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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- It's an alright start, still trying to get back into the mood of the show since episode 0 that aired months ago. Meanwhile, we meet Waver, Melvin, and some others to set up for the season. There's also some minor info dump about the servants from the Holy Grail War. I'm much more curious to see how they'll flesh out the rest of the story with this. |
Stark700Jul 6, 2019 12:04 PM
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| Wow, I gotta admit, this is not at all what I was expecting going into this. I've read/watched the majority of Fate stuff out and wanted to go into this completely blind. That being said, if there was one word to describe this episode, it would definitely have to be... Seamless. Everything was absolutely seamless. The transitions, the animation, the interspersion of Fate/Zero moments, the dialogue, the OST. Seamless. Especially for a studio like TROYCA to replicate scenes that ufotable did and replicate them so well, granted in their own unique art style, but they were great. Powerful, impactful, and gripping for the very first episode and I am really looking forward to watching what comes next! *Edit: I would NOT recommend watching this if you haven't seen Fate/Zero. Too many references to Waver's past in this show. |
phiraethJul 6, 2019 9:53 AM
| This was nice basic introduction and backstory of what happened to Waver after the war. Hope they reduce Zero flashbacks to a minimum tho, or maybe the whole first half will be just that, we'll see. |
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| Well, this was an interesting start. We got to see some of Waver's past. (Fate/Zero flashbacks. Mainly an introduction episode and info dump episode. Looking forward to this. |
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Stark700 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- It's an alright start, still trying to get back into the mood of the show since episode 0 that aired months ago. Meanwhile, we meet Waver, Melvin, and some others to set up for the season. There's also some minor infod ump about the servants from the Holy Grail War. I'm much more curious to see how they'll flesh out the rest of the story with this. Should I watch episode 0 before this? |
| That was pretty nice start. While the special we got, seemed a bit random in terms of plot, this one pretty much gave us a better insight regarding Waver's current situation. Loved seeing the Fate/Zero segments in this and the references towards it were pretty nostalgic but I hope they won't overdo it with the flashbacks later on. Anyway, looking forward to see more of this. |
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| It was pretty good. Although Zero flashbacks without it's OST music felt wrong. |
AntonKutovoiJul 6, 2019 12:36 PM
| I LOVED THIS! As an avid fan of Iskandar in F/Z, FGO etc.. I loved this so much! The animation, the music, the build-up it was all great! I thought I wouldn't like Reines much either from what we've seen of her from EP 0 and FGO, but she was pretty amusing this episode. Really looking forward to the rest and hoping that they finish the novels, and we get a S2 or 25 episodes. seems like it's 13 episodes, oh well but I hope we get more later! As someone from Iraq, it was nice to finally see some name drops in anime and Babylon drawn beautifully. |
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zeus-faber said: not totally necessary but why not? It is a good characterization episode and will help in the later episodes.Stark700 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- It's an alright start, still trying to get back into the mood of the show since episode 0 that aired months ago. Meanwhile, we meet Waver, Melvin, and some others to set up for the season. There's also some minor infod ump about the servants from the Holy Grail War. I'm much more curious to see how they'll flesh out the rest of the story with this. Should I watch episode 0 before this? |
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Wow! I never knew this existed. I've always wanted to see more of Waver ever since I've finished Fate/Zero. It's really great to see him again.  |
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| Very good start. Can't wait for more! |
| Ah man the first scene got me nostalgic and dat waver velvet in the Iskandar army though... Awesome start |
| ok :p |
ZoroZoldyck said: not totally necessary but why not? It is a good characterization episode and will help in the later episodes. Thanks. Already watched it =) |
| I was not sure what to expect from this but I enjoyed myself. Melvin & both Reines asking Waver about his virginity got a laugh out of me. The visuals look really nice (well done TROYCA). Looking forward to how the next 12 episodes play out. |
| Nice to see more about Waver. He has really grown into a fine man since riders death. The few flashbacks of Rider really got to me. He was one of my fav servants in the whole fate series. Some new interesting characters was introduced too. Expecting gd thngs from this series. |
