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Fate/Apocrypha – 14

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(Guze no Inori)
“Prayer of Salvation”

Now that, was a fantastic episode of Apocrypha.

General Impressions

God damn, I don’t think I’ve ever felt that hyped after any episode of Apocrypha. With the story chugging along to the next big climax and characters getting an opportunity to show us that they’ve grown since this whole damn thing started, I don’t even know what I should talk about first.

If I had to make a snap decision though, there’s no way I couldn’t talk about this new alliance between Sieg, the Black Faction, Ruler, and Shishigou. Seeing how the previous format of Team Red versus Team Black has went out the window, it was nice to see the participants of this Greater Holy Grail War manage to get along and pool their resources together. But honestly, what probably felt the best, was that everyone that partook in this week’s amazing fight probably had little to no attachment to the grail itself. Instead using their shared displeasure of Shirou to fuel their actions, it was this great situation where everyone couldn’t care less about what happened in the past (because it was related to their Masters fighting a separate war) and managed to become one hell of a team. It’s hard to really put into words, but seeing Sieg, Mordred, Jeanne, Chiron, and Astolfo all fight together was truly a sight to behold.

Moving on, boy did Astolfo get some great moments this week. Showing off his charming side while expressing how much he cares about Sieg to truly demonstrating the true worth of an idiot who couldn’t care less that they’re facing the Golem of Creation straight in the face — I’ve come to see Astolfo as something truly more than a cute and endearing trap. That and I think that scene where he had to gently coerce his Hippogriff into obeying was so adorable I almost died from the cuteness overload.

Flipping back to some more serious talk, let me end this post with some short rambling of the future. As someone who has no idea what’s coming (except for what I’ve seen in the comments that I’ve had to spoiler tag), I can at this point honestly say it was worth watching the first cour. With the story evolving and the conflict changing, it really feels like we’re about to dive into the meat of things. Sieg is no longer a useless homunculus, all of my favorite characters are now working together, and Mordred gets an opportunity to be more than this angsty girl who can use her sword better than a Berserker. All things that I would have never saw coming even a few episodes ago.

To everyone who’s made it this far — thanks for keeping up with the posts! I hope the story keeps up what it’s doing now and I hope you’ll join me for the ride :).

Spoiler Policy: Please enclose major spoilers with spoiler tags. If theres something that needs to be tagged, shoot me a reply at @rctakaii on twitter. Thanks everyone!<3

116 Comments

  1. Velvet Scarlantina
    October 10, 2017,

    Astolfo – Seig – Jeanne… Best FMF grouping!

  2. HalfDemonInuyasha
    October 10, 2017,

    http://images.randomc.net/Fate%20Apocrypha/Fate%20Apocrypha%20-%2014%20-%20Large%2003.jpgMan, Jeanne moves quickly, doesn’t she? lolNo screenshots of Sieg and BEST GIRL on the roof? For shame! XDhttp://images.randomc.net/Fate%20Apocrypha/Fate%20Apocrypha%20-%2014%20-%20Large%2021.jpg”Won’t one of your Noble Phantasms work?””Nope! Sorry!”XDhttp://images.randomc.net/Fate%20Apocrypha/Fate%20Apocrypha%20-%2014%20-%20Large%2039.jpgAnd who doesn’t love Mordred’s face here? Could she be…jelly? XD

      • Takaii
        October 10, 2017,

        I’m not a Fate expert here, but if I were to take a stab at it, I think it’s something related to how Astolfo was summoned + doesn’t have the highest stats (except for being a lovable dummy) to begin with.That said, I’ve been wondering if her Master change to Sieg makes any difference. I’m assuming he’d have more mana/prana to draw from (seeing how Sieg is a walking mana battery) in the worst case.Poor Hippogriph, haha.

      • Bob
        October 10, 2017,

        The Hippogriff could probably hurt the golem, but it can’t vaporize it like a beamsword could. Also the Hippogriff was still injured and tired out from getting shot down by Semiramis, which is why it wasn’t precisely enthusiastic about helping out Astolfo this episode.

      • Moekou
        October 10, 2017,

        well at least Astolfo is honest, she told sieg that he is pretty weak

      • Twilightmaster
        October 11, 2017,

        He’s versatile, but not directly strong. Although due to one of his skills he is stronger physically than he looks, but he’s still not going to fight knight classes up close. He’s got a lot of NPs and potential abilities.He’s the kind of guy useful for adventures, as he pulls a new magical item out his ass each step of the way. Not useful for direct battles to the death as much.

