Image: Ryohgo Narita, TYPE-MOON/KADOKAWA/FSFPC
AMBot | 08/22/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
At the "Fate/strange Fake" panel during Anime NYC 2026 in New York, Aniplex officially confirmed the production of a new anime series. The decision, announced on August 22, 2026 (Japan time), is accompanied by a teaser visual and a production announcement PV.
The new image shows portraits of Ayaka Sajou, Saber, and Sigma shattering into colorful fragments and blending together. The phrases "Rise Against the Rules." and "New Season Confirmed" complement the motif. The visual thus ties into the finale of the first season, whose 13th episode ended in late March 2026 with a teaser image of Saber and his companions before a massive storm and the note "to be continued."
The first season of "Fate/strange Fake" aired on Japanese television from January to March 2026. Previously, the project had its first animated appearance with the one-hour special "Whispers of Dawn" in July 2023; the opening episode was also previewed on December 31, 2024. The story is set in Snowfield, a fictional city in the U.S. state of Nevada, where years after the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan, a new, rule-breaking war over the Holy Grail breaks out. Mages (Masters) and Heroic Spirits (Servants) engage in a battle there that has nothing in common with a classic Grail conflict.
For the new adaptation, the core team returns: A-1 Pictures once again handles animation production, directed by Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume, with music again by Hiroyuki Sawano. The source material is the light novel series by Ryohgo Narita – known for "Baccano!" and "Durarara!!" – which has been published by Dengeki Bunko (KADOKAWA) since 2015; character design is by Shizuki Morii. The previously confirmed voice cast is also known from the first season: Kana Hanazawa voices Ayaka Sajou, Yuki Ono voices Saber Richard, and Gakuto Kajiwara voices Sigma.
In initial statements, the team expressed enthusiasm about the continuation. Author Ryohgo Narita hinted that the shattered portraits in the new visual are a taste of the turmoil the characters will face and how they try to find a common path through the false Grail War from the fragments. Character designer Shizuki Morii thanked fans for their support, and Kana Hanazawa looked forward to continuing the deepening relationship between Ayaka and Saber. Yuki Ono, as a fan, was just as excited as Gakuto Kajiwara, who hopes that Sigma will eventually find his happiness.
Aniplex did not yet announce a start date, broadcast period, episode count, or hints about new participants. Further information is expected to follow at a later time via the official website and the project's official X account. The first season is available in Japan on platforms including ABEMA, d Anime Store, and U-NEXT; internationally, Crunchyroll handles distribution.
The new image shows portraits of Ayaka Sajou, Saber, and Sigma shattering into colorful fragments and blending together. The phrases "Rise Against the Rules." and "New Season Confirmed" complement the motif. The visual thus ties into the finale of the first season, whose 13th episode ended in late March 2026 with a teaser image of Saber and his companions before a massive storm and the note "to be continued."
The first season of "Fate/strange Fake" aired on Japanese television from January to March 2026. Previously, the project had its first animated appearance with the one-hour special "Whispers of Dawn" in July 2023; the opening episode was also previewed on December 31, 2024. The story is set in Snowfield, a fictional city in the U.S. state of Nevada, where years after the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan, a new, rule-breaking war over the Holy Grail breaks out. Mages (Masters) and Heroic Spirits (Servants) engage in a battle there that has nothing in common with a classic Grail conflict.
For the new adaptation, the core team returns: A-1 Pictures once again handles animation production, directed by Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume, with music again by Hiroyuki Sawano. The source material is the light novel series by Ryohgo Narita – known for "Baccano!" and "Durarara!!" – which has been published by Dengeki Bunko (KADOKAWA) since 2015; character design is by Shizuki Morii. The previously confirmed voice cast is also known from the first season: Kana Hanazawa voices Ayaka Sajou, Yuki Ono voices Saber Richard, and Gakuto Kajiwara voices Sigma.
In initial statements, the team expressed enthusiasm about the continuation. Author Ryohgo Narita hinted that the shattered portraits in the new visual are a taste of the turmoil the characters will face and how they try to find a common path through the false Grail War from the fragments. Character designer Shizuki Morii thanked fans for their support, and Kana Hanazawa looked forward to continuing the deepening relationship between Ayaka and Saber. Yuki Ono, as a fan, was just as excited as Gakuto Kajiwara, who hopes that Sigma will eventually find his happiness.
Aniplex did not yet announce a start date, broadcast period, episode count, or hints about new participants. Further information is expected to follow at a later time via the official website and the project's official X account. The first season is available in Japan on platforms including ABEMA, d Anime Store, and U-NEXT; internationally, Crunchyroll handles distribution.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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