For a limited time, the official Crunchyroll YouTube channel will stream the first episode of Fate/Fake Stranger for free. Fate/Fake Stranger is an adaptation of the light novel series of the same name, written by Ryogo Narita (from It will last!! and Baccano! fame). Its full adaptation has been anticipated for years following the release of its first episode as an OVA, Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-.
Like an April Fools joke that blossomed into an entire series of light novels Fate/Fake Stranger has one of the strangest origins in all of Destination universe spinning from the iconic visual novel and anime Destination/overnight. His bizarre reimagining of Destination mainstays like Servants and Grail Wars follow suit. Despite its strange presentation, it has become a beloved entry in the franchise, with the new anime being highly anticipated by fans – and thanks to Crunchyroll, the OVA is available to stream for free.
Crunchyroll streams Fate/strange Fake for free after release schedule updates
Fans can watch the first episode of the highly anticipated anime for a week – with a catch
On November 24, 2024, Crunchyroll account X posted this Fate/Fake StrangerThe first episode of can be streamed for free via its official YouTube channel for just one week. Notably, Crunchyroll only provided a free stream for the English dub, drawing ire from fans in the comments. While many Destination fans have grown accustomed to and loyal to the Japanese dub, the option to watch for free on YouTube remains open to fans in select regions.
The free broadcast continues More Crunchyroll announcements at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 in September. After so much expectation, Fate/Fake Stranger you will receive your full adaptation very soonwith the TV anime premiering before the end of 2024. It was also announced that Fate/Fake Stranger would be available to stream on Crunchyroll in the future, although a precise date has not yet been provided.
He can Fate/Fake Stranger Being watched first?
The series can be watched before others Destination Entries, but viewers may be confused.
THE Destination The franchise is peculiar because it is made up of several stories that intersect in a unified set of mechanics and ideas. The general line in the community is that if an entry is supported by TYPE-MOON Studios, can be considered canonical. In combination with Fate/Fake Strangerthe unique vision of Destination universe, it’s tempting to see Fate/Fake Stranger as an entry point. Of course, it could be, as Fate/Fake Stranger will be the first adaptation of a Destination series in a bit to feature a Grail War, a key concept in many entries.
However, Fate/Fake Stranger technically takes place after the Grail War of Destination/overnight. Vital context about its world and events would be absent if the viewer wanted to enter Fate/Fake Stranger as your first Destination Prohibited. Furthermore, it is difficult to fully understand the importance of what is happening in Fate/Fake Stranger. For example, the trailer for Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- it would depend on viewers’ familiarity with a given character spoiler to build excitement.
For fans more familiar with the sprawling and notoriously complex Destination franchise, however, Crunchyroll’s YouTube offering is a great chance to watch the first episode of Fate/Fake Stranger no strings attached.
Source: Crunchy Roll/X