Fullmetal Alchemist has the same entry question as Hunter x Hunter: there are two series telling the same story. Short answer: start with Brotherhood.
- TV · 64 ep · 2009
The complete, manga-faithful story. No filler — 64 episodes straight through to one of the best-closed endings in shonen.
- Movie · 2011Optional
A self-contained side story set around the middle of Brotherhood. Doesn't affect the main plot.