A TYPE-MOON visual novel centered around the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City. After Shirou Emiya and Saber form a contract, they become entangled in the struggle between the magician and the heroic spirits. The three chapters unfold from different character relationships.
| Title of the work | Fate/stay night |
|---|---|
| The publication date listed in the materials | 2004-01-30 |
| Platform | PC / PS2 / PSV / iOS / Android |
| Genre | Visual Novel (Legendary Action Visual Novel) |
| Also known as | FSN / Fate-Guarding Night / Fate / Stay Night |
| Development | TYPE-MOON |
| Release | TYPE-MOON, Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd., Kadokawa Games, Notes Co., Ltd., Aniplex Inc |
| Script | Kinoko Nasu |
| Key animation | Takashi Takeuchi |
| Music | KATE (Keita Haga), James Harris (Daisuke Nagata), HIL (Satoshi Ishikawa) |
| Game engine | kirikiroid 2 |
| Website address recorded by the source | http://www.typemoon.com/products/fate/index.html / https://www.typemoon.com/products/fatevita/ / https://www.fate-sn.jp/index.html |
| External links to source records | https://erogamescape.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=3254 / https://vndb.org/v11 / http://www.getchu.com/soft.phtml?id=235605 |
Fuyuki's Holy Grail War
The story revolves around a ritual held in Fuyuki: seven magicians each summon a Heroic Spirit as a Servant to compete for the Holy Grail, which is said to grant wishes. Shirou Emiya was rescued by Kiritsugu Emiya during a fire ten years ago, and since then has studied magic under him, aiming to "become a partner in justice." Ten years later, Shirou was unexpectedly attacked during the Holy Grail War and was saved by a sword-wielding Servant, thus becoming a participant.
Based on the 2004 PC adaptation
TYPE-MOON released its first edition PC visual novel in January 2004; The 2006 DVD-ROM version has the same content as the first edition, but no character voice acting. The story begins with Shirou and Saber's encounter, and classmates like Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Mato also enter the fight. The subsequent Realta Nua and REMASTERED versions are different; REMASTERED includes three routes: Fate, Unlimited Blade Works, and Heaven's Feel.
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The beginning of the Holy Grail War
The Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City is jointly participated in by the Master and summoned Servants. Servants appear as heroic spirits, and different factions compete for the Holy Grail that can grant their wishes. For ordinary people living in the city, this battle took place on a side that should not be publicly known.
Shirou Emiya survived a great fire and was adopted by Kiritsugu Emiya, influenced by his ideals during his growth. After encountering the Holy Grail War, Shirou meets Saber, a swordsman class. Originally not fully understanding the rules, he had to make judgments when other participants had already begun to act.
Characters and chapters
Saber is the Servant who forms a contract with Shirou; Rin Tohsaka comes from a magician family and fights alongside Archer; Sakura Matou is closely connected to Shirou's daily life. The identities presented at the beginning of the story cannot replace the explanations of their circumstances in subsequent chapters.
This article is usually discussed in three chapters: Fate, Unlimited Blade Works, and Heaven's Feel. The three chapters share a common basic setting but develop along different character relationships. Watching an animation in a particular chapter does not mean you have read all the game text, nor should the episode order be treated as the order of the game chapters.
Saber is the servant who has formed a contract with Shirou; Rin Tohsaka comes from a magician family and fights alongside Archer; Sakura Matou is closely connected to Shirou's daily life. Fate, Unlimited Blade Works, and Heaven's Feel follow Fuyuki's Holy Grail War setting, each developing along different character relationships and gradually unfolding their situations.
From the original to Realta Nua
The main subject of this entry is the original work published in 2004. TYPE-MOON later released Realta Nua, which was released on various platforms. When discussing voice, performance specifications, and content, the specific version name should be placed before the platform name, avoiding ambiguous references like "PC version" or "remastered."
The 2024 Fate/stay night REMASTERED is based on the 2012 PS Vitamin version of Realta Nua, featuring 16:9 graphics and HD processing, supporting Japanese, English, and Chinese Simplified. Its distribution platforms are Nintendo Switch and Steam; Its language and visual specifications belong to this product and should not be backfilled with the original 2004 features.
The original game was released in 2004, and TYPE-MOON later released Realta Nua and ported it to different platforms. The 2024 Fate/stay night REMASTERED is based on the 2012 PS Vita version of Realta Nua, featuring 16:9 high-definition graphics, supporting Japanese, English, and Chinese Simplified Chinese, and is released on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Production and documentation scope
The work is produced by TYPE-MOON, with Kinoko Nasu responsible for the script, and Takashi Takeuchi's character visual work being a key part of the production structure. The new edition release partners and original creators should record each item separately.
