GR Anime Review: Fate/Stay Night (2006)

A Glass Reflection Anime Review of Fate/Stay Night (2006)
Originally Released: September 8th 2014
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[@otakudaikun]

This anime will always have a special place in my collection. As of right now it's the closest adaptation we have to a Fate arc, and since I'm such a Saber fan, I absolutely love it regardless of it's less ambitious nature.

[@otakudaikun]

I'm very well versed in Fate stuff. I have a two part special on Fate's lore you might enjoy.

[@kevintravers3988]

I would love Ufotable to do the Fate arc, since at this point they can do nothing wrong.

[@mckornjacaofficial1424]

This is the best youtube crossover I have ever seen.

[@dbzmods6429]

Do you really think ufotable would redo fate stay night?

[@Alex-qi8rq]

More like the only one lol

[@collinpetry1161]

One thing I like about watching Fate/Stay Night first before Fate/Zero, is that Fate/Zero plays out spectacularly like a tragedy. You know what the end result will be, but you don't know how it happened to be and there is a lot of intrest built in Stay Night about the backstories.

[@mohamedelhediissa289]

An unexpected tragedy is a better tragedy And if you want a tragedy where you know from episode 1 that whatever the characters do they will have a bad ending then just rewatch it It's a win win situation

[@NourElRayes]

Kind of like Better Call Saul

[@tofuru6778]

dude, just read the VN instead of struggling through this anime, just an advice :)

[@Ponina7]

Did someone else came for the people die if they are killed?

[@triplesocks]

António Silva No, that's a shitty meme that should've died years ago.

[@Ponina7]

jmcm30 Oh cmon It´s so awesome. PEOPLE DIE IF THEY ARE KILLED.

[@MyFeuerFrey]

António Silva Shut up with your racism.

[@stryfe8959]

jmcm30 You're right. I mean it's used over 9000 times. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@Vulken2000]

+António Silva I'm hoping for a "just because you're correct, doesn't make you right," joke in the 2016 review.

[@armi999]

As I recall Rin teams up with Shiro because Saber injures Archer early on putting her at a disadvantage till Archer is healed. In her own arc Archer isn't hurt, so she doesn't team up with him (at least at the start) I'd definitely watch this before Zero, not just for the massive quality difference but because Zero has a ton of spoilers for various aspects of all 3 arcs.

[@Pratchettgaiman]

I knew he was going to mention the dragon....

[@GlassReflection]

David Lev I almost forgot about the dragon. But that would have been a travesty.

[@ziggymcdougal]

Glass Reflection SSHHH, we never speak of that shit ever

[@combatbenyamin]

So fucking sick of people saying Fate/Zero is better than Fate/Stay Night simply because they never played the original game. So sick of people watching on F/Z and thinking it's some hotshit when the original wasn't all that by itself.

[@BlackGrailKiara]

Agreed. I would also say the Fate/Zero light novel is miles ahead of the adaption, though Ufotable did a wonderful job adapting it.

[@combatbenyamin]

phoenix4385 I only hope that do a splendid job at remaking the F/SN anime. Maybe then we'll have more respect for the source material.

[@Cam_probably]

I do not know if you watched his review just now, but as he said (and a lot of people agree), an anime adaptation should be able to stand on its own. Compared to Fate/Zero, Fate/Stay Night was terrible. Obviously there is personal taste and opinions, but the quality of the show, and general opinion among viewers has Fate/Zero as being superior. I watched Fate/Zero first, and had to force myself through Fate/Stay Night, and it was not easy. I am excited for the new version coming out, I do not know if it will quite compare to Fate/Zero, but I have high hopes.

[@combatbenyamin]

Cameron Wallace Ah sorry if I made you misunderstand. I was talking about the people who only watched F/Z and having only the F/SN anime to watch afterwards dismiss the story as garbage. While sure the F/SN adaption was quite poorly made and definitely could have been improved the source material was very well made however and it's such a shame that its only representative is the F/SN anime. I don't mind people bashing the anime in particular, but when start saying the original story itself was garbage without actually trying it just grinds my gears.

[@Cam_probably]

***** Oh, I gotcha mate. I am honestly really excited for the Fate/Stay Night remake (essentially). I watched Unlimited Blade Works and thought that with some polishing up, and elongating the story (obviously) it could be pretty good. I cannot make any comments on the Visual Novels, I have never played them myself.

[@Derpalon]

I'm glad you didn't just go with the flow and shit all over this anime. The show has its flaws, sure, but they are soooo greatly exaggerated by Fate/Zero fans. It's honestly unbearable to listen to.

[@Derpalon]

***** Yeah I loved the soundtrack from FSN. I became a big fan of Kenji Kawai's work after first listening to his dark and brooding tracks from Gundam 00. Was not disappointed with his pieces in FSN and UBW either.

[@FeuerFremder]

***** Kenji Kawai's OST is nothing special since the visual novel's OST was already brilliant and most of FSN ost is just remixes of that. Fukasawa's OST for remake will grind that into dust.

