Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014)
A visually stunning anime adaptation of TYPE-MOON's beloved visual novel, pitting mages and legendary Servants against one another in a deadly magical tournament.
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Series Information
- Original Title: Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 12, 2014 (United States - TV-14), October 12, 2014 (Canada - 14+), October 12, 2014 (United Kingdom - 15), October 12, 2014 (Germany - 16), October 12, 2014 (Australia - M), October 12, 2014 (Brazil - 14), October 12, 2014 (Mexico - B-15), October 12, 2014 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Alternative Titles: Fate/stay night(Unlimited Blade Works) (FR), 페이트 / 스테이 나이트 [언리미티드 블레이드 워크스] (KR), Fate 1 - Stay Night [Unlimited Blade Works] (DE), 命运长夜 无限剑制 (CN), フェイト/ステイナイト Unlimited Blade Works (JP), Fate Stay Night - Unlimited Blade Works (IT)
- Production Companies: ufotable, TYPE-MOON, Aniplex
- Production Countries: Japan
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Plot
This story focuses primarily on the heroine Rin Tohsaka. After her father's death, Rin enters the Holy Grail War as the sole heir to the prestigious Tohsaka Household, with her servant Archer. But, she soon finds out that Shirou Emiya, a boy from her high school has gotten himself involved in the battles and unexpectedly saves him when he is fatally injured. Before long, Rin sets out to strike down the conspiracies surrounding the Holy Grail War along with Shirou and his summoned servant Saber. And so, the story begins to explore the truth behind Shirou's powers and the nature behind his unyielding will to become a "hero."
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Trailer
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Steel is my body... and fire is my blood.
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Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Noriaki Sugiyama
- Kana Ueda
- Junichi Suwabe
- Ayako Kawasumi
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Tomokazu Seki
- Atsuko Tanaka
- Nobutoshi Canna
- Jouji Nakata
- Masaki Terasoma
Writers
- Kazuharu Sato
- Akira Hiyama
- Tatsuki Ichinose
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - FAQs
Where can you stream Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works?
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] is available to stream on Hulu, Crunchyroll, and HiDive in the United States. It can also be accessed via Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Hidive Amazon Channel, or purchased digitally on Amazon Video. Crunchyroll offers both subtitled and dubbed versions.
Is Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works based on a true story?
No, Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] is not based on a true story. It is adapted from the visual novel Fate/stay night by TYPE-MOON, originally released in 2004. The Unlimited Blade Works route is one of three story paths in the game, focusing on Rin Tohsaka and Archer.
Who are the main voice actors in this anime?
The principal voice cast includes Noriaki Sugiyama as Shirou Emiya, Kana Ueda as Rin Tohsaka, Junichi Suwabe as Archer, Ayako Kawasumi as Saber, Hiroshi Kamiya as Shinji Matou, Tomokazu Seki as Gilgamesh, Atsuko Tanaka as Caster, and Jouji Nakata as Kirei Kotomine.
What is the difference between Archer and Shirou in UBW?
Archer and Shirou Emiya share a deeply intertwined identity that forms the emotional core of Unlimited Blade Works. Without spoiling the full revelation, the series gradually unveils that Archer's cynicism and Shirou's idealism are two sides of the same philosophy, making their conflict one of anime's most celebrated character studies.
How many seasons and episodes does UBW have?
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] consists of 2 seasons and 25 main episodes, plus 2 special episodes. Season 1 contains 12 episodes and Season 2 contains 13 episodes. The series aired from October 2014 through June 2015 on Japanese television networks including Tokyo MX and BS11.
What is Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works about?
The series centers on Rin Tohsaka, who enters the Holy Grail War with her Servant Archer. She reluctantly teams up with classmate Shirou Emiya and his Servant Saber to uncover conspiracies threatening them all. Critics praise its stunning animation, complex characters, and philosophical exploration of heroism and idealism.
Did Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works win any awards?
The series earned widespread critical acclaim and strong recognition within the anime community. ufotable's production was particularly celebrated for its exceptional visual quality and fluid action choreography. It is frequently cited among the finest anime adaptations of a visual novel, earning high scores on IMDb and anime aggregator sites.
What anime series are similar to Fate/stay night UBW?
Fans of Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] often enjoy Fate/Zero (2011), Fate/Apocrypha (2017), and Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya (2013) within the same franchise. Outside the Fate universe, Tokyo Ravens (2013) and Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007) offer comparable blends of action, fantasy, and character-driven storytelling.
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