Fullmetal Alchemist

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I'm surprised no one's recommended Fullmetal Alchemist yet. Magi and FMA are similar in that they both started out quite light-hearted and may fool you into thinking they're all about action and adventure. However, they're actually much deeper than that. There is great focus on the politics, the different sides scheming against each other. Character development is also given much thought in both series, and despite the big casts, both series manage to make most of them likable. 

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well... on plain sight magi is more like some " onepiece esque " mythical and adventurous shonen story but if you care to delve deeper into the story the problems and issues behind a crisis and political agenda , and outcome of decisions,slavery etc will surely remind you of fma which some times end up being a matter of moral perspectives ...you really cant define confidently the concept of good and evil at times in this manga and you tend to think whats the reason behind this particular action...however ,aside from shonen elements, from the  perspective of "food for thoughts" , both are great read . read more 

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They are more than the typical battle shounen. While containing light comedy the story is dramatic. The center is the world domination, but it focuses more into military and diplomacy than in standalone battles. They become very deep and there are a sense of vagueness of what is good and what is evil, but always with the objective of global happiness. 

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Both...

...are very untypical Shounen. It does not simply revolve around being stronger and stronger, but have much more meaningful goals.
...start out lighthearted but are very dark in the core. A lot tragic moments in both.
...are very philosophical and aren't simply black/white. Good/Evil are questioned throughout the whole series, as well as God, the purpose of Life and similar themes.
...have people dying when they are killed.
...have similar characters, 
          - a protagonist duo with one guy who is more fired-up (Ed/Alibaba) and another who is laid-back (Aladdin/Al).
          - Strong females in both (Riza, Winry, Armstrong etc in FMA, Morgiana, Kougyoku, Yamuraiha etc. in Magi).
          - Sinbad could be compared to Roy (idealists, wanting to change the world by being the Ruler)
...have an "evil" kind of organisation threatening the world whose goals become clearer throughout the series.
...involve twists and turns, enemies becoming allies, allies becoming enemies. 
...have a lot more similarities you'll notice while reading. 

Be prepared for a long journey and an amazing ride in both :) read more 

reportRecommended by Yukkicchi

both manga express a very good plot, using the politics to develop the story, as great carismatic protagonists and very useful secondary characters, the two mangas have a very good world, that have so much culture and other great things. 

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Both have serious moments, some gore, tragedic moments, sad moments, yet also comic relief that will make you crack up. Both have themes of evil and sin, humanity, brotherhood ( brotherly relationship ), friendship, greed. They both have dark/gorey aspects yet a cheerful warm side as well.

They both contain special abilities/powers (alchemy and some swords/weapons in FMA, magic and swords/weapons in Magi). They both contain kickass awesome female characters that dont suck at all. They don't cry for help, they are far from being damsels in distress. They are definitely strong (physically and mentally) and likeable; they dont lose to the males at all. 
Both male and females can fight, and kick ass.

The lead male characters have strong bonds and friendship/brotherly relationship in both manga. The females in Magi are kickass, especially the female lead imo. (you will LOVE her). The females in FMA are also kickass and you will LOVE 'em. The males in both series are also kickass; you will love em! Of course, the main characters get stronger, and they are not 'invincible' and do have their limitations in power. 

So i'm sure if you like one, you will like the other! (: 
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Similar comedy style. Younger main characters with comedic moments occasionally within a huge overarching dark and menacing storyline.  

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Magi and Fullmetal Alchemist both make good use of world-building and fantasy politics to tell expansive adventure stories.  

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Both have an amazingly written story and great characters that you will love for sure 

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Pandora is abit similar to FMA, Ed is a person who as a child had his father leave him , while in Pandora hearts, Oz's father abandons him and though they are entirely for different reasons, it still has the aspects of their father's being a mystery. Both FMA and Pandora hearts have deep plots such as Homunculus being mysterious group that have unknown intentions, while in Pandora hearts, the Baskervilles are a family whose leader is unknown and their intentions also unknown. They both contain fights which explore characters,different abilities as well as the theme of immature main characters who start growing out of it. read more 

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Both have pseudo-European settings with a bit of light "magic"; the main character (Ed, Oz) is forced into working for an organization after having a horrible experience.  They both have to prevent a repeat of the past which could destroy the world.

