---
title: "Carnival Phantasm"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/carnival-phantasm-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 43295
imdb_id: "tt2076817"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 14
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 31
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Carnival Phantasm (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/carnival-phantasm-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Carnival Phantasm is a television series released in 2011 that functions as a comedy OVA production. The program is based on the Type-Moon gag manga titled Take-Moon. The narrative focus of the series centers on a variety of funny and absurd situations experienced by characters originating from different Type-Moon franchises. Specifically, the show features figures primarily drawn from the Fate/stay night and Tsukihime series. By bringing these diverse characters together, the production explores humorous scenarios that depart from the traditional tone of their source material. As an OVA series, it serves as a comedic crossover that highlights the lighter side of the established Type-Moon universe. The series is cataloged as a television production within the Movie Database. All content within the episodes is derived from the established gag manga source, ensuring that the character interactions remain consistent with the comedic premise of the original print work. The series remains a notable example of an animated adaptation focused on character-driven humor within the broader context of the Type-Moon franchise.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Characters from various Type-Moon franchises collide in this comedic and absurd animated series."

### Why Watch
- features familiar characters
- fast-paced humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires franchise knowledge
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on gag-based humor and absurd situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, absurd, lighthearted, parody

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kana Ueda** as *Rin Tohsaka (voice)*
- **Ayako Kawasumi** as *Saber (voice)*
- **Noriko Shitaya** as *Sakura Matou (voice)*
- **Noriaki Sugiyama** as *Shirou Emiya (voice)*
- **Hitomi** as *Akiha Tohno (voice)*
- **Kenji Nojima** as *Shiki Tohno (voice)*
- **Jouji Nakata** as *Kirei Kotomine  (voice), Neko Arc Chaos  (voice)*
- **Ryoka Yuzuki** as *Arcueid Brunestud (voice), Neco-Arc (voice)*
- **Aya Endo** as *Gil-kun (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Seki** as *Gilgamesh (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the source material?
The series is based on the Type-Moon gag manga titled Take-Moon.

### Q: Which franchises are featured?
The show primarily features characters from Fate/stay night and Tsukihime.

### Q: What is the genre?
It is a comedy OVA series.

### Q: When was it released?
The series was released in 2011.

### Q: What is the format?
It is an OVA series consisting of short, comedic episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Carnival Phantasm — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/43295)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*