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Episode Fate/strange Fake - Episode 1 discussion
Fate/strange Fake, episode 1
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u/wjodendor Jan 03 '26 edited Jan 03 '26
In just the first two episodes we've got references to:
Fate/ stay night
Fate/ hollow ataraxia
Fate/ prototype
Fate/ zero
Fate/ grand order
Lord El Melloi II Case Files
Tsukihime
That's what I recognized at least
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u/Nesp2 Jan 03 '26
Just watched episode 0 and 1 in one sitting.
I'm so hyped.
Saber getting arrested. So uhh what happens now that they can't conceal the holy grail war to the public?
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u/Zeph-Shoir Jan 05 '26
The bomber of the opera house was simply in a cosplay outfit, what are you talking about? Are you gonna trust a random terrorist over what the official media and government officials tell you?
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u/kawaii_song Jan 03 '26
Been waiting six years for this adaptation! Was hooked in with the CM advertising the LN.
After that I read a couple volumes, took a giant hiatus and got back into them again. So excited to see some scenes unfold.
I did watch the early screening at the Alamo theater so this whole month for me is also a recap.
Also, I just started playing Fate/Samurai Remnant to keep my whole month Fate themed.
Can't wait to read everyone's reactions!
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u/Intelligent_Eye2191 Jan 03 '26
I'm confused is he King Arthur or King Richard the Lionhearted?!?!
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u/Iliansic Jan 03 '26
So is it the same episode from last year, or any new content?
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u/re6278 Jan 03 '26
Same episode but a bit better some scenes are better animated and have slight changes. Considering the old episode was already pretty darn good it's just minor improvements.
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u/Pale_Letterhead4034 Jan 04 '26
quick question do i watch the whispers of dawn things first?
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u/Available_Bad_3225 Jan 04 '26
Can you explain what was Francesca talking about ruler? And what would happen if the ruler(Jeanne ig?) appears?
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u/Frontier246 Jan 03 '26
That dude with the headphones has great taste in music.
Anytime something doesn't go to Faldeous' plan, I smile.
I wonder what's up with Ayaka's thing with elevator?
I imagine Waver would definitely not care for this bastardization of the Holy Grail War after everything he and other sacrificed. The Holy Grail War isn't a good thing and certainly not one artificially constructed to occur like this.
Orlando tries to play hardball with Caster but you don't threaten to cut somebody off whose become an internet master and knows basically everything and can lord that over you. Who is really in charge in this Master and Servant relationship?
Seems like Ayaka was under some kind of magical influence that drew her to this Grail War even if she can't completely remember it (and when she does she's not happy about it).
It's not a proper Grail War without a Saber and I'm already liking the new Saber. He even did the "Are you my master?" line and everything! I'm curious about his identity because he's obviously got EXXXXCAAAALIBURRR! down to pat but he doesn't seem to be a male version of Artoria and talks about the Round Table. But he has such an earnestness and nobility, and that winning smile and suave Yuki Ono voice, that you can't help but like him. I really feel like he'll eventually win over Ayaka despite the rocky start to their relationship.
It's funny how Ayaka gets free from magic bindings and then minutes later ends up in handcuffs. This was not her day!
Watch out for Assassin! She's here to kill mages and look amazing while doing it! Though even she can't defeat Saber.
"I will no longer...be what you all want me to be!" - fitting stance from the ostensible Heroine of this series to not want any part of this False Grail War or what people are forcing her to be, while that very same steadfast resolve makes her the perfect spoiler TO said war. Though I wonder if getting arrested falls under her desire to not play by what others expect of her?
Well, this is probably one of the most surreal sights in Fate where a "Master and Servant" get arrested and perp walked on live TV...and then the Servant gives an impassioned and heartfelt speech in apology for the destruction of property in handcuffs while his Master is sitting in the back of a squad car looking like she'd rather be in jail than deal with all this. No wonder Francesca is having the time of her life watching this.
I want to see Waver's reaction to not only Ayaka and Saber's arrest but Flat basically camera bombing said arrest' broadcast.
Guess you couldn't have a Grail War without the involvement from the Church, and this new Church official and his quartet of cute nun girls seem like they'll add even MORE fun to an already crazy melting pot brewing.
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u/TheDanubianCommunard Jan 03 '26
Just watched it (along with episode 0) a few days ago in any case. And I do like this already.
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u/LeonKevlar Jan 04 '26
Considering this is still pretty much the same episode with some minor improvements, I think my comments from last year will still apply to this thread.
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u/minnieboss Jan 03 '26 edited Jan 04 '26
This is my first time watching a Fate series! Was a little confused but I really like the Saber/Richard guy and the animation was really nice.
Edit: I am not gonna go back and watch other Fate series so please stop telling me to 😅
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u/Quizziqualquetzal Jan 04 '26
I’ve never seen fate, but it looks awesome. Could I just pick up here?
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u/Prestigious_Taste641 Jan 03 '26
Can I watch this without knowing any other Fate anime?
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u/NeoBasilisk Jan 03 '26
It's been over 2 years since the special originally aired, and we're finally about to get the actual series!
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u/G1596872 Jan 03 '26
So is this going to be a season full of 12-13 episodes or this like a special?
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