[@MrDeath651]

***** So he worked on the VN ost?

[@KidSnivy69]

***** I think your over expecting

[@KidSnivy69]

***** *was* his favorite

[@AndyMcKeeFanForLife]

While you noted for viewers to watch the sub rather than dub, I felt the voice actor for Saber did a fantastic job and is the one reason I would recommend people watch the dub rather than sub.

[@EightThreeEight]

Note that Tristan said that he PERSONALLY will continue watching in Japanese.

[@awsomeboy360]

+AndyMcKeeFanForLife He wished to for the heros to have different accents, but yet the Japanese version had no accents >.

[@hlshcd]

Emiya Shirou is not an idiot, it's his tempament. By the setting of this anime, he is indeed a warm-hearted, selfless person who wants to help anyone in need, like what Fujimura said to him “a goody two shoes or gullible” in episode 1

[@witec83]

As of today (9/9/14) the subtitled version is still available on Hulu. "Saber, as a character, is amazing. Even though the story doesn't treat her that way." Tru dat.

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

I love this one. I feel like despite its flaws it should be everyone's entry into the franchise.

[@Darkholow]

THANK YOU for finally getting around and doing this review! :D

[@anipaper2]

i feel the same about Code Geass. the first time i watched it it was AMAZING BALLZ. but recently i wathced it again, and after knowing all the plot twists, i was able to see the numerous flaws in the story.({SPOILERS}but still Shirley's death... and Euphy's death... and Lelouch's death... like if you cry evertime...)

[@Giga4ever]

Lelouch's death? He survived if you pay attention at the end. His sister touched him and got a look into is brain, which only happens when touching "Immortality"-Code wielder. Also C.C. was kinda talking to him in the end.

[@anipaper2]

................ yeah he is dead. none of what you said is official, and most likely simply fans' theory. the most likely thing, and the thing that gives the series the awesome ending it deserves, is that nunnally simply connected the dots, and understood on her own what was lelouch's plan(it's a bit debatable but still), and that lelouch DIED in the end and CC simply spoke to herself/the audience.

[@darkprinc979]

anipaper2 And let's not forget that it's not uncommon for characters in anime to talk to the dead. Japan has a highly spiritual culture and a big part of that is respect for the dead.

[@Cam_probably]

anipaper2 Why Lelouch is alive: 1. Nunally got his memories. I do not care about the foolish "she figured it out" sort of comments, the large amount of flash images that occurred tell us she got more than a vague notion to an intricate plot/plan. Also, very convenient she figured it out RIGHT when she touched his hand, especially when the memories of those with Codes are transferred upon physical contact. 2. C.C's dialogue at the end. You can say she was talking to his spirit or what not, but do you forget about the existence of the cart driver? Plus, we have seen that C.C does not just talk to no one. We often thought she might be, but we learned that was Marianne she was speaking to all along. 3. There are a multitude of reasons based on how Codes are transferred. One has to progress to the final stages of Geass to take/receive a Code. You can take a Code, Charles took V.V's Code, and Lelouch took Charles'. People will say Lelouch could not take Charles' Code because he did not give him his Geass, a foolish argument because Charles was going to take C.C's, who did not give Charles his Geass. 4. A Code's activation upon death fit's perfectly with Suzaku killing Lelouch. With the varying and unspecified time amounts for the revival of those with Codes, it is logical to assume it would be possible for Lelouch's body to remain in "death" until it was moved. 5. You can also argue things from the perspective of story telling. C.C's one true wish was not just an interesting piece of information, Lelouch being alive with her fits in that context. Likewise from a storytelling perspective, you can take the cart driver. (I am discounting the possible ending of the driver's face, as I am not sure if it is real). Careful consideration was taken to show a cart driver but not show his face, even panning past the face while still showing nothing. This is a very large potential hint that "hey! This guy is someone we know!!" I have also seen a ton of people reference the creators quote which "confirms Lelouch's death", but even that is taken out of context, (respond and I will address it) Lelouch is alive 100%.

[@darkprinc979]

Well to be fair Word of God can easily contradict what is actually written into a story. That said, as far as I'm concerned Lelouch is dead.

[@narutoblivion]

Did Gigguk quit or something? Its been like 8 months lol.

[@chaznabarth2279]

He is on hiatus for now

[@rozkie]

***** rip in peace

[@straydog91]

***** Yup, he was killed, and people die if they are killed

[@dorkytron9000]

straydog91 gasp!

[@CornishCreamtea07]

straydog91 Not if they have a save file to load up

[@SABarnao]

I love how animated you are and always enjoy the quality of your reviews. Thanks Arkada!

[@exorikk]

Finally! Was waiting all weekend for this!

[@SJtheMFZB]

Huh. Haven't seen a review from you in a while, but you're still every bit as good as I remember. Very charismatic camera personality and respectable opinions.

[@SourRobo8364]

Fate/Zero was my first entry into the franchise and still remains my favorite.

[@kutkuknight]

"The show has YES!" this is how I describe my favorite anime 10/10

[@danielsaranchuk9524]

Hey that was a great review it snowed here in Edmonton today so this made my day a bit better

[@22NightWing]

2:40 Not just any war. A time war. The last great time war. Whoops, wrong programme!

[@stewartmeehan4537]

Is that a doctor who reference I see?

[@darkprinc979]

Stewart Meehan Doctor Who?