Both series have large casts of interesting characters on both the good and bad side, as well as ones who you don't know which side they're on; the main bad guy stays in the shadows for a long time.  Have an alternate dimension (the gate, the abyss).  Have heavy mysteries, plot twists, and suspense.  Don't have a huge amount of violence, and practically zero ecchi.  Some scary monsters, though. 

Ed and Oz have similar personalities; though Ed is more forceful, and Oz more happy-go-lucky.  Both have lost their mothers and were abandoned by their fathers.  

The art styles are different from each other, but each is very distinctive and memorable.  FA is definitely shounen; PH seems to lean a little more toward shoujo (it has lots of bishounens).  Both are rather long, and it takes a while to get to the core story, but if you're patient, you get there. read more

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Both series seem to be contained, shorter series, not long manga like Bleach or One Piece. Each involves a consispiracy with fantastical elements. The center of both is a boy, although Ed and Oz are supposedly a couple years apart. They both deal beautifully with the issues they raise, and both give us unbelievable twists. Most importantly, they are both fantastic manga, some of the best out there. 

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Sorry for bad English, I used google translator to write this.

PH (pandora hearts) and FMA (fullmetal Alchemist) has several similarities, among which the following stand out:
-history complex and dark with time
- try to match shounen with comedy
-has a lot of focus on the story
Extremely well-built and charismatic characters 

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Pandora Hearts and Fullmetal Alchemist may not seem similar at first, but as you progress you'll see how the two diverge between one another. The dark tone is seen throughout both of these series and a lot of hidden gems throughout end up matching with each other, as you read along you will see what I am talking about. The characters of the shows also hold many similarities, these can be seen when comparing the relationship between Ed and Al, with Oz and Gil. As well as Fullmetal Alchemist's homunculi with the Baskervilles from Pandora Hearts. Not just them but both of the casts are magnificent. There is more but I will not go into spoiler territory. If you liked one, I'm one hundred percent sold you will like the other. Plus both mangakas love each others work, it only makes sense, they are both masterpieces of their own. read more 

reportRecommended by EdTheAlchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist and Pandora Hearts are both manga published by Square Enix, but there’s much more similarities than just that. The main protagonists of both manga are blond haired boys (Edward Elric/Oz Vessalius) with daddy issues. Both manga have similar settings as well, and the humor and quite a bit of the characters are similar, the closest comparisons I can make are Elliot Nightray to Edward Elric (Oz is more similar to Alphonse IMO) and Lottie to Lust. Also, Jun Mochizuki’s main inspiration was Fullmetal Alchemist, so there you go ;) 

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Both manga are published by Square Enix.
Both manga have blonde haired MCs.
Both MCs are abandoned by their fathers.
Both manga have a group of antagonist who are non-human.
Both manga have a lot of comic relief moments.
The plot takes place in an European style fictional countries. 

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Mystic, deep and well-thought-out Shounen series both written by female mangaka. In both series there can be found resilient women and reliable  men. The art is phenomenal and the plot is superb. Both manga have blasphemies and some anti-christian messages and should be skipped if read by an easily corrupted mind. Read with precaution but also expect something life-changing (for better or for worse.) 

reportRecommended by Kazu-chan-san

Both have a lot of focus on characters and story, while Pandora Hearts does it a lot better, fmab does it nicely. Have a dark tone though the fmab tone is very inconsistent with some of it being very dark and other being light and ruining the atmosphere.  

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D.Gray-man addpermalink

Despite having very different goals, both manga have some similarities.  Such as the physical similarities between Ed and Allen as well as the running theme of Good vs Evil.  However, D.Gray-man has a "religious" aspect in the manga, while FMA was based upon science and alchemy. 

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Both of these manga are have a lot of humor in them, but the central plot is more on the sad side. The main characters of both FMA and DGM have some kind of issue with one of their arms, and both series involve rather supernatural things. Each also has a plethora of characters, including "the annoying (but awesome) higher up" and "the 'evil' teacher."
Overall, both DGM and FMA are great series, and should definitely be on everyone's Must Read List. 

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In many ways Allen Walker, the main character of D.Gray-Man, and Edward Elric, one of the main characters of Fullmetal Alchemist are similar. To the way they try to protect everyone around them even when it means sacrificing themselves, having a weapon for a arm. Both series have similar enemies as well. The antagonist(s) of each series has a grudge against mankind and they believe its their duty to destroy it.  

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Atypical battle shounen, more found in the drama and the characters than in the fights. Both deals with religious and dark themes, mostly concerned about resurrection. The main character is similar in personality and a bit in looks, and both have a special arm that they use to fight. 

