Fate/Apocrypha

This is the third Fate series show I've watched. Fate: Zero and Fate: Infinity Blade Works were both very good shows that had interesting characters and solid english dub voice acting. They also got better as the show progressed and the story built upon itself. Fate: Apocrypha unfortunately falls short in this way. The characters initially seem very interesting in the first half of the show. The fights are beautifully animated and there's a sense of mystery that kept me watching. However, in the second half of the show things seem to fall apart. After a big reveal at the end of the first season the mystery is gone and the characters seem flat and boring. There's hardly any character development and the voice acting falls of a cliff for whatever reason. The action kept me watching but I couldn't find myself less interested in the story or characters (other than the Saber and her master who get far too little screen time in the second half).

Having gone through much of the Fate franchise - Zero, Unlimited Blade Works, Heaven's Feel, Grand Order, First Order, Babylonia, Solomon, Camelot, Strange Fake... - I can confidently say that Fate/Apocrypha stands out as my personal favourite.

From a critical standpoint, Apocrypha does not match the narrative density or structural precision of Zero or UBW. Its pacing can feel uneven, and its story, while ambitious, is not always as tightly executed as other installments in the franchise.

However, what it lacks in narrative solidity, it more than compensates with emotional resonance. Apocrypha offers some of the most heartfelt and moving moments across the entire Fate universe. The character dynamics - particularly the bonds, ideals, and sacrifices - create a profound sense of beauty, melancholy, and hope.

In the end, Apocrypha may not be the "strongest" Fate title from a purely technical perspective, but it is undoubtedly the most beautiful. For me, it is the entry that speaks to the heart rather than just the mind - and that makes it unforgettable.

I really want to like it but I hate the main character he's so boring he's not like shirou buts that's ok the side characters are great but that's about the only positive the story is ok but stay night and zero are just better storyline wise not awful...they are some good aspects of the show like astfolo and Jeanne and saber of red they all seem to outshine the masters which is fine. But I wish it was more balanced out like it is with stay night with the masters. It's not awful but could be better I have seen worse anime's so I'm not mad i did like the backstories of the servants and seig is bearable at times.

A powerful ending. And Shakespeare claim max as a hero spirt brilliant! But the true, true ending is sooooooooo betiuful, that is paradise....

In an alternate universe the theft of the Holy Grail 50 years previously ushers in a new conflict between the Mages Association and the rebellious Ygdillemna Family. With the activation of the Greater Grail, 15 Servants are summoned for an unprecedented battle royale in a new Holy Grail War.

I am honestly quite surprised to see some of these review not appreciating series. In my opinion this series is kinda of a breath of fresh air from the current fate shows. And yes the dub is pretty good well most Fate dubs are anyways.

Not to mention I kinda thought Sieg, Astolfo, Ruler and Murdered were all well written characters.