Alright, so I just finished watching this and I have to say that it was good but very over-hyped. Let's go step by step now:
Story:
The story was serviceable for me. There were no surprises and twists that would blow your mind. The finale is fairly predictable but solid. There are some plotholes however that leave you stumped and the anime loses the realism at times because of it. There are also a bunch of conveniences thrown in so the story can move along. Overall though, the writers had the right idea with the story but they weren't completely successful.
Art: The animations were fine, especially for the fact that this was released back in 2006. The fights looked great and the individual character models were fine. The surrounding areas such as trees, buildings, etc... could have been touched up more but didn't really bother me.
Sound: The soundtrack is cheesy but I liked it. It has the right vibe to how the story is being told. The voice acting for the original Japanese version was good, though one character in particular's voice pissed me the hell off. The fights, sword play, walking, etc... sounded great, no problems for me.
Character: This is where the biggest problem lies. The main character is INCREDIBLY ANNOYING!! He is reckless and just does not think with his head. The characters in this show overall are not fully-fleshed out and most of the characters were irrelevant. Some characters were introduced early on, and they added absolutely nothing to the overall story.
Enjoyment: I enjoyed it but after a certain amount of episodes, it just started becoming a chore. That is never a good sign and this anime meandered way longer than necessary. But again, there is enjoyment to be had.
Overall: It is a solid anime and I can see why people obsessed over it. Fate/Stay Night definitely had their moments but in the end, it was sort of a chore to finish up. There were too many inconsistencies that made the feeling of realism dissipate. Not to mention all the plot conveniences and lack of memorable characters, you have yourself a fairly forgettable anime. With that said, there is enjoyment to be had while watching this and I'll give Fate/Stay night a 6.