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"Dark shounen"s.. DGM has some 'dark' qualities that FMA had.. Both have some sad stories / dramas.. Allen (DGM main protagonist) is an intermediate (has and doesn't have some characteristics) of Ed and Al (FMA main protagonists).. 

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D.Gray-man and Fullmetal Alchemist have a sad plot, but has some humor mixed in it. Both have quite a bit of action, while FMA is more action oriented than DGM, especially later on in DGM. Allen Walker looks and acts somewhat similar to Edward Elric, and the villains, the Noah and the Homunculi, are very similar. Check them both out! 

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Both have very similar approaches to worldbuilding and similar protagonists. The opening chapters of both are especially similar. 

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Both mangas are full of mystery and suspense. Fullmetal Alchemist provides both action-packed battles and an intricately woven mystery which is sure to keep you engaged and eager for the truth and what is to become of everyone. You will soon feel like your a part of the world and even shed tears of joy and sorrow with the characters. 

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Kimetsu no Yaiba addpermalink

Both are dark fantasy shonen manga about an older brother joining a shady organization to find a solution for his younger sibling's problem 

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Tongari Boushi no Atelier addpermalink

They both have a young protagonist who unknowingly committed some sort of taboo in magic/alchemy and is learning it afterwards with great determination to reverse it's tragic effects, meanwhile witnessing more dark secrets related to magic/alchemy in a world with detailed setting and history and with lots of interesting characters. Overall they're very similar in vibe. 

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Tripeace addpermalink

The main characters have a "dark hidden past" (some more than others), in both mangas (it doesn't end up explained in Tripeace though, since it's only translated up to chapter 30). The "mood" given off by war is very similar in these two mangas. Both mangas have a dominating militaristic country and many conspiracies. They both portray a cold world and the crimes against humanity an invading country can inflict towards civilians. Despite the serious parts, the mangas are also very funny and have humorous moments. 

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Manga: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 7: Steel Ball Run

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 7: Steel Ball Run addpermalink

Both are excellent stories involving a quest, two companions, memorable secondary characters necessary for the plot. an incredible design, a great villain and a beautiful ending. Two high required fight shonen. 

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Shaman King addpermalink

Both are shonen adventure manga that have a similar pattern of being incredibly funny, even during life threatening situations.  Anyone who liked the quirky, involving and epic but still hilarious, even darkly hilarious at times, storyline of either would probably like both.

They are both supernatural, and have non-racist heroes in a judgmental and often murderous world. 

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Ao no Exorcist addpermalink

Although nearly everything about Ao no Futsumashi (a.k.a. Ao no Exorcist) and Fullmetal Alchemist is completely different, there is something about Ao no Futsumashi that makes it feel like the next Fullmetal Alchemist (in terms of greatness). Despite all their differences (concept, story, world mechanics, plot, etc...), there are some very notable parallels within the format of the two mangas.  

Both mangas have a smooth way of floating through it's more comical moments and underlying drama without seeming false. All characters, from both series, were drawn with great care and detail, thus making every character have it's own unique look. Each chapter has a feel of completeness yet leaves the reader hungering for more. Fights are well executed and not overly prolonged. Both mangas start off with a clear goal thus preventing the reader from feeling lost do to a lack of purpose within the plot. Seamless transitions between chapters. read more 

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Marry Grave addpermalink

- high fantasy with great worldbuilding
- interesting characters with tragic backstories
- flashbacks to MC's childhood
- unique artstyle
- equivalent exchange
- both center around revivalism and its consequences but the execution of the topic is different
- characters have special powers by using different objects, in FMA it's through alchemy & in Marry Grave it's magic 

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Yakusoku no Neverland addpermalink

Both start out with the same premise : children and their mother's love. Death. Something horrible is bound to happen.

Also, both are unconventional, more mature shounens with a touch of sci-fi. The protagonists are young geniuses. Monsters lurk around. And they seem to take place around the same historical period.  

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Arslan Senki addpermalink

The art of both are done by the same person which leads to very similar looking characters (Kimblee and Daryoon look almost identical). There is a large focus on military strength, though Arslan Senki is more realistic and does not have things like alchemy at all. 

