Fate Stay Night Box Set
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Brand: FunimationDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Japanese (Original Language); English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 600 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-16
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Funimation Prod
Movie Reviews of Fate Stay Night Box Set
Movie Review: Great example of an anime that can be both familar and distinctive
Summary: 5 Stars
Now here is a real hidden gem of an anime.
On the surface, 'Fate/stay night' doesn't look that much different from many other fantasy, harem, and high-school drama series. A fantasy-themed battle anime depicting a variety of "Servants" fighting each other may sound a bit derivative on paper. Yet it tweaks the formula just enough to set it apart from similar anime, making it a very memorable and enjoyable series.
For me, the characters are what really make the anime great. All of them are familiar, yet distinctive and with surprising depth. Shirou is a fairly standard male lead for these sorts of anime, a "nice guy" who balances a desire to do the right thing with a reluctance to fight. Sakura initially comes across as a typically shy and submissive girl, but she has a great strength that manifests over time. Fan-favourite Rin is everything Asuka Langley should have been; bold and assertive without being obnoxious and snotty. Despite her confident manner and sharp tongue, she is a very likeable character. And of course there is Saber, Shirou's servant, who combines old-fashioned grace and femininity with ruthless fighting ability. While there are a couple of genuinely "evil" characters, the majority of the other Masters and Servants are simply antagonists because they stand against Shirou. Quite a few of the rival Servants are very memorable and likeable characters in their own right, such as Archer and Rider.
The anime combines many elements; obviously it is fantasy and action based but also includes some quite realistic drama. The series doesn't shy away from the fact that this a real War, and people die or suffer injuries during the battles. The more serious elements are offset by plenty of light-hearted comedic and romantic moments, plus some quite strong character development. There are also some obvious harem influences (Shirou had FIVE girls living in his house at one stage!), but there is very little if any fan service or cheesecake nudity. Apart from the obvious crush Sakura has on Shirou, the relationship Shirou has with the female leads are more friendly and platonic, so we're spared the silly sight of perfect girls pointlessly throwing themselves at the hero.
The art and animation are generally well-done, although it's a bit inconsistent in the character designs. The main females (Saber, Iliya, Sakura and especially Rin) are all beautiful and fluidly animated, whereas Shirou is a pretty basic design. The battle scenes are well animated, with the different abilities of the Servants utilised to good effect.
In all,this is a fantastic series, and proof that you can make an anime that is both very familiar, but unique enough to be memorable. Well done Fate/stay night!
Summary of Fate Stay Night Box Set
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