Fate/Grand Carnival
| Fate/Grand Carnival | |
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| Original video animation | |
| Directed by | Seiji Kishi |
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| Written by | Makoto Uezu |
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| Studio | Lerche |
| Released | 31 December 2020 – 2 June 2021 |
| Episodes | 2 |
Fate/Grand Carnival is a two-part comedy OVA based on Type-Moon and Lasengle's gacha mobile game Fate/Grand Order. It is the successor to the series Carnival Phantasm.
Content
Fate/Grand Carnival is comedy anime OVA series based on Type-Moon and Lasengle's gacha mobile game Fate/Grand Order. It is a spiritual successor to the earlier series Carnival Phantasm. The series consists of shorts and sketches that feature characters from the game in humorous and absurd situations. The series has two 30-minute episodes, which are officially refereed to as seasons.
Fate/Grand Carnival features the same opening theme, "Super Affection", as the earlier Carnival Phantasm, this time performed by voice actresses from Fate/Grand Order.[1] The series ending theme "Wonderful Carnival" was performed by Masaaki Endoh.[2] Endoh had previously performed "Fellows", the ending theme for Carnival Phantasm.[3]
Release
Fate/Grand Carnival was first teased in early December 2020, when a new official Fate/Grand Order Twitter account was created and posted an image referencing Carnival Phantasm.[4] The first season of Fate/Grand Carnival premiered as part of Type-Moon's 2021 New Years Eve TV special.[5]
In Japan, the first season was released on Blu-ray in June 2, 2021. It also included 128 page book titled Endless Carnival, which comics and illustrations from the animators of the OVA.[6] After a few delays, the second season was released on Blu-ray on October 13 2021.[7] A series of five illustrated B2 size wall tapestries were also made available to those who purchased both seasons together.[8]
In America, both seasons were released on Blu-ray in English in dubbed and subtitled formats by Aniplex of America on October 11, 2022. Both seasons were also released on the streaming platform Crunchyroll.[9] Both seasons were released as a single-volume Blu-ray by MVM Entertainment in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2026.[10]
Reception
Anime News Network recommended the series for hardcore fans of Fate/Grand Order, but said viewers not familiar with the game would not enjoy it. They also said that it wasn't as consistently funny as Carnival Phantasm.[11]
The fast pacing and short length of the series has also been criticized.[12]
References
- ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2 June 2021). "Fate/Grand Carnival Comedy OVA's Opening Sequence Posted". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (9 September 2021). "Fate/Grand Carnival Comedy OVA's Video Previews '2nd Season,' Ending Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "OVA「Fate/Grand Carnival」のEDテーマが遠藤正明さんの新曲「Wonderful Carnival」に決定！". Gamer (in 日本語). 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ Dennison, Kara (2 December 2020). "Anime News, Top Stories & In-Depth Anime Insights". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ Dennison, Kara (31 December 2021). "Anime News, Top Stories & In-Depth Anime Insights". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Liu, Stephanie (2 June 2021). "Fate/Grand Carnival Opening Available on YouTube". Siliconera. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Harding, Daryl (8 September 2021). "Anime News, Top Stories & In-Depth Anime Insights". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Fate/Grand Carnival OVA Releases High-Spirited Poster!". Tokyo Otaky Mode News. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (3 July 2022). "Both 'Seasons' of Fate/Grand Carnival Anime Now Available on Crunchyroll". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Osmond, Andrew (4 April 2026). "Fate/Grand Carnival Standard UK Blu-ray Will Be Released on Monday". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Cormack, Kevin (18 December 2024). "Fate Anime—Where to Start and What's Worth Watching". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Fate/Grand Carnival Collector's Edition Blu-Ray Review". Anime UK News. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
External links
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