      • Kruszer
        October 11, 2017,

        Here’s my tier from what I know of everything in materials.Broken:KarnaAchillesSiegVery High:VladChironSeigfriedHigh:MordredSpartacusMid:Jeanne*Atalanta Astolfo (lots of NPs somewhat makes up for bad abilities)Jack*ShirouLow:Avicebron*FranSemiramis*Shakespeare*stronger when certain conditions are met

      • Yttrbio
        October 11, 2017,

        Sparty has the power of not dying but he’s not that good at killing only has so long before he allu ackbars

      • killmyself
        October 11, 2017,

        To be fair, he has to contend with fighting a long ranged opponent and people with plot armor. He’s actually extremely difficult to fight and would kill most opponents if he could get up close to them, and then on top of that he’s got the suicide attack which is extremely deadly. He’s got more than enough justification to move up to a High tier IMO.

      • jl07045
        October 11, 2017,

        his biggest problem seemed to me that he’s a berserker and thus doesn’t think clearly about what he’s doing. being almost unkillable could be a huge advantage, if he didn’t just wildly flail around

    • Takaii
      October 10, 2017,

      Mordred’s face in that shot is priceless.

      • swienke
        October 11, 2017,

        That’s such an impure face. Just think what Jesus would say if he saw that.

    • Merida
      October 11, 2017,

      And who doesnt love Mordreds face here? Could she bejelly?

      Mordre is jealous, she doesn’t want to split the dragon boy with anyone.

      • Chiibi
        October 11, 2017,

        That night they had sex without a condom.

      • Knoepfchen
        October 11, 2017,

        It is an issue that affects us all, irrespective of our gender.

    • dan7el
      October 12, 2017,

      Jeanne wants to rape the poor innocent boy.

  5. Urahara
    October 10, 2017,

    This show is very bad ( this is coming from a BIG fan of Fate/Zero ), so bad that the main ( perhaps only ) discussion is between a few kids about who is the best girl Pathetic , seeing the Fate series take a nose dive like this is painful , this one makes Fate/UBW look like anime of the year in comparison

    • Takaii
      October 10, 2017,

      I think if you really want to enjoy Apocrypha, you have to adjust your expectations accordingly.This isn’t ufotable and this isn’t the same type of story that Fate/Zero or Fate Stay/Night UBW had. This is A-1 with a story that’s supposed to be a bit darker (and a bit crazier(?)) and after making it through the first cour, I’m starting to appreciate it.They also haven’t blown out my ears until recently, but it wasn’t as bad as before so I consider it all a win.

    • parallel
      October 10, 2017,

      I think the obvious issue is this is what I more or less consider a ‘soulless’ adaptation. There are a lot of criticisms for the original written work to begin with, but it seems they not only ignored those flaws in the anime adaptation but also piled them on. Apocrypha was never the type of story that was fit for an anime adaptation as it stood, but it had potential if care was actually put into the production and any changes they might make. That love… just isn’t here. It just seems like a cash grab trying to make easy money on the current Fate fad. Some quick $$$ and it also helps promo FGO. If they’d put a little more love into it I feel like I could have looked past the story flaws. I’m not knocking anyone for liking it and there are definitely things to like in the anime — but it certainly doesn’t have much going for it for a long time fan of the Fate line of stories outside of seeing some of your favorites animated.

    • Gon Gon
      October 11, 2017,

      FGO is actually garbage and the cancer killing Type-Moon and soon the visual novel industry.

      • Seorori
        November 5, 2017,

        Did you read the F/GO story-lines? The seven Singularities? The Epic of Remnant Saga?Guess not.

  6. L002
    October 10, 2017,

    http://images.randomc.net/Fate%20Apocrypha/Fate%20Apocrypha%20-%2014%20-%20Large%2009.jpgPoor Roche, to be digested like that; next time the kid should summon Leonardo da Vinci as a Servant, I am sure the compatibility would be perfect. I am frankly surprised that Gordes managed to live, I guess a magus, that makes homunculus, isnt that compatible with a Servant who makes golems. Its practically almost the same since Casters Noble Phantasm involves making a human. I am at least curious what that glowing EGG, near Casters feat, is. It was NEVER explained by the end of this episode. On the side note, Casters Golem is capable of eating a lot, would have wanted to see what happens if a supersized Spartacus was eaten. But seriously, that Golem was so SHORT-LIVED!!!! It seems to be a shame that we didnt get to see how strong the Golem would have been, once it reaches full power.http://images.randomc.net/Fate%20Apocrypha/Fate%20Apocrypha%20-%2014%20-%20Large%2024.jpgI am shocked that Rulers B rank Strength is that powerful. Anyway, Mordred should have bargained like this. Mordred Ruler give me 2 command seals.Ruler Thats too much!!Mordred- Mmmm, you are being crushed to death, are you sure? I can wait all day. Ah, no wait, make it three seals, you got like a massive truckload, dont be stingy.Last side notes. I still dont get why Caster have his golem attack the black team. It wasnt needed since Caster wanted to bring Eden to the world. Not to mention it was too reckless, the Golem should have reached FULL POWER before it attacked. Where does Chiron get his arrows? It seems like he has an endless supply.