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Kekkaishi addpermalink

They have the same kind of drawing, pleasant humor, clever powers, battle tactics and big mysterious plot. Kekkaishi's battles are not as epic as, and it is way lighter than Fullmetal Alchemist regarding violence, but not by much. Kekkaishi has less characters too, but you'll love them just as much you'll love Fullmetal's. 

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World Trigger addpermalink

Military organizations and their hierarchies play a big role on both mangas.
You may find some similarity between the main characters backstory too.  

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Manga: Embalming: The Another Tale of Frankenstein

Embalming: The Another Tale of Frankenstein addpermalink

Both deal with the resurrection of the dead, both are very dramatic and focus a lot on humanity and philosophical questions.  

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Shingeki no Kyojin addpermalink

No, there are no giant monsters in FMA, no there is no alchemy in Titan. In both of them, however, there is an alternative modern world with technology both below and exceeding what we have now, also the government plays an absolutely massive role in a similar fashion to Titan with their corruption and having the main characters all be tied to it. I don't know what it is exactly, but I just know if you like Titan there is a strong chance of you liking this 

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Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE addpermalink

Fullmetal Alchemist and Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE deal with the lead protagonists trying to get something back that deals with one of them. To get to the thing they want, there is some conflict with an opposing side which is made up by a majority of the antagonists. FMA and TRC share the same genres as well. 

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Naruto addpermalink

The two series are alike in that the worlds in which we are subjected to are well-thought out. Whether it be ninja techniques in Naruto or alchemy in FMA, both series place their main characters in journeys to better themselves, as well as to protect others from evil. 

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Busou Renkin addpermalink

Series that take alchemy as a basic plot element and then take off running in opposite directions. It's pretty cool to see how they use the same topic in completely different ways. 

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Tegamibachi addpermalink

Both series are set in a fantasy universe with hints of science and feature young prodigious protagonists working in unusual government positions. As the series progress, they begin to uncover dark secrets about the true nature of the worlds they live in. 

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Pumpkin Scissors addpermalink

Action/Comedy with an antiwar theme. The heroes try to save everyone, but they can't always do so and everyone else thinks they're fools because of it. Both take place in the aftermath of a devastating war in which the main characters' countries won by committing horrible crimes, and some of the major characters are veterans. 

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Zombie Powder. addpermalink

Both deal with going on an epic quest to aquire an item that has the power to bring a loved one back from the dead or grant awesome powers to the living 

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Basara addpermalink

Both Basara and FMA are epic fantasy quests filled with loads and loads of characters, lots of travel, political intrigue, and awesome fight scenes. Basara is easily the superior of the two and adds an element of romance, but if you liked one, you should check out the other. 

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Shanghai Youma Kikai addpermalink

Both are works by Arakawa Hiromu, and both tend to play around with pre-existing concepts and notions. 

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Baymax addpermalink

Both are about brothers, one who's a genius and another who sacrifices himself for the genius. Although in Fullmetal Alchemist Al is still with Ed, and in Baymax Tadashi isn't with Hiro at certain parts, they're both enjoyable. 

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Berserk addpermalink

It has a similar ideas and contrast and themes but plays it out in different tones for different  type of viewers. 

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Yomi no Tsugai addpermalink

If you like FMA you are bound to enjoy FMA.

Although quite unique in story from what FMA is it has much of the charm and wonderful world building and writing that made FMA so great and what Arakawa is so loved for.
A story strongly centered around family/ a pair of siblings. Instead of science we have we have magic/ spiritual powers at the fore front.

Yuru is both in some ways similar but also very different from Ed. Filled with mystery, suspense and horror elements. 

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Koroshi Ai addpermalink

Love of Kill (Koroshi Ai) has nothing at all in common with Fullmetal Alchemist EXCEPT that the two protagonists are basically alternate-universe Mustang and Hawkeye. So if you ship Roy and Riza, give Love of Kill a try. 

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Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho addpermalink

FMA is about brothers Ed and Al, who try to bring their dead mother back with alchemy, but Ed loses his arm and leg, and Al loses his entire body (Ed attaches it to a suit of armor). After Ed gets prosthetic limbs (automail), he vows to become a state alchemist to gain access to the information that could restore his limbs and Al's body. Little do they know about the giant war ahead of them and the corruption in the government they'll have to face. Yu Yu Hakusho is about a teenage delinquent named Yuusuke  who unexpectedly dies uncharacteristically by pushing a young child out of the way of an oncoming vehicle, which hits him instead. Nobody in the Spirit World knows what to do with him because they didn't expect him to die that day, let alone by a selfless act. To reward him/not knowing what to do, the Spirit World gives him another chance at life, and he becomes a Spirit Detective, hunting down malevolent demons. Both stories are full of baka characters (but not in the annoying brainless way!), humour and action, with splashes of romance, but romance isn't a main focus. The characters are very well-developed. There are also many awesome female characters who can stand their own ground and don't need saving. Both series are really epic, and quite long, so they'll keep you amused, and are completely faithful to their manga sources.  read more 

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Majo to Yajuu addpermalink

Two person or partners. Mature theme. Seeking a way to undo curses/deformities they suffer.  

