Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) Filler List
Also known as: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, FMA, Full Metal Alchemist · 鋼の錬金術師
Filler at a glance
27 of 51 episodes are pure filler
That is about 53% of the current guide. Pure filler can be skipped without losing the core story.
- Guide coverage
- All 51 episodes are classified.
Characters
Main cast
Meet the principal characters in Fullmetal Alchemist, with sourced portraits and voice-actor credits.
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The guide
Fullmetal Alchemist filler list
Check off episodes as you watch. Progress is always saved in this browser and syncs across devices when you sign in. Filler episodes are safe to skip; Mixed episodes contain some canon material.
| Episode | Title | Classification | Air date | Watched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Challenge the Sun | Canon | 4 Oct 2003, 4 October 2003 | |
| 2 | Body of the Sanctioned | Canon | 11 Oct 2003, 11 October 2003 | |
| 3 | Mother... | Canon | 18 Oct 2003, 18 October 2003 | |
| 4 | A Forger's Love | Filler | 25 Oct 2003, 25 October 2003 | |
| 5 | The Man with the Mechanical Arm | Canon | 1 Nov 2003, 1 November 2003 | |
| 6 | The Alchemy Exam | Canon | 8 Nov 2003, 8 November 2003 | |
| 7 | Night of the Chimera's Cry | Canon | 15 Nov 2003, 15 November 2003 | |
| 8 | The Philosopher's Stone | Canon | 22 Nov 2003, 22 November 2003 | |
| 9 | Be Thou for the People ("The Dog of the Military's Silver Watch") | Canon | 29 Nov 2003, 29 November 2003 | |
| 10 | The Phantom Thief | Filler | 6 Dec 2003, 6 December 2003 | |
| 11 | The Other Brothers Elric: Part 1 | Filler | 13 Dec 2003, 13 December 2003 | |
| 12 | The Other Brothers Elric: Part 2 | Filler | 20 Dec 2003, 20 December 2003 | |
| 13 | Fullmetal vs Flame | Canon | 27 Dec 2003, 27 December 2003 | |
| 14 | Destruction's Right Hand | Filler | 10 Jan 2004, 10 January 2004 | |
| 15 | The Ishbal Massacre | Canon | 17 Jan 2004, 17 January 2004 | |
| 16 | That Which Is Lost | Canon | 24 Jan 2004, 24 January 2004 | |
| 17 | House of the Waiting Family | Canon | 31 Jan 2004, 31 January 2004 | |
| 18 | Marcoh's Notes | Canon | 7 Feb 2004, 7 February 2004 | |
| 19 | The Truth Behind Truths | Canon | 14 Feb 2004, 14 February 2004 | |
| 20 | Soul of the Guardian | Canon | 21 Feb 2004, 21 February 2004 | |
| 21 | The Red Glow | Filler | 28 Feb 2004, 28 February 2004 | |
| 22 | Created Human | Filler | 6 Mar 2004, 6 March 2004 | |
| 23 | Heart of Steel | Canon | 13 Mar 2004, 13 March 2004 | |
| 24 | Bonding Memories | Canon | 20 Mar 2004, 20 March 2004 | |
| 25 | Words of Farewell | Canon | 27 Mar 2004, 27 March 2004 | |
| 26 | Her Reason | Canon | 3 Apr 2004, 3 April 2004 | |
| 27 | Teacher | Canon | 10 Apr 2004, 10 April 2004 | |
| 28 | All is One, One is All | Canon | 17 Apr 2004, 17 April 2004 | |
| 29 | The Untainted Child | Filler | 24 Apr 2004, 24 April 2004 | |
| 30 | Assault on South Headquarters | Filler | 1 May 2004, 1 May 2004 | |
| 31 | Sin | Filler | 8 May 2004, 8 May 2004 | |
| 32 | Dante of the Deep Forest | Filler | 15 May 2004, 15 May 2004 | |
| 33 | Al, Captured | Filler | 29 May 2004, 29 May 2004 | |
| 34 | Theory of Avarice | Canon | 5 Jun 2004, 5 June 2004 | |
| 35 | Reunion of the Fallen | Filler | 12 Jun 2004, 12 June 2004 | |
| 36 | The Sinner Within | Filler | 19 Jun 2004, 19 June 2004 | |
| 37 | The Flame Alchemist, The Bachelor Lieutenant & The Mystery of Warehouse 13 | Filler | 26 Jun 2004, 26 June 2004 | |
| 38 | With the River's Flow | Filler | 3 Jul 2004, 3 July 2004 | |
| 39 | Secret of Ishbal | Filler | 10 Jul 2004, 10 July 2004 | |
| 40 | The Scar | Canon | 17 Jul 2004, 17 July 2004 | |
| 41 | Holy Mother | Filler | 24 Jul 2004, 24 July 2004 | |
| 42 | His Name is Unknown | Filler | 24 Jul 2004, 24 July 2004 | |
| 43 | The Stray Dog | Filler | 31 Jul 2004, 31 July 2004 | |
| 44 | Hohenheim of Light | Filler | 7 Aug 2004, 7 August 2004 | |
| 45 | A Rotted Heart | Filler | 21 Aug 2004, 21 August 2004 | |
| 46 | Human Transmutation | Filler | 28 Aug 2004, 28 August 2004 | |
| 47 | Sealing the Homunculus | Filler | 4 Sep 2004, 4 September 2004 | |
| 48 | Goodbye | Filler | 11 Sep 2004, 11 September 2004 | |
| 49 | The Other Side of the Gate | Filler | 18 Sep 2004, 18 September 2004 | |
| 50 | Death | Filler | 25 Sep 2004, 25 September 2004 | |
| 51 | Laws and Promises | Canon | 2 Oct 2004, 2 October 2004 |
FAQ
Fullmetal Alchemist filler questions
Quick answers to the questions people actually search.
Does Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) have filler episodes?
Yes. Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) has 27 pure filler episodes out of 51 classified episodes, or about 53% of the guide. Episodes marked Mixed contain canon material and are counted separately.
Which Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) episodes are filler?
The pure filler episodes are 4, 10–12, 14, 21–22, 29–33, 35–39, 41–50. Mixed episodes are listed separately because they contain some canon material.
Can I skip filler episodes in Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)?
Yes. Episodes marked Filler are safe to skip without losing the core story. Check Mixed episodes individually because they include some canon material.