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“Rin Toosaka enters the fifth Holy Grail War, accidentally summoning Archer instead of Saber.”
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Prologue
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] プロローグ
8.03
675 rank · 346,939 viewers · 465 favorites
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Fantasy
Urban Fantasy
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Synopsis
Rin Toosaka enters the fifth Holy Grail War, accidentally summoning Archer instead of Saber.
In Fuyuki City, a long-lived ritual involving battles between seven magi and their servants is taking place. This ritual is known as the Holy Grail War and it promises to grant the victor any wish. With the war now entering its fifth iteration, the stage is set for Rin Toosaka to succeed her father's legacy. Rin wishes to summon Saber, said to be the most powerful class. But when she miscalculates and summons Archer instead, how will she fare in the battles that lie ahead of her?
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Derived from 15 sampled reviews
8.8
/10
What 15 viewers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9
mode 9
σ 0.83
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Strong agreement
σ 0.83 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 0.20
Running avg · Oct 2014 → Jul 2023
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This prologue features great art, impressive effects, and a solid battle scene that provides enough character depth to keep me fully engaged. While I find it frustrating that this is being marketed...”
- 8 “Fate/Stay Night UBW features exceptional animation, illustration, and great action sequences, complemented by a cast of enjoyable characters. While the premise of the Holy Grail War is clear, I...”
- 9 “The animation and soundtrack are incredibly impressive, elevating the experience to a new level of epicness alongside the enjoyable story and excellent action. While the prologue doesn't truly...”
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Short · 47%
Medium · 40%
Long · 13%
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- Format 1 × 51′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 51m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2014 – ongoing
- Source Tv special media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-9606 catalog
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- Aniplex of America Licensor