This page only explains the public rules of the Holy Grail War, the opening characters, and the relationship between versions. For complete events, real names of servants, and ending analyses for each route, it is advisable to create separate entries with spoiler warnings to avoid directly exposing suspense in the work introduction.
Original production
The work was produced by TYPE-MOON, with Kinoko Nasu in charge of the script and Takashi Takeuchi in charge of the key animation. The original, newly voiced Realta Nua, and the 2024 remake are separate products, with characters, story, and music continuing in subsequent versions.
Music products and recording range
The single THIS ILLUSION was released on January 30, 2004, with the opening theme performed by M.H. and the ending theme 'days' sung by CHINO as the b-foot. The original soundtrack on February 25 had 28 tracks, with both the opening and ending sequences using the length used by the game; Afterwards, there was a Wish character album and a Fate/another score remix album.
Division of recording for the two original theme songs
The 2004 PC versions of "THIS ILLUSION" and "days" were both lyricist, NUMBER201, composed, and arranged by Keita Haga. The former was sung by M.H., the latter by CHINO, with both tracks directed by Naoki Ninomiya; the recording engineers were Takao Ezaki and Kei Matsumoto, respectively.
Series of adapted records
"Fate/another score -super remix tracks-" is a 13-track remix disc, with the official track listing the original tracks individually: "EMIYA#0" is taken from "エミヤ", "SERVANTS" from "Clashing Soul", and "EXCALIBUR (ABSOLUTE SLASH MIX)" corresponds to "Promised Victory Sword" and "EXCALIBUR." There are also NUMBER201-produced remixes of "THIS ILLUSION -WHITE LABEL-" and "THIS ILLUSION-recapture ver.-" from "Fate/Recapture." Each of these disc versions has its own independent recording range.
Lorelei's vocalization
"Die Lorelei -shape 201-" remixes the German folk song "Lorelei" used in this album into a vocal mix, and also includes impression songs by Illya, Fujinee, and Saber, totaling four tracks, with music credited by NUMBER201.
Fate: Let go of the wish to re-elect the king (2004 PC route, spoiler)
Saber hopes to reselect the king through the Holy Grail, denying the outcome of his own experience. Shirou refuses Kotomine's suggestion to start over and hopes she will accept the version of herself she has already tried. In the end, Saber parts ways with Shirou, returns to her destination, and rests peacefully, while Shirou continues his life.
UBW: Ideal Conflict and Contract Changes (2004 PC route, spoilers)
Archer, as the heroic spirit Emiya, debates with Shirou about ideals of justice. During the church battle, Lancer rescued Rin from Kotomine, and Rin changed his contract with Saber; Shirou then stuck to his path during the confrontation with Archer, using his inherent barrier to fight Gilgamesh. Brilliant Years and Sunny Day have different endings; the latter allows Saber Yushirou and Rin's magic to continue manifesting in the world.
HF: Protecting Sakura and Taking Over the Left Arm (2004 PC route, spoiler)
HF placed Shugo Sakura at Shirou's center of choice, several Servants left early, and the Shadow and Zosuken side changed the course of battle. Shirou chooses to protect Sakura, taking over the left arm left by Archer; Rin, Illya, and Rider assist him later on. Rider switches from the enemy faction to someone who rescues Shirou, and Shirou must also face conflicts between his ideals and protecting one person.
2004 original soundtrack game size
On February 25, 2004, TMC-1002 Original Soundtrack Released with 28 Tracks, Beginning and End Includes 'THIS ILLUSION (Fate ver.)' and days (Fate ver.) , with durations of 1 minute 32 seconds and 2 minutes 40 seconds. Tracks 14 and 25 also include the intro and piano versions of "THIS ILLUSION," both versions listed NUMBER201 composition and arrangement.
Original soundtrack and production position
The original soundtrack ranges from everyday pieces like "In the Sunshine," "Peaceful Days," and "Time for Two," then extends to "Soul Clash," "The Promised Sword of Victory," "Emiya," and "All Evils in This World," and finally concludes with "A New Dawn" and "Changing Seasons." The track-by-track catalog lists these 24 soundtracks as producers for Keita Haga.
Songwriter of the additional PS2 soundtrack
The first original soundtrack CD of the 2007 'Realta Nua' includes 24 tracks with additional soundtracks. Hil's compositional repertoire includes "Deep Sleep," "Gentle Melody," "Chime of the Heart," "Tiger Dojo Theme," "Magic Clock," "Mighty Wind," and "Sorrow"; James Harris's compositions include "Diver/Diver2" medley, "Face-to-Face," "Burst Up," "Black Saber mix," and "Blue Sky." Other tracks composed by KATE include 'Troublemakers,' 'Dragon of the Root,' 'Revived Myth,' 'Sonic Barrage,' 'Erosion/Erosion 2,' and 'medley.'
