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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]!

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This story focuses primarily on the heroine Rin Tohsaka. After her father’s death, Rin enters the Holy Grail War as the sole heir to the prestigious Tohsaka Household, with her servant Archer. But, she soon

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    Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 3 - A Battle of Legend
    9.3/10(538 votes)

    #1 - A Battle of Legend

    S2:E3

    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

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  2. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 8 - Unlimited Blade Works.
    9.1/10(498 votes)

    #2 - Unlimited Blade Works.

    S2:E8

    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

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  3. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 3 - The First Battle
    8.9/10(440 votes)

    #3 - The First Battle

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Tatsuki Ichinose

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  4. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 12 - Unlimited Blade Works
    8.8/10(426 votes)

    #4 - Unlimited Blade Works

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Toshiyuki Shirai
    Writer:Kazuharu Sato

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  5. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 12 - The Final Decision
    8.7/10(389 votes)

    #5 - The Final Decision

    S1:E12

    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.

    Directors:Takuro Takahashi, Toshiyuki Shirai
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama

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  6. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 5 - The Dark Sword Bares Its Fangs
    8.7/10(359 votes)

    #6 - The Dark Sword Bares Its Fangs

    S2:E5

    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

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  7. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 10 - The Fifth Contractor
    8.6/10(376 votes)

    #7 - The Fifth Contractor

    S1:E10

    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
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Tatsuki Ichinose

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  8. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 7 - Idealism's End (The Answer)
    8.4/10(340 votes)

    #8 - Idealism's End (The Answer)

    S2:E7

    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

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  9. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 7 - The Reward for the Fight to the Death
    8.3/10(364 votes)

    #9 - The Reward for the Fight to the Death

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Takashi Suhara
    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  10. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 2 - The Princess of Colchis
    8.3/10(350 votes)

    #10 - The Princess of Colchis

    S2:E2

    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

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  11. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 9 - Answer
    8.3/10(361 votes)

    #11 - Answer

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Takuro Takahashi
    Writer:Kazuharu Sato

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  12. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 1 - A Winter Day, a Fateful Night
    8.2/10(415 votes)

    #12 - A Winter Day, a Fateful Night

    S1:E1

    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

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  13. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 6 - The Beginning of the Circle
    8.1/10(332 votes)

    #13 - The Beginning of the Circle

    S2:E6

    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
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama

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  14. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 8 - Winter Days, Where the Heart is
    8.0/10(346 votes)

    #14 - Winter Days, Where the Heart is

    S1:E8

    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

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  15. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 1 - Time of Departure
    8.0/10(375 votes)

    #15 - Time of Departure

    S2:E1

    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

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  16. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 4 - Winter Days, the Form Wishes Take
    8.0/10(331 votes)

    #16 - Winter Days, the Form Wishes Take

    S2:E4

    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
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Tatsuki Ichinose

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  17. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 11 - Incarnation
    7.8/10(309 votes)

    #17 - Incarnation

    S2:E11

    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

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  18. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 2 - The Curtain Rises
    7.7/10(382 votes)

    #18 - The Curtain Rises

    S1:E2

    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

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  19. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 5 - Dancing After School
    7.7/10(351 votes)

    #19 - Dancing After School

    S1:E5

    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!

    Directors:Toshiyuki Shirai, Kenji Takahashi
    Writer:Kazuharu Sato

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  20. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 6 - Mirage
    7.7/10(342 votes)

    #20 - Mirage

    S1:E6

    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

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  21. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 11 - A Visitor Approaches Lightly
    7.7/10(340 votes)

    #21 - A Visitor Approaches Lightly

    S1:E11

    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

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  22. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 4 - Finding the Will to Fight
    7.6/10(349 votes)

    #22 - Finding the Will to Fight

    S1:E4

    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

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  23. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 13 - Epilogue
    7.6/10(336 votes)

    #23 - Epilogue

    S2:E13

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

    Directors:Takahiro Miura, Masaru Takeuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 9 - The Distance Between Them
    7.5/10(337 votes)

    #24 - The Distance Between Them

    S1:E9

    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
    Writers:Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama

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  25. Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 2 Episode 10 - Winter Days, a Long Way Home
    7.4/10(314 votes)

    #25 - Winter Days, a Long Way Home

    S2:E10

    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

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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 538 votes. Directed by Takuya Nonaka and written by Kazuharu Sato, it aired on 4/19/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Unlimited Blade Works.".