Fate/Apocrypha
Fate/Apocrypha

Fate/Apocrypha

2017TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsJapanese

There was once a Holy Grail War waged by Mages and Heroic Spirits in a town of Fuyuki. However, one Mage took advantage of the chaos of World War II to steal a Holy Grail. Several decades have passed, and the Yggdmillennia family, who took upon the Holy Grail as its symbol, defected from the Mages' Association. Furious, the Association sent forces to deal with the Yggdmillennia, but were defeated. With the Holy Grail system changed, war at an unprecedented scale breaks out.

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IMDb7.1/10
Google Users86%
Director: Yoshiyuki AsaiGenres: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural, Isekai

Plot Summary

In the city of Trifas, a Great Holy Grail War unfolds between two factions, the Red and Black, each summoning seven Servants to battle for the Grail. The story primarily follows Sieg, a homunculus who escapes his intended fate and becomes involved in the conflict, aided by Jeanne d'Arc. As the war escalates, challenging the very nature of the Holy Grail and the heroes summoned, Sieg finds himself at the center of a fate he never anticipated.

Critical Reception

Fate/Apocrypha received a mixed reception. While its ambitious premise and action sequences were often praised, many critics and viewers found the plot convoluted, the pacing inconsistent, and the character development lacking. The vast cast of characters, while intriguing to some, was seen by others as underdeveloped and difficult to connect with. The animation quality and soundtrack generally received positive remarks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its large-scale battles and elaborate magical systems.
  • Criticized for a sprawling narrative that struggles to give adequate focus to its numerous characters.
  • The animation and art style are often highlighted as strong points.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the series for its impressive action choreography, visually appealing animation, and the expansive world-building within the Fate franchise. However, some reviews note that the plot can be difficult to follow due to the sheer number of characters and factions involved, and that character arcs aren't always satisfying.

Fun Fact

Fate/Apocrypha is based on a series of light novels written by Yuichiro Higashide, which were originally conceived as a role-playing game scenario for the Fate/Apocrypha game that was ultimately canceled.

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