Why You Should Read Fate/Stay Night (And Its Sequel) 

Had to reupload cause I was an idiot and forgot to fix some stuff…but in any case, there’s one thing I wanted to mention, but I cut it out because of the (upcoming) Remaster release! When it comes to the FSN VN, a common question is “which version should I read?”. In short, there are two* versions of Fate available. -The first is the original 2004 release. It’s the OG, complete, unabridged story, but the key thing is that FSN was originally an 18+ eroge (aka adult material) novel. From what I could research, Nasu originally didn’t want to include adult content, but Type-Moon was insistent that the market had no room for a non Eroge novel. This could be an urban legend, so feel free to let me know, I also wouldn’t be surprised if this were just baloney. -Later, Fate was re-released as Fate/Stay Night: Realta Nua, which is an updated remaster that retains all the core story elements, adds some new content, and includes voice acting along with updated music. But this version was rewritten to replace all the 18+ content with new scenes. This has some…mixed results, which I’ll explain in a bit. Now, while it’s easy to say “just read the version you want”, it should be noted that the OG VN is, for all intents and purposes, impossible to get. The Realta Nua version is the one that gets ported all the time in Japan, and while the worldwide release isn’t out yet, it’s almost certainly going to be the Realta Nua version. I’ll see for myself and update this note once it’s actually out. It’s also the reason I omitted this section from the video. But that said, Realta Nua is by all means the “canon” version of Fate; I know everything in the Nasuverse is canon, but in many of other nods and references across the Nasuverse almost always refer to the Realta Nua version. As for the OG vs Realta Nua changes, there isn’t a real consensus, and it depends on who you ask. As for my two cents, the adult content in the original is honestly written really poorly, and scenes that should be emotional or intimate just come off as comical in my humble opinion. There’s a place for adult content in the story, but I do wish it were just given proper respect and effort. However, the Realta Nua replacements have a broad range, ranging from “awkward and clumsy” to “this is actually really cute”. There is one scene in particular I vastly prefer to the original, but the rest is pretty hit and miss. …BUT, the most important change when it comes to OG vs Realta Nua is in the form of Heaven’s Feel. There’s an argument that Fate and UBW don’t really need adult content, but Heaven’s Feel has adult content as a pretty major focal point, and the Realta Nua changes make for a story that has less impact and stakes in my opinion. The story still works and is still incredible, but I think even the average reader will read the Realta Nua version of Heaven’s Feel and notice scenes that were blatantly darker or more intense. However, in the meantime, there is one option available to prospective readers right now: The Fate Stay Night Ultimate Edition. This is a fanmade version of Fate that has the best of both versions, and has many options so that you the reader can customize the experience how you see fit. If you want to experience the OG VN text with updated visuals and the Realta Nua soundtrack, it’s an option. Or if you prefer the Realta Nua text but want the OG Heaven’s Feel text, and a mix of OG and Realta Nua music, that’s a-okay too. It’s my preferred method as well. For what it’s worth, all the footage you see in the video were my recordings with the Ultimate Edition. It can run on toasters, it looks gorgeous, and it’s definitely my preferred way to experience Fate/Stay Night. I intend to buy the official version to support Type-Moon, and I encourage others to do the same, but I think the benefits of the Ultimate Edition are too good to pass up. I can’t link it here in case the Type-Moon ninjas get on my case, but I promise you the Ultimate Edition is easy to find, and easy to install. Just be sure to support the official release when the time comes. Also go read the Tsukihime Remake! It’s finally out!

19:06 Saber looks like Namine from Kingdom Hearts.

I am surprised you didnt mention the big adaptation problems in unlimited blade works real lack of inner dialouge and exposition from the character leave alot unawanswered and not understood especially when it comes to shirou who looses 70% of his entire character when his lacking all of his important inner dialouge they are a VERY crucial part and even the heavens feel movies which dont fully focus on shirou himself as they cut most of the other characters just for sakura STILL include those inner dialouge scenes because they are THAT important for the story

Finally someone put into words what I couldn't for years. Amazing video.

Love the vid! Definitely going to my type-moon essay playlist.

This is a great video! Visual novels/novel games are my favourite medium for stories, and I love Fate/stay night so very much. Shirou and Saber are two of my favourite characters of all time, including a whole chunk of the rest of the cast too. It’s such a shame that the medium is so niche and hard to sell at times to people. Like you’ve said in the video, I just want to share this wonderful story (and its sequel) with everyone! Hope to see the official localisation bring in more people to the novel, and Type-Moon’s other works. Maybe the VN medium as a whole too. I’m glad to have found a high quality video to send to any friend who becomes interested in Fate, but is scared away by its ‘confusing to get into’ reputation.

Ever since I heard the 2012 New Dawn in your FE Franchise and Gintama videos, always asked myself when you'd do a Fate/Stay Night video. And we're *FINALLY* here! 22:58 Bazett "These Hands Are Rated E For Everyone" Fraga McRemitz. Amazing. Everytime I hear the lines "Humans can't fight Servants" I look at characters like Bazett (with others) and say "Stop the cap, Nasu." I always wanted to get into the Fate franchise but didn't know where to start. Always saw it as "That one anime series with the blonde knight in blue with the movie budget fight scenes." in the distance. My 1st step in the Fate/Nasuverse rabbit hole would be F/SN UBW Abridged by Project Mouthwash (My *CLOSE* 2nd favorite abridged). That along with Melty Blood lead me to my *real* 1st step, the Tsukihime manga (Which I read in October 2020. Fitting, no?). To say I fell in love with that manga would be an *understatement.* Basically sold my allegiance to both Shiki Tohno (favorite Nasuverse MC) and Arcueid Brunestud (Favorite Tsukihime girl). Then I found the original VN and played it. I *LOVED* that VN! Imagine my reaction when the remake was officially announced the day I finished the OG in its entirety (Then I shortly followed through Kagetsu Tohya afterward). Wasn't until July 16th 2022 that I FINALLY got the F/SN Ultimate Edition VN to work on my laptop. That VN was a *TRIP!* If I wasn't already mesmerized by the VN's budget increase from Tsukihime, then it was the cool and memorable cast, awesome moments and visuals, and the amazing OST by KATE. Followed that up with reading HA, and that was also a pretty great fandisc sequel! Wasn't until earlier this year that I watched UBW's ufotable anime for the 1st time in its entirety. I know you said that the anime can't replace the VN and all that, but Vivi you *GOTTA* admit that ufotable went *above and BEYOND* to give the VN justice and then some! If they cooked this well for my favorite route, I can't wait to see what they did with my 2nd favorite route HF! And yeah, now I'm a dude who's just got his limited edition for the Tsukihime Remake, need to read more of Mahoyo before the movie comes out, and stuck in the FGO Rabbit Hole/Trap. Now for my 3 favorite OG Servants: 1. *Archer.* 2. *Lancer.* 3. *Rider.* Can go into more detail if you wanna ask...

Amazing Video

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