Episode 8: “The Fifth Laboratory”
- 8 of 64
- May 24, 2009
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 64 |
| Japanese | 第五研究所 |
| Original air date | May 24, 2009 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Bones |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Hidden Truths” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “Created Feelings” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu |
“The Fifth Laboratory” is episode 8 of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It first aired on May 24, 2009.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric enter the Fifth Laboratory in search of information about the Philosopher's Stone's origins. Inside the facility, former death row murderers serving as guards attack the brothers.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“again” — YUIAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Uso” — SIDAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
The story follows two brothers on a journey to restore their bodies after a failed attempt at human transmutation. Along the way, they uncover a nationwide conspiracy and explore their country's history.
Read the article →References
- “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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