[@22NightWing]

darkprinc979 Doc... Tor... *WHO*! ~Blue Head in a Box

[@fleateasley9418]

About time this got reviewed. I made the mistake of showing this to my wife after Fate/Zero though, so she didn't appreciate it since Nasu didn't have Eleventy billion dollars.

[@elvenbadass]

I've been waiting for this review for so long

[@elvenbadass]

I'm not even gonna bother reading the comments... It's all gonna be Fate/Zero vs. Fate/Stay Night arguments, and those piss me off more than anything

[@An1meAdd1cts]

Finally the day has come. A GR review about FSN. Thank you. .)

[@Elsonoliveira716]

This anime has a special place in my heart

[@indianajonesfan4ever]

I was inclined to make a full fanboy rant about Deen's adaptation, but I changed my mind and will just say this instead: Disregarding all the minor flaws, Deen's biggest crime with this was that they failed to capture Emiya, his ideals and personal growth are the core of the story in all the three routes. Failing to adapt that is to throw away the backbone of the story thus failing the adaptation, which studio Deen did. In the anime, Shirou was (and remained) nothing but a vegetable, which is sad since he's probably one of the most complex characters in Fate.

[@ElisabethPoland]

Thank you for this review. I have a friend who really likes this series, and I was always curious about it. So far, I've only seen three videos from you, but I'm liking what I'm seeing. :)

[@scottthomas9391]

i have never seen your reviews before but the second your video popped up and I saw Angelic Layer behind you I trusted every word you said :-)

[@Wurzelknecht]

Just wanted to say again, since I've seen this so often down in the comments: Do NOT watch Fate Zero first. People who say watch Fate Zero first don't have a clue what they're talking about and probably also recommend watching Star Wars Episode I-III before watching the old Trilogy. Fate Zero is a prequel. You're supposed to know how it ends. The suspense is in not knowing HOW it happens. By watching Fate Zero first, a lot of stuff goes unexplained and a lot of plot twists in Fate Stay Night are completely spoiled since the show assumes that you already are familiar with the Nasuverse and it's specific rules. Also you will never be able to grasp the importance and the full emotional impact of some scenes of Fate Zero if you don't know the story of FSN (preferably played the VN especially the "Heaven's Feel"-route) or even Tsukihime. So if you are able to watch or play FSN first, do so. It will greatly enhance both your understanding and your fun while watching the show.

[@lpfan4491]

ha! i knew the series already because i played extella before that! xD(even tho the rules are diffrent and it kinda pissed me off when they were explained.but well,the same would have happened if i watched stay night 06 first)

[@Danilaschannel]

Rin helps Shirou because Archer gets *manhandled* by Saber.

[@Sarcastic_Nerd]

This is great, the past several weeks I've actually been debating whether to start this or not. Perfect timing Arkada. Must say I was surprised by the rating considering your previous aclaim for the series, even knowing you'd said before you no longer enjoyed it as much as in the past.

[@marcelgabriel3840]

And now, let the review week of awesome Begin! And the review is awesome as usual.

[@akremlaghas]

It was a great review again. Are you also planning to do Fate/Zero? If so are you going to compare them closely together?

[@MrLittlelawyer]

When you started going on about the characters, as silly as it sounds, I couldn't help but think of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The most recent season finale to its sequel is still fresh in my mind, and whenever someone mentions characters or character development, I can't help but think of how masterful in that regard the Avatar series is. I am not asking for a review (though that would be excellent) as someone who knows you haven't watched it (or at least I don't believe you have), I highly recommend you watch Airbender and its sequel, Korra. Both are excellent shows. Maybe it can occupy you while you wait for those Ufotable adaptions of Unlimited Blade Works and Heaven's Feel. :)

[@kaitothornton1804]

Your facial expressions and the way you speak is so hilarious haha ❤️😂

[@WingsofSilver_Tsuba69]

Thank you sir! ive been hella confused about this show, which one too watch first and such, to such a point that ive been putting off watching it all together, but this review has cleared things up for me! :D

[@Wolfs0n]

I love the Fate series so much it's been my all time favorite for years ever since the visual novel regardless of flaws. Sure some flaws are worse than others but the over all story I just love it so much. And Saber ...... My God she is amazing she practically carries the entire franchise for me. She's strong, she's capable and has to be the one servant who has fought for the Grail the hardest. But I also feel bad for her because really the Grail has caused her nothing but trouble. If the Grail chose me and I was Saber's Master...... Scratch that if I was Saber's "Partner" my wish would be simple. I'd wish Saber free from the Grail so that she'd never be dragged into the wars ever again and let her start a new life without the influence of the Grail.

[@FeuerFremder]

David Stoddart Too bad Grail does not work that way and no matter what you wish it ends up destroying humanity, so no. No matter what Saber's end would always be the same.

[@Wolfs0n]

FeuerFremder Doesn't mean I have to like it. Saber doesn't deserve to suffer the way she has. She also deserves a better master but she got stuck with Mr. Chivalry. Like Arkada said "Big difference between Chivalry and a DEATH WISH"!

