Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] — 2014-2015 · 2 seasons · 27 eps

★ 8.0

Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]

Name: Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
Released: 2014
Rating: 8

2014-2015 2 seasons 27 episodes

★ 8.0 (10,460 votes) Top 28%

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This story focuses primarily on the heroine Rin Tohsaka. After her father’s death, Rin enters the Holy Grail War as the sole heir to the prestigious Tohsaka Household, with her servant Archer. But, she soon finds out that Shirou Emiya, a boy from her high school has gotten himself involved in the battles and unexpectedly saves him when he is fatally injured. Before long, Rin sets out to strike down the conspiracies surrounding the Holy Grail War along with Shirou and his summoned servant Saber. And so, the story begins to explore the truth behind Shirou’s powers and the nature behind his unyielding will to become a “hero.” © TYPE-MOON, ufotable, FSNPC

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Episode Ratings Grid

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 9.3

S2E3 Shinwa no taiketsu

Shirou and Rin finally reach the castle where Illyasviel and Berserker are. However, there are other unexpected guests visiting Illyasviel.

S2E8 9.1

Unlimited Blade Works.

Rin is helpless now in Kirei's hands, while Shirou faces Archer. Is he skillful enough to defeat Archer?

S1E3 8.9

Shosen

Rin and Shirou run into a girl named Illyasviel von Einzbern. She has a Servant who is a big mad monster! What does this girl want from them?

4. S2E12 "Mugen no kensei" 8.8
5. S1E12 "Saigo no sentaku" 8.7
6. S2E5 "Anken, kiba o muku" 8.7
7. S1E10 "Goninme no keiyaku-sha" 8.6
8. S2E7 "Risô no kotae" 8.4
9. S1E7 "Shitô no kotae" 8.3
10. S2E2 "Korukisu no Ôjo" 8.3

📉 Bottom Episodes

#27

S2E14 7.4

OVA: Sunny Day

An alternative ending. The final battle has ended, Saber still exists, and Shirou awakes to a peaceful sunny day.

26. S2E10 "Fuyu no hi, tôi ieji" 7.4
25. S1E9 "Futari no kyori" 7.5
24. S2E13 "Epirôgu" 7.6
23. S1E4 "Sen'i no arika" 7.6

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14 Standouts

0 Infamous

11 Hidden Gems

2 Forgettable

Top Standout: S2E3 Shinwa no taiketsu

Best Hidden Gem: S2E7 Risô no kotae

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