    • Takaii
      October 10, 2017,

      I to wonder what the egg was about. If I were to guess though, maybe he pulled something from Roche and put it into there? It was glowing green before the Golem stepped on it.In terms of what happened physically to the damn thing, I think the Golem just absorbed it after walking on it.If you think about it, the Golem is only invincible if its making contact with the “Garden of Eden” (at least to my understanding). I guess it technically didn’t matter if the Golem was fully powered if they could just launch it into the sky again. (DON’T QUOTE ME ON THIS, I’m hoping someone more knowledgeable with chime in if I’m wrong)

      • youkai
        October 10, 2017,

        I think the egg was supposed to be the core for the golem. Caster probably told his master to bring him the egg to awaken the golem. Obviously, Roche was much more suited to be the core than that egg, it basically was just a bait. I can’t find another reason on why he would bring it to Caster otherwise.

      • L002
        October 10, 2017,

        @youkaiThank you sir, that explains it. So that “egg” was a dummy when the real “core” was his master. that is so dark. http://images.randomc.net/Fate%20Apocrypha/Fate%20Apocrypha%20-%2014%20-%20Large%2015.jpgon the side note, I have to give Servants credit for their durability. In Caster’s case, he can still talk a bit after getting an arrow stuck to his head. Was shocked that the dude had actual eyes under that mask, considering how I don’t think that mask is capable of allowing a wearer to see.

      • Ken Hayashi
        October 11, 2017,

        Adam didn’t immediately betray AvicebronPROPAGANDAAAAAA!!!! Was not the first man the first criminal on Earth? Given everything, wanting for nothing only to betray their creator anyway? This lumbering Jewish puppet is but a mockery of the very concept of Eden! That paradise can’t fix what is born torn!

      • Kateonfire
        October 11, 2017,

        Caster was a fucking autist.Also I think what he was referring to was Archer’s anger, not the fact that he thought a traitor deserves to die.

      • ShellBullet
        October 11, 2017,

        Bitch, that’s reason enough. Now if it had been ordained by the Church, that would have been all right.

      • EmbraceMe
        October 11, 2017,

        trusting the JewseverKid was asking for it

    • Takaii
      October 10, 2017,

      As for Chiron — he can hide the fact he’s a Centaur. Who knows what else he’s hiding 8)

    • Kirkdawg
      October 11, 2017,

      Why Avicebron even bothered to attack the Black Faction if he already got what he wanted? He could just gtfo to somewhere and start spreading heaven or whatever.Also, why he even bothered to attack without the rest of the Reds?

      • Veers
        October 11, 2017,

        Because he knew they’d oppose him. Also, because they were in his way.

      • Nick Hobbs
        October 11, 2017,

        Red tries to stay away from Black now that they have the grail and need time to make a wish. Aviceborn couldn’t have an escape plan when Ruler knows where he is.

      • ninjapet
        October 11, 2017,

        Yes he is

    • Takaii
      October 10, 2017,

      Doubtful. Looks like she might have eyes for Shishigou though :3

    • Real Xero
      October 10, 2017,

      Anyone the MC touches will become a part of his harem. What is this? Kamachi’s work like the To Aru series & Heavy Object?

    • sphyre052
      October 10, 2017,

      walks by and beheads the crazy fujo abusing sieg’s gay boyfriend“psh, she was just in the way of me and where Mastah parked the car.”Mordred is a good acquisition for the Sieg’s harem and she understands the hearts of the homunculi.

      • Chagen46
        October 10, 2017,

        She also said in this episode she didn’t liked that shitty yandere Master.

    • ookamigirl
      October 10, 2017,

      Mordred probably fell in love with Sieg, because of the whole homoculus status they both have. Sieg also has a strong and thick dragon dick and Mordred loves them.

    • HaruhiToy
      October 10, 2017,

      why is the main heroine of this a boy

    • IndeterminateForm
      October 11, 2017,

      Don’t forget delicious ears and the best fashion sense

    • doubleO7
      October 11, 2017,

      would u get drunk *HIC* wth Astolfo?

      • CrowLia
        October 11, 2017,

        I wouldn’t touch Jeanne Alter ever if my life depended on it.

    • FenixFiesta
      October 11, 2017,

      You are pathetic. You’re basically just waiting for her to fall for you out of pity rather than your supreme dominance over her.