[@FeuerFremder]

David Stoddart Accepting the consequences of her life's decision and passing on peacefully IS the best ending for Saber. Also the whole point of Shirou's character IS that its not "chivalry". His personality has nothing to do with chivalry. Then again the previous adaptation never quite portrayed his broken mind correctly.

[@Wolfs0n]

FeuerFremder But passing on peacefully still doesn't free her from the grail. Another mage could just summon her from before her passing. Saber is my all time favorite female lead of anime and it doesn't sit right with me that she'll never be free of the grail so long as the wars continue. Destroying once already there's no indication that it will never come back. Meaning more wars and more pointless battles for her.

[@Wolfs0n]

Hell Shiro at some point even becomes the Archer servant that Rin summoned. (uhh Spoiler alert btw) With that kind of power he should at some point figure out a way to set her free.

[@aurious5821]

I think the music from this version was by far the best

[@Owliare]

Dude your videos are fun and entertaining! Keep it up!

[@Flamesazer]

Love all the new posters in the background :D

[@aldergodric4324]

I love this thing XD: "No one must know about this!" Few episodes later characters are summoning Pegasus and magic storms on top of a skycraper

[@arturiaemiya3877]

As someone who also, at a time, thought this series was my favorite, i feel the need to give my thoughts on it(or rather, my thoughts on it in relation to Fate/Zero). I watched Fate/Stay Night LONG before Fate/Zero(the anime) was ever made. When i first watched fate/stay night, i thought it was awesome, the second time i watched it, i thought it was even better. For whatever reason, the more i see it, the more i love it(ive watched it 5 times or so, with the most recent watch being a few months back). I disagree with people who say things like "if you watch Fate/Zero first, then fate/stay night will look like shit in comparison", i guess its because of how i look at things in general. I think both fate/zero and fate/stay night are awesome, but in completely different ways. Fate/Zero has a more dark and tragic tone to it, whereas Fate/Stay Night is alot more romantic in tone/theme. They actually complement eachother quite well, i find it extremely fun to watch them back to back. I guess it might just be me who thinks these things, so take my opinion with a grain of salt i guess

[@Brawlbankai92]

Thanks for finally reviewing FSN, I've always wondered how you'd rate it. Honestly, I was expecting a score of around 7, but that's more in line with my opinion after all. And thanks for recommending Scrapped Princess, that series doesn't get enough exposure.

[@lalvarez1990]

I only just came across your channel for the first time. Very intrigued to see the rest of your videos. I enjoy your balance between enthusiasm and knowledge. Thank you for your review. PS: You're like a Swedish (Based on your accent I assume you're from Sweden) Ed Helms.

[@EightThreeEight]

Tristan is Canadian.

[@zuhayrc]

"It is my long-standing belief that anime adaptations have to be able to stand on their own" #Chaos;Head

[@TheKazragore]

Fate/Stay Night is hated on way too much. I watched it first even though I had Fate/Zero on my HDD and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think I got a lot more out of Fate/Zero precisely because I'd watched F/SN first. I later watched the UBW movie and really enjoyed that as well. I would also say to everyone that if you're an anime-only person (like me) then the only way to get the WHOLE story of Fate/ would be to watch ALL the shows in the order they came out because F/SN has 3 routes, one of which has been covered in detail (Fate). I say watch in the order they came out because F/Z is better than F/SN but the latter is still worthy of being watched.

[@kevintravers3988]

Even watching it after Zero, it is basic, but competent. Its like appreciating the original movie of a remake that is much bigger and better in areas, but you appreciate what the original did for what it managed to do.

[@lpfan4491]

wait,you watched the ubw movie back then? oof

[@ChroniclerV]

@@kevintravers3988 At the moment, there is a petition for a new Fate/Stay Night, Fate Route remake/reboot by Ufotable. If you're interested have a look sign it and we will be getting a remake/reboot of the Fate Route. Link: chng.it/YTMmCgdzx7

[@kevintravers3988]

@@lpfan4491 No I didn't watch it back then, but I did see it after UBW. Christ what a downgrade.

[@kevintravers3988]

@@ChroniclerV After Heaven's Feel 3 I hope this does happen.

[@piccolo56000]

your reviews are just so addictively enjoyable and AMAZING BALLS!!! XD!

[@Expolitic]

Another great video :D Keep up the good work Arkada!

[@ppgab]

When will you review Bakemonogatari and it's series? I can already imagine it "It's a great anime but no matter how you look at it it's an ecchi harem"

[@chaznabarth2279]

He hasnt seen it yet

[@engiiiiii]

If you haven't seen FSN yet I recommend: Read the Fate route for the visual novel; Watch Fate/Zero; Wait for Ufotable's adaptation in the upcoming season.

[@TheDaltonSmith]

Great review as always Ark! You brought up a ton of great points though I don't get the criticisms people through at this series for the lack of accents; Considering the majority of the accents that these characters would historically have had don't exist anymore. Then again, that's just the history nerd in me talking, Stay frosty Ark! :D

[@Dawn_Raider]

Arkada can you please review a anime called Heroic Age. It's one of my favorite anime but I can't find a review anywhere.

