Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos is set during the events of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, though it is a non-canon side story. The film follows Edward and Alphonse Elric after they pursue a mysterious escaped prisoner to Table City — a dangerous borderland between Amestris and the neighboring country of Creta — where they encounter Julia Crichton, an alchemist seeking a legendary stone called the Star of Milos that could restore her homeland and avenge the deaths of her parents. The film explores themes of colonization, cultural suppression, and the cyclical nature of violence — themes consistent with Brotherhood's own moral concerns but in a new geopolitical context.

Sacred Star of Milos is visually experimental compared to the television series, featuring a rougher, more expressive animation style that divides fans but gives the film a distinctive visual identity. The new setting and supporting cast allow the movie to explore corners of the FMA world not touched by the main series, including the cultural and political situation of Creta and a border region caught between competing imperial interests. For Brotherhood fans who have finished the main series, Sacred Star of Milos provides an enjoyable, thematically consistent bonus adventure with the Elric brothers at the center. Its non-canonical status means it can be watched at any point after finishing the main series without concern for plot continuity.