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Uprising against government, likeable characters, and a reliable MC. Both have lots of action with great strategies in fights, brilliant storyline. Must read 

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Priest addpermalink

Non-Human entity wants to use a demonic circle as a sacrifice. 

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S.K.T: Swallow Knights Tales addpermalink

Both stories have many interesting characters, take place in a steampunk-like world of magic and science, and feature a good mix of fantasy, action, adventure, drama and comedy. But in Fullmetal Alchemist the plot revolves around alchemists, and in S.K.T it revolves around knights. 

Endymion Kyrian, the protagonist in S.K.T, is similar in appearance to Edward Elric and in personality to Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist. He has no brothers, but he has two close friends, Kis Cezyr and Karon Sharpentooth, who are 12 years older than him and look after him like older brothers (but sometimes their concern for him looks like they are in love with him). Kis is very sweet, friendly and playful, and regularly teases his friends with various jokes and pranks (but sometimes he becomes evil and dangerous, so his friends are a little afraid of him), while Karon is very serious, responsible and reliable, and, according to the people around him, he is an ideal knight.
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Rengoku Hime addpermalink

Temporary objects and spells could be created through the poisonous gas "ren" in Rengoku Hime, sort of like alchemy. "Ren" is deadly to the human body so users must balance it's effectiveness and the amount of usage, similar to FMA's concept "equal value exchange". There are also tactical battles involving the usage of "ren", which is similar to the battles in FMA that involve alchemy. Both series  has homunculus. 

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Mahoutsukai no Yome addpermalink

A well crafted world where a young magician with a haunted past is learning and growing. Written by female mangakas with a knack for bishounens with leather gloves. Both protagonists have ponytails. Seriously what more do you need? 

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Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä addpermalink

These titles have some similar characters, Edward and Nausiccä, they both are good and gentle persons that valorize all the life forms, even the dangerous, weak or artificial ones, but they found themselves in war/military situations and suddenly have to save the world (only the country in the case of FMA), so they pass for similar internal conflicts. Also Kushana and Olivier Armstrong have similarity in personality and in their relationships with their soldiers. Although these are only minor similarities, the major connection is the philosophy of these titles, both talk about the balance of nature (both even have the phrase “one is all, all is one” in common), about the importance of qualities and defects, about religion and divinities, about manipulation and creation of artificial life, about the search for immortality, I could say more but I don’t want to give any spoilers. For conclusion both FMA and Nausiccä are excellent well packed adventures with great plot and lots of ideological clashes and social/philosophical questions, so I personally think they pass similar feelings.  			
(I actually don’t read FMA only watched the anime adaptation, so you may think this is worth of consideration)     
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Youjo Senki addpermalink

Similar vibes and setting. 

Both involve "magic". FMA is more focused on the "magic", and "Youjo Senki" is more like a historical documentary. Both are worth reading. 

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Chrno Crusade addpermalink

Out of all the manga I’ve read, Chrno Crusade is the closest to Fullmetal Alchemist. Yeah, D.Gray-man has some aspects shared, but Chrno Crusade is more similar to Fullmetal Alchemist than D.Gray-man. Both Chrno Crusade and Fullmetal Alchemist are about a group of blonde siblings going on a quest to restore their lives. Chrno Crusade follows Chrno and Rosette as they go to find Rosette’s brother, Joshua. Meanwhile, in Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward and Alphonse go on a quest to get their bodies back by finding the Philosopher's Stone.

The art style, tone, comedy, feeling and even the characters (Rosette and Edward, Chrno and Alphonse) are all very similar. If you want a manga almost exactly like Fullmetal Alchemist, check out Chrno Crusade. It’s shorter at 8 volumes, and I find FMA to be a lot better, but Chrno Crusade is still worth checking out! read more 

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Hunter x Hunter addpermalink

FmaB and Hxh 2011 both tackle darker themes and subvert shonen tropes. In both shows the characters go on a long journey to find something important and on their way encounter interesting viallins. Also in both shows strategy and comparability is way more important in combat than raw strength. 

