manga differently than studios structure an anime, and you'll often notice foreshadowing and character moments the adaptation glossed over. But if you're impatient (no judgment), picking up where the show left off works.
Yes — the manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" runs 116 chapters and is complete. There are 2 related works total.
The exact chapter depends on which season you've finished. Most anime seasons cover 30-50 chapters of source material. Check the manga page for "Fullmetal Alchemist" on MyAnimePulse for specifics.
Both approaches work. Starting from chapter 1 gives you the complete experience with all the details the anime might have skipped. Jumping to where the anime left off saves time if you just want to continue the story.
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