Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya (2013)
A magical girl spin-off of the Fate universe, blending Class Card battles with charm, rivalry, and supernatural adventure across four seasons.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - Series Information
- Original Title: Fate/kaleid liner プリズマ☆イリヤ
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 42
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 6, 2013 (Canada - 14+), July 6, 2013 (Germany - 16), July 6, 2013 (Australia - MA 15+), July 6, 2013 (Mexico - B-15), July 6, 2013 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: AT-X, Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Fate／kaleid liner 魔法少女☆伊莉雅 2wei! (CN), Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya (DE), Fate/kaleid liner プリズマ☆イリヤ ツヴァイ ヘルツ！ (JP), Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya (FR)
- Production Companies: AT-X, Dwango, Lantis, SILVER LINK., TYPE-MOON, THE KLOCKWORX, KADOKAWA
- Production Countries: Japan
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - Plot
Illyasviel von Einzbern is an ordinary elementary school student who becomes a magical girl when the magical Kaleidostick Ruby deems her a more suitable master than the sorceress, Rin Tohsaka. Rin, who had been tasked by the wizard Zelretch to collect the seven Class Cards containing the spirits of Heroic Spirits from legend, finds that she is unable to change Ruby's mind and must supervise Illya in completing the task of collecting the Class Cards. During Illya's adventures, she receives a friend and rival in a girl named Miyu, the contracted master of the Kaleidostick Sapphire, which similarly abandoned its original master and Rin's rival, Luvia Edelfelt.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - Trailer
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Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Shizuka Itoh
- Naoko Takano
- Kaori Nazuka
- Mai Kadowaki
- Noriaki Sugiyama
- Kana Ueda
- Miyu Matsuki
- Haruhi Nanao
- Kanae Itou
- Sayaka Ohara
Executive Producers
- Hayato Kaneko
- Tetsu Hirata
- Tetsuya Dobashi
- Shigeru Saito
- Nobukazu Kumagai
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - FAQs
Is Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya a spin-off?
Yes, Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya is an official spin-off of the Fate franchise by TYPE-MOON. It reimagines characters from Fate/stay night — including Illyasviel, Rin Tohsaka, and Shirou Emiya — in an alternate magical girl setting, blending the Fate universe with the mahou shoujo genre.
Is Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya based on a manga?
Yes, the series is based on the manga of the same name by Hiroshi Hiroyama, serialized in Kadokawa's Comp Ace magazine. The manga itself is a spin-off of TYPE-MOON's Fate/stay night visual novel, reimagining its characters in a magical girl adventure.
Who are the main voice actors in this series?
The main cast includes Mai Kadowaki as Illyasviel von Einzbern, Kaori Nazuka as Miyu Edelfelt, Kana Ueda as Rin Tohsaka, Shizuka Itoh as Luviagelita Edelfelt, Noriaki Sugiyama as Shirou Emiya, and Sayaka Ohara as Irisviel von Einzbern, among others.
When did Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya first air?
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya first aired on July 6, 2013, on AT-X and Tokyo MX in Japan. The series ran across four seasons, concluding in 2016, with a substantial collection of specials also released alongside the main seasons.
How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
The series comprises four main seasons totalling 42 episodes: Season 1 (Prisma Illya, 10 episodes), Season 2 (2wei!, 10 episodes), Season 3 (2wei Herz!, 10 episodes), and Season 4 (3rei!!, 12 episodes). A specials season (Season 0) contains an additional 23 episodes.
Where can you stream Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya?
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya is available to stream on HiDive as part of its subscription catalogue. HiDive specializes in anime titles and offers all four main seasons of the series. Availability may vary by region, so checking your local platform listings is recommended.
What is Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya about?
The series follows Illyasviel von Einzbern, an ordinary schoolgirl chosen by the magical Kaleidostick Ruby to become a magical girl. She is tasked with collecting seven powerful Class Cards containing legendary Heroic Spirits, guided by the sorceress Rin Tohsaka and joined by rival Miyu Edelfelt.
Do I need to watch Fate/stay night before this series?
Prior knowledge of Fate/stay night is not strictly required to enjoy Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya, as it functions as a standalone alternate-universe story. However, familiarity with the Fate franchise enriches the experience, as the series features many recognizable characters and references to the original visual novel.
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