Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — All Theme Songs

3 Openings · 2 Endings

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Opening Themes

OP 1Eps 1–14

"Again"

by YUI

About the artist: YUI is one of Japan's most beloved singer-songwriters, known for emotionally resonant acoustic pop-rock. Again became her most-played song and FMA:B's defining track.
Fan reception:: Near-universally considered one of the greatest anime openings ever made. YUI's performance is stunning, and the animation perfectly establishes every major character.
OP 2Eps 15–26

"Hologram"

by NICO Touches the Walls

About the artist: NICO Touches the Walls is a Japanese rock band known for intelligent, layered songwriting. Hologram accompanied the series during its most plot-dense stretch.
Fan reception:: Celebrated for its emotional depth and for matching the series' increasingly complex themes.
OP 4Eps 39–50

"Period"

by CHEMISTRY

About the artist: CHEMISTRY is an R&B duo known for soulful harmonies. Period was a tonal departure that gave the series an elegiac quality as it approached its finale.
Fan reception:: Often voted the best FMA:B opening for arriving as the series' stakes reached their peak.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Ending Themes

ED 1Eps 1–13

"Uso"

by SID

About the artist: SID is a Japanese visual kei rock band. Uso became one of their signature songs and one of the most beloved FMA:B endings.
Fan reception:: Immediately beloved for matching the series's emotional register. The guitar work is exceptional.
ED 4Eps 39–50

"Shunkan Sentimental"

by SCANDAL

About the artist: SCANDAL provided FMA:B's most upbeat ending as the series built toward its climax — a deliberate tonal counterweight.
Fan reception:: The contrast between the brutal episodes and the bright ending became a fan talking point. Later appreciated as intentional misdirection.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood opening theme song?

The first Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood opening theme is "Again" by YUI, playing during Eps 1–14. Near-universally considered one of the greatest anime openings ever made. YUI's performance is stunning, and the animation perfectly establishes every major character.

Who sings "Again" from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

"Again" is performed by YUI. YUI is one of Japan's most beloved singer-songwriters, known for emotionally resonant acoustic pop-rock. Again became her most-played song and FMA:B's defining track.

What episodes does "Again" play in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

"Again" by YUI is the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Opening 1, playing during Eps 1–14.

Who sings "Hologram" from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

"Hologram" is performed by NICO Touches the Walls. NICO Touches the Walls is a Japanese rock band known for intelligent, layered songwriting. Hologram accompanied the series during its most plot-dense stretch.

What episodes does "Hologram" play in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

"Hologram" by NICO Touches the Walls is the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Opening 2, playing during Eps 15–26.

Who sings "Period" from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

"Period" is performed by CHEMISTRY. CHEMISTRY is an R&B duo known for soulful harmonies. Period was a tonal departure that gave the series an elegiac quality as it approached its finale.