“Shirou Emiya confronts impossible ideals and devastating choices in the Fifth Holy Grail War to save humanity.”
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow
劇場版 Fate/kaleid liner プリズマ☆イリヤ 雪下の誓い
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Synopsis
Shirou Emiya confronts impossible ideals and devastating choices in the Fifth Holy Grail War to save humanity.
In a world where the threads of destiny grow ever more tangled, Shirou Emiya finds himself carrying the weight of an impossible legacy. As the boundaries between right and wrong blur, he must navigate the treacherous path between his ideals and the harsh realities that challenge them at every turn. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Shirou faces trials that will test not just his strength, but the very foundations of his beliefs. In a conflict where every choice carries devastating consequences, he must decide what he is willing to sacrifice for the greater good—and whether the price of being a hero is one he can truly afford to pay. As ancient powers awaken and hidden truths come to light, the Fifth Holy Grail War begins, drawing together champions with their own desperate wishes and tragic pasts. In this battle where victory may demand more than anyone should give, Shirou's journey will force him to confront the fundamental question: what does it truly mean to save the world?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 17 sampled reviews
What 17 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.88 · split reception
6.1 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 2.0
↓ 0.65
Running avg · Aug 2017 → Jun 2025
- 7 “This origin story delivers a great narrative about Miyu with enjoyable action sequences that Fate fans will appreciate. However, the pacing is disastrously slow for a 90-minute film, taking forever...”
- 9 “The Fate franchise delivers another solid, recommendable story, but the absence of ufotable’s signature “unlimited budget works” visuals feels like a robbery, leaving the animation merely...”
- 9 “A powerful prequel that delivers top-tier animation, a stirring soundtrack, and an emotionally charged story of Shirou’s sacrifices, all without the off-putting loli fan-service that keeps many...”
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- Format 1 × 89′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 29m all episodes
- Aired Aug 2017 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-11859 catalog
Produced by
- Lantis Producer
- AT-X Producer
- KlockWorx Producer
- Sony Music Communications Producer
- Tokyo MX Producer
- Glovision Producer
- Kadokawa Media House Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Plusone Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor