TV Special
Description
"Fate/Extra Last Encore: Illustrias Tendōsetsu" is a continuation of the "Fate/Extra Last Encore" anime series, serving as a three-episode OVA that adapts the final arc of the original story. The narrative is set in a virtual reality world known as SE.RA.PH, a digital realm where participants engage in a deadly Holy Grail War to achieve their desires. The protagonist, Hakuno Kishinami, awakens in this world with fragmented memories and no recollection of their past. Alongside their Servant, Nero Claudius, a spirited and confident Saber-class Servant, Hakuno embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind SE.RA.PH and their own identity.

The story unfolds as Hakuno and Nero ascend through the layers of SE.RA.PH, battling other Masters and Servants in a series of high-stakes duels. Each layer represents a different floor of a massive, labyrinthine structure, with its own unique challenges and adversaries. As they progress, Hakuno begins to piece together fragments of their memory, revealing a connection to a previous iteration of the Holy Grail War. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and the cyclical nature of conflict, as Hakuno grapples with the consequences of their past actions and the true purpose of SE.RA.PH.

In "Illustrias Tendōsetsu," the focus shifts to the final confrontation with the system's overseer, the enigmatic and powerful entity known as Twice H. Pieceman. Twice serves as the ultimate antagonist, embodying the ideals of stagnation and the perpetuation of endless cycles of suffering. The OVA delves into the philosophical conflict between Hakuno's desire to break free from the cycle and Twice's belief in the inevitability of human suffering. The climax of the story sees Hakuno and Nero confronting Twice in a decisive battle, with the fate of SE.RA.PH and its inhabitants hanging in the balance.

The main characters include Hakuno Kishinami, whose journey of self-discovery drives the narrative, and Nero Claudius, whose unwavering loyalty and vibrant personality provide both emotional depth and comedic relief. Other key figures include Rin Tohsaka, a pragmatic and resourceful Master who aids Hakuno, and Rani VIII, a mysterious and stoic participant in the Holy Grail War. The interactions between these characters, along with their individual motivations and struggles, add layers of complexity to the story.

"Fate/Extra Last Encore: Illustrias Tendōsetsu" concludes the series by resolving the central conflict and providing closure to Hakuno's journey. The OVA maintains the series' signature blend of action, philosophical inquiry, and character-driven drama, offering a fitting end to the story of SE.RA.PH and its inhabitants.
Information
Fate/Extra Last Encore: Illustrias Tendōsetsu
Fate/EXTRA Last Encore イルステリアス天動説
Type: TV Special
Movie/Episode length: 120 min.
Date: 07/29/2018
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Staff
  • Chief Director · Akiyuki Simbo
  • Series Director · Yukihiro Miyamoto
  • Script · Kinoko Nasu
  • Script · Hikaru Sakurai
  • Storyboard · Mamoru Kurosawa
  • Storyboard · Takashi Kawabata
  • Unit Director · Mamoru Kurosawa
  • Unit Director · Kazuomi Koga
  • Unit Director · Yukihiro Miyamoto
  • Unit Director · Takashi Kawabata
  • Unit Director · Kenjirō Okada
  • Unit Director · Naoki Kotani
  • Animation Director · Shosuke Shimizu
  • Animation Director · Yoshiaki Ito
  • Animation Director · Kayo Nomichi
  • Animation Director · Kazuya Shiotsuki
  • Animation Director · Kosuke Murayama
  • Animation Director · Keita Shimizu
  • Animation Director · Tsutomu Matsuura
  • Animation Director · Akihisa Takano
  • Animation Director · Akihito Asai
  • Animation Director · Nobuhiro Sugiyama
  • Animation Director · Mina Ōtaka
  • Animation Director · Rina Iwamoto
  • Animation Director · Minori Homura
  • Animation Director · Yurie Hama
Production
  • Animation Production · SHAFT