Fate/Stay Night

Kefit · 01-30-2006, 12:28 AM

This show is based on the insanely popular erogame of the same name released in 2004, and has had a suitably insane amount of hype leading up to its release. And while episode one didn't live up to the hype, episodes 2-4 have completely captivated me.

The characters are awesome (every single one of them), the character designs are the best I have seen in a long, long time, and the art is very good (the animation is above average, but nothing amazing). The story is another of the battle royales ala Mai HiME that have been so popular lately, but the game taking place is far better laid out and established than in other series using the story type. Furthermore, the people playing this game want to fight, and have strong motivations to win. Finally, from what I understand from the game, people will die in this show and not come back.

Episode four just aired a couple of days ago, and I already can't bear the wait for episode five.

Oh, and if you do happen to know details on the game's plot (although I doubt anyone here does), DO NOT discuss it in this thread. This thread is for discussing the anime ONLY.

**Squeek** · 01-30-2006, 12:37 AM

Mahou or Eclipse? Both good subbers... both similar release times.

Whatever. Chose Eclipse. Will reply with relevant text later.

~Squeek

Kefit · 01-30-2006, 01:32 AM

Mahou has been really notorious for being a slow sub group (it took them six months after Tsukiyomi ended to finish subbing it, and a similar timespan for Sousei no Aquarian), while Eclipse is relatively new and has always been very fast (I believe their first series was Shana).

Both groups get their subs out within 24 hours of the release of the raw, and as you said, both are quality groups. So it doesn't really matter who you go with at this point.

buuuh · 01-30-2006, 10:46 AM

Everyone watch this show right fucking now. You won't be disappointed.

ps rin is hot

pps saber is hot

ppps sakura is hot

Kefit · 01-30-2006, 12:13 PM

pppps Ilya is unbelievably awesome

Kefit · 02-6-2006, 03:40 PM

Dammit people, more of you need to watch this show. It is a bit slow paced, but really, REALLY good.

Episode 5 was awesome, and manages to leave off at a spot that has my just dying to devour the next episode. Rider looks quite cool, and I can't wait to see the background for the Sakura x Rider pairing that is so common among the fandom.

ps Sakura is quite possibly the most attractive anime female ever.

**Omegix** · 02-7-2006, 07:37 PM

Saber ftw

buuuh · 02-7-2006, 08:06 PM

Saber and Rin ftw

ps EVERYONE GO WATCH THIS SHOW ILYA COMPELS YOU

Kefit · 02-7-2006, 09:04 PM

Sakura and Ilya ftw

ps EVERYONE GO WATCH THIS SHOW ILYA COMPELS YOU

**Squeek** · 02-7-2006, 10:03 PM

Now I'm scared to watch it.

Off I go to finish another generic shonen series.

gogo hikaru no go

~Squeek

buuuh · 02-12-2006, 12:08 AM

Bump for episode 6.

You all need to watch this fucking show.

Kefit · 02-12-2006, 01:27 PM

Episode 6 rocked. Even though it had a complete lack of Sakura, and Saber only had a couple of lines, it still rocked.

Why?

Because every single character in this show rocks. Everyone is complex and interesting, both servants and masters. I even find myself liking Shirou, and it is rare that I feel anything at all for the typical male lead surrounded by girls. I don't mind at all if he and Rin end up carrying an episode entirely, especially when it is done as well as this.

Oh yeah, this show creates tension beautifully. I can't wait until the shit hits the fan.

ps FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PEOPLE WATCH THIS

purplepopcorn · 02-14-2006, 09:22 PM

I downloaded the torrent files for 1-6, but I can't play the .avi file. on wmp it doesn't show the video and winamp hates me.

any recommended players?

**nickadeemus** · 02-14-2006, 10:04 PM

VLC Media player, too lazy to link so look it up.

YungYung · 02-15-2006, 06:14 AM

VLC

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Kefit · 02-15-2006, 10:10 PM

MPC (Media Player Classic) will also work. It is very lightweight, and I prefer it to VLC by a good margin.