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Gin no Saji addpermalink

If you've liked the way more popular Fullmetal Alchemist, you may like Silver Spoon. Both are made by the same author and so you can see both share a same-ish style of epic, where principal themes are thoroughly explored through characters perspectives, all while boasting quite the large cast. Themes, setting and tone differs, one is a(n) (agricultural) highschool comedy with strong coming of age elements while the other is a fantasy action-adventure with a strong mystery and conundrum at its center. Fullmetal Alchemist was more to my taste, but you may prefer Silver Spoon over it depending on yours. 

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Manga: Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Episode 1: Legend of the Golden Witch

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While Fullmetal Alchemist and Umineko have different narrative focuses (FMA being more like an action-adventure story; and Umineko being a murder mystery story, at least in Episode 1 anyway), they still have pretty similar aspects. Often sharing similar symbolism, concepts, characters, and even the themes portrayed. Both are also considerably darker and more complex than most shonen manga out there (With most episodes of Umineko being published by Square Enix's Gangan Comics, who also published FMA).

And also, both are overall really good stories that everyone should check out! 

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Manga: Zelda no Densetsu: Fushigi no Kinomi - Daichi no Shou

Zelda no Densetsu: Fushigi no Kinomi - Daichi no Shou addpermalink

- Both has very cute arts that make the story suit for literally every reader. 
- Both has very simple fight scenes without any complex strategy.
- Both has enormous focuos on story over fights
- Both was written by a female author
- FMA has a more recent setting, but both explore fantasy
- Very innocent comedy 

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Manga: Trinity Seven: 7-nin no Mashotsukai

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they both involve the 7 sins, though trinity delves a bit more into a...loor aspect i guess and fullmetal just seems to have one ability based on the sin 

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Manga: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

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They both feature very similar drawing. When I read Fullmetal Alchemist first, I immediately thought of Kenshin because they are so similar.Even more, the plot shares a similar core.

If you liked one of them, reading the other is definitively something to consider. 

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Baccano! addpermalink

Arguably the best stories in their literature forms and shares what is in common:

-Philosopher's Stone: Serves as the catalyst for the plot and is the power that can be granted for the greater good but abused as well

-Set in an ancient point of history

-Mature themes that sell both series well

-Target only adults and is oriented around their popularity

-Well written and developed characters who are amounted in vast cast

-Sibling relationship is strong (Edward and Alphonse for FMA & Gandor Brothers for Baccano)

-Conspiracy revolves around an ancient being (Father and Ronny)

FMA revolves a war between military factions while Baccano does this between gangs to compete for the supremacy of power

FMA is already completed while Baccano has yet to deliver a satisfying conclusion read more

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari addpermalink

So... I recently finish to read Fullmetal Alchemist's manga and in several parts I can found similitiries with Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (mainly with the Wn's version).
Both stories are ver enjoying for various factors:
1) In both FMA and Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari the characters have a sad and tragic past
2) In FMA the alchemist search "The Truth" and this theme remember me to the mistery of the Legendary Weapon (that is revealed at the final of the novel, not more spoiler)
3) In both the government have a great importance for the story
4) Despite most of character in both stories have a sad past they are very funny in several occasion
5) Both stories are "deep" because we  can see(or read) a lot of gore or tragic scenes that can make us cry or sympathize with the characters

I don't remeber much about Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari because I finished the web novel the last year and... well, I think that this manga/novel have more similitiries but I can't remember more ;( read more 

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Konjiki no Gash!! addpermalink

may not have a similar plot, but both manga features a co-op team aiming for the same goal. gash is a child demon from the demon world sent to the human world to have duels with each other to become the king of their world. almost like a darker pokemon. 

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Vinland Saga addpermalink

Fullmetal Alchemist and Vinland Saga both follow the story of a boy that get's dragged into a military association after the loss of a close one. Also note that both protagonists (Edward Elric and Thorfinn) both joined their respective ''army'' so that they could achieve their own personal goal. And lastly, these two stories take place in ''Europe''.  

