English Dub Review: Fate Strange Fake “The Canon of Demigods”

Overview

The sun has risen, closing the curtains on the night of the battle at the police station. Orlando, busy with caring for the aftermath of the battle, is visited by Francesca. He fails to conceal his frustration towards Francesca’s flippant attitude. Suddenly, a single arrow soars past them, aimed at Gilgamesh and Tiné, who are positioned at the Crystal Hill. After intercepting the second arrow fired shortly thereafter, Gilgamesh and Tiné proceed toward the canyon where they make an unexpected discovery…



Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode of Fate/strange Fake, the aftermath of one chaotic night barely has time to settle before the conflict escalates again. Tensions simmer among the overseers as new movements ripple through Snowfield, and a sudden long-range attack signals that even larger players have entered the board. Familiar figures are forced to react, alliances are tested, and the sense that this Holy Grail War is spiraling beyond anyone’s control becomes impossible to ignore.

What truly defines the episode is its sheer spectacle and energy. The arrival of powerful Servants sparks a volatile, multi-sided confrontation that feels less like a duel and more like a mythological collision, underscored by confident direction, striking animation, and an aggressively hype soundtrack. Character dynamics shine despite the unhinged combination of chaos, clashing with resolve, history bleeding into the present, and egos bruised as much as bodies. At the same time, the episode smartly cuts away to quieter, unexpected moments elsewhere, reinforcing how wildly different tones and storylines coexist in this fractured war without losing momentum.

Overall, this episode excelled in terms of chaos mixed with stylish and unapologetic spectacle and larger-than-life confrontations. It thrives on excess, tonal whiplash, and stacked personalities, delivering some of the most electric energy the Fate franchise has seen in years. Rather than chasing payoff, the episode plants its flag as a statement of intent: this is a Holy Grail War fueled by momentum, audacity, and personality clashes, and if it can keep balancing hype with cohesion, it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting *Fate* entries in a long time.