Fullmetal Alchemist
Arakawa Hiromu
- Mangaka
- Arakawa Hiromu
- First published
- 2001
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Award Winning · Action · Adventure · Magic
- Content rating
- Suggestive
Where to find one
Search for Fullmetal Alchemist on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Fullmetal Alchemist was written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, first appearing in Monthly Shōnen Gangan in 2001. Arakawa drew inspiration from her experiences working on her family's dairy farm in Hokkaido, as well as her interest in the historical practice of alchemy, to craft a narrative that explores the physical and moral costs of equivalent exchange. The series was developed during a period when dark fantasy themes were gaining significant traction in Japanese manga, distinguishing itself through its complex world-building and philosophical depth.
Upon its release, the manga was widely acclaimed for its tightly woven plot and well-defined character arcs, particularly the emotional journey of brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric. It quickly became a commercial success, cementing Arakawa's reputation as a prominent mangaka. The series has since been recognized for its successful balancing of lighthearted moments with somber reflections on war, grief, and human nature, leading to two separate anime adaptations and multiple spin-off works that have solidified its place in modern pop culture.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real series collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist is a series in the Manga catalog on collecto.rs. Arakawa Hiromu. Catalog data is sourced from MangaDex. No public series collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Fullmetal Alchemist on collecto.rs?
Fullmetal Alchemist doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Fullmetal Alchemist?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your series, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other manga collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Fullmetal Alchemist catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Fullmetal Alchemist is sourced from MangaDex. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs series tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your series is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every series you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
)
)