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Enen no Shouboutai addpermalink

-Both are series that revolve around a huge conspiracy that affects the entire nation
-Both main characters are heavily motivated to save their younger brothers. 
-Characters in both series all share the same kind of power but use it in unique ways. (Pyromancy and Alchemy respectively) 
-The organization the main character is apart of in both series contains factions that they end up facing.   

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Dorohedoro addpermalink

Start out as pretty simple adventure stories but eventually lead you down this gigantic rabbit hole of mysteries.
Both have amazing world building and a great cast of characters 

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½ Prince addpermalink

Both have very different plots and ideas, 1/2 Prince takes place in a MMORPG like game in a futuristic setting, while Fullmetal Alchemist has nothing to do with games or futuristic technology, and takes place in a world where Alchemy is more than just chemistry, but instead a power that allows those talented to create and destroy things. 

So how are they similar, you might be asking?

Both are pretty fast paced, making you want to read them in one setting. They have very involved plots with deep themes which you can either ignore and just enjoy reading, or you can read deeper into them. 

Fullmetal Alchemist deals with ideas involving redemption, loyalty, morality, and personhood, which develop through the manga. 

1/2 Prince deals with things like feminism, loyalty, and personhood, an probably some more but that's not the point here.

Both series have the potential to inspire deep thought, while still being super entertaining and funny, while inspiring obsession while reading.  

And honestly, the fight scenes are awesome in both. read more

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Dragon Ball addpermalink

SHounen, both have a good splash of comedy mixed in with the seriousness of it as well as action sequences that are all different, complex, yet easily understandable. They all hold that rheum of fantasy. And I just find that people who liked DBZ typically like FMA as well. 

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666 Satan addpermalink

In the start 666 Satan may look like just a normal shounen manga, but in every chapter it become more and more epic, specially before and in the time skip.

In both 666 Satan and Fullmetal Alchemist there's Kaballah symbols and Jewish mythology.

They both have hot guys. 

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Juushin Enbu addpermalink

Another work by Hiromu Arakawa. Similar characters, such as the easily angered protagonists Taitou Shirei of Jyuushin Enbu and Edward Elric of Fullmetal Alchemist.  

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xxxHOLiC addpermalink

 Although they are completely different, Both manga are  about the principle of fair trade ( alchemy for FMA and wishes for xxxHolic ) and  both consider rising the death as taboo. 

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Brothers addpermalink

Both mangas are about two brothers in a journey to reach their goals and both are shounen and action. They  deals with super powers also both Ed and Al wanted to become an alchemists while Rayan and Vincent wants to become an Exorcist  

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Kenja no Ishi addpermalink

About an Alchemist in search of a Philosopher's Stone. The art is more traditional in some sense. 

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Darren Shan addpermalink

They are both shounen fantasy series featuring very similar artwork. 

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ES: Eternal Sabbath addpermalink

Philosophical pieces; Both deal with the meaning of humanity, in FMA through the idea of a soul trapped in a suit of armor, and in ES with clones.  Both main characters wander through a world that is corrupt and filled with layered characters, and romances that are not based on romance, but mutual respect and partnership. The manga may not seem to connect on the surface, but I have found that the moral decisions that the characters grapple with are similar despite the context. 
 

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Hangyaku no Kage Tsukai addpermalink

Two young boys are on a journey to get back, in FMA his brother's body and in HnKT his friend's body.
Both are acompied by the souls of the ppl without a body, 1 is in a suit of armor and the other one is turned into a shadow.
Both have lots of action and are very similair. 

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Souten no Koumori addpermalink

Both are works by Arakawa Hiromu that feature slightly different takes on typical shounen action. 

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07-Ghost addpermalink

Both protagonists have lost their parents and have to deal with life by themselves and are both set in different worlds than our own. They just really remind me of each other.  

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Ookami ga Kuru! addpermalink

Dogs of an organisation. Working with them yet not trusting each other, both manga titles give you that feeling. If you like one, you'll find yourself liking the other. 

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Hellsing addpermalink

Both add a fantasy element to a world that's otherwise not too different from the one we know. Both also have different political groups butting heads and secretive government groups with shady motives. Hellsing leans toward heavy violence and gore in its execution, but FMA's not shy when it comes to fight scenes. 

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Claymore addpermalink

Both titles are full of characters that are easy to get along with. Both have a lot of action and violence but also have moments of comedy. They each have plot twists that make you keep thinking and theorizing on how something happened or will turn out. Over all, they are both titles that are hard to put down, they make you want to keep reading. 

