📖 SYNOPSIS
Far from the eyes of the modern world, a secret ritual brings seven mages together to summon legendary heroes from history and myth, then make them fight to the death over a wish-granting artifact. That's the Holy Grail War, and Shirou Emiya — a high school kid with barely any magical talent — stumbles into it after accidentally summoning one of the most powerful Servants in the competition. He teams up with Rin Tohsaka, a classmate who's been training for this war her entire life, and her own Servant, the mysterious Archer, who seems to know way more than he lets on. The dynamic between these four carries the show, especially as the layers around Archer's identity start peeling back.
This is a 12-episode TV series from ufotable, and the animation is genuinely absurd. Fight scenes have a weight and fluidity that still hold up years later — every clash between Servants feels like an event. The soundtrack hits just as hard, pulling you into moments that shift between quiet tension and full-scale magical combat without missing a beat.
If you liked Fate/Zero and want to see the next chapter of that world from a different angle, this is the direct follow-up. And if you're into shows like Shakugan no Shana or Claymore where characters with supernatural power systems clash in increasingly high-stakes battles, this scratches that itch with a bigger budget and tighter pacing. It's dense but rewards attention — the power system around Heroic Spirits and Noble Phantasms has real depth to it.
✨ MUST WATCH IF...
❌ SKIP IF...
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
MANGA BRIDGE
This season covers Chapters 1-0 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 1.
🎭 CHARACTERS
Saber
A brave, noble knight, Saber wields a magical sword, secretly enjoys gambling, and appreciates well-prepared meals.
Portrayed by Kawasumi Ayako
Rin Toosaka
A skilled mage, Rin Toosaka is proud, intelligent, and fiercely independent in Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works.
Portrayed by Ueda Kana
Archer
Cynical archer and Counter Guardian, a future Shirou Emiya, fighting to undo his tragic past.
Portrayed by Suwabe Junichi
Shirou Emiya
A kind, hardworking 17-year-old aspiring mage who fights to protect others.
Portrayed by Sugiyama Noriaki, Noda Junko
Fate Series
TV · 2006 · Studio Deen
Fate/stay night
After surviving a magical battle, Shirou Emiya is drawn into the Holy Grail War, a deadly competition where mages and their summoned heroes fight for a wish-granting artifact.
89%
OVA · 2010 · Studio Deen
Fate/stay night TV Reproduction
Fate/stay night TV Reproduction condenses the original TV series into a two-episode OVA.
Movie · 2010 · Studio Deen
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
In this adaptation of the visual novel's second route, Shirou's destiny unfolds alongside Rin Tohsaka, revealing secrets about his past and future.
TV · 2011 · ufotable
Fate/Zero
In a brutal battle royale for the Holy Grail, seven mages and their heroic spirits clash, driven by their desires and ideals, with no guarantee of survival.
94%
OVA · 2011 · Lerche
Fate/Prototype
Fate/Prototype presents a condensed adaptation of Nasu's original vision for Fate/stay night, exploring a Holy Grail War with different Servants and Masters.
Special · 2012 · ufotable
Fate/Zero: Please! Einzbern Counseling Room
In these special episodes penned by Kinoko Nasu, Irisviel provides guidance to Disciple No. Zero, delving into the intricate details and history of the Holy Grail War.
TV_SPECIAL · 2012 · ufotable
Fate/Zero Remix
"Fate/Zero Remix" presents two recap specials, summarizing the initial 13 episodes of the intense and dramatic Holy Grail War.
TV · 2012 · ufotable
Fate/Zero Season 2
As the Fourth Holy Grail War intensifies, fragile alliances crumble amidst a looming threat, forcing Masters to confront their darkest desires and question the true cost of victory.
100%
TV · 2013 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
When a magical wand chooses her, Illyasviel von Einzbern must become a magical girl and compete to collect powerful Class Cards under the tutelage of Rin Tohsaka.
64%
Special · 2013 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Shorts
These short episodes offer lighthearted glimpses into the daily lives of Illya and her friends, showcasing their magical adventures and everyday interactions.
OVA · 2014 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya: Dance at the Sports Festival!
Illya and her friends, including Miyu, Suzuka, and Tatsuko, must master a dance for their school's sports festival to win a reward and help their teacher, Fujimura, in a mysterious bet.
TV · 2014 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei!
After saving the world, magical girls Illya and Miyu must clean up the Ley Card aftermath, facing failing ley lines and a sinister magical clone.
50%
Special · 2014 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei! Shorts
These five-minute short specials, included with the Blu-Ray/DVD releases, offer additional glimpses into the magical girl adventures of Illya and her friends.
![Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Prologue](https://media.animeoshi.com/anime/images/legacy-upscaled/160/1953877899.jpg)
TV_SPECIAL · 2014 · ufotable
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Prologue
Rin Toosaka’s attempt to summon Saber goes wrong, and she must face the challenges of the Holy Grail War with the Servant Archer.
