Fate/stay night (2006)
A young sorcerer's apprentice is thrust into a lethal magical tournament, summoning a legendary warrior to fight for the omnipotent Holy Grail.
Fate/stay night - Series Information
- Original Title: Fate/stay night
- First Air Year: 2006
- Last Air Year: 2006
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 7, 2006 (United States — TV-14), January 7, 2006 (Germany — 12), January 7, 2006 (Australia — M), January 7, 2006 (Brazil — 14), January 7, 2006 (Spain — 16), January 7, 2006 (South Korea — 15)
- Networks: Teletama
- Alternative Titles: 페이트 스테이 나이트 (KR), フェイト/ステイナイト (JP), 命運守護夜 (HK), Fate stay night (DE), 命運长夜 (CN)
- Production Companies: Studio Deen, Notes
- Production Countries: Japan
Fate/stay night - Plot
Shirou Emiya lost his parents in a fire when he was young and was later adopted by the sorcerer Kiritsugu Emiya. Shirou is drawn into the Holy Grail War summons a female “Servant” known as Saber to protect him and obtain the Holy Grail.
Fate/stay night - Trailer
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The Holy Grail War Begins!
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Fate/stay night - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Noriaki Sugiyama
- Ayako Kawasumi
- Kana Ueda
- Mai Kadowaki
- Junichi Suwabe
- Noriko Shitaya
- Miki Ito
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Tadahisa Saizen
- Atsuko Tanaka
Writers
- Takuya Sato
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Mari Okada
- Jukki Hanada
Fate/stay night - FAQs
Is Fate/stay night based on a visual novel?
Yes, Fate/stay night is directly adapted from the 2004 visual novel of the same name developed by Type-Moon. The visual novel features multiple story routes, and the 2006 anime by Studio Deen primarily adapts the Fate route, focusing on Shirou Emiya and the Servant Saber.
How does the 2006 anime differ from Unlimited Blade Works?
The 2006 Studio Deen adaptation follows the Fate route of the original visual novel, centering on Shirou and Saber's relationship. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014) by ufotable adapts a different route, focusing on Rin Tohsaka and Archer, with significantly higher production values.
Where can you watch Fate/stay night?
Fate/stay night is available to watch for free on Fawesome. Availability may vary by region. For a full and up-to-date list of streaming, rental, and purchase options in your area, check JustWatch.
Should newcomers start with the 2006 Fate/stay night?
Opinions are divided. Some fans recommend starting with Fate/Zero (2011) for stronger production quality, while others suggest the 2006 series for its foundational Fate route story. Watching the 2006 anime first provides direct context for the Holy Grail War mechanics and core characters before exploring later entries.
Who are the main voice actors in Fate/stay night?
The principal cast includes Noriaki Sugiyama as Shirou Emiya, Ayako Kawasumi as Saber, Kana Ueda as Rin Tohsaka, Junichi Suwabe as Archer, Mai Kadowaki as Illya, Noriko Shitaya as Sakura Matou, Hiroshi Kamiya as Shinji Matou, and Atsuko Tanaka as Caster.
How many episodes does Fate/stay night have?
Fate/stay night consists of 24 episodes across its main season, which aired in 2006. There are also 4 additional special episodes included in Season 0. Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes, making the main series roughly 10 hours of content in total.
What is the content rating for Fate/stay night?
Fate/stay night carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating it contains content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features fantasy violence, intense battle sequences, and mature thematic elements tied to the deadly Holy Grail War competition.
What are good shows to watch after Fate/stay night?
Fans of Fate/stay night often enjoy Fate/Zero (2011), a prequel exploring the previous Holy Grail War, and Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014), which adapts a different route of the original visual novel. Fate/Apocrypha (2017) and Fate/strange Fake (2024) expand the broader Fate universe further.
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