PS2 vocal and first press edition included disc
The short version of the additional original soundtrack "Golden Radiance" is performed by MAKI (SAFETY SHOES), with lyrics by Keita Haga, music by KATE, and arrangement by James Harris; "The End of a Dream" is performed by Eri Kawai, with lyrics by Haga, composed by KATE, and arranged by NUMBER201. "Link" features lyrics by Haga, composition by KATE, and arrangement by James Harris. The first TMC-1010 includes 35 tracks carried over from the PC version with this CD, including "Lorelei" and "Church on the Hill"; Typically, TMC-1011 is the first CD.
Voice lines adjusted during PS2 dubbing
During the 2006 event, the cast reviewed the PS2 recording of "Realta Nua": Mushrooms Nasu remained present, with some lines temporarily adjusted based on the actual performance.
2004 PC: Specific Battles and Relationships (Route Division, Spoilers)
In Fate, Shirou initially didn't want Saber to fight, but the gap in strength after Rider's fight led him to change the plan. Rin taught him about the Holy Grail War and magic, and also supported their date. Archer sacrifices himself and consumes six of his lives during the battle with Berserker; Shirou's projection Caliburn deals seven kills in a single attack in a single attack.
In UBW, Lancer and Archer face off against Gáe Bolg and Rho Aiias in front of the church. After Rin became Saber's new Master, she regained her original strength and took the initiative to invite Shirou on a date. In HF, Kotomine fights against Zogen and Assassin, using Baptism Chant.
Realta Nua on Mobile and HF Support and Additional Reunion (Spoilers)
In the late stage of the HF in the mobile game "Realta Nua," Shirou waits for an opportunity after Saber and Rider's Noble Phantasm clash, then projects Archer's shield to support Rider. After Sakura and Rin left, he duels Kotomine, with whom he once fought alongside them.
In the added "Last Episode," Saber keeps waiting while Shirou keeps moving forward, and the two finally reunite on the grasslands.
A first-person approach to original artwork
When Nasu recalled the original image production method, she explained that the material was based on the scenery seen by the protagonist Shirou Emiya, and basically adopted the protagonist's perspective.
In 2012, Vita soundtrack reprocessing and promotion Sampler
During the production of the PS Vita version in 2012, the PS2 version was remixed and mastered, and the soundtrack was released as "Soundtrack Reproduction" on December 26.
Free Sampler Income Selected Soundtrack and "Overture~''Unite'" Limited Edition preview released from December 15; This preview includes new recording material from Hideyuki Fukazawa.
Related entries
- Manufacturer:TYPE-MOON
- Script:Nasu Mushroom
- Characters:Shirou Emiya (Fate/stay night)
- Characters:Saber(Fate/stay night)
- Characters:Rin Tohsaka (Fate/stay night)
- Characters:Sakura Matou (Fate/stay night)
- Collection:Fate/stay night+hollow ataraxiaセット
- Ported versions:Destiny Night [Realta Nua]
- HD version:Fate/stay night REMASTERED
- Opening Theme Single:THIS ILLUSION (2004 single)
- Original Soundtrack:Fate/stay night ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK(2004)
- Opening theme song:THIS ILLUSION(Fate/stay night)
- Ending theme song:days(Fate/stay night)
- Theme song remix album:THIS ILLUSION -WHITE LABEL-
- Character Album:Wish (Fate/stay night image album)
- Image Songs and Remixes:Die Lorelei -shape 201-
- Remix Album:Fate/another score -super remix tracks-
- Subsequent version soundtracks:Fate/stay night [Realta Nua] Original Sound Track(2007)
- Related songs:THIS ILLUSION(Fate/stay night)
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Vocals:M.H.
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Lyricist:Keita Haga
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Composer:NUMBER201
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Arranger:NUMBER201
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Vocal Coach:Naoki Ninomiya
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Recording Engineering Specialist:Takao Ezaki
- Related songs:days(Fate/stay night)
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Vocals:CHINO
- 2004 PC Original Theme Song Production Chart Recording Engineering Specialist:Matsumoto Path
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- Fate/stay night REMASTERED: Fate route introduction
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- Fate/stay night | TYPE-MOON official work introduction
- Bangumi Copyright Notice
- Fate/stay night REMASTERED official product page
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- Tower Records: TMC-1002 complete 28 tracks and specific positions
- Tower Records: 2007 Realta Nua three-CD complete set of 59 tracks
- Geneon/NBC: 2007 PS2 comes in two packages: theme and soundtrack
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- TYPE-MOON: Fate/stay night REMASTERED character page (based on Realta Nua)
- TYPE-MOON: Rin Tohsaka
- TYPE-MOON: Fate/stay night REMASTERED character page (based on Realta Nua)
- TYPE-MOON: Sakura Matou
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