[@johhnytitzergrate8763]

Hearing that Lancer was Cú Chulainn got my attention, but he was only in it for like 2 episodes, so... :'(

[@kristinaxfrost]

+C. Chapatte (NostalgikFuture) He gets a far better deal in the reboot Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. Not least because the animation (bless Ufotable) gives so much to the battle scenes and therefore watching him fight is a joy. But also I believe he gets more screen time. Top awesome moments, imo, are in episodes 16 and 20. Won't spoil anything though: watch it if you haven't already! :D

[@blazin220]

so in this fate franchise which one is FIRST im so confused on the order

[@GlassReflection]

blazin220 F/SN 2006 was the first RELEASED. However in Chronological order Fate/Zero comes first.

[@SandViper]

He's reviewing the first anime. Fate/Zero is a prequel that came out later.

[@VIIflegias]

there is a thing called 'google'...

[@blazin220]

VIIflegias There is also something called 'asking people'. Going on Google I tend to stumble on a spoiler.

[@SARGEHALO666v2]

blazin220 You've got 3 options: Play the VN, watch F/SN (2006), or wait for the F/SN 2014 remake, then watch (or read) Fate/Zero.

[@TacticalMikey]

I think a Fate/Zero review in the near future is indeed being called for.

[@KingOfBlades]

I'm amazed he finally recommended Shana. I can't wait for his review on that anime.

[@Bloqueado7]

wow not expecting this one. So I can predict we are gonna have a Fate/Zero review right before the new fate stay night starts. Also just watch Fate/zero and then the Fate/Stay Night remake by ufotable.

[@Giga4ever]

Don't! Watch the F/SN remake first, or Zero will spoiler some plot twists in F/SN.

[@Bloqueado7]

Inukai Only in the HF's route and even then it doesn't really hurt the experience at all. I watched Fate/zero first and HF is still my fav route of the vn. But yes I get your point however I still reccomend to watch Fate/Zero first since it does a really good job at building up for Stay Night at the end.

[@Giga4ever]

Bloqueado7 Well, not really just the HF route. It kinda spoilers the biggest plot twist in the Fate route

[@sspd077]

Bloqueado7 i agree

[@HannachiMariachi]

The Fate/Zero review will most likely come during his review week of awesome

[@egeggalindo6523]

So fate/zero review is coming?

[@tyrmyrmidon2846]

I like your videos, such passion is shown!

[@Darkrai110]

Have you played fate/extra on psp? Its a pretty good jrpg but im not sure how much it fits into the original vn or rhe fate series as a whole as I've only played /extra and havnt watched zero or stay night.

[@rasmusorskovhansen]

watch fate/Zero first, because Fate/Stay Night sucks and fate/zero is a million times better and Fate/Stay Night spoils some stuff from fate/zero

[@GlassReflection]

Rasmus Ørskov Hansen That's like saying that you should watch the prequel Star Wars movies before A New Hope, and that Empire Strikes Back spoils the prequels.Also "Sucks" is not reasoning in and of itself. It is a personal opinion that may or may not be shared by everyone.

[@velivino8748]

GRArkada I watched Fate/stay night first and I can tell that it boosted the experience I had with Fate/zero tremendously (As I had really low expectations for it). So I'd recommend to watch F/ST night first.

[@extrasweettype2diabetes309]

GRArkada You tell him, Arkada!!

[@LinkTheHeroOfTime]

GRArkada I don't think I''ve ever seen you reply to someone.

[@extrasweettype2diabetes309]

Link The Hero Of Time He does more often than a lot of other KZbinrs, so it's nice to know that he takes active part in the comments section.

[@iStoIeUrSwag]

Y U NO REVIEW FATE ZERO ;-; I really want to see a review of it by him at some point, I hope he reviews it later.

[@TheLandauMinimum]

It's one of the nominees for the Review Week of Awesome. Seeing how popular it is, it'll surely be voted on enough to get a review.

[@darkprinc979]

Zogz Zogzzon I know I voted for it.

[@TheLandauMinimum]

darkprinc979 Same here :)

[@dangerguy32]

Maybe because Gigguk did a review on it already. Both reviews more or less go together in terms of overall opinion. In my opinion, they're accurate, too.

[@japzone]

He'll probably get around to it soon. Considering F/SN is getting a new show and movie, it's the perfect time to review F/Z.

[@TheSonOfaMonkey]

Maybe one of my favorite reviews. The lighting, timing, and observations were all top notch!

[@tehawsumninja]

Yay!!!! New posters in view of the camera!!!! I love the new scenery!!! Although, I miss the Major....ANYWAY Great review as always. I tried watching Stay Night a long time ago, but I couldn't get into it due to the "relationship sub-plot" between Shiro and Saber...I wish it focused more on the actual fighting instead of the relationships in the war. Fate/Zero on the other hand had an equal balance of the inter-story relationship and fighting, and I was genuinely concerned and intrigued with EVERY single character...even the psychopath master voiced by Mr. Johnny Young Bosch ^^ and you know...Crispin Freeman's character...because you know....Crispin Freeman XD I love Saber...but I just wish she was given better moments in Stay Night...because she was WAY cooler in Zero. Even not comparing the two, I just didn't get into it, even though I hadn't seen Zero yet, Stay Night just wasn't all to interesting and didn't give me enough entertainment. It isn't the "worst anime ever" (still school days), but I'd consider it like a 4 or 5. Average. CGI DRAGON. That is all.

