The Complete Fate Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Watch Order Guide

The Complete Fate Watch Order (2026 Guide)

Navigate the complex Fate franchise with this comprehensive watch order guide. Discover the best way to experience every canonical anime entry.

By The Tsundere CriticMar 19, 202631 entries
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The Fate franchise is renowned for its intricate lore, compelling characters, and multiple timelines, making its watch order notoriously complex for newcomers. Choosing the right starting point and sequence is crucial to fully appreciate the narrative depth and avoid spoilers, transforming a potentially confusing journey into an epic saga.

While the Fate universe offers many entry points, we recommend starting with Fate/Zero or Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] to grasp the core concepts before diving into the myriad of alternate timelines and spin-offs.

The Complete Watch Order

  1. 1
    Fate/ZeroTV2011

    Recommended starting point for a chronological understanding of the main timeline.

  2. 2
    Fate/Zero 2nd SeasonTV2012
  3. 3
    Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]TV2014

    The first part of the modern adaptation of the 'Unlimited Blade Works' route.

  4. 4
    Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] 2nd SeasonTV2015
  5. 5
    Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel I. presage flowerMovie2017

    The first of three movies adapting the 'Heaven's Feel' route.

  6. 6
    Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel II. lost butterflyMovie2019
  7. 7
    Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel III. spring songMovie2020
  8. 8
    Fate/stay nightTV2006

    Covers the original 'Fate' route. Often skipped due to its age and the superior UBW/Heaven's Feel adaptations, but included for completeness.

  9. 9
    Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace Note - SpecialSpecial2018

    Prologue episode for the main series.

  10. 10
    Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace NoteTV2019

    A spin-off sequel focusing on Waver Velvet from Fate/Zero.

  11. 11
    Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no GohanONA2018

    A delightful slice-of-life spin-off. Best enjoyed after watching Fate/stay night series for character familiarity.

  12. 12
    Fate/ApocryphaTV2017

    An alternate timeline story, can be watched mostly independently.

  13. 13
    Fate/Extra Last EncoreTV2018

    Based on a different game and set in an alternate universe. Can be watched independently.

  14. 14
    Fate/Extra Last Encore: Illustrias TendousetsuSpecial2018

    The final three episodes of Fate/Extra Last Encore.

  15. 15
    Fate/Grand Order: First OrderSpecial2016

    The starting point for the Fate/Grand Order anime adaptations.

  16. 16
    Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia - Initium IterSpecial2019

    Episode 0 of Fate/Grand Order: Babylonia. Provides a quick recap/context for the protagonist's journey up to that point.

  17. 17
    Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 1 - Wandering; AgateramMovie2020

    Adapts Singularity 6 of the Fate/Grand Order game's main story.

  18. 18
    Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 2 - Paladin; AgateramMovie2021
  19. 19
    Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen BabyloniaTV2019

    Adapts Singularity 7. For story chronology, it comes after the Camelot movies, despite being released earlier.

  20. 20
    Fate/Grand Order: Shuumon Tokuiten Kani Jikan Shinden SolomonMovie2021

    The conclusion to Part 1 of the Fate/Grand Order story.

  21. 21
    Fate/Grand Order: Moonlight/LostroomSpecial2018

    An interlude special taking place after the main Part 1 story of Fate/Grand Order.

  22. 22
    Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆IllyaTV2013

    Magical girl spin-off set in an alternate universe.

  23. 23
    Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei!TV2014
  24. 24
    Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei! Herz!TV2015
  25. 25
    Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!TV2016
  26. 26
    Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Sekka no ChikaiMovie2017
  27. 27
    Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Licht - Namae no Nai ShoujoMovie2021
  28. 28
    Carnival PhantasmOVA2011

    A comedy crossover featuring characters from various Type-Moon works. Best watched after gaining familiarity with many Fate series.

  29. 29
    Carnival Phantasm: Hibi ChigiriSpecial2011
  30. 30
    Carnival Phantasm EX SeasonSpecial2011
  31. 31
    Carnival Phantasm Special SeasonSpecial2011