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Fate/stay night
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Dec 26, 2005 to Oct 26, 2012
5.0/10
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This manga is an adaptation of a highly acclaimed VN (a type of text-heavy game) by the same name. I recommend playing the VN before reading this or touching anything else in the Fate franchise, as none of the derivatives/adaptations come close to the original in terms of depth, detail, realism and presentation. The manga is similar to the anime adaptations in that it covers everything in a highly superficial manner. For someone unfamiliar with the source, the plot will likely appear illogical, arbitrary and shallow, as little to no reasoning is given for why the characters act the way they do and no insight isprovided on how events outside of the MC's view unfold, how the magic system works and what would have happened if the MC had made different choices. As a result of the poor presentation, the manga reads like a below-average shΕnen series. That said, it can be a semi-entertaining read if you're already familiar with the story, much like a 'climax inference' in a Danganronpa game. And although it ruins the flow, seeing the events get mixed up can be funny if you know how they were actually supposed to happen. All in all, the manga is mildly entertaining. I feel it's not (even nearly) as entertaining as simply re-reading the VN, but the format has its merits.
The story takes place in an ordinary Japanese town, Fuyuki City. Hidden from society, there has been a deadly war going on in this town. Seven sorcerers known as "Masters" summon a powerful familiar called "Servants" and they all fight each other till the last one. The last one is said to attain the Holy Grail which will grant them a wish. Only a few know when this War started and what the Holy Grail is, but the war was about to begin again this year. The main character is Emiya Shirou, who lost his parents in a fire and was adopted by a man who called himself a sorcerer. Admiring his stepfather, he has been training himself to be a sorcerer. However, he had no talent and he could barely use one type of sorcery. His stepfather has already passed away, and today he's a sorcerer without any skills or knowledge. He is involved in the War of the Holy Grail when he accidentally summons Saber, who is said to be the strongest servant of all... (Source: MU)