Fullmetal Alchemist
Set in the fictional country of Amestris, brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric seek the Philosopher's Stone to reclaim the bodies they lost in a failed human transmutation. Based on the original manga by Hiromu Arakawa (Monthly Shonen Gangan, 2001–2010). The 2009 anime (Brotherhood) follows the manga's ending.
- Genre:
- バトル / ファンタジー / 少年漫画
- Medium:
- Manga / Anime / Film
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Fullmetal Alchemist — Timeline26 events
Destruction of Xerxes and the Origin of Van Hohenheim
A homunculus known as the 'Dwarf in the Flask' was created from the blood of a slave (later Van Hohenheim) in the kingdom of Xerxes. The homunculus manipulated the king into activating a nationwide transmutation circle, converting the entire population into a Philosopher's Stone. Hohenheim became immortal, and the homunculus obtained a human form, later known as 'Father.' The exact year in Amestrian chronology is not specified in the manga.
Vol.7〜8巻（言及）、31巻（詳細回想） — Based on flashbacks in chs. 74–75. The year of Xerxes' fall is not stated in the manga.
Hohenheim's Wanderings and Distribution of Souls
Following Xerxes' destruction, Van Hohenheim wandered across Amestris and surrounding regions for centuries. During this time he communed with each of the 536,329 Xerxesian souls within him and covertly prepared a counter-transmutation circle across the country to undermine Father's plan on the Promised Day.
Vol.23〜27巻（言及・回想） — Established through flashbacks and dialogue in vols. 23–27. The exact period of preparation is not specified.
Outbreak of the Ishval Civil War
The civil war erupted after an Amestrian soldier allegedly shot and killed an Ishvalan child — an act later revealed to have been committed by the homunculus Envy in disguise. The conflict lasted approximately seven years.
Vol.8〜9巻 — Described as '13 years before' the story's main events, placing it at approximately continental year 1901.
Izumi Curtis's Failed Human Transmutation
Izumi Curtis attempted to resurrect her stillborn child through human transmutation and failed, losing part of her internal organs as the toll. The experience allowed her to perform alchemy without a transmutation circle, but left her with a chronic illness. The exact year is not stated in the manga.
Vol.14〜15巻（回想） — Revealed through flashback. Year is approximate. Detailed in vols. 14–15.
Izumi Curtis Trains the Elric Brothers in Alchemy
Edward and Alphonse Elric studied alchemy under their teacher Izumi Curtis, including a survival trial alone on an island. The exact year is not stated in the manga.
Vol.4〜5巻（回想） — Depicted in flashback. Year is approximate.
Ishval Extermination Campaign: State Alchemists Deployed
The Amestrian military deployed State Alchemists including Mustang, Hawkeye, and Kimblee to conduct a large-scale extermination campaign. Ishval was brought under full military control, with massive civilian casualties and cultural destruction.
Vol.8〜9巻 — Detailed in flashbacks, vols. 8–9. The year 1908 is widely cited in reference materials.
The Elric Brothers' Failed Human Transmutation of Their Mother Trisha
Edward and Alphonse attempted to resurrect their deceased mother Trisha through human transmutation and failed. Edward lost his left leg, then sacrificed his right arm to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor.
Vol.1巻 第1話（回想）Ch. — Shown in vol. 1 and ch. 1. Ed was 11 and Al was 10 at the time. Exact year is approximate.
Edward Passes the State Alchemist Exam and Burns Down the Family Home
Edward became the youngest person ever certified as a State Alchemist. On the same day, the brothers burned down their childhood home as a declaration that they would not turn back. October 3rd is explicitly stated in the manga and serves as a recurring reference point.
Vol.1巻 第1話Ch. — Explicitly stated as 'October 3rd' in vol. 1 and repeated throughout the manga.
Investigation in Liore and the False Prophet Cornello
Ed and Al traveled to Liore in search of the Philosopher's Stone and exposed the fraudulent miracles of the false prophet Father Cornello. This marks the beginning of the main narrative and the brothers' prolonged pursuit of the Stone.
Vol.1巻 第1〜4話Ch. — Chs. 1–4, vol. 1. Continental year 1914 is widely cited as the story's starting point.
Nina Tucker Fused into a Chimera
Bio-alchemist Shou Tucker fused his daughter Nina and her dog Alexander into a chimera to pass his State Alchemist renewal evaluation. The chimera was later destroyed by Scar as a mercy. The incident forced Ed and Al to confront the ethical boundaries of alchemy.
Vol.2巻 第5話Ch. — Ch. 5, 'The Alchemist's Suffering,' vol. 2.
Break-in at Laboratory 5 and the Truth of the Philosopher's Stone
Ed and Al infiltrated the military-controlled abandoned Laboratory 5, facing armored soldiers and uncovering research records. After deciphering Dr. Marcoh's notes, Ed discovered that the Philosopher's Stone is made from large numbers of living human souls.
Vol.3〜4巻 第11〜14話周辺Ch. — Vols. 3–4 (around chs. 11–14).
Assassination of Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes
Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes, who had discovered the nationwide transmutation circle and secrets within the military leadership, was shot dead in a telephone booth by Envy disguised as Maria Ross. His death was officially ruled a robbery, but Mustang began his own investigation.
Vol.4巻 第15〜16話Ch. — Chs. 15–16, vol. 4.