100%![Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2](https://media.animeoshi.com/anime/images/legacy-upscaled/160/1407264913.jpg)
TV · 2015 · ufotable
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2
As the Holy Grail War intensifies, Shirou must confront his ideals and the true nature of his desire to protect others amidst escalating conflicts.
99%
OVA · 2015 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2Wei!: Magical Girl in Hot Springs Inn
This anime, bundled with a manga volume, follows the magical girl adventures of Illya and her friends in a hot springs inn setting.
TV · 2015 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz!
Illya's magical girl life continues with new friends, rivals, and absurd adventures, including beach trips, love potions, and a quest for the elusive Eighth Card.
50%
Special · 2015 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz! Shorts
These five-minute short specials, included with the Blu-Ray/DVD releases, offer bite-sized adventures within the magical world of "Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz!"
![Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2: Sunny Day](https://media.animeoshi.com/anime/images/legacy-upscaled/160/799592062.jpg)
Special · 2015 · ufotable
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2: Sunny Day
As the Fifth Holy Grail War concludes, Saber faces her final duty, but Rin Tohsaka intervenes, altering the future and promising a new beginning.
TV · 2016 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!!
After a summer battle, Illya's vacation is cut short when a mysterious event warps her to a parallel world where Miyu was raised.
50%
Special · 2016 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 3rei!! Shorts
These special shorts, included with the Blu-ray Disc/DVD releases, offer additional glimpses into the world of "Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 3rei!!".
Special · 2016 · Lay-duce
Fate/Grand Order -First Order-
In 2015, Chaldea must send a Holy Grail Expedition to 2004 Fuyuki to investigate a singularity threatening humanity's extinction in 2017.
92%
TV · 2017 · A-1 Pictures
Fate/Apocrypha
In a world of mages and heroic spirits, a stolen Holy Grail ignites a massive war between two factions, the Yggdmillennia and the Mage's Association.
98%
Movie · 2017 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow
When his adopted sister Miyu is kidnapped for her destructive powers, Shirou Emiya must confront the danger she poses while fighting to save her.
100%
TV_SPECIAL · 2017 · A-1 Pictures
Fate/Apocrypha Recaps
Astolfo and Shakespeare narrate recap episodes of Fate/Apocrypha, revisiting the chaotic Holy Grail War that unfolds between two factions of Servants.
Movie · 2017 · ufotable
Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower
In Fuyuki City, a decade after a previous conflict, Shirou Emiya finds his tranquil life disrupted by the resurgence of the Holy Grail War, a battle for a wish-granting artifact.
100%
ONA · 2018 · ufotable
Today's Menu for the Emiya Family
Witness the heartwarming daily life of the Emiya family as they prepare and savor delectable meals throughout the changing seasons.
TV · 2018 · Shaft
Fate/Extra: Last Encore
Thrust into a virtual war for the Holy Grail with no memory, Hakuno and his Servant must battle to survive and uncover the truth of his identity.
38%
Special · 2018 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow - Dark Sakura's Room
Included with the limited edition Blu-ray of "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Sekka no Chikai" is "Dark Sakura's Room," a side story.
TV · 2018 · Shaft
Fate/Extra: Last Encore - Illustrias Geocentric Theory
Having reached the Moon Cell's final floor, Hakuno and Saber must face Leonardo B. Harwey, but first, they encounter Gawain, leading to discussions about the Grail and the future.
Movie · 2019 · ufotable
Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel - II. Lost Butterfly
In a city consumed by a deadly shadow, Shirou fights to protect Sakura, even as the Holy Grail War and her own dark fate threaten to tear them apart.
100%
Movie · 2020 · ufotable
Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel - III. Spring Song
In the final battle of the Holy Grail War, Shirou Emiya fights to save Sakura Matou from a corrupted conflict and challenge fate itself.
100%
Movie · 2021 · SILVER LINK.
Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya: Licht Nameless Girl
As the world faces destruction, Illya must find a way to save Miyu and humanity, challenging the Ainsworth family's plan to sacrifice Miyu for salvation.
Special · 2023 · A-1 Pictures
Fate/strange Fake: Whispers of Dawn
In post-Fifth Holy Grail War America, a new, potentially counterfeit, Holy Grail War erupts in Snowfield, drawing Mages and Servants into a battle of deception and mystery.
96%
TV · 2026 · A-1 Pictures
Fate/strange Fake
In Snowfield, a city built for conflict, Masters and Servants clash in a twisted Holy Grail War filled with impossible summonings and shrouded in deception.
95%
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya (Zoku-hen)
A new installment in the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya series promises more magical girl action and adventures within the familiar world.
Similar Anime
![Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]](https://media.animeoshi.com/anime/images/tmdb/480/849743049.jpg)
©TYPE-MOON / Fate-UBW Project
AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.
All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com