[@zsizsi66]

Context. Something sorely lacking in comment boxes. Is the original F/SN anime dated? Good Lord, yes ("People die when they are killed?!"). Does the VN and its companion, F/HA, still stand up well? Yes, they do. That's why Type-Moon can keep coming back to draw from this well again and again: the source material is rock-solid. It's even able to generate the "Ilya," "F0," and "Carnival Phantasm" spin-offs. Criticize the VN for what it is, or the animes that followed, but please be specific and stay in context. Fate Zero is one of my three go-to animes when trying to recruit new people (adults) to our hobby. Does that mean I hate the VN or other adaptations? Of course not. The original F/SN anime was released in 2006, so produced in 2005; a LOT of anime water has run under the bridge of Fandom in those years. Nasu is an astonishing writer, and I look forwards to more and more series.

[@FeuerFremder]

Clayton Barnett FOr someone who pretends to know the visual novel, its surprising that you keep misusing the die when killed quote. First of all its incomplete, its not a question, its a statement - "People die when they are killed, that's the way it should always be". Second of all, its a very common saying within Buddhism-influenced parts of the world. Third of all, it makes perfect sense in context(Saber is protesting the idea of Shirou giving up Avalon, the item which made Shirou survive killing blows and he says that dead should stay dead, which applies both to giving up avalon AND to Saber's own dream/wish at saving her country)

[@lpfan4491]

i would call being the parent of prisma illya an achievement. it has potential taking the talents of others and mashing them together to make something great,but it is a nonconsistant little shit most of the time

[@SSJavenger]

I watched Zero and loved it. I tried to watch Stay Night and couldn't. The quality difference was just too massive between the two. The writing felt poor as well. It's good news that there is a remake on the way.

[@SpartacusRyuuou]

its not technically a remake. its a different route. essentially its extending the unlimited blade works movie. it doesn't cover the 'fate' or 'heavens feel' routes.

[@SSJavenger]

SpartacusRyuuou The movie was good. Either case i am excited about this.

[@Darkknight5x5]

That is why I watched Stay Night first. I knew that Zero was gonna be better in animations and quality. Also, everybody talked how superior Zero was.

[@justthatfluffperson]

SpartacusRyuuou Yeah, I really don't understand the "I'll just watch the new adaptation" mindset at all, because as you said, it's a different route. It's like saying "Why watch movie 1 when I can just watch it's sequel?"

[@SwordArtOnlineFan101]

Same thing with me.

[@tanahy310]

Can anyone tell me which dumb plot twist is he referring exactly to at 5:40? I don't really remember the show that well, so I can only think of the dragon thing right now. Any opinions?

[@TriteHexagon]

I watched Scrapped Princess from your recommendation, and I can confirm that it is actually a really good show.

[@wtfgus93]

plz review fate/zero and the remake later this year :D

[@josheho]

He might review Fate / Zero if it gets enough votes on his review week poll, which can be found on his website.

[@sonicexpert986]

This is so weird because about a month ago I started in on this series. Got 15 episodes in, saw that things were getting... annoying, and did some digging. Downloaded the VN and have 0 regrets. Once that's done I will be watching Fate/Zero and then the new series which is airing soon!!

[@Sephiroth391]

May I suggest you doing review of an old anime titled "Tekkaman Blade"? I'd love to hear your opinion on my top favourite Anime.

[@justkallmekai]

Wow, I literally looked up yesterday if you had a Fate/Stay Night review.

[@zeadsi]

Watch Fate/Zero first because the revelations in Fate/Stay Night will ruin the overall suspense that Fate/Zero works upon.

[@FeuerFremder]

SilverVeil Fate/Zero is not supposed to HAVE suspense. Its built around the viewer knowing HOW it ends but now how it all gets to there. Even the title references the countdown to zero when the actual storyline begins(at the last episode) Fate/Zero is a complementary material that showcases HOW it all got to what one sees in FSN(not DEENFSN though). You are supposed to know how it ends, because Fate/Zero fills in the gaps on what you learn in FSN.Watching Fate/Zero first spoils way more.

[@CJEJTHEDJ]

FeuerFremder But isn't it better to watch a show that isn't spoiled?

[@odysseasgiorgos3490]

CJEJTHEDJ And watching FZ how manages that? FZ spoils more than FSN does.

[@CJEJTHEDJ]

Odysseas Giorgos I'm pointing out that it is dumb to ruin an amazing show because it's apparently supposed to be spoiled. I'd much rather just enjoy the masterpiece and ignore the 2006 sequel.

[@M_CFV]

How about I just watch Fate/Zero and wait for the remake? Exactly. No need to watch the 2006 version anymore

[@CrimsonReaper189]

shakugan no shana is a amazing anime that i would recommend anyone to watch it is in dub and sub and from watching both sub and dub i feel both versions are on pare with each-over

[@stewartmeehan4537]

I have always want to watch it but can't seem to find a site that has it anywhere I can watch it. Dub is what I want but will watch sub if have to

[@Chronoflation]

Man, I watched that on Funimation's website and loved it! The second season was a bit less plot focused than I liked (I feel like it brought up elements just to drop them off) and the third season could've pretty much been avoided if people just talked to each other, but I still really loved it. Some great character development for a shounen, solid action and the concept itself was just awesome. Now funi's releasing save editions of it ($30 each season on BD/DVD combo) so I'm gonna pick them all up once season 3 gets its save release :D

[@qweqtqtweghtjrtzjr]

Great to see another Shana fan

[@doc8125]

cerberus189 that is a iligal site

[@cody89ner]

Amazing? Thought it was more mediocre than Deen's f/sn adaptation with an annoying tsundere to boot.

