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Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] 2014

“Steel is my body... and fire is my blood.”

★ 8.0/10 · 369 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureAnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 25 eps Ended
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What is Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]?

The television series Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works is part of the Fate series, a TYPE-MOON media collective that follows various events called Holy Grail Wars. This series involves Masters, generally accomplished magi, summoning Servants, Heroic Spirits, and battling each other.

Type
TV series
Year
2014
Status
Ended
Episodes
25
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 12, 2014
Last aired
Jun 28, 2015
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

The television series Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works is part of the Fate series, a TYPE-MOON media collective that follows various events called Holy Grail Wars. This series involves Masters, generally accomplished magi, summoning Servants, Heroic Spirits, and battling each other. The story focuses primarily on the heroine Rin Tohsaka and her involvement in the Holy Grail War. Rin enters the war as the sole heir to the prestigious Tohsaka Household, with her servant Archer, and soon finds herself working with Shirou Emiya, a boy from her high school, and his summoned servant Saber. The series explores the truth behind Shirou's powers and the nature behind his abilities. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll and is also listed on IMDb, which provides information on the series, including its cast. The Fate series has various other seasons, movies, and specials that can be watched after completing the directly related anime series.

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Should you watch it?

“Rin Tohsaka enters a deadly magical tournament and finds her classmate Shirou Emiya caught in the crossfire.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging magical combat
  • character-driven narrative
Keep in mind
  • complex plot structure

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes fantasy battles centered on secret magical conflicts.

The series contains intense depictions of combat and magical conflict.

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Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Holy Grail War?

It is a series of events involving Masters summoning Heroic Spirits known as Servants to battle.

Who is the main protagonist?

The story focuses primarily on Rin Tohsaka.

Is this part of a larger franchise?

Yes, it is part of the Fate media collective created by Type-Moon.

What is the role of a Servant?

Servants are Heroic Spirits summoned by Masters to fight in the Holy Grail War.

Does the story involve high school students?

Yes, the plot involves Rin Tohsaka and her classmate Shirou Emiya.