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| The special to this series was rather boring and forgettable, but this first episode on the other hand was quite interesting. Captivating atmosphere and I also enjoyed to see the parts from Zero. So yeah, overall good first impression. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Waver and Iskandar were a really great pair in F/Z so I was actually pretty pumped when I heard there was a series following Waver post-War. The OVA a few months ago was pretty random in terms of we were just thrown into the setting, but I liked that this first episode took a step back and bridged the two. I mean, that opening scene on the bridge was hella nostalgic and I got a bit emotional. That being said I'm looking forward to where this goes. It is only 13 episodes so I hope they aren't too ambitious. |
| Great start. Loved the episode, the music is amazing and of course Waver is back. Gray is cute and evil imouto Reines appears. Hype for the cases. Overall this the great first episode of summer anime. |
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| This was horrible, this is not Fate. If I wanted to watch the anime that injects your usual tropy anime reactions and developements to well-established franchise I would honestly watch a different series. And they probably meant it seriously which is even worse. Not to mention everything was so over the top and each scene was literally overplayed it hurt to even watch this as fan of the originals. Not really fan of this. Waver was never my favourite but in F/Z his struggle at least had some reason thanks to Iskander. But he was made into laughing-stock in here. Almost everything in this episode scream not to be taken seriously. Well, I probably won't. One more episode just to make sure what the story is in the present but I already hate Reines (not matter she is voiced by Minase Inori and that it is the second anime where she will be voicing a character with Matsuoka). His old friend was annoying as fuck too. And I really don't understand how everyone is praising this when this has really no charm compared to FZ and FSN. (just sidenote - this would probably work well as standalone series.. but only if this wasn't part of the Fate franchise). |
| Interesting start, and a bit nostalgic. |
| Interesting first episode. A lot of flashbacks and TROYCA did a good job by imitating ufotable style. |
Digimon is the best Isekai  |
Mich666 said: This was horrible, this is not Fate. 1. This is NOT Fate. It doesn't even have Fate/ on the title 2. This is a SPIN OFF serie. 3. This is more related to the magicians world and Clock Tower, is not about the HGW. >Story The series takes place in United Kingdom and revolves around the Clock Tower. The world of Lord El-Melloi II Case Files is set as the same parallel world of Fate/stay night and relatively closely to Fate/Zero, as Waver Velvet had participated in the Fourth Holy Grail War. >Plot Lord El-Melloi II and Gray investigate mysteries in the thaumaturgy world. |
| Yeah this is still good ,remember seeing the ova and wanting more and we got it. kinda really want ya to watch zero because spoilers! though it makes sense since this a side story sequel to our boi Waver also get to see Grim again |
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| seems like this was the real prologue episode Sado-loli Reines is my new favorite loli (Teenage?) Reines seems like she's going to be a fun character What the hell is a sister-by-succession? the most important question here was left unresolved- is Waver a vrigin? Since he's a wizard, my money is on yes I think I'm gay for Melvin (You know this guys parent's determined he would be a wizard when they named him Melvin) damn Kiritsugu, you killed Archibald so hard his family will feel it for 3 generations Those last 7 years sure did a number on Waver, the stress really aged the man lol the music at the end when Waver went to his office sounded like Prokofiev's Dance of the Knights. sadly, I've been waiting 7 months and still no Luvia. Next week, I guess |
glassknucklesJul 6, 2019 7:36 PM
| What a strong first episode, really Loved it. The animation, the music, the build-up it was all great! |
 It’s okay to look back at the past, just don’t stare too long |
glassknuckles said: seems like this was the real prologue episode Sado-loli Reines is my new favorite loli (Teenage?) Reines seems like she's going to be a fun character What the hell is a sister-by-succession? the most important question here was left unresolved- is Waver a vrigin? Since he's a wizard, my money is on yes I think I'm gay for Melvin (You know this guys parent's determined he would be a wizard when they named him Melvin) damn Kiritsugu, you killed Archibald so hard his family will feel it for 3 generations Those last 7 years sure did a number on Waver, the stress really aged the man lol the music at the end when Waver went to his office sounded like Prokofiev's Dance of the Knights. sadly, I've been waiting 7 months and still no Luvia. Next week, I guess basically by some legal technicality cause mage world is fcked shes now keyneth's and also waver's step sister dont mind |
| Hottest Take Ever, fite me: Fairy Tail is better than Seiya, Bungou Stray and Hitman Reborn |
| Now that it has laid the foundation with that bit of a backstory, let's hope this series will follow through immaculately and not waste our time. |
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove  |
| Wait. This is starting from volume 4, or something? It's not adapting the whole thing? |
