How to Watch Fate Anime Series in Order

The Fate series is one of the most popular anime franchises with loyal fans. Fate/stay night series debuted as a game for the Windows platform and was created by Type-Moon, a visual novel developer.

The series evolved from the game into a manga and then an anime. After its creation in 2004, the Fate/stay night manga debuted in Shonen Ace magazine in February 2006 and ran until December 2012.

Studio Deen adapted the first series of the Fate franchise into a 24-episode anime in the same year. With all the different Fate titles, it might be hard for new fans to figure out where to start.

Now, we'll go over the best way to watch the anime so you can get the most out of it. Read the list down below!

Fate Anime Sequence

1. Fate/zero (2011)

Fate depicts the story of Shirou Emiya, a young man who becomes entangled in the Fifth Holy Grail War, a mythological and magical conflict. Furthermore, Fate/zero is the second anime adaptation of the Fate franchise.

It is a prequel to the 2006 film Fate/stay night. Kiritsugu Emiya, Shirou's adoptive father, is the primary character in this anime. The story takes place ten years before the events of Fate/stay night, during the Fourth Holy Grail War, in which Kiritsugu participates.

Even though this film serves as a prequel, it is recommended that you first watch the Fate/stay night series in order to truly enjoy it.

2. Fate/stay night (2006)

As previously stated, Fate/stay night is the first entry in the Fate series. Shirou Emiya is an ordinary young man with magical abilities who fixes various damaged objects.

Unbeknownst to him, he is participating in the Fifth Holy Grail War as one of the Masters battling for the Holy Grail, which, if attained, can grant the holder's wish.

Shirou didn't know what was going on, but all of a sudden he had to fight other Masters who came with their Servants. Fortunately, Shirou has a strong Servant named Saber.

The Servant in Fate is a hero summoned by his Master to assist in the Holy Grail conflict. In British history, Saber is actually Arthuria Pendragon or King Arthur.

3. Fate/stay night UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS (2010)

After watching two Fate anime series, you can now watch one of the Fate films that will continue the story to the next Fate anime series.

Fate/stay night UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS follows a slightly distinct storyline. If you are a fan of the Fate visual novels, you may be familiar with this plot.

This is due to the fact that Rin Toosaka is the main character here. The audience will see that Rin Toosaka is strong and not conceited like she was in earlier Fate anime. You will be amazed by how charming Rin is.

4. Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (2014)

After watching Fate/stay night and Fate/stay night UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS, you can move on to the third part of the Fate series. This anime series has a more comprehensive and straightforward plot than the previous one, which was merely a movie.

In this 12-episode series, we will explore in greater detail the connected stories of Emiya and Rin Toosaka, because both of them work together in this story. However, Rin's Servant Archer is mysterious and appears to possess his own motivations.

5. Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel (Trilogy Movie)

In contrast to the other Fate titles, which are anime series, Heaven's Feel is a 2017-released film trilogy. The film appears to be the final part of the Stay Night series.

Heaven's Feel Part I, titled Presage Flower, was broadcast in October 2017, and Part II, titled Lost Butterfly, was released in January 2019. Then, Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - III. Spring Song was set on August 2020.

Heaven's Feel is focused on the story of Shirou's friend Sakura Matou. However, it still includes the journey of Shirou and, of course, his classmate Rin. Sakura discovers a role in the Holy Grail War as well in this storyline.

Fate Anime Spin-Off

After watching the previous five Fate anime, you can now watch these spin-offs. We have categorized all of the titles. For more information, you can read the list below:

1. Fate/Apocrypha (2017)

The previous titles are the main titles of the Fate series. They all describe Shirou Emiya's involvement in the Holy Grail War. However, it can be slightly confusing when new Fate titles appear, leaving us wondering if they are connected to the previous series.

Fate/Apocrypha is among them. If you're interested in the Fate series but haven't seen Fate/stay night or Fate/zero, this anime is a good place to start before diving into the main titles.

