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So many names, so much lore. Ya'll are gonna have to give me like half a season to get used to this...

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gg78cc

Not to be that guy, but there's a reason I don't think Zero is the right place to start. UBW coaches you through the info. Zero assumes you have the knowledge from FSN since you're expected to have read that first

gg78cc

Edit: It is a prequel, but its important to understand what a prequel is. A prequel is a work designed to expand on concepts or ideas created in a preceding work. Within the story it takes place chronologicaly before however its expanding on concepts and ideas on an already existing show/book/etc. As far as Fate Zero. It's an adaptation of the Fate Zero Novel. The Fate Zero novel was written after the FSN Visual Novel was written and was intended to be read once you completed it. Structure wise, FSN involves someone who existed outside of the magic world; being brought into that world and is guided through it; you learn about the world as the MC learns. The Fate Route and Unlimted Blade Works route are very similar during the common route; which the UBW anime adapts so UBW anime does a good job of teaching you. Fate Zero isn't structured that way since narritavely, it assumes you explored that content already.

matthew bremmer

zero is the prequal but it came out after the fate stay night visual novel and the first fate stay night anime adaption from deen. They did write it expecting the viewer to have read the VN or seen the first adaption. It's fine though, it will just take some time getting adjusted to the lore. Plenty of people started with zero with no problem, myself included.

gg78cc

yeah, but it's working harder not smarter. I think the only reason why this is a conversation is honestly, there are alot of people such as yourself who started out with Fate Zero. Just cause Fate Zero was your first exposure, doesn't mean it's the best way to do it . Had the UBW anime came out first, peoples first exposure would have been UBW and this wouldn't even be a conversation.

Elexis

Episode 1 is a huge lore dump, But you got most of it right. Respect to that :)

matthew bremmer

I don't agree that there is a best way. Honestly this exact conversation is what stops people from even starting fate. Everyone telling them something different is the best way to start.

gg78cc

I think you're wrong. There is a best way, I articulated why. The counter usually is; well this how I started and its fine. Again, just cause you did something a certain way doesn't mean it's a good fit. If you think this conversation is detrimental than the solution is simple, don't respond

matthew bremmer

I don't think this conversation is detrimental. This one is irrelevant since the watch order is already decided. No need to get all uppity with me just because we disagree.

gg78cc

Not uppity, simply responding to your statement that this conversation is what makes people not watch. If you don't like the conversation then don't engage in it. As for irrelevance, that is true and it's unfortunate that a subpar experience is perpetuated because the majority of people were exposed to something out of order

matthew bremmer

Nah it's not a subpar experience. This is just your opinion that you think is facts, just like most watch order purists. Fate zero is far superior anyway so this is a win win.

Skebaba (edited)

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2023-04-25 18:45:02 The Holy Grail is a cup containing Jesus' blood from when he was gut-stabbed w/ the Spear of Longinus (you might know of said weapon, as it's in various IRL lore & even other popular culture in-universe lore as well as a powerful relic of sorts) by one of the soldiers when he was crucified (in an attempt of compassion to commit die, vs suffering for days as crucifixion generally would be)
2023-03-28 16:12:33 The Holy Grail is a cup containing Jesus' blood from when he was gut-stabbed w/ the Spear of Longinus (you might know of said weapon, as it's in various IRL lore & even other popular culture in-universe lore as well as a powerful relic of sorts) by one of the soldiers when he was crucified (in an attempt of compassion to commit die, vs suffering for days as crucifixion generally would be)

The Holy Grail is a cup containing Jesus' blood from when he was gut-stabbed w/ the Spear of Longinus (you might know of said weapon, as it's in various IRL lore & even other popular culture in-universe lore as well as a powerful relic of sorts) by one of the soldiers when he was crucified (in an attempt of compassion to commit die, vs suffering for days as crucifixion generally would be)

Djklaxo

i feel like it can go both ways. Watching Fate/zero first basically gives you background info on a lot of characters that make more sense in UBW but if you watch UBW first you can look back on fate/zero understanding why they did what they did. i personally watched UBW first but it made fate/zero feel nothing like a info dump with a few extra minor details that i somewhat already knew.

gg78cc

No, my statement is pretty factual. I won't regurgitate what I've already written, but one was written after the other. This is a fact. One assumes you have knowledge from the other. This is a fact.

CliffPL

No joke Joe, you totally got this, almost no one watches the first info dumping episodes from any of the fate animes and gets as much as you did from this one. Just keep being invested or more likely interested and it will be a really enjoyable series for you.

matthew bremmer

Thankfully he ignored all the watch order nonsense and just dove in. Starting with the better story.

gg78cc

"Starting with the better story" Talk about opinions....

matthew bremmer

Yes that is an opinion. It is a fact that zero provides you with the information you need to follow the story just fine.

gg78cc

Sure it does, just not well. Hence harder not smarter.