[@IAmNickAndILol]

Woah Woah Woah, is that an Angelic Layer poster in the backround XD? Oh my goodness, I remember my grandma buying me the first book of that when I was a kid, and when I went back to that bookstore to buy the next one, they didn't carry the series anymore, so I never got to finish it. Wow that brings up some old memories haha.

[@tardifan]

@GRArkada: I'm a seinen only person and can't stand shonen very well. I love shows like SE: Lain, Ghost in the Shell SAC, Berserk etc... I'm interested in Fate/Zero because of it's somewhat darker tone and the fact that it's made by the same studio that did Kara no Kyokai but F/SN looks very shonen to me. Would you still recommend I watch F/SN first and then F/Z or should I (given my preferences) just go watch F/Z? Love to hear.

[@taekfute]

I love fate stay night 2006 because the saber route is Farrr more romantic

[@xxxholic90]

FINISH THE NOVEL! but it´s ok... just do it please you will be pleased

[@All_Powerful_God_Enel]

So, should I watch the anime or play the visual novel first? Because I really enjoy playing a good game of that genre but the anime obviously has the animation and voice acting wich I don't know if the game has it.

[@Time2Warp]

Absol-lutely love the eeveelution poster in the middle behind you.

[@mattn915]

yeeaahh let me get my thoughts out of the way. after having played the visual novel, here are my thoughts on Emiya. Fate route (which this anime is mostly based on): IDIOT!! HE COULD HAVE DIED!! and yes, sexist. yeah there is no salvaging him on this one. he does develop sure but it is late. Unlimited blade works (which will get a better adaption this year): He got a lot more depth in this route. He is less of an idiot, not a sexist, and gets a few badass moments later on (THANK GOD). pretty much there is a chance of liking him in this one. Heaven's Feel: okay, this is the most controversial Emiya you will get since some love him and some hate him for understandable reasons. On one hand, he is considered broken and a selfish prick who would risk the ENTIRE WORLD TO PROTECT THE ONE GIRL HE LOVES!! (that girl being Sakura) But on the other hand, he is considered to be the most human and most relatable Emiya in addition to being a certified badass (seriously, play the vn or watch the upcoming movie to find out why). Personally i love this Emiya. so which one do you or would you like? good review by the way!

[@FeuerFremder]

Nope. Both Fate and HF Shirous are NOT considered to be "most human" since they are broken extremes and polar opposites. UBW Shirou is healthiest since its the compromise between the two. Fate Shirou is NOT sexist. He is Shirou-ist - anyone who is not Emiya Shirou should never be allowed to protect Emiya Shirou because its worse than death. The "because you are a girl" comment he makes is him literally blurting out the random thing that comes to his head to hide the real reasons why he can't bear others doing anything for him.

[@mattn915]

yeah i'll give you that. it's true that both Fate and HF Shirous are complete opposites as in Fate, he kept clinging on to his ideals while in HF, he pretty much threw them away. And yeah, i wouldn't say "most human" now because it looked like Shirou, who was broken in the first place, seems to have broken AGAIN with the intent of doing so in a different way with Sakura, who was also broken in the first place (even fate/zero showed that... *gag). i could be wrong/misguided, but that's what i thought. i mean it was only his life at risk before, but then it became EVERYTHING. maybe the reason why i said i liked HF Shirou the best is because i find the romance between two broken people to be a beautiful thing and his strong will to follow through after giving up his ideals had me swayed. and i think we should just consider that comment to be one of his dumbass moments.

[@LN.2233]

Fate/Stay Night was a below average anime

[@calum.6222]

please elaborate.

[@LN.2233]

Calum. Shitty protagonist, crappy animations, shallow characters, crappy dialogue. Villain barely got screentime with a weak motive

[@Darkholow]

You don't know wtf you are talking about mate. F S/N was in no means shit.

[@LN.2233]

Calum. You can't be serious. By 2006 Death Note, Code Geass,Hellsing Ultimate, Black Lagoon and Samurai champloo were out and had animation that was miles ahead of Fate/Stay Night. Saber was a strict soldier type character, shiro emiya was a naive boy who could have been complex, archer couldn't remember his past and didn't have much to his character and neither did illya.

[@engiiiiii]

Why does everything has to be either wonderful or shit in the internet? FSN is average, not shit.

