History VisualNovel / FateStayNight

* AnAesop: The game has a different moral for each route.
** ''Fate'': You can't change the past. Even if things went badly for you before, as long as you did your best, you can live without regrets.
** ''Unlimited Blade Works'': No set of ideals is perfect. You have to acknowledge the flaws in your own ideals and work to avoid the pitfalls. Also, to love others, you have to be able to love yourself.
** ''Heaven's Feel'': Sometimes, ideals are unattainable. You have to realize that before it costs you the people and things most precious to you.

* DevelopersForesight: The original release opened up new choices and event flags after every route you completed. The 2012 PC re-release, which packages each route as a separate title, ''also'' unlocks the choices in a similar manner... but will automatically lock you into the route you're supposed to be in even if you manipulate the choices for the sake of SequenceBreaking.

Although [[LateExportForYou not initially released in English]], the game originally had a FanTranslation patch made for it by the good folks at [[http://mirrormoon.org Mirror Moon.]] The visual novel was adapted for the Platform/PlayStation2, with the pornographic content [[BleachedUnderpants excised]], but [[UpdatedRerelease adds lots of cool new stuff]] in its place. The [=PlayStation=] 2 version is subtitled ''Realta Nua'' and the extra content from this version can be implemented onto the original 2004 PC version [[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/4745-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-PC-version-Mirror-Moon-TL-insertion-project with this patch]]. A Platform/{{PlayStation Vita}} port of ''Realta Nua'' has been released in Japan on the 29th of November, 2012 with high-resolution graphics and three openings animated by Creator/{{Ufotable}}. A version of ''Realta Nua'' was also released for PC in the beginning of 2011, with the three routes separated into individual downloads, as well as a port of the Vita version for [=iOS=] and Android in 2015. An English patch for ''Realta Nua PC'' can be found [[https://realtapatch.tumblr.com/download here]] for those who want to play that version of the game as-is; however, the newest (and arguably most complete) English fan-translation project for ''Realta Nua PC'' is the ''[[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/8229-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-Ultimate-Edition Fate/stay night [Realta Nua] Ultimate Edition]]'' project. The ''Ultimate Edition'' project features Mirror Moon's fan-translation, adds HD quality versions of the new openings (with the 2004 ones as an extra), updated high-resolution art from the Vita and mobile versions, the option to use the original or remixed soundtracks, 16:9 widescreen presentation, the ability to toggle and/or decensor the adult content as well as an optional mature content filter[[note]](for scenes involving use of alcohol, graphic violence, and sexual non-pornographic content)[[/note]], implements the jumpback feature from the [=PlayStation=] 2 version, the interactive Endings Menu from the [=PlayStation=] 2/Vita versions, and combines the three individual routes of ''Realta Nua PC'' into a single game à la the original 2004 release.

* DeusSexMachina: [[InsistentTerminology Mana Transfer Ritual]]. Sex ensues in the most inopportune times. [[BleachedUnderpants Averted in the manga, Realta Nua editions of the game, the film, and anime adaptations]].

** "[[BleachedUnderpants Realta Nua]]" replaces Shirou's EroticDream with a suggestive Rin x Mitsuzuri scene, as seen [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/211511 here]]. Soon it goes into FanDisservice when it became obvious "Rin" is only there for Ayako's blood.

* BleachedUnderpants:
** The film, manga, and the [=PS2=] version of the game (''Realta Nua'') replace the H-scenes that were in the original game with alternate, non-erotic versions, such as Shirou being attacked by Saber's inner dragon. The original anime adaptation alludes to ''Fate''[='s=] sex scene with semi-erotic parts, especially Rin's pose with Saber, but otherwise follows ''Realta Nua'''s inner-dragon fight scene.
** The 2014 ''Unlimited Blade Works'' anime does the same as the above, replacing the sex scene between Rin and Shirou with ''Realta Nua''[='s=] magic crest transfer ritual, complete with the [[MythologyGag magic dolphin]] from the first ''Unlimited Blade Works'' film adaptation.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Shirou DidNotGetTheGirl but decides that life goes on. Illyasviel survives, but probably won't live more than a few years (at best) due to her being a homunculus]]. And although the DistantFinale in the [=PS2=] version [[spoiler:has Shirou and Saber reuniting, it's also made very clear that not only are [[TogetherInDeath they both dead]], but Saber and Shirou were separated for a ''very'' long time.]]

* DevelopersForesight: The original release opened up new choices and event flags after every route you completed. The later release, which packages each route as a separate title, ''also'' unlocks the choices in a similar manner... but will automatically lock you into the route you're supposed to be in even if you manipulate the choices for the sake of SequenceBreaking.

* An {{anime}} series created by Creator/StudioDEEN, released in 2006. The story is mostly based on the ''Fate'' route, with a few additions from the other two routes to make the series fill 24 episodes and give more attention to characters that were pushed into the background during ''Fate''.

* BlindIdiotTranslation: When Kotomine refers to the Einzberns having the Rhinegold in one scene, the translation somehow bungled it into "the golden rule of the line". This went largely unnoticed for over a decade until the Einzbern's possession of the Rhinegold became relevant in ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'', at which point whereas Japanese fans just saw it as a nice callback, Western fans thought it was some new and out-of-nowhere revelation.

Although [[NoExportForYou never officially released in English]], the game originally had a FanTranslation patch made for it by the good folks at [[http://mirrormoon.org Mirror Moon.]] The visual novel was adapted for the Platform/PlayStation2, with the pornographic content [[BleachedUnderpants excised]], but [[UpdatedRerelease adds lots of cool new stuff]] in its place. The [=PlayStation=] 2 version is subtitled ''Realta Nua'' and the extra content from this version can be implemented onto the original 2004 PC version [[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/4745-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-PC-version-Mirror-Moon-TL-insertion-project with this patch]]. A Platform/{{PlayStation Vita}} port of ''Realta Nua'' has been released in Japan on the 29th of November, 2012 with high-resolution graphics and three openings animated by Creator/{{Ufotable}}. A version of ''Realta Nua'' was also released for PC in the beginning of 2011, with the three routes separated into individual downloads, as well as a port of the Vita version for [=iOS=] and Android in 2015. An English patch for ''Realta Nua PC'' can be found [[https://realtapatch.tumblr.com/download here]] for those who want to play that version of the game as-is; however, the newest (and arguably most complete) English fan-translation project for ''Realta Nua PC'' is the ''[[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/8229-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-Ultimate-Edition Fate/stay night [Realta Nua] Ultimate Edition]]'' project. The ''Ultimate Edition'' project features Mirror Moon's fan-translation, adds HD quality versions of the new openings (with the 2004 ones as an extra), updated high-resolution art from the Vita and mobile versions, the option to use the original or remixed soundtracks, 16:9 widescreen presentation, the ability to toggle and/or decensor the adult content as well as an optional mature content filter[[note]](for scenes involving use of alcohol, graphic violence, and sexual non-pornographic content)[[/note]], implements the jumpback feature from the [=PlayStation=] 2 version, the interactive Endings Menu from the [=PlayStation=] 2/Vita versions, and combines the three individual routes of ''Realta Nua PC'' into a single game à la the original 2004 release.

Although [[NoExportForYou never officially released in English]], the game originally had a FanTranslation patch made for it by the good folks at [[http://mirrormoon.org Mirror Moon.]] The visual novel was adapted for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, with the pornographic content [[BleachedUnderpants excised]], but [[UpdatedRerelease adds lots of cool new stuff]] in its place. The [=PlayStation=] 2 version is subtitled ''Realta Nua'' and the extra content from this version can be implemented onto the original 2004 PC version [[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/4745-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-PC-version-Mirror-Moon-TL-insertion-project with this patch]]. A UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} port of ''Realta Nua'' has been released in Japan on the 29th of November, 2012 with high-resolution graphics and three openings animated by Creator/{{Ufotable}}. A version of ''Realta Nua'' was also released for PC in the beginning of 2011, with the three routes separated into individual downloads, as well as a port of the Vita version for [=iOS=] and Android in 2015. An English patch for ''Realta Nua PC'' can be found [[https://realtapatch.tumblr.com/download here]] for those who want to play that version of the game as-is; however, the newest (and arguably most complete) English fan-translation project for ''Realta Nua PC'' is the ''[[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/8229-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-Ultimate-Edition Fate/stay night [Realta Nua] Ultimate Edition]]'' project. The ''Ultimate Edition'' project features Mirror Moon's fan-translation, adds HD quality versions of the new openings (with the 2004 ones as an extra), updated high-resolution art from the Vita and mobile versions, the option to use the original or remixed soundtracks, 16:9 widescreen presentation, the ability to toggle and/or decensor the adult content as well as an optional mature content filter[[note]](for scenes involving use of alcohol, graphic violence, and sexual non-pornographic content)[[/note]], implements the jumpback feature from the [=PlayStation=] 2 version, the interactive Endings Menu from the [=PlayStation=] 2/Vita versions, and combines the three individual routes of ''Realta Nua PC'' into a single game à la the original 2004 release.

* FeelingYourHeartbeat: [[PlayingWithATrope Played with]] in the [[UsefulNotes/Playstation2 PS2]] version when Rin transplants her Crest onto Shirou. Rather than putting his hand on her chest, she puts one hand on her chest and the other on his.

* AttemptedRape: [[spoiler:Shinji]] attempts to rape [[spoiler:Rin Tohsaka]] while she's captive in the Einzbern castle. [[spoiler:He gets stabbed by Lancer and runs away in fear, looking exceptionally pathetic.]]

* CastingGag: Creator/ShinichiroMiki voiced another blue-haired Kojiro in a [[Anime/{{Pokemon}} different universe.]]

Although [[NoExportForYou never officially released in English]], the game originally had a FanTranslation patch made for it by the good folks at [[http://mirrormoon.org Mirror Moon.]] The visual novel was adapted for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, with the pornographic content [[BleachedUnderpants excised]], but [[UpdatedRerelease adds lots of cool new stuff]] in its place. The [=PlayStation=] 2 version is subtitled ''Realta Nua'' and the extra content from this version can be implemented onto the original 2004 PC version [[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/4745-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-PC-version-Mirror-Moon-TL-insertion-project with this patch]]. A UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} port of ''Realta Nua'' has been released in Japan on the 29th of November, 2012 with high-resolution graphics and three openings animated by Creator/{{Ufotable}}. A version of ''Realta Nua'' was also released for PC in the beginning of 2011, with the three routes separated into individual downloads, as well as a port of the Vita version for [=iOS=] and Android in 2015. An English patch for ''Realta Nua PC'' can be found [[https://realtapatch.tumblr.com/download here]] for those who want to play that version of the game as-is; however, the newest (and arguably most complete) English fan-translation project for ''Realta Nua PC'' is the ''[[http://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/8229-Fate-Stay-Night-Realta-Nua-Ultimate-Edition Fate/stay night [Realta Nua] Ultimate Edition]]'' project. The ''Ultimate Edition'' project features Mirror Moon's fan-translation, adds HD quality versions of the new openings (with the 2004 ones as an extra), updated high-resolution art from the Vita and mobile versions, the option to use the original or remixed soundtracks, 16:9 widescreen presentation, the ability to toggle and/or decensor the adult content as well as an optional mature content filter[[labelnote:*]](for scenes involving use of alcohol, graphic violence, and sexual non-pornographic content)[[/labelnote]], implements the jumpback feature from the [=PlayStation=] 2 version, the interactive Endings Menu from the [=PlayStation=] 2/Vita versions, and combines the three individual routes of ''Realta Nua PC'' into a single game à la the original 2004 release.

* Another anime series by Creator/{{ufotable}}, based on the ''[[Anime/FateStayNightUnlimitedBladeWorks Unlimited Blade Works]]'' route, with 26 episodes altogether including a prologue "episode 0". Aired in 2014-2015 over two seasons.

* Three movies by Creator/{{ufotable}} adapting the ''[[Anime/FateStayNightHeavensFeel Heaven's Feel]]'' route. The first movie, ''presage flower'', was released in October 2017. The second, ''lost butterfly'', was released in January 2019. The third, ''spring song'', was released in August 2020.

* AnimeCatholicism: Kotomine works for the "Holy Church", a secret department of the actual Catholic Church focused on exterminating nonhumans and other actually-existing "heretical" (to Catholicism) artifacts and phenomena. Standard issue weaponry includes magical bible verses and throwing swords.

* AnimeCatholicism: Kotomine works for the Church, [[note]] which in this case is a secret part of the actual Catholic Church[[/note]] tasked with destroying non human entities. Standard issue weaponry includes magical bible verses and thrown swords.

* DramaticIrony: At the end of the route, [[spoiler:when all the survivors are happily chatting in the Emiya living room, Illya comforts Sakura and tells her not to be too hung up on Shinji's death. ''Illya'' is the one who killed him]]!