Fate/Prototype

In this OVA, a mysterious Holy Grail War is about to commence, with seven Servants and seven Masters vying for the ultimate prize. The story focuses on the Master of the Saber-class Servant, Ayaka Sajou, and her Servant, Arthur. As they prepare for the battle, they encounter various legendary figures and face the grim realities of the war.

Fate/Prototype was released as a special OVA and is often seen as a "what if" scenario within the broader Fate franchise. It was generally well-received by fans for its animation, action sequences, and its intriguing alternate take on the established Fate lore, particularly the depiction of Arthur as a Saber-class Servant.

• Praised for its high-quality animation and fight choreography.
• Appreciated by fans for exploring an alternate universe within the Fate series.
• Seen as an intriguing premise, though it's a self-contained OVA.

Google audience: Audience reception for Fate/Prototype is largely positive among fans of the Fate series, who enjoyed the alternate storyline and the unique character interpretations.

Fate/Prototype is an OVA adaptation of the original concept for the Fate/stay night visual novel, which featured different characters and a different storyline before being refined into what is now the most well-known installment.