Fate/stay night
The first Fate television anime introduces Shirou Emiya, Saber, and the Fifth Holy Grail War. It adapts the original visual novel’s Fate route.
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This release-order guide covers five major Fate television anime. Start with the 2006 Fate/stay night adaptation, continue through Fate/Zero and Unlimited Blade Works, then explore the alternate-universe spin-offs Fate/Apocrypha and Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. The spin-offs are related through shared concepts, not one continuous storyline.
Major Fate Anime in Release Order
Fate/Zero
Fate/Zero is a prequel about the Fourth Holy Grail War. In release order it follows the 2006 series, even though its story takes place earlier.
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Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]
Unlimited Blade Works retells the Fifth Holy Grail War through a different route, with greater focus on Rin Tohsaka and Archer.
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Fate/Apocrypha
Fate/Apocrypha is a parallel-world spin-off built around a Great Holy Grail War. It can be watched after learning the franchise’s basic rules.
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Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia
Babylonia adapts a later chapter of the Fate/Grand Order storyline. It is included as a major TV spin-off rather than a direct sequel to Apocrypha.
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What is the Fate anime release order?
For these major TV series, the release order is Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Unlimited Blade Works, Fate/Apocrypha, and Fate/Grand Order: Babylonia.
Should I watch Fate/Zero before Unlimited Blade Works?
Release order places Fate/Zero first. Some viewers prefer Unlimited Blade Works first to avoid prequel spoilers, so either starting point can work.
Are Fate/Apocrypha and Fate/Grand Order direct sequels?
No. They are alternate settings and spin-offs that reuse concepts such as Servants and Holy Grail conflicts.
Does this list include every Fate adaptation?
No. Fate has many films, specials, and spin-offs. This page focuses on five major television entry points in release order.
