How many days to binge Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Pick the pace that matches your life. Days are rounded up, so the last day is usually a short one.
| Pace | Days | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| One episode a day | 64 | 9 |
| 1 hour a day | 27 | 4 |
| 2 hours a day | 14 | 2 |
| 3 hours a day | 9 | 1 |
| 4 hours a day | 7 | 1 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 4 | <1 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 1 day, 2 hours | |
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 64 | 25 min | 26.7 hours | April 5, 2009 |
About Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is set in a fictional world where alchemy – the transmutation of raw materials into objects – is science, and the way of life. The series follows the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, on their perilous journey in search of the legendary "Philosopher's Stone". They set forth hoping that the magical artifact can restore their bodies after a failed attempt to revive their dead mother cost Edward his left leg and right arm, while Alphonse's…
How to get through Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 1 hour, 20 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 21.3 hours; at 1.5× it's 17.8 hours.
- Watch with a comment section. A running conversation pinned to each moment makes long stretches feel shorter, and it's the reason TalkAbtIT exists.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
1 day, 2 hours of screen time. That's 64 episodes at about 25 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 14 days.
How many episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are there?
64 regular episodes across 1 season (2009–2010). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
Episodes average 25 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood still running?
No. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood ended on July 4, 2010 after 1 season.
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