Original
01/07/2006 - 06/17/2006 Finished
Fate/stay night
After a mysterious inferno kills his family, Shirou is saved and adopted by Kiritsugu Emiya, who teaches him the ways of magic and justice. One night, years after Kiritsugu's death, Shirou is cleaning at school, when he finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly encounter between two superhumans known as Servants. During his attempt to escape, the boy is caught by one of the Servants and receives a life-threatening injury. Miraculously, he survives, but the same Servant returns to finish what he started. In desperation, Shirou summons a Servant of his own, a knight named Saber. The two must now participate in the Fifth Holy Grail War, a battle royale of seven Servants and the mages who summoned them, with the grand prize being none other than the omnipotent Holy Grail itself. Fate/stay night follows Shirou as he struggles to find the fine line between a hero and a killer, his ideals clashing with the harsh reality around him. Will the boy become a hero like his foster father, or die trying?
25
Total episodes
25
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 25 Filler episodes · 0
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Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Fate/stay night have? Well, currently Fate/stay night has a total of 5 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Fate/stay night doesn't have a single filler episode: all 25 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 25 episodes of Fate/stay night aired in 2006 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Fate/stay night is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 25 without detours. If you came looking for which Fate/stay night episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
25 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The First Day01/07/2006 | 01/07/2006 | Canon |
| 2 | Fateful Night01/13/2006 | 01/13/2006 | Canon |
| 3 | Opening Act01/20/2006 | 01/20/2006 | Canon |
| 4 | The Strongest Enemy01/27/2006 | 01/27/2006 | Canon |
| 5 | Two Magi (Part 1)02/03/2006 | 02/03/2006 | Canon |
| 6 | Two Magi (Part 2)02/10/2006 | 02/10/2006 | Canon |
| 7 | Despicable Act02/17/2006 | 02/17/2006 | Canon |
| 8 | Discordant Melody02/24/2006 | 02/24/2006 | Canon |
| 9 | Elegance in the Moonlight03/03/2006 | 03/03/2006 | Canon |
| 10 | The Calm Interlude03/10/2006 | 03/10/2006 | Canon |
| 11 | Temple of Blood03/17/2006 | 03/17/2006 | Canon |
| 12 | Splitting the Sky03/24/2006 | 03/24/2006 | Canon |
| 13 | Winter Castle04/01/2006 | 04/01/2006 | Canon |
| 14 | The End of the Ideal04/08/2006 | 04/08/2006 | Canon |
| 15 | The Twelve Trials04/15/2006 | 04/15/2006 | Canon |
| 16 | The Sword of the Promised Victory04/22/2006 | 04/22/2006 | Canon |
| 17 | Mark of the Witch04/29/2006 | 04/29/2006 | Canon |
| 18 | Decisive Battle05/06/2006 | 05/06/2006 | Canon |
| 19 | The Golden King05/13/2006 | 05/13/2006 | Canon |
| 20 | Distant Trace of a Dreams05/20/2006 | 05/20/2006 | Canon |
| 21 | The Star of Creation That Divided Heaven and Earth05/27/2006 | 05/27/2006 | Canon |
| 22 | Result of a Wish06/03/2006 | 06/03/2006 | Canon |
| 23 | The Holy Grail06/10/2006 | 06/10/2006 | Canon |
| 24 | The All Too Distant Utopia06/17/2006 | 06/17/2006 | Canon |
| 25 | Epilogue— | — | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Fate/stay night have?
Fate/stay night has a total of 5 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Fate/stay night have?
In total, Fate/stay night has 25 episodes distributed across its 5 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Fate/stay night?
It is recommended to watch Fate/stay night in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Fate/stay night online?
Fate/stay night is available on the following streaming platforms: Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Fate/stay night a complete anime?
Yes, Fate/stay night is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Fate/stay night have?
No, Fate/stay night does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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