Also, make sure you have the latest ffdshow release for the h264 encodes.

**Squeek** · 02-18-2006, 12:31 AM

lol diz sho iz tite

Stopped at episode 3 so I could watch 4-6 while at work tomorrow. Plus, it seemed like a good place to stop...

~Squeek

Kefit · 02-19-2006, 05:20 PM

Just watched F/SN 7.

Wow. Just wow. This show just keeps getting better and better.

A lot of people complain that it has too much talking and not enough action, but I am really glad for this. It allows the show to thoroughly set up its characters and world so that when the shit hits the fan it will be far more engaging for the viewer.

And if these early cliffhangers are any indication, the cliffhangers later in the show are going to be evil.

stutter · 02-19-2006, 06:59 PM

Yet another great episode.

And the dialogue and characters are really what makes this series great, so I really see no reason to complain about that there's too much of that and not enough action, although the action is still incredibly well done from what we've seen so far.

ps WHY ARE KEFIT AND I THE ONLY PEOPLE POSTING IN THIS TOPIC GO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODES >:O

jamuko · 02-19-2006, 07:14 PM

I've been keeping up with downloads on this even though I haven't watched them yet >_> but I'll be sure to watch them before I get too behind.

01-30-2006, 12:37 AM	#2
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 14,444	RE: Fate/Stay Night Mahou or Eclipse? Both good subbers... both similar release times. Whatever. Chose Eclipse. Will reply with relevant text later. ~Squeek

01-30-2006, 10:46 AM	#4
buuuh FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 365	Everyone watch this show right fucking now. You won't be disappointed. ps rin is hot pps saber is hot ppps sakura is hot __________________

02-7-2006, 07:37 PM	#7
Omegix free tsutter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fishers, IN Age: 35 Posts: 883	Saber ftw __________________

02-7-2006, 08:06 PM	#8
buuuh FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 365	Saber and Rin ftw ps EVERYONE GO WATCH THIS SHOW ILYA COMPELS YOU __________________

02-12-2006, 12:08 AM	#11
buuuh FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 365	Bump for episode 6. You all need to watch this fucking show. __________________

02-7-2006, 10:03 PM	#10
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 14,444	Now I'm scared to watch it. Off I go to finish another generic shonen series. gogo hikaru no go ~Squeek

02-14-2006, 09:22 PM	#13
purplepopcorn FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: extra salty Age: 32 Posts: 602	I downloaded the torrent files for 1-6, but I can't play the .avi file. on wmp it doesn't show the video and winamp hates me. any recommended players?

02-14-2006, 10:04 PM	#14
nickadeemus The spice must flow. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In the aeroplane over the sea Posts: 807	VLC Media player, too lazy to link so look it up.

02-15-2006, 06:14 AM	#15
YungYung FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hi Linus Age: 33 Posts: 810	VLC http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html __________________ clairmai lol hvam lol

02-18-2006, 12:31 AM	#17
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 14,444	lol diz sho iz tite Stopped at episode 3 so I could watch 4-6 while at work tomorrow. Plus, it seemed like a good place to stop... ~Squeek

02-19-2006, 06:59 PM	#19
stutter FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	Yet another great episode. And the dialogue and characters are really what makes this series great, so I really see no reason to complain about that there's too much of that and not enough action, although the action is still incredibly well done from what we've seen so far. ps WHY ARE KEFIT AND I THE ONLY PEOPLE POSTING IN THIS TOPIC GO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODES >:O Last edited by Squeek; 03-1-2006 at 10:58 AM.. Reason: Apostrophe fix

02-19-2006, 07:14 PM	#20
jamuko FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: あｓｄｆ。 Posts: 1,083	I've been keeping up with downloads on this even though I haven't watched them yet >_> but I'll be sure to watch them before I get too behind. __________________ ♪~ Always Happy! Smile! Hello! I like delicious things I shoot eye beams at the things I hate and make them explode! (Yay!) So Happy! Smile! Hello! It's a picnic every day There's lots of happiness in my pocket So let's play forever~

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