| Now that I think about it... I'm with Reines and Melvin here, I also want to know if Waver lost his virginity at some point during these last ten years... and to think that Iskandar once acted as a wingman to help him in that regard when they met Taiga back then during the war... I wonder if drama CDs can be considered canon tho... Anyways, it's so nice to see Waver again and know more about his situation once the HGW ended. The amount of references to Fate/Zero made me feel pretty nostalgic and the way TROYCA replicated the scenes made by Ufo using their own style was just excellent. Not to mention that the OST was also outstanding, as expected from Kajiura's works, of course. I'm already loving Reines' character, by the way. Overall, it was a fantastic first episode. Can't wait for the next one! P.S.: Since this is situated in the same time as F/SN (I really hope they mention a date or month, by the way), I wonder if there will be any reference to the fifth HGW... |
| This focuses the aftermath of 4th Holy Grail War. Waver is like Shirou, he can do and fix anything with his magic. He has been abducted by Reines and offered him to be the successor of Kayneth. He told everything and we got to see flashbacks from 10 years ago to 7 years ago and back to current situation. I don't have any idea about this one. I only watched it since it's connected to Fate/ Series. The animation is good enough but Ufotable's animation is still better. |
JerryKen10Jul 6, 2019 10:18 PM
| Okay-ish episode I guess. The Babylon part felt unnecessary, could've just skipped to the scene where Waver was asking Melvin to borrow more money, establish their friendship some other way and move on to something that matters. Reines is a character that gives me mixed feelings in both the LN and anime, I like her smugness in one moment and feel like punching her in another moment. |
| I wonder how long it will take for them to dub it. Including episode 0. I really want to watch it in both forms. Just like I watched Fate/ Zero. |
| “It is those who possess wisdom who are the greatest fools. History has shown us this. You could say that this is the final warning from God to those who resist.” – Rintaro Okabe |
| Finally worth the wait for the continuation to the greatest series ever, Fate/Zero. From the first minute to the end this episode played out Waver Velvet's part justice. Not a strong class mage neither a man with pride. But a guy destined to be the King's follower till his last breath. He really has some luck to say that he survived Gilgamesh due his loyalty to his King and the fact that he changed for the best. Can't wait to see more of his exploits. Also Reines with her haughty imouto aura is too cute and devilish. The charm of a cunning hand with the smug on her face and the pain in her eyes(Now I want her more than ever on FGO). On the other hand we get to see Gray-tan from the first episode. Viewing her from Waver's POV is really exciting. SouthRzVa said: Now that I think about it... I'm with Reines and Melvin here, I also want to know if Waver lost his virginity at some point during these last ten years... and to think that Iskandar once acted as a wingman to help him in that regard when they met Taiga back then during the war... I wonder if drama CDs can be considered canon tho... Wait that really happened? |
When someone asks me why I like anime, I'd say Just Because. |
| Good introductory episode, like the atmosphere in this one. |
| After the prequel from a few months back, I was going to blow this one off. The prequel was dreadfully dull and uninspiring. But, now that I've seen E1 I'm glad that I gave this one a chance. The episode was fast paced, and excellent. We'll see which way they go next week. Will it be a return to the prequel or will they keep the good work up. |
Mei-o_Scarlett said: glassknuckles said: seems like this was the real prologue episode Sado-loli Reines is my new favorite loli (Teenage?) Reines seems like she's going to be a fun character What the hell is a sister-by-succession? the most important question here was left unresolved- is Waver a vrigin? Since he's a wizard, my money is on yes I think I'm gay for Melvin (You know this guys parent's determined he would be a wizard when they named him Melvin) damn Kiritsugu, you killed Archibald so hard his family will feel it for 3 generations Those last 7 years sure did a number on Waver, the stress really aged the man lol the music at the end when Waver went to his office sounded like Prokofiev's Dance of the Knights. sadly, I've been waiting 7 months and still no Luvia. Next week, I guess basically by some legal technicality cause mage world is fcked shes now keyneth's and also waver's step sister dont mind Thanks. I just wanted to ask the same question. |
Kamiyan3991 said: Mei-o_Scarlett said: basically by some legal technicality cause mage world is fcked shes now keyneth's and also waver's step sister dont mind Thanks. I just wanted to ask the same question. mean it changes nothing all it means is just waver is gonna get fcked with and bullied tahts it |
| Hottest Take Ever, fite me: Fairy Tail is better than Seiya, Bungou Stray and Hitman Reborn |
glassknuckles said: What the hell is a sister-by-succession? Keyneth and Reines are from the same family house, the Archibalds. When Keyneth died in Fate/Zero, Archibalds lost their wealth, possesions and even magic crest, but they still retained the title "El-Melloi", but other than that they were basically fucked. And in all that Reines was chosen as a successor of El-Melloi, but shes underage so she cant be a Lord, so she needed someone to take her place until she grows up ... thats where Waver comes up, she basically adopted Waver into family, because hes useful to her. |
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