Fate Series / Nasuverse / Type-Moon Guide [Part 1]
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If you're new to the Fate series, it can be confusing to understand the connection between Nasuverse, Type-Moon, and the Fate franchise.
Don't worry, we've got you covered!
Our comprehensive guide will help you understand everything, making it easy for you to dive into the world of Fate.
First, we will talk about Type-Moon:
Basically, Type-Moon is a Japanese Game Company also known as Notes from which every Fate related concepts originates.
Second, we will talk about Nasuverse:
The Nasuverse is a fan nickname referring to the shared setting of a number of Type-Moon works.
This includes:
• Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners)
• Mahoutsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night)
• Tsukihime Series
• Fate Series
• Tsuki no Sango (Coral of the Moon)
Third, Fate Series is part of the Nasuverse, including Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Fate/Extra, Fate/Apocrypha, Fate/Grand Order, and more.
Now, I hope you understand the basics!!
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First, It is highly recommended to watch Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners) first above any Type-Moon Projects to understand the basic outline of how Type-Moon Universes Works.
Followed by Mahoutsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) & Tsukihime Series to fully appreciate each mechanism of Fate World.
Kara no Kyoukai is arranged in chronological order.
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Then, we will cover complete Fate Series.
Just follow the list in order as they are arranged in chronological order.
Fate/Zero - Either you can watch it First or after completing all three routes.
Fate/Stay Night is divided into three routes with different storylines.
1st Route - Fate/Stay Night
2nd Route - Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works
3rd Route - Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel
All three routes are compulsory.
After completing all three routes, Main Series of Fate is concluded.
Rest are alternative settings in the world of Fate.
All alternative settings are arranged in chronological order in their respective world.
i) Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
ii) Fate/Apocrypha
iii) Fate/Extra
iv) Fate/Grand Order
v) Fate/strange Fake
Rest are covered in https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32642
Don't worry, we've got you covered!
Our comprehensive guide will help you understand everything, making it easy for you to dive into the world of Fate.
First, we will talk about Type-Moon:
Basically, Type-Moon is a Japanese Game Company also known as Notes from which every Fate related concepts originates.
Second, we will talk about Nasuverse:
The Nasuverse is a fan nickname referring to the shared setting of a number of Type-Moon works.
This includes:
• Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners)
• Mahoutsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night)
• Tsukihime Series
• Fate Series
• Tsuki no Sango (Coral of the Moon)
Third, Fate Series is part of the Nasuverse, including Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Fate/Extra, Fate/Apocrypha, Fate/Grand Order, and more.
Now, I hope you understand the basics!!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First, It is highly recommended to watch Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners) first above any Type-Moon Projects to understand the basic outline of how Type-Moon Universes Works.
Followed by Mahoutsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) & Tsukihime Series to fully appreciate each mechanism of Fate World.
Kara no Kyoukai is arranged in chronological order.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Then, we will cover complete Fate Series.
Just follow the list in order as they are arranged in chronological order.
Fate/Zero - Either you can watch it First or after completing all three routes.
Fate/Stay Night is divided into three routes with different storylines.
1st Route - Fate/Stay Night
2nd Route - Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works
3rd Route - Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel
All three routes are compulsory.
After completing all three routes, Main Series of Fate is concluded.
Rest are alternative settings in the world of Fate.
All alternative settings are arranged in chronological order in their respective world.
i) Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
ii) Fate/Apocrypha
iii) Fate/Extra
iv) Fate/Grand Order
v) Fate/strange Fake
Rest are covered in https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32642
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 2: Satsujin Kousatsu (Zen)
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: A Study in Murder - Part 1
Movie, 2007,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Set in an Alternate Universe to Tsukihime and Fate/stay night.
The events in Kara no Kyoukai take place in Mifune City in the 1990s.
Movie 2/7 of the series.
This is arranged in chronological order.
Or, You can also watch in their release orders as that the studio intended.
It's your choice:
Whether to watch chronologically and you will get no questions or confusion.
Or, Watch in their release orders to do some brainstorming.
It is highly recommended to watch Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners) first above any Type-Moon Projects to understand the basic outline of how Type-Moon Universes Works.
The events in Kara no Kyoukai take place in Mifune City in the 1990s.
