The Complete Fate Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Navigate the expansive Fate universe with this comprehensive watch order guide, covering all main series, spin-offs, and movies for an optimal viewing experience.
The Fate franchise is renowned for its intricate lore, compelling characters, and multiple timelines, making its watch order a frequent topic of confusion. This guide cuts through the complexity, providing a clear path to experience the epic Holy Grail Wars and beyond without major spoilers, ensuring you grasp the full narrative depth.
While the Fate universe can appear daunting, following this guide will provide a clear and enjoyable journey through its rich narratives and epic battles. We recommend starting with 'Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works' to begin your adventure.
The Complete Watch Order
- 1
Recommended starting point for the main Fate/stay night story, focusing on the Unlimited Blade Works route.
- 2Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage FlowerMovie2017
The first part of the Heaven's Feel trilogy, continuing from the main story.
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- 5Fate/ZeroTV2011
A prequel to Fate/stay night, best watched after understanding the main routes to avoid spoilers and enhance narrative impact.
- 6
Prequel special to the main Lord El-Melloi II TV series, following Waver Velvet from Fate/Zero.
- 7Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace NoteTV2019
Spin-off following Waver Velvet from Fate/Zero.
- 8Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - Hishin KessenSpecial2021
A follow-up special to the Rail Zeppelin Grace Note TV series.
- 9Today's Menu for the Emiya FamilyONA2017
A heartwarming slice-of-life spin-off. Best enjoyed after familiarity with Fate/stay night characters.
- 10Fate/ApocryphaTV2017
An alternate timeline where the Greater Grail was stolen after the Third Holy Grail War. Can be watched independently.
- 11Fate/Extra Last EncoreTV2018
Anime adaptation of the Fate/Extra game, set in an alternate reality. Can be watched independently.
- 12Fate/strange Fake: Whispers of DawnSpecial2023
A special adapting the beginning of another alternate Holy Grail War. Intended as a prelude to a full series.
- 13Fate/Grand Order: First OrderSpecial2016
Prologoue to the main story of the Fate/Grand Order mobile game.
- 14Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 1 - Wandering; AgateramMovie2020
Adaptation of Singularity VI from the Fate/Grand Order game's story.
- 15Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 2 - Paladin; AgateramMovie2021
- 16
Adaptation of Singularity VII from the Fate/Grand Order game's story, chronologically after Camelot.
- 17Fate/Grand Order: Shuukyoku Tokuiten - Grand Temple of Time: SolomonMovie2021
Concludes the first main arc of the Fate/Grand Order game's story.
- 18Fate/Grand Order: Moonlight/LostroomSpecial2018
A special bridging the gap between Part 1 and Part 2 of the Fate/Grand Order game.
- 19Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆IllyaTV2013
The first season of the magical girl spin-off series, set in an alternate universe. Can be watched independently.
- 20Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei!TV2014
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- 22Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!TV2016
- 23Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Sekka no ChikaiMovie2017
Prequel story within the Prisma Illya timeline, but best watched after '3rei!!' for proper context.
- 24Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Movie: Licht - Namae no Nai ShoujoMovie2021
- 25Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya: Prisma☆PhantasmOVA2019
A comedic OVA, non-canonical to the main Prisma Illya plot.
- 26Fate/stay nightTV2006
The first anime adaptation of Fate/stay night. Generally not recommended as a starting point due to quality and mixing story routes, but included for completionists.
- 27Fate/PrototypeOVA2011
A short conceptual OVA based on the original draft of Fate/stay night.
- 28Carnival PhantasmOVA2011
A comedic crossover series featuring characters from Fate and Tsukihime. Best watched after familiarity with the main characters.