Here's another outdated review. :)
I watched this 2006 Anime about three years ago, so I had to watch it again just to make a review.
While it's not the best Anime in my opinion, it does present some unforgettable scenes, concept, and especially, characters.
This won't be a long review so please read more after the jump.
The Setting
Fate/Stay Night is set in a unique and unfamiliar premise. Every several decades, seven magi are chosen to become Masters. Each Master is given a Servant belonging to one of seven classes: Saber, Archer, Lancer, Caster, Rider, Berserker, and Assassin.
The seven magi must kill each other, or kill the other Master's Servant. When only one Master-Servant pair remains, they are each given a wish by the Holy Grail.
In addition, the Servants are actual heroes or villians in world history and literature. I can't give an example since it would definitely be a spoiler. These past or present characters are reincarnated and given bodies so they could redeem themselves by having their wish granted.
The Anime's plot focuses around the main character, Shirou Emiya, who is a regular schoolboy thrust amidst this war after awakening his Magi powers.
While Shirou is an amateur, erratic, and knows no spells, he is kindhearted. With the help of an unlikely ally, can he beat the other Masters to become the owner of the Holy Grail? Watch it to find out. :)
Memorable Characters
As I've said, this Anime, though old, features two very popular and memorable characters: tsundere Rin Tohsaka, and Servant Saber.
I'm not sure how Rin (top right) got her popularity, but she is very likeable. Focused on her mission, she initially comes out as a coldheartes girl, only to show her soft side later on. Plus, she's very pretty.
Saber (left) is probably the coolest female Anime character, bar none. You have to see her in action to understand what I mean, though.
Tens of Animes later, I still remember these two characters probably because I see them everywhere.
Who will like it and who won't
If you like an action-packed, dark, Anime with a serious premise, let this Anime take you to an interesting fantasy world.
If, on the other hand, you're looking for feel-good, slice-of-life Anime, you might not like this.
(photo credits: AniDB, sankakucomplex, and google image search >_<)
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