This 25-episode series takes place during the Third Holy Grail War when two factions known as Red and Black are at war. This series is suitable for those who have never listened to Fate before because Fate/Apocrypha doesn't contain as much backstory as previous ones. Even so, it's more enjoyable if you watch them first.

2. Fate/EXTRA: Last Encore (2018)

Fate/EXTRA: Last Encore, a side story set on Tsukimihara Academy, was released in 2018. Moon Cell Computer established the academy to prepare students for the Holy Grail War. However, this school's scoring system is unique because it holds numerous tournaments.

This anime tells the story of Hakuno, whose Servant is Saber. The audience will learn the narrative of Hakuno, who began his journey towards the center of Moon Cell, Angelica Cage. Through his journeys, he learned the reason for the creation of the artificial world and its various mysteries.

3. Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya (2013-2016)

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya is a Fate/stay night spin-off that takes place in the alternate universe. It features original Fate/stay night characters, including Rin Tohsaka, as well as a magical female concept.

Illyasviel von Einzbern, one of the Servants who also appears in the Fate franchise, is the protagonist of this series. The plot revolves around Illya's attempts to collect Class Cards, which include legendary Heroic Spirits.

This anime series, which consists of three seasons, is also one of the Fate series that can be watched separately from the main Fate series. But you will enjoy it more if you are familiar with the original Fate plot.

In addition, there are Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Specials and Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2Wei! Specials. There is also a film titled Fate/kaleid liner PrismaIllya Movie: Sekka no Chikai as well as an OVA titled Fate/kaleid liner. Prisma☆Illya: Undoukai de Dance!

4. Fate/Grand Order: First Order (2016)

In 2015, the Chaldea Security Organization conducted research on the future extinction of humans. After further investigation, it was discovered that this is tied to the Fifth Holy Grail War event that occurred in Fuyuki City in 2004.

Ritsuka Fujimaru and a mysterious girl named Mash Kyrielight were sent through time travel to investigate this matter by Chaldea.

Fate/Grand Order: First Order is an adaptation of the commercially successful mobile game Fate/Grand Order. The story itself illustrates the game's prologue, known as the Camelot Singularity event.

Just like the game did, Fate/Grand Order: First Order was able to satisfy the expectations of fans, which led to the continuation of this saga.

5. Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019)

Fate/Grand Order: First Order's sequel is titled Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. This time around, the Chaldeans assigned Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash Kyrielight with the responsibility of completing their mission as part of the Grand Order initiation Ritsuka and Mash were sent to ancient Babylon in 2655 B.C.

Upon arrival, the two discovered that the existence of three gods posed a threat to the region of Uruk, governed by King Gilgamesh. As the two collaborate to stop the invasion of unknown monsters and save humanity, something else is rising.

6. Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family (2018)

There is no longer any conflict or war in this Fate saga. Today's Menu for the Emiya Family takes place in a world where the war has ended and everything has returned to normal.

Emiya and Saber can now engage in light activities. There are no swords, magic, or other things. They simply spend their time strolling, cooking, and exploring the city.

There are even comedic inserts that will amuse the audience. Today's Menu for the Emiya Family is as comfy as any other Iyashikei anime.

7. The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II (2019)

Interested to dig in Fate mysteries? In that case, The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II should not be ignored. You may choose to watch or skip this anime because it has no influence on Fate's main plot. But this thirteen-episode anime features an engaging plot.

The story centers on the character Lord El Melloi II, who has to accomplish a number of challenges and reveal a number of mysteries regarding the Fate series. His revelation of the mystery is sufficient to stir up the audience's curiosity. If you're a die-hard fan of Fate, it must be on your watchlist.

Not all of the Fate series is a continuation of the Fate/stay night story, but the Fifth Holy Grail War inspired a variety of Fate-titled side stories. For example, Carnival Phantasm.

It is one of Fate's additional spin-offs. Carnival Phantasm is merely a comedy anime featuring characters from Fate/stay night to commemorate Type-Moon's tenth anniversary.

If you want to follow the Fate stories, this is the order in which you should watch it. And if you are a true fan of Fate, you can discuss the series in the section's comments.