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The Best Episodes of Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]

Every episode of Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]!

A high school student living in Fuyuki City, Japan, is dragged into the Fifth Holy Grail War, a secret magical tournament.
Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Best Episodes Summary

"A Battle of Legend" is the best rated episode of "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]". It scored 9.3/10 based on 421 votes. Directed by Takuya Nonaka and written by Kazuharu Sato, it aired on 4/19/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Unlimited Blade Works.".

  • A Battle of Legend
    9.3/10421 votes
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    #1 - A Battle of Legend

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2015

    Shirou and Rin finally reach the castle where Illyasviel and Berserker are. However, there are other unexpected guests visiting Illyasviel.

    Director: Takuya Nonaka

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Unlimited Blade Works.
    9.0/10382 votes
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    #2 - Unlimited Blade Works.

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2015

    Rin is helpless now in Kirei's hands, while Shirou faces Archer. Is he skillful enough to defeat Archer?

    Director: Takashi Suhara

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • The First Battle
    8.8/10338 votes
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    #3 - The First Battle

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/2014

    Rin and Shirou run into a girl named Illyasviel von Einzbern. She has a Servant who is a big mad monster! What does this girl want from them?

    Director: Kei Tsunematsu

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Tatsuki Ichinose

  • The Dark Sword Bares Its Fangs
    8.7/10280 votes
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    #4 - The Dark Sword Bares Its Fangs

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2015

    Rin and Shirou begin their battle against Caster and Kuzuki while Lancer faces off with Archer. Will Rin's plan work in the end?

    Director: Ryuhei Aoyagi

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Unlimited Blade Works
    8.7/10330 votes
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    #5 - Unlimited Blade Works

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2015

    With everything seeming to be against them, will Shirou and Rin be able to survive?

    Director: Toshiyuki Shirai

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • The Fifth Contractor
    8.6/10296 votes
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    #6 - The Fifth Contractor

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2014

    Rin suspects Kuzuki might be the Master of Caster. With the help of a hesitant Shirou, she implements a dangerous plan in a remote location to test out her theory.

    Director: Yusuke Maruyama

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Tatsuki Ichinose

  • The Final Decision
    8.6/10299 votes
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    #7 - The Final Decision

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/28/2014

    Rin finally asks Shirou out on a date, but their enjoyment is cut short when Caster makes her move. Shirou is forced to make a difficult decision to protect the people he cares about.

    Director: Takuro Takahashi, Toshiyuki Shirai

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama

  • The Reward For the Fight to the Death
    8.3/10283 votes
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    #8 - The Reward For the Fight to the Death

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2014

    Saber faces Assassin while Archer and Caster go into battle against each other! What will be the outcome?

    Director: Takashi Suhara

    Writer: Akira Hiyama

  • The Princess of Colchis
    8.3/10271 votes
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    #9 - The Princess of Colchis

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2015

    Despite losing Saber, Shirou is determined to fight. Since Caster is protected by Kuzuki and Archer, Shirou and Rin decide to team up with another Master. Left with no other option, they set out to find Illyasviel and Berserker.

    Director: Takashi Suhara

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Idealism's End (The Answer)
    8.3/10268 votes
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    #10 - Idealism's End (The Answer)

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2015

    Together with Saber and Lancer, Shirou is set out to rescue Rin. Will he be able to beat Archer in a battle?

    Director: Yusuke Maruyama

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Answer
    8.3/10280 votes
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    #11 - Answer

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2015

    Shirou's battle with Archer continues. But then an unexpected visitor appears, and new information unfolds.

    Director: Takuro Takahashi

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • A Winter Day, A Fateful Night
    8.2/10323 votes
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    #12 - A Winter Day, A Fateful Night

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2014

    Shirou Emiya is a high school student who always helps people around him whenever he has a spare moment. His dream has always been to become a hero of justice. One night, he stumbles upon a battle between two Servants...

