Then check out our list of the best steampunk movies. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an anime adaptation of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga by Hiromu Arakawa. Developed by Bones, the series is directed by Yasuhiro Irie and written by Hiroshi Ōnogi.
Although the Full Metal Alchemist series isn't exactly a "steampunk" anime, it does have certain steampunk elements that allowed it to make this list. This poll includes video clips of each show, so if you haven't seen one you can watch it right here on this page.
Steampunk describes an alternate timeline based on the industrial revolution, where steam-powered technology like airships, robots and appliances are commonplace.
The official release of this steampunk anime took place in the summer of 2007 and the production was entrusted to brains Base. We should also mention that this one went well when MAL rating was concerned it is 8.57 and the anime series are ranked 71. Many people argue whether it is actually a steampunk anime or not, but it surely deserves in this category. The best thing about the series is the fact that there are some elements related to alternative history. The plot deals with the time around the Great Depression. However, no one fights small criminals, the fight is now with alchemists who are immortal.
When we talk about Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa, we should mention that the first episode was aired on the 2nd August in 1986. It is considered as one of the oldest and iconic of its kind. As far as the MAL rating is concerned, it is 8.39 while the ranking is 163. The production was done by Studio Ghibli. Even though the setting is in the Industrial Era, we should point out that there is an airship and that there are sci-fi designs.
The The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack is another animated steampunk TV series. It was released in 2008 and it lasted until 2010. You can watch 69 episodes and each one is inspired with a strange world, mystery and comedy. The main character is Flapjack, a young boy who is raised by a talking whale.
Steampunk TV shows may be difficult to find but they do exist. As a matter of fact, if you look closely, you will find plenty of different shows that have been with us for 3-4 decades.