Fate/Extra Last Encore (2018)
A visually daring anime that plunges an amnesiac warrior into a deadly virtual Holy Grail War where identity is the ultimate mystery.
Fate/Extra Last Encore - Series Information
- Original Title: Fate/EXTRA Last Encore
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 28, 2018 (India - U/A 16+), January 28, 2018 (Australia - M), January 28, 2018 (Brazil - 14), January 28, 2018 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: 命运／新章 (CN), Fate⁄EXTRA Last Encore (JP), 페이트 엑스트라 라스트 앙코르 (KR), Fate - EXTRA Last Encore (DE)
- Production Companies: SHAFT, Aniplex, Marvelous, TYPE-MOON
- Production Countries: Japan
Fate/Extra Last Encore - Plot
Waking up in a strange virtual world with no recollection of the past, Hakuno finds himself forced to fight for survival in a war he does not understand for a prize beyond value; the opportunity to have one's wish granted. With only an enigmatic "Servant" by his side, Hakuno Kishinami will have to face both friends and foes in battles to the death in order to not only gain possession of a mysterious object known as the "Holy Grail," but also to find the answer to the most important question of all: "Who am I?"
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Fate/Extra Last Encore - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Atsushi Abe
- Sakura Tange
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Noriko Shitaya
- Mugihito
- Kana Ueda
- Urara Takano
- Ai Nonaka
- Kunihiko Yasui
- Wataru Hatano
Executive Producers
- Sota Furuhashi
- Hajime Maruyama
Fate/Extra Last Encore - FAQs
Is Fate/Extra Last Encore based on a video game?
The series is adapted from Fate/EXTRA, a role-playing game developed by TYPE-MOON and Marvelous for the PlayStation Portable. Rather than a direct adaptation, the anime reimagines the game's story with a darker, more philosophical tone, exploring themes of identity, memory, and survival in a dystopian virtual world.
Who is Hakuno Kishinami in Fate/Extra Last Encore?
Hakuno Kishinami is the amnesiac protagonist thrust into a deadly Holy Grail War inside a collapsing virtual reality. Voiced by Atsushi Abe, Hakuno is a passive, introspective figure whose central mystery — who he truly is — drives the entire narrative across the series' thirteen episodes.
Where can you stream Fate/Extra Last Encore?
Fate/Extra Last Encore is available to stream on Netflix, including the Netflix Standard with Ads tier. Availability may vary by region, so check your local Netflix library to confirm access to all thirteen episodes of the series.
How does Fate/Extra Last Encore differ from other Fate anime?
Unlike Fate/stay night or Fate/Zero, which follow grounded magical conflicts, Fate/Extra Last Encore unfolds entirely inside a deteriorating digital simulation. Director Shin Inotake and studio SHAFT bring a surreal, fragmented visual style that sets it apart — making it one of the most visually experimental entries in the entire Fate franchise.
How was Fate/Extra Last Encore received by critics and fans?
Reception was mixed. Fans of the Fate franchise appreciated its bold visual ambition and SHAFT's distinctive aesthetic, but many found the non-linear storytelling and slow pacing challenging. Viewers unfamiliar with the source game often struggled with the dense lore, while dedicated fans praised its philosophical depth and striking imagery.
What is the Holy Grail War in Fate/Extra Last Encore?
In this series, the Holy Grail War is a survival tournament staged inside a virtual reality called the Moon Cell. Masters paired with powerful Servants fight floor by floor through a crumbling digital world, with the ultimate prize being a wish-granting Holy Grail — and, for Hakuno, the truth of his own existence.
Who composed the music for Fate/Extra Last Encore?
The score was composed by Satoru Kosaki, known for his work across numerous anime productions. His music for Fate/Extra Last Encore blends atmospheric electronic textures with orchestral elements, reinforcing the series' eerie, dreamlike tone and the unsettling nature of its collapsing virtual world.
What anime series are similar to Fate/Extra Last Encore?
If you enjoy Fate/Extra Last Encore, consider exploring Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, Fate/Zero, or Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia for more Fate universe storytelling. For virtual-world survival themes, Log Horizon and Overlord offer compelling alternatives with rich world-building and strategic combat.
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