    Director: Takuya Nonaka

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • The Beginning of the Circle
    8.1/10261 votes
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    #13 - The Beginning of the Circle

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2015

    Now that Archer is no longer Rin's Servant, he is determined to kill Shirou. However, Shirou is not afraid of him. Rin and Saber are willing to do anything to stop Archer!

    Director: Takuya Nonaka

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama

  • Winter Days, Where the Heart is
    8.0/10270 votes
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    #14 - Winter Days, Where the Heart is

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2014

    Shirou continues his training with Saber. She is glad that his abilities have improved, but there is something different about his technique. Meanwhile, Rin suspects there is a fourth Master at school.

    Director: Takuya Nonaka

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Time of Departure
    8.0/10296 votes
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    #15 - Time of Departure

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2015

    Caster keeps Saber hostage, but Kuzuki is not happy with his Servant calling her own shots. Rin, determined to take out Caster and her Master, orders Archer to take out Kuzuki. Will Archer do as she says?

    Director: Takuro Takahashi

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Winter Days, The Form Wishes Take
    8.0/10260 votes
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    #16 - Winter Days, The Form Wishes Take

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2015

    Shirou is devastated since he was unable to save Illyasviel. Together with Rin, he is determined to fight Caster and the others. Out of the blue, they are visited by a Servant who is willing to lend a hand!

    Director: Akihiko Uda

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Tatsuki Ichinose

  • Incarnation
    7.8/10239 votes
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    #17 - Incarnation

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2015

    While Saber faces off against the guard at the gate, Shirou and Rin try to destroy the Holy Grail!

    Director: Masaru Takeuchi

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • The Curtain Rises
    7.7/10296 votes
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    #18 - The Curtain Rises

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2014

    Rin takes Shirou and Saber to the church in New Fuyuki. She introduces Shirou to Kotomine Kirei. Will Shirou accept to participate in the Holy Grail War despite all the danger?

    Director: Takashi Suhara

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Dancing After School
    7.7/10276 votes
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    #19 - Dancing After School

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2014

    A student went missing after her archery club practice. The last person to talk to her was Shinji. And now Shinji is nowhere to be found either!

    Director: Toshiyuki Shirai, Kenji Takahashi

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Mirage
    7.7/10268 votes
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    #20 - Mirage

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2014

    Shirou and Rin continue investigating the bounded field at the school. Will they be able to solve this mystery and find out who the third Master is?

    Director: Takuro Takahashi

    Writer: Akira Hiyama

  • A Visitor Approaches Lightly
    7.7/10264 votes
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    #21 - A Visitor Approaches Lightly

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/21/2014

    After making progress with the development of his projection magic, Shirou starts experiencing the side effects of having pushed his body to the limit.

    Director: Yusuke Maruyama

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • Epilogue
    7.6/10267 votes
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    #22 - Epilogue

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2015

    The Holy Grail War is over... The dust has settled... What awaits Rin and Shirou on their next journey?

    Director: Takahiro Miura, Masaru Takeuchi

    Writer: N/A

  • Finding the Will to Fight
    7.5/10273 votes
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    #23 - Finding the Will to Fight

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2014

    Saber tells Shirou all about Heroic Spirits and Noble Phantasms. She explains why she doesn't want to reveal her true identity to him. Shirou wants Saber to stay at his place for a while. Will Fujimura approve this request?

    Director: Takuya Nonaka

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato

  • The Distance Between Them
    7.5/10264 votes
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    #24 - The Distance Between Them

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2014

    Archer finally arrives at the scene in the school. Rin fills him in on what happened. Together with Shirou and Saber, they plan to find out who the real Master of Caster is. After losing Rider, Shinji heads to the church!

    Director: Akihiko Uda

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama

  • Winter Days, A Long Way Home
    7.4/10240 votes
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    #25 - Winter Days, A Long Way Home

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2015

    Wishing to avenge Archer and destroy the Holy Grail once and for all, Rin and Shirou consider their options and try to come up with a strategy.

    Director: Takuya Nonaka

    Writer: Kazuharu Sato