Diego

you definetly got a lot from ep 1 so good job. now just take it all in cuz its about to get sheeeeeesh crazy

statixFEAR

This is definitely why the enjoyment of the Fate franchise starts to get a bit diluted... there shouldn't be a conversation of what the "correct" order should be, especially if the differences are so marginal and hotly contested. Instead of just enjoying the journey, people start bickering among themselves, saying things like "you're wrong" or "this is bad".

gg78cc

Listen, I said my piece. By responding your only continuing the very same conversation you dislike. Matthew and I have beat this horse to death already

statixFEAR

One thing I do appreciate about the Fate series is that you get to learn (or re-learn) some of the prominent characters and events in religion, history, mythology, and folklore. I know I used to enjoy reading up on some of the characters I've come across in the entire franchise... even making comparisons between real life events and lore versus the fictional characters in Fate.

statixFEAR

Oh believe me... you've definitely said your piece (probably quite a bit that reading through all of it gave me a slight headache). That said, allow me to say mine as well... albeit short and sweet. I take no side in who's right or wrong, and quite frankly, I don't care. All I'm saying is that this conversation has dragged on since the poll went up, yet you still continue to bring it up on the very first episode. Talk about "beating this horse to death"... yikes.

gg78cc

I'm aware it's dragged. The conversation stopped two hours ago my friend, yet you're trying to bring it back. If it gives you a headache, don't read it.

statixFEAR

I only found time to browse and watch at the moment so I apologize if I'm not up to date with the back and forth, and respond to the banter immediately after you guys posted your replies. Jeez... why is there so much hostility today? I guess I gotta take your advice and just stop reading or responding to anything around here... maybe that'll fix things

Aco2Draco (edited)

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2023-04-25 18:45:01 I will type as I watch along, 8 years ago, 5 years ago, 1 year ago is a countdown. You are doing a good job following along with the info dump just fine. Seeing some of the characters here and knowing their fate in stay night hits even harder. technically the right order would be: zero > stay night (Deen) > stay night (ufotable) > 3 Heaven's Feel movies. But Deen StayNight is basic and Not worth watching. Servants rely on their master mana to fight. The more mana you give the stronger the Servant's power will be. the number at the end of the ep is also a countdown. -269:15
2023-03-28 19:05:34 I will type as I watch along, 8 years ago, 5 years ago, 1 year ago is a countdown. You are doing a good job following along with the info dump just fine. Seeing some of the characters here and knowing their fate in stay night hits even harder. technically the right order would be: zero > stay night (Deen) > stay night (ufotable) > 3 Heaven's Feel movies. But Deen StayNight is basic and Not worth watching. Servants rely on their master mana to fight. The more mana you give the stronger the Servant's power will be. the number at the end of the ep is also a countdown. -269:15

I will type as I watch along, 8 years ago, 5 years ago, 1 year ago is a countdown. You are doing a good job following along with the info dump just fine. Seeing some of the characters here and knowing their fate in stay night hits even harder. technically the right order would be: zero > stay night (Deen) > stay night (ufotable) > 3 Heaven's Feel movies. But Deen StayNight is basic and Not worth watching. Servants rely on their master mana to fight. The more mana you give the stronger the Servant's power will be. the number at the end of the ep is also a countdown. -269:15

FreshestAnime

This is one of the handful of times , in fact maybe the first time I've seen a back and forth this lengthy. Statix, don't let one thread get you down. I'm sure you've noticed 99% of threads are chill. Also both you guys look like you want the last word. I think we all can agree this thread went on too long. Lets all move on and let my comment be the "last word" 👍

FreshestAnime

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THATS FACTS!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, that's 100% what it is. I honestly just completely forgot about that lore. Literally I read the comment and it was like when you play an Assassin's Creed game and climb the eagle eye tower and unlock a chunk of the map. I just unlocked that memory. It is definitely something I knew but completely forgot about 😅😅

정빈 이

I joined the patreon for this show and ‘Certain’ series. Glad your interested! Hope to give you some non spoiler info about fate lure. The Makiri in the ‘Three’ changed their name and currently ‘Matou’.

Elthalus

In the Crunchyroll fate/zero violence is censored. Netflix version is uncensored.

Aco2Draco

I think Joe is watching the uncensored version since "worms" in ep 1

Elthalus

I cant say much otherways it spoil what happens. They use still frame in one act. Crunchyroll fate/zero is tv version which aired in japan television that why that is censored.

Nethzil

Correction : Dont watch Zero , Stay/Night, Heavens Feel Watch Zero, Unlimited Blade Works (Fate/Stay Night UBW), Heavens Feel otherwise you might watch a mediocre Fate/Stay Night version from Decades Ago which is not a good Adaptation (made by Studio DEEN, NOT UFOTABLE). Dropped the Fate franchise 2 times because I couldnt bear watching the original Adapation which is simply called Fate/Stay Night.