Fullmetal Alchemist vs Hunter x Hunter
Side-by-side comparison — genres, author, rating, status and more.
Quick Comparison
| Field | Fullmetal Alchemist | Hunter x Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Hiromu Arakawa | Yoshihiro Togashi |
| Status | Completed | Ongoing |
| Rating | ⭐ 9.1/10 | ⭐ 9.1/10 |
| Volumes | 27 | 37 |
| Start Year | 2001 | 1998 |
| Publisher | Square Enix | Shueisha |
| Genres | Action Adventure Dark Fantasy Political | Action Adventure Dark Fantasy Psychological |
Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Dark Fantasy — highlighted in red above.
Series Summaries
Fullmetal Alchemist
Brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric attempt human transmutation to resurrect their dead mother, paying a devastating price. Their quest for the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies unravels a vast conspiracy at the heart of the Amestrian state.
Full Fullmetal Alchemist guideHunter x Hunter
Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss sets out to become a Hunter — an elite licensed professional — in order to find his father Ging, the world's greatest Hunter. His journey through the gruelling Hunter Exam and beyond exposes a world far darker and more complex than he imagined.
Full Hunter x Hunter guideWhich Should You Read?
Pick Fullmetal Alchemist if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You enjoy Dark Fantasy stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Pick Hunter x Hunter if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You enjoy Dark Fantasy stories
- You're happy following an ongoing story month to month
Can't decide? Many manga fans end up reading both — they often scratch different itches!
