If you’ve already watched Unlimited Blade Works you might be wondering if you even need to watch Heaven’s Feel. Now of course you don’t have to, but I highly recommend it. It’s similar in set up but a completely different story with different outcomes and ending with amazing fights and other scenes. It has the same characters you love but as per usual they play a slightly different role because of the differences. In this route compared to Umlimited Blade Works the main female character is Sakura. This changes the purpose of other characters like Saber and Rin notably. So it isn’t the same as Uimited Blade Works or the Original I promise. Also the fact that they are movies does change it a bit too. Because of the movie budget and quality Ufotable was able to make one of the best works of art I’ve ever seen. The fights and animation are LITERALLY jaw dropping, I found myself in absolute awe during the final moments of the third movie (Spring Song). The visuals in my opinon are better than that of any other fate anime or even the visuals from any of the Demon Slayer anime that Ufotable has animated as well. So in an objective regard Heaven’s Feel has amazing action, visuals, and music.
Furthermore, I actually think that Heaven’s Feel has my favorite story and plot of any of the Fate anime (outside of possibly Fate Zero). It’s story is interesting and unique with a very different perspective and attitude towards the normal Holy Grail War. It’s simple to get a grasp of but it’s executed well with good dialogue that held my interest and some well written characters and relationships. I also felt it did a better live story than any of the other Fate/Stay Night anime. It actually feels like Shirou and Sakura have a relationship. I appreciate it because both other routes had little romance and the romance that was there was lackluster despite its importance in the overall story. So in my opinon Heaven’s Feel actually holds your interest better than the other Fate anime as well.
As for my opinion on Heaven’s Feel, I gave it a 10/10. Ok listen it might sound insane, but I don’t think any action in any anime I have or will watch will top anything in these movies. The pacing and visuals of the fights alongside the amazing and unforgettable music was enough to make my eyes feel glued to the screen. That for me is what the Fate series is all about, at its core it’s an action series. Plus it still has the great character and writing we all know and love. With the level of finish and work put into this anime it’s no surprise that it’s fit to be the one and only best of the Fate series. It’s a masterpiece of an action packed experience with everything you could ever ask for.
