TV series · 2009 · Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OK for kids?

Q: Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OK for kids?

Not a fit. Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is mild, sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is mild and 7 more.

Q: Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OK for teenagers?

Not a fit. Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: discrimination & hate is severe, violence & gore is severe, frightening & intense scenes is severe.

Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone. Enemies and allies – the corrupt military, the Homunculi, and foreign alchemists – will alter the Elric brothers course, but their purpose will remain unchanged and their bond unbreakable.

At a glance

Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children

Not a fit

Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is mild, sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is mild and 7 more.

Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit

Not a fit

Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: discrimination & hate is severe, violence & gore is severe, frightening & intense scenes is severe.

Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood fits yours, topic by topic. Free.

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What's in it, topic by topic

Sexual & romantic

NudityMild
Brief non-sexual nudity in a few scenes.
Sexual contentMild
Occasional innuendo with no sex scenes.
Sexualised imageryMild
Occasional suggestive gags; no frequent fan service described.
Kissing & romanceMild
Light romance with brief affection.

Language & behaviour

ProfanityModerate
Recurring swearing in the subtitles.
Vulgarity & crude humourMild
Occasional crude jokes.
Verbal abuse & bullyingModerate
Villains taunt and manipulate the heroes, and Ed is mocked over his height.
Discrimination & hateSevere
A military genocide of the Ishvalan people is central to the story; framed critically.
Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Ed defies his superiors but faces consequences.
Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.

Violence & intensity

Violence & goreSevere
Graphic battles with blood, impalement, severed limbs and on-screen killings.
Frightening & intense scenesSevere
Body horror, including a girl fused with a dog, and grotesque homunculi.
Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Death & griefSevere
The mother's death drives the story, and a beloved family man is murdered.
Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
Adults drink and smoke occasionally.

Topics some families want to know about

LGBTQ+ representationNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Religious contentSupporting
A false prophet's cult and the persecuted Ishvalan faith recur; religion is examined critically.
Occult & magicCentral
Alchemy, human transmutation and immortal homunculi are the premise; fantasy rather than occult practice.
Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Products & advertisingNo info
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Messages & valuesNo info
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Rated 30 Oct 2026 by our research, 17 topics verified by our team.

How we rate

We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.