How to watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is widely considered one of the greatest anime ever made, and it is also one of the easiest prestige anime to watch. All 64 episodes are canon with zero filler, so the real confusion is not about skipping anything. Most viewers are actually asking a simpler choice question: should they watch Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 or Brotherhood first. Brotherhood is the faithful manga adaptation and the cleaner first recommendation. The 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist becomes its own separate branch with a different ending. The single Brotherhood-era movie, The Sacred Star of Milos, is optional side material that works after episode 20. At roughly 21 hours total, Brotherhood gives you a complete story without route confusion once you choose the right starting version.