Encounter with Greed at Devil's Nest
Al was lured to the tavern 'Devil's Nest' in Dublith with a message claiming knowledge of his secret, where he faced the homunculus Greed and his chimera followers. The military raided Devil's Nest on Father's orders, capturing Greed, who was subsequently absorbed by Father.
Vol.5〜6巻 第20〜26話周辺Ch. — Vols. 5–6 (around chs. 20–26).
Encounter with the Homunculus Lust at Central Command
Ed and Al became aware of the homunculi's existence during their time in Central City and grew increasingly entangled in a military conspiracy. Colonel Mustang simultaneously pursued his own investigation into corruption at the top of the military hierarchy.
Vol.2〜5巻 — Vols. 2–5. Covers a series of events across multiple chapters.
Ling Yao and May Chang Arrive in Amestris
Ling Yao, the 12th prince of Xing, entered Amestris illegally to seek the secret of immortality — the Philosopher's Stone — for the Yao clan, and made contact with Ed. Around the same time, the 17th princess May Chang arrived as a rentanjutsu practitioner and joined forces with Alphonse.
Vol.8巻 第31〜34話周辺Ch. — Vol. 8 (around chs. 31–34).
Inside Gluttony's Stomach — First Meeting with Father
Ed, Ling, and Envy were swallowed by Gluttony and trapped in the 'false Gate of Truth.' Ed escaped through his own method and met Father for the first time, confirming the nationwide transmutation circle and the homunculi's plan. Ling was simultaneously chosen as the new vessel for the homunculus Greed.
Vol.13〜14巻 第52〜54話周辺Ch. — Vols. 13–14 (around chs. 52–54).
Investigation at Fort Briggs and Encounter with Hohenheim
Tracking the Ishvalan survivor Scar, Ed and Al arrived at the northern fortress Briggs, falling under the command of Major General Olivier Mira Armstrong. The brothers also encountered their long-absent father, Van Hohenheim, for the first time in years.
Vol.15〜19巻 — Vols. 15–19.
Mustang Destroys Lust
After the homunculus Lust critically wounded Mustang and Hawkeye, Mustang repeatedly incinerated her with Flame Alchemy until her Philosopher's Stone was exhausted and she was destroyed. Ed and Al were also severely injured in the battle.
Vol.7巻 第28〜29話周辺Ch. — Vol. 7 (around chs. 28–29).
The Promised Day: Father Activates the Nationwide Transmutation Circle
Timed to a solar eclipse, Father activated a nationwide transmutation circle that had been laid across Amestris, attempting to harvest the souls of its entire population. The Elric brothers, Izumi Curtis, Mustang, and Hohenheim were designated as human sacrifices.
Vol.25〜27巻 — Vols. 25–27 (climax).
Mustang Forced into Human Transmutation — Loss of Sight
Manipulated by Pride and Kimblee using Hawkeye as a hostage, Mustang was coerced into performing human transmutation. He lost his sight as the toll for opening the Gate of Truth, but continued using Flame Alchemy while Hawkeye guided him despite his blindness.
Vol.26〜27巻 第102〜103話周辺Ch. — Vols. 26–27 (around chs. 102–103).
Hohenheim Activates Counter-Circle — Souls of Amestris Released
Van Hohenheim activated the counter-transmutation circle prepared over centuries, returning the souls of more than 530,000 Amestrian citizens to the earth and stripping Father of the vessel needed to contain the divine power he had seized.
Vol.27巻 第104〜105話周辺Ch. — Vol. 27 (around chs. 104–105).
Alphonse Sacrifices His Soul to Restore Edward's Right Arm
During the final confrontation, with Edward's automail right arm destroyed, Alphonse offered his own soul — the bond affixing him to the armor — as the toll to restore Edward's original right arm. Alphonse lost consciousness as an empty suit of armor.
Vol.27巻 第107話周辺Ch. — Vol. 27 (around ch. 107).
Defeat of Father and Edward's Sacrifice of His Alchemy
Edward performed a final transmutation, offering his own Gate of Truth — his alchemical ability — as the price to restore Alphonse's body. Father, who had seized divine power, was defeated and dragged back through the Gate of Truth.
Vol.27巻 第108話（最終話）Ch. — Ch. 108 (final chapter), vol. 27.
Mustang Regains Sight and Vows to Rebuild Ishval
Dr. Tim Marcoh provided a Philosopher's Stone as the toll, allowing Mustang to reclaim his sight from the Gate of Truth. Mustang vowed to dedicate himself to the welfare of Ishvalan survivors and other victims, setting the course for his subsequent political actions.
Vol.27巻 第108話Ch. — Ch. 108 (final chapter), vol. 27.
Death of Van Hohenheim
After the battle on the Promised Day, Van Hohenheim visited Trisha's grave and quietly passed away. Having expended all the souls within him, he lost his immortality and died a natural death — after having reconciled with his sons.
Vol.27巻 第108話（エピローグ）Ch. — Epilogue of ch. 108, vol. 27.
Epilogue: The Elric Brothers' Lives After — Ed and Winry's Marriage
An epilogue set approximately two years later shows Edward, now without his automail arm, continuing his journey before marrying childhood friend Winry Rockbell. Alphonse devoted himself to the reconstruction of Ishval and spreading alchemical knowledge.
Vol.27巻 第108話（エピローグ）Ch. — Epilogue of ch. 108, vol. 27. States '2 years later' but does not give an exact date.
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