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Ilegenes: Kokuyou no Kiseki addpermalink

both have military a prodigy and and homunculi things.
FMA has a lot more humor and has a lighter atmosphere and feel to it then Ilegenes ~ Kokuyou no Kiseki ~. 

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Rokka no Yuusha addpermalink

Both are fantasy. Rokka is more mystery and fights while Fullmetal is about philosophical and social issues. But I think both share amazing stories in a medieval setting. 

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InuYasha addpermalink

Both are iconic tales told from a perspective that is different and more compelling than one might expect, and both are easily the best long running fantasy shounen manga available at this time.

Oh, and ironically enough these two great [i]shounen[/i] works are [i]not[/i] written by men.  

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Golden Kamuy addpermalink

If you're looking for a fast paced, gripping story with gritty action, well-timed comic relief amid serious moments, World of Badass, well-rounded characters with tragic pasts/varied world views that drive them towards their goals, a web of relationships where characters can become allies or enemies, an appreciation of good food, some of the best gag/reaction faces manga has to offer, then look no further than Fullmetal Alchemist and Golden Kamuy to make you laugh, cry, and cheer. 

 

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Death Note addpermalink

Both death note and and FMA (fullmetal alchemist) have great plot with twist and turns conspericies, and mind games, and betrayl. while FMA is more action oriented, its deep plot may suprise you. 

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Mahou Sensei Negima! addpermalink

-Both MCs are orphans who were heavily impacted by their parent's death.
-Both MCs' dads are famous for their work.
-Both MCs are child geniuses.
-Both MCs are primarily scholars, but are trained in martial arts as wells.
-Both MCs are hired by an organization that benefits from their abilities.
-Heavy character development from a wide (40+) character cast.
-Series span from MC's childhood to young adulthood.
-Series are around 30 volumes.
-Series have a good balance of mystery, comedy, drama, slice of life, fighting, adventure, and slow-burn romance. Negima adds ecchi.
-Magic and alchemy are extensively talked about and explained all throughout the stories.
-Very clean art.
-Published in the early 2000's.
-Both MCs are on a clearly stated quest, which remains the same from start to finish of the series. read more 

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Raiden-18 addpermalink

If you liked the fights and creatures in one of these stories you will like the other one as well. Both stories are written by the same artist. This makes the art very similar. Both stories also feature things that don't exist in our world (frankenstein monsters, alchemy). If you like these kind of stories then you should give these manga a try. The battles and powers are stunning and very exciting to see! 

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Hungry Joker addpermalink

Both manga series features supernatural themes that is presented in a shounen way. They have great artwork, style, and themes of alchemy.

Both manga has comedy, action, drama, and a mysterious vibe going on in the background.

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Nanatsu no Taizai addpermalink

Seven people associated with the seven capital sins. 

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Gunka no Baltzar addpermalink

Gunka no baltzar and Fullmetal alchemist  feel in many ways similar ,although one is way more realistic than the other ... if hovever you liked one you will probably like the other one too . 

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+C: Sword and Cornett addpermalink

The main plots between these two manga are pretty different, but the Ishvalans in FMA and the Hokulea (Amontel) in +C are strikingly similar in both their appearances and their struggles against discrimination. 

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Unknown addpermalink

Stories following a pair of brothers and a regretful choice in their past leading to their current path in life. Where they must on in search of something special, be it a stone or knowledge shaped like a jewel, in order to make things right again. 

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Meteor Methuselah addpermalink

Even though I can't quite put my finger on what it is exactly that makes me correspond one manga with the other, there is definitely something about these two that strikes a similar chord. 

With characters who are rarely who they initially seem, motives that cannot be taken at face value, friendships and loyalties that will amaze, and plots (largely centered around the strive for the perfect being) that will keep you on your toes, these are two stories — full of action, humour and romance (both open and underlying) — that will make you question aspects of what you believe, and move you. If you like one, I absolutely recommend checking out the other! read more 

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Break Blade addpermalink

Both are military based fantasy stories deeper than the average shonen fantasy.  

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Soul Eater addpermalink

Both are shouen manga with a similar atmosphere.  They deal with supernatural powers that are a common part of their societies, and they often bring up the topic of souls.  Both series have two main characters who share a deep bond with each other.  They both also have comic relief, exciting action, and with a character who attacks whoever insulted them (Ed when he's called "short", Maka uses her "Maka chop").  Edward and Maka are also similar characters. 

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