Action / Adventure / Dark Fantasy Why it’s popular: Frequently ranked #1 on MyAnimeList, Brotherhood is the "perfect anime." It follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy to try to resurrect their dead mother—but the ritual fails, costing Ed his arm and leg and Al his entire body. Why watch it: It has no filler, a satisfying conclusion, incredible fight choreography, and a story about equivalent exchange that will make you cry. If you watch one anime in your life, make it this one.
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