      • traveling
        October 11, 2017,

        Dominating a woman through emotions is superior to simply abusing her.

      • FenixFiesta
        October 11, 2017,

        not making her love you while you violate her every night by giving her head pats, rubbing her head, kissing her, and massaging her bright red spanked ass.

      • traveling
        October 11, 2017,

        You can do all these things without the raping part bro.

      • FenixFiesta
        October 11, 2017,

        Afraid I’m not that vanilla, beta.

      • Etrien
        October 11, 2017,

        – staked- burned- witchAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

      • RGaspar
        October 11, 2017,

        She was made a saint years after Sieg has inserted his strong and thick dragon dick inside Jeanne’s vagina without a condom until he ejaculated and she says it is okay.

      • Aylinn
        October 11, 2017,

        Jeanne D’Arc was a toned girl with short black hair who hated promiscuity/immorality.Japan depicts her as Stephanie Brown.Why.

      • Vaisaga
        October 11, 2017,

        Steph was never THIS slutty.

    • Brent Allison
      October 11, 2017,

      Jeanne is really thirsty for that dragon dick huh?

      • JaffaOrange
        October 11, 2017,

        You mean the guy that married a prostitute?

    • Cam0
      October 11, 2017,

      Being a saint is being a rolemodel for Catholicism, only God is perfect. She could have sexual desires, as long as she confesses and tries to not fall into temptation from time to time.

      • Beized
        October 11, 2017,

        Oh, I imagine she’ll be confessing and calling to God all night if you do something to her involving rope.

    • Ortensia1980
      October 11, 2017,

      It’s hard to dislike a cute girl who barehandedly has hot sex with a dragon boy every day that it became her bitch for all eternity.

      • Harleyquin
        October 11, 2017,

        Face it, you’re just scared shitless or you wanna het smacked around, you filthy, spineless M.

    • Polycell
      October 11, 2017,

      A slut broke his soul. Not even joking.

  11. ikillchicken
    October 11, 2017,

    If only the Einzberns weren’t retards that spent more time on cheating than actually fighting.Could have won by the third grail war.

  12. URGH
    October 11, 2017,

    “Fantastic”?This whole thing is laughably bad even by already floor-level low fate standard. Asspulls and pathetic self-referencing everywhere, completely unneeded “hero”, oy vey look at our token faggot white piggu goyim and would you like some sakuga with that.

    • Worldwidedepp
      October 11, 2017,

      No salty enough your tears, if you do not like it, then while hurting yourself in watching? So your tears are not Salty enough, you should cry at last an class full of Water

    • Dessa
      October 11, 2017,

      He has homing arrows apparently

    • HalfDemonInuyasha
      October 11, 2017,

      He never used his Noble Phantasm. Fiore ordered him to use it, but only after careful consideration on whether it would be able to take down the golem. After a quick scan of the golem and locating the core, he concluded that his Noble Phantom would NOT be strong enough to take it down and so lead to him concocting that plan involving everyone else instead.

    • Juno016
      October 11, 2017,

      But it did need 3 servants. Rider made it so Adam wasn’t connected to the Ground with his Trap NP, turning his legs to spirit so the moment before it regenerated (which, by being on the earth would be immortal), Sieg and Mordred could blast it.

    • jfrog
      October 11, 2017,

      Not entirely sure what was up with that. If he used his NP and it was just not made obvious that he was using it or if he’s going against his master’s orders and holding it back to backstab Mordred next episode.

      • Brook-Gomamon
        October 11, 2017,

        She asked him if his noble phantasm would work and he said no.His noble phantasm is pretty shit and relies almost entirely on surprising an enemy with it. Once it’s revealed, it’s basically useless since everyone can defend against it. It can also only be used at night, and only once per night.

      • jfrog
        October 11, 2017,

        I thought she told him to fire it off the moment it has any chance of killing the golem (in conjunction with the other servants), but maybe I am misremembering it.

    • lianncoop
      October 11, 2017,

      why didn’t he wait for the golem to be completed before attacking the enemy home base?

      • Wrangler
        October 11, 2017,

        Because that would make it invincible, effectively winning him the war and we cant have that since he isnt the main character.C’mon anon, think.

  15. jfrog
    October 11, 2017,

    I thought she told him to fire it off the moment it has any chance of killing the golem (in conjunction with the other servants), but maybe I am misremembering it.

  16. Shio
    October 11, 2017,

    Sieg is cute today tooAstolfo is cute today tooFiore is cute today toowhere is JackMy response to every episode now.

    • Wrangler
      October 11, 2017,

      Jack is next to get downed.

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