[@tcoren1]

tristan/arkada, how should one get into this franchise? should i start with this, or fate/zero, or that unlimited blade works thing, or should i wait for the ufotable remake? perhaps i should start with another type-moon anime like tsukihime or garden of sinners (i don't think they are related to the fate series but can still be used to get a feeling for type-moon and deside if i like their content)? do you recommend starting with playing the visual novels or watching the anime first (or only), and which ones should i watch/play after the first one? you kind of answered the question in the video regarding fate/stay-night vs. fate/zero but it doesn't necessarily apply to the entire franchise. thanks in advance

[@Fantieh]

Hey man, as always great review, thank you for your work, it realy entertains me everytime. If i may ask, i know you have alot of things going on, with the poll for the reviews and such, but i'de like to ask of you for a review of Highschool DxD (Correct me if im wrong, but you never did one, not that i can find on your channel). Im rather interested in your opinion of the show (expecially since im a LN reader aswell as a watcher of the show) since most people think its basicly only a fan service show (wich... well... imo its not just that but it does feel like that many times). Thanks for taking the time to read.

[@227someguy]

REVIEW FATE/ZERO!

[@ColdDraga]

Even with it's flaws, this is still my favourite anime.

[@fizzygoatboy]

i have a question i watched from what im guessing a remake of this on Netflix am i just going crazy or am i wright i was not aware that it was a remake and there was a original show/game

[@ValterBroLol]

Would love to see some F/SN Visual Novel on the Tuesday stream! Finishing it before Ufotable's adaptation comes out may give you a clearer perspective.

[@SilimSavertin]

The anime doesn't hold a candle to the visual novel. Lots of errors, lots of stuff left out, and magic makes a whole lot more sense when actually explained in the VN. Of course, they simply CAN'T include all of the VN, let alone the complex rules of magic within the nasuverse.

[@markburns4837]

God that dragon looks so bad

[@horaciosi]

I'm looking forward to the new series coming out next month!.....Also, 800th comment! :)

[@supersaiyandrgnslayr]

Nice review (Still waiting for Eureka Seven review though)

[@MrZakisan213]

Okay is no one going to mention that the Visual Novel well............... has porn in it?

[@muntasermo]

only sorta

[@calebolds9609]

I think they reference that in Unlimited Blade works

[@muntasermo]

pikeman smoshman when?

[@connorbroderick7148]

+Zack Aguilar .1% of the visual novel is in fact porn its true.

[@Supahcheese]

Oh... Wow. The source material contains full-on h-scenes... That genuinely surprised me when I looked it up, I thought you were bullshitting. Welp.

[@myviviali7637]

Reveiw Black Butler book of circus. I'm gonna die.

[@isaaczurich9272]

Question: Everywhere I've checked lists Fate/Stay Night as having 24 episodes. But the show's page on Crunchyroll shows 26 episodes including a prologue which isn't listed anywhere else. Should I be watching the prologue? Or just 24 of those 26 episodes.

[@timmehyyy]

Props for the Tomoyo After: It's a Wonderful Life poster Arkada, big props, haha!

[@MegaLolboy]

the source material is better than fate/zero case and point, all the people that say fate/zero is the best thing since sliced bread and trash f/sn have probably never played the vn, that said the anime is mediocre at best but i expect high things from ufotable. Also surprised that arkada hasn't finished the vn yet, i thought he liked type-moon stuff?

[@Tailong]

Yes thank you!! Totally agree, Fate stay night was more enjoyable and better than Fate/zero,and I love Fate/zero, though I try to see them as a whole even though they were written by different people, if I had the choice to just pick one ,FSN would always be the better choice.

[@odysseasgiorgos3490]

***** I guess the characters been better than FZ's doesnt count because they are in highschool. Well except Shinji.Shinji is shit no matter how you look at it..

[@dragonwarriorz1]

MegaLolboy Just because he hasn't finished the VN doesn't mean he can't like Type Moon stuff...

[@MegaLolboy]

***** the realta nua version doesn't have those extremely awkard scenes (it replaces them with random shit that doesn't make sense but really its still probably better), the scenes dont really have a purpose except for arguably in heavens feel. The Romance is forced there is no denying that but if you think f/sn is about that then you clearly got the game wrong? The Romance stuff makes up maybe 10% of the game. The theme of f/sn is something completetly different, the friction between real and ideal, and the different ways of how something unfolds if you follow or abandon that ideal. And how these different ways of working with that ideal play out and have an impact is what makes f/sn what it is and for me very enjoyable. Fate/zero has a different tone and has a different theme, therefore its really hard to directly compare them both, but f/sn being set in high school does make sense since that is a time where people are largely influenced by the people they hang out with (in this caseour heroines more or less), and question their up till now held beliefs of the world

[@MegaLolboy]

dragonwarriorz1 Yeah obviously, I just thought since he likes type-moon stuff he'd have finished what is probably their most famous game, just found it a bit weird (you dont have to like everything from a company just to like that company but still)

[@sithersproductions]

Fate stay night is the best saber #1 saber #1

[@camiloprieto3814]

I prefer Rin, just because Saber is too awesome to be with the idiot of Shirou.

[@hotcrossbread344]

Might i ask if you will in fact be reviewing its prequel? and yeah i watched fate/zero before fate/staynight and i was rather disappointed :( granted that was my own mistake knowing full well there was a major difference between the two :)

[@stevenchoza6391]

Well put, +GRArkada. Since you made this review I assume that you'll be reviewing the arguably superior prequel series, Fate/Zero?