Movie 2/7 of the series.
This is arranged in chronological order.
Or, You can also watch in their release orders as that the studio intended.
It's your choice:
Whether to watch chronologically and you will get no questions or confusion.
Or, Watch in their release orders to do some brainstorming.
It is highly recommended to watch Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners) first above any Type-Moon Projects to understand the basic outline of how Type-Moon Universes Works.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 4: Garan no Dou
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 4: The Hollow Shrine
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Movie 4/7 of the series.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 3: Tsuukaku Zanryuu
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 3: Remaining Sense of Pain
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Movie 3/7 of the series.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 1: Overlooking View
Movie, 2007,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Movie 1/7 of the series.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 5: Mujun Rasen
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Spiral
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Movie 5/7 of the series.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 6: Boukyaku Rokuon
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 6: Oblivion Recording
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Movie 6/7 of the series.
Kara no Kyoukai Remix: Gate of Seventh Heaven
The Garden of Sinners Remix: Gate of Seventh Heaven
Movie, 2009,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Recap of the first six movies.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go)
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 7: A Study in Murder - Part 2
Movie, 2009,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Movie 7/7 of the series.
Kara no Kyoukai: Manner Movies
The Garden of Sinners: Manner Movies
Movie, 2007,
7 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Seven cinema intros that were shown with the seven movies of Kara no Kyoukai and included as a bonus with the Blu-ray/DVD release.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 8: Shuushou
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 8: Epilogue
Special, 2011,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
OVA for the seven movies.
Epilogue that wraps up the story.
Epilogue that wraps up the story.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie: Mirai Fukuin - Manner Movie
The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel - Manner Movie
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:6
Cinema intro shown before the movie Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin and included as a bonus with the Blu-ray/DVD release.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie: Mirai Fukuin
The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Mirai Fukuin tells the stories set during the main timeline of the Kara no Kyoukai films, as well as one set in the future.
Kara no Kyoukai Movie: Mirai Fukuin - Extra Chorus
The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel - Extra Chorus
Special, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
OVA for the Mirai Fukuin movie.
Mahoutsukai no Yoru
Witch on the Holy Night
Movie, -,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
Set in Parallel Universe to Fate/stay night in late 1980s.
Shingetsutan Tsukihime
Lunar Legend Tsukihime
TV, 2003,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
The events in Tsukihime takes place in the fictional town of Misaki in 1999.
Set in a Parallel Universe to Fate/stay night & Kara no kyoukai.
Sequel to Mahoutsukai no Yoru.
Set in a Parallel Universe to Fate/stay night & Kara no kyoukai.
Sequel to Mahoutsukai no Yoru.
TV, 2011,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Start of the Fourth Holy Grail War.
Starting Point of Fate.
It's your opinion whether you want to watch it first or later, as Fate/Zero & Fate/Stay Night both spoils each other in one or another ways.
Starting Point of Fate.
It's your opinion whether you want to watch it first or later, as Fate/Zero & Fate/Stay Night both spoils each other in one or another ways.
TV Special, 2012,
2 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Two recap specials titled "Fate/Zero Remix I" and "Fate/Zero Remix II" serve to summarise the first 13 episodes of Fate/Zero.
Fate/Zero: Onegai! Einzbern Soudanshitsu
Fate/Zero: Please! Einzbern Counseling Room
Special, 2012,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Specials that were included in the BD box sets I & II.
Movie, 2013,
2 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Special that re-imagines the cast of the Fate/Zero as cute super-deformed characters who open a café.
Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - Hakamori to Neko to Majutsushi
Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - A Grave Keeper, a Cat, and a Mage
TV Special, 2018,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Episode 0 of Lord El-Melloi II Sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note.
Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note
Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note
TV, 2019,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Main series of Lord El-Melloi II Sei no Jikenbo.
Takes place 10 years after the events of Fate/Zero and 2 months before the events of Fate/Stay Night.
You can skip this whole 'Lord El-Melloi II' thing if you want, as this is based on a particular character from Fate/Zero.
But it has multiple notable appearances in other Fate Franchises.
Takes place 10 years after the events of Fate/Zero and 2 months before the events of Fate/Stay Night.
You can skip this whole 'Lord El-Melloi II' thing if you want, as this is based on a particular character from Fate/Zero.
But it has multiple notable appearances in other Fate Franchises.
Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note Special
Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - Waver, Reunion, and the Magic Lantern
TV Special, 2021,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Sequel of Lord El-Melloi II Sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note.
TV, 2006,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Fate Route - First Route of the 5th Holy Grail War.
You can directly start from here and watch Fate/Zero later, as I stated earlier, this will be your choice. Both compliment & spoils each others.
You can directly start from here and watch Fate/Zero later, as I stated earlier, this will be your choice. Both compliment & spoils each others.
Fate/stay night Movie: Unlimited Blade Works
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Movie, 2010,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Alternative Version of Whole Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works.
Wouldn't recommend to watch, instead watch Ufotable's Unlimited Blade Works.
Wouldn't recommend to watch, instead watch Ufotable's Unlimited Blade Works.
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works Prologue
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Prologue
TV Special, 2014,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Episode 0 of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works.
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Unlimited Blade Works Route - Second Route of the 5th Holy Grail War.
First season of Unlimited Blade Works.
First season of Unlimited Blade Works.
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2
TV, 2015,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Second season of Unlimited Blade Works.
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season - Sunny Day
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2: Sunny Day
Special, 2015,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
An alternative version of epilogue of episode 25 in Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season.
Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower
Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower
Movie, 2017,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Heaven's Feel Route - Third Route of the 5th Holy Grail War.
Movie 1/3 of Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel.
Movie 1/3 of Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel.
Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - II. Lost Butterfly
Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel - II. Lost Butterfly
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Movie 2/3 of Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel.
Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - III. Spring Song
Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel - III. Spring Song
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Movie 3/3 of Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel.
Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no Gohan
Today's Menu for the Emiya Family
ONA, 2018,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Spin-Off of Fate/Stay Night (All 3 Routes).
OVA, 2011,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
First parody series that features many characters from Type-Moon's original works.
It's best to watch all the previous series in this stack to fully appreciate and understand this show.
It's best to watch all the previous series in this stack to fully appreciate and understand this show.
OVA, 2011,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
A DVD-only episode bundled with the special edition Take Moon volume.
Special, 2012,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
A new episode of Carnival Phantasm released on the Type-moon Fes - 10th Anniversary Event - Blu-ray DVD.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
TV, 2013,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Set in an Alternate Universe Spin-Off of the Fate/stay night.
It has a similar history to Fate/stay night and Fate/Zero, but instead the Fuyuki Grail system is dismantled before the Fourth Holy Grail War can begin.
First season of Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.
It has a similar history to Fate/stay night and Fate/Zero, but instead the Fuyuki Grail system is dismantled before the Fourth Holy Grail War can begin.
First season of Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Specials
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Shorts
Special, 2013,
5 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Specials bundled with each of all five Blu-ray/DVD volumes.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya: Undoukai de Dance!
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya: Dance at the Sports Festival!
OVA, 2014,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya OVA.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei!
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei!
TV, 2014,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Second season of Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei! Specials
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei! Shorts
Special, 2014,
5 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Short specials included with the Blu-ray/DVD releases of the TV series.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei!: Mahou Shoujo in Onsen Ryokou
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2Wei!: Magical Girl in Hot Springs Inn
OVA, 2015,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
An adaptation of the spin-off of the Fate/Stay Night erotic visual novel by Type-Moon.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei Herz!
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz!
TV, 2015,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Third season of Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei Herz! Specials
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz! Shorts
Special, 2015,
5 eps
Me:-
Author:7
An adaptation of the spin-off of the Fate/Stay Night erotic visual novel by Type-Moon.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!!
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Fourth season of Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!! Specials
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 3rei!! Shorts
Special, 2016,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Specials included with the BD/DVD releases.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Sekka no Chikai
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow
Movie, 2017,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Prequel movie for Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.
Recommended to watch after Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!.
Recommended to watch after Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Sekka no Chikai - Kuro Sakura no Heya
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow - Dark Sakura's Room
Special, 2018,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Included with the limited edition BD of Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Sekka no Chikai.
Rest are covered in https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32642
Rest are covered in https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32642
