Fate/strange Fake [Manga] – Info, Plot, Main Characters
Japanese Title: フェイト/ストレンジフェイク (Feito/Sutorenji Feiku)
Year of Release: 2015 – 2026 (continues) (5 volumes)
Writer: Morii Shizuki (Illustrator)
Original Publisher: Type-Moon
Other Related Manga: Fate/stay Night Manga 2005 – 2012 (20 volumes)
TV: Fate/strange Fake Anime Series 2024 – 2026 (continues) (24 episodes), Fate/stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works 2014 – 2015 (26 episodes & 1 OVA), Fate/stay Night 2006 (24 episodes & 2 OVAs)
Anime Movies: Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song (2020), Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly (2019), Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel I. presage flower (2017)
Video Games: Fate/Grand Order (2015)
Setting
Fate/strange Fake is set in the fictional city of Snowfield, Nevada. This seemingly ordinary American city is transformed into a clandestine battleground for a Holy Grail War. Here, powerful mages summon legendary Heroic Spirits, figures of myth and history, to engage in a deadly conflict. Their ultimate prize is the Holy Grail, a legendary omnipotent artifact capable of granting any wish. However, the Grail War taking place in Snowfield is not the genuine article; it is a flawed imitation of the original, more significant Grail War that once occurred in the distant Fuyuki City, setting the stage for unique and unforeseen complications.
Plot
The narrative intricately revolves around a Holy Grail War that has been improperly initiated and copied from the patterns of the Third Holy Grail War. An independent organization based in the United States, operating entirely separate from the esteemed Mage’s Association in London, has undertaken the ambitious endeavor of conducting their own Grail War. They achieve this by utilizing fragmented data and knowledge gleaned from the original conflict. However, their ritual is fundamentally incomplete and flawed, leading to a cascade of unexpected and chaotic consequences. This deviation from the established norms results in a war where familiar rules are bent, new powers emerge, and various unexpected participants clash fiercely in their pursuit of the coveted Holy Grail.
Main Characters
| Character Name | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ayaka Sajyou | Master of Saber | A central participant in the chaotic Grail War. She possesses a mysterious past intertwined with the events of the war and shares a deep, enigmatic connection with her summoned Servant, Saber. |
| Flat Escardos | Master of Berserker | A peculiar and significant character who summons the Servant Berserker. He plays a crucial role in the unfolding events, often through his eccentric actions and surprising insights. |
| Saber | Heroic Spirit | The loyal Servant summoned by Ayaka Sajyou. This particular Saber is identified as Richard I, and he shares a unique and profound bond with Ayaka, setting their relationship apart from typical Master-Servant dynamics. |
| Jester Karture | Antagonist | A peculiar and dangerous character who possesses the ability to regenerate or have multiple lives. He becomes deeply involved in the conflict, revealing a complex and often unsettling personality. |
| Orlando Reeve | Police Chief | The local authority figure responsible for maintaining order in Snowfield. He finds himself interacting with the main characters and becomes entangled in the clandestine war unfolding around him. |
These characters find themselves navigating the labyrinthine intricacies of this irregular Grail War. They must contend with unexpected betrayals, forge unlikely alliances, and constantly adapt to the chaotic nature of